38 Cool Things To Draw When You Are Bored

38 Cool Things To Draw When You Are Bored

It's natural to want to have a good time when you're bored. While it's true that sketching is an art form, there's no law that says serious artists may only ever focus on complex subjects.

We can't expect every minute of every day to be as exciting and entertaining as we'd like. There will be times throughout the day when you have nothing pressing to do and hence nothing to occupy your time.

So, when you're stuck and can't think of what to do to spice things up, here's a solution. A treasure trove of pens or pencils and a sketchbook await you; all you have to do is summon your inner artist. That's why we're going to share with you the Top 40 Things to Draw When You're Bored.

Cool Things to Draw When You're Bored

  1. A futuristic cityscape

     drawing of A futuristic cityscape

  2. A mythical creature like a dragon or a griffinA mythical creature like a dragon or a griffin

  3. A surreal landscape with floating islands and peculiar plantsdrawing of A surreal landscape with floating islands and peculiar plants

  4. A character from your favorite book or movieA character from your favorite book or movie

  5. A self portrait with exaggerated features or in an unusual settingA self portrait with exaggerated features or in an unusual setting

  6. A still life of objects arranged in an unexpected wayA still life of objects arranged in an unexpected way

  7. A portrait of someone you admire or find interestingA portrait of someone you admire or find interesting

  8. A piece of fan art for a band or artist you loveA piece of fan art for a band or artist you love

  9. An abstract design or pattern using geometric shapesAn abstract design or pattern using geometric shapes

  10. A scene from a dream you hadA scene from a dream you had

  11. A reimagining of a famous work of art with your own styleA reimagining of a famous work of art with your own style

  12. A character design for a story or game you're working onA character design for a story or game you're working on

  13. A detailed illustration of your favorite animalA detailed illustration of your favorite animal

  14. A botanical drawing of a plant or flowerA botanical drawing of a plant or flower

  15. A cityscape at night with neon lights and reflections on wet streetsA cityscape at night with neon lights and reflections on wet streets

  16. A portrait of a celebrity or historical figure in a unique costume or settingA portrait of a celebrity or historical figure in a unique costume or setting

  17. A still life of a collection of trinkets or sentimental objectsA still life of a collection of trinkets or sentimental objects

  18. An interpretation of a famous quote or sayingAn interpretation of a famous quote or saying

  19. A fantasy map of a made-up world or realmA fantasy map of a made-up world or realm

  20. A character design for a futuristic or dystopian societyA character design for a futuristic or dystopian society

  21. A scene from a favorite memory or vacation spotA scene from a favorite memory or vacation spot

  22. A detailed illustration of a favorite food or dishA detailed illustration of a favorite food or dish

  23. A series of illustrations depicting a story or eventA series of illustrations depicting a story or event

  24. A portrait of a family member or friendA portrait of a family member or friend

  25. A depiction of a favorite hobby or activityA depiction of a favorite hobby or activity

  26. A detailed illustration of an exotic animal or creatureA detailed illustration of an exotic animal or creature

  27. A character design for a superhero or villainA character design for a superhero or villain

  28. A landscape of a place you've always wanted to visitA landscape of a place you've always wanted to visit

  29. A portrait of a famous person you admireA portrait of a famous person you admire

  30. A series of illustrations depicting a dream or nightmareA series of illustrations depicting a dream or nightmare

  31. An abstract interpretation of a song or piece of musicAn abstract interpretation of a song or piece of music

  32. A character design for an animated show or movieA character design for an animated show or movie

  33. A detailed illustration of a famous monument or buildingA detailed illustration of a famous monument or building

  34. A portrait of a pet or animal

    A portrait of a pet or animal

  35. A depiction of your ideal home or living spaceA depiction of your ideal home or living space

  36. An illustration of your favorite mythical or legendary creatureAn illustration of your favorite mythical or legendary creature

  37. A character design for a video game or role-playing gameA character design for a video game or role-playing game

  38. A series of illustrations depicting a day in the life of abstract charactersA series of illustrations depicting a day in the life of abstract characters

 

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