68 Cool & Easy Things to Draw When You're Bored

The first item in our list of stuff to draw when you're bored is a simple Volleyball. Get ready to hit the sand and the net! Show us your game and sketch this volleyball illustration.

Emojis are always easy things to draw for beginners. We use emojis to express emotion when we send text messages. This winky smile might say “It’s a secret” or “I’m flirting with you.”

Worms are also easy stuff to draw. They also are gardener’s best friends and a bird’s favorite snack. Learn to draw this lowly creature.

Among Us is full of easy stuff to draw. Which cute little suited alien is the real villain? It is your avatar or someone else?

Many fruits are easy things to draw. “An apple a day keeps the doctor away!” This old saying underscores the need to eat healthily, but your drawing skills can benefit from drawing an apple a day!

You can send an arrow straight to your target when you learn to draw this simple illustration.

Heart shapes have been used to represent love for hundreds of years. You can master this iconic shape with the help of this tutorial.

While you’re looking at your drawing, it is looking back at you! “See” if you can master this easy illustration.

Ask someone to stand with you under your umbrella or save it for a rainy day.

Elves are mischievous spirits from European folklore. Is your friendly elf making Christmas presents?

Balloons can turn any room into a party! Draw up a bunch and turn up the music. Let’s dance!

Bubbles can mesmerize you with the flow of colors on their surface. Can you draw these bubbles and shade them in such a charming manner?

This candy comes in brightly colored wrappers. Which flavor is your favorite? There are chocolates, taffies, hard candies, and so many other options.

Monkeys add a touch of humor to so many cartoons. You can easily create this cute character, or even fill a tree with them!

Pets leave paw prints on your heart - and all over your stuff! Show your love of animals by doodling these cute paw prints.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… especially when you hang these twinkling lights around. What colors will you choose?

Are you trying to get in the Christmas spirit? Drawing these ornaments is one way to do so.

Have you ever spent time just looking at the clouds? Did you find the shapes of animals, castles, or other things? You can draw these natural phenomena.

Cotton candy is a carnival treat made from spun sugar. You can enjoy it any day of the year. And this one wears a smile!

When the puck hits the ice, will you be ready? Draw these hockey sticks and get ready for practice.

How can you tell someone that they make you very happy? You could simply say it, or you could send them a smiley face emoji!

Add a little bling to all your favorite things. You can learn how to draw these precious, sparkling gems.

You found some treasure in the gemstones, above. Add some gold to your treasure trove!

When it storms, lightning flashes across the sky. You can record your observations of this phenomenon with the help of this drawing tutorial.

Show off your favorite lipstick and get ready for a kiss! You can seal your letters with love with the help of this drawing guide.

Pacman is an early video game character from the days when everything was pixelated. Create this pixel art in true Atari style!

You shouldn’t run with scissors, but you can draw with them! Whether you’re a cut-up or a serious seamstress, you can use these shears to trim whatever you need.

When school ends, you can say, “No more teachers! No more books!” But when school is in session, use this reminder to get your books together!

Stick figures are often regarded as an easy segue to drawing people. Their lines are simple to draw. These are stick figures with a twist - perhaps even dancing the Twist!

Open wide and say “Ah.” Give your character a toothy small or use this illustration to remind yourself to floss!

Deadpool is the most famous of the anti-heroes. He is known for “breaking the third wall” - speaking directly to his artists and readers!

If ever there was a time that the world needed more peace, it is now. Show your commitment to peace and kindness by drawing this iconic symbol.

Bring the warmth of the sun into any space with this cute and easy sketch.

Drawing can be a window to the world. What will you see when you look out the window? Any of your landscapes or characters could be right outside.

Acorns are an important native nut and a symbol of fall. You’ll go nuts for this drawing guide.

Wake up! It’s time to draw! Set this alarm clock to the time you need to wake. But be aware that it isn’t very loud.

Axe throwing is becoming a popular sport. Get ready with this easy drawing.

Earth Hour is celebrated each year by turning off all the lights for an hour. It gives our planet a break from energy usage and provides a dark sky for stargazing. Raise awareness with this drawing.

Who-who-who do you want to draw? Here is a cute feathered friend to help you build your skills.

Anime characters can be recognized by their large, often rectangular eyes. You can master this Japanese art style with the help of this tutorial.

Above, you learned to draw a window. What happens if the glass gets broken? This tutorial will let you know.

These happy cartoon flowers can brighten your day. Turn on a little music, and they might even dance for you!

Have you ever thought of drawing your own characters to beat your boredom? Styling their hair can be a real challenge. Try out this hairdo.

Beautiful sketches can be the fruits of your artistic labors. With the help of this drawing guide, cherries can be those fruits.

Before you get the cherries in the above guide, you can view the beautiful cherry blossoms! These trees are celebrated at cherry blossom festivals each year.

Need a little something sweet? This cupcake could be just the right treat.

Add some bling to all your things. Let these crystals grow!

Feeling lucky? Roll the dice and improve your drawing skills with the help of this simple tutorial.

Don’t count your chickens before they hatch! Fried, scrambled, poached, or boiled - however you want them, breakfast is served!

It has been said that the eyes are the windows to the soul. They are also an important part of each of your cartoon characters.

Let’s make it a celebration any day of the year! Shoot off some fireworks and enjoy the show!

Did you master the fireworks above? You’ll need some fire to light them, and where there’s smoke, there’s fire.

From a tasty snack to a symbol of sophistication, grapes are recognized around the world. Include them in your next still life.

Bubble letters are fun to write! You can learn how to create this typeface by writing “Happy Birthday.” Once you understand the process, you can write anything you want!

Here is another plant for your leaf collection. Holly is used in landscaping around the world as well as in Christmas decor.

Do you like your ice cream in a cone or a bowl? The choice is yours when you create this sweet treat.

Kirby is here and he’s ready to swallow anything that can fit in his face! Spend some time with this classic video game character.

When life gives you lemons, draw lemonade! Pour yourself an icy cold glass of lemonade and take some time to relax today.

Along with your heart and your digestive system, your lungs are one of your most important organs. Do you know what they look like? Learn about your respiratory system as you draw this simple anatomical sketch.

Mars, the red planet, is a hive of science fiction legend. Missions to Mars haven’t revealed any little green men, but you can still make it the center of your next sci-fi comic.

There’s a rhyme about kittens who lost their mittens. You can help them find them when you create this clothing sketch.

From purple mountains' majesty to the white cliffs of Dover, mountains are ubiquitous. Take a hike and enjoy the mountain air today.

You can add a pair of pears to your fruit basket. Learn how to draw this classic fruit, a relative of the apple.

Peppa Pig is a global sensation! You can master the outline of this crowd's favorite cartoon character.

Watching a few episodes of Peppa Pig? TV time goes well with a bucket of popcorn. Draw yourself an extra-large popcorn with butter and enjoy.

Pusheen is the ultimate fat cat. Pusheen and friends offer relatable dreams, goals, and life experiences. Soothe your soul by spending a few minutes with this cute character.

Drawing is a good rainy day activity. It can even be a rainy day in your drawings. Listen to the drip, drip, drop of the rain as it falls.

Geology rocks! Check out these rock formations. Can your science class determine what types of minerals they are?