Do you ever feel bored? Are you looking for things to do when you're bored? Finding creative things to do is one of the best boredom-busters! Whether it's a rainy day, homework, a long airplane or car ride, or something else that's making you feel lethargic, these easy boredom drawing ideas will help you to beat the boredom!... Read more
Roads of various types have been around for millennia. The earliest man-made roads began as game trails - paths used by animals. People used and enlarged these, altering them to suit their needs... Read more
Have you ever wondered where gargoyles come from? Well - hopefully - they're not actually real creatures, rather stone figures that leer from the top of old buildings. It's interesting to... Read more
A library is a "collection of books used for reading or study." You can keep a personal library in your home, or you can visit a public library, where you can share books with other members of your community... Read more
Would you like to draw an astronaut? You can use this easy drawing tutorial to learn how to draw an astronaut helmet. Astronauts in spacesuits have become an indelible part of our popular culture. The spacesuits were first invented during the mid-1900s when NASA and other organizations began missions to space. They were based on suits used in deep-sea diving... Read more
April Fools! Are you looking to trick your friends this year on April 1? You can learn how to draw an April Fool's Day surprise... Read more
Parks have been around for thousands of years. The first may have been in the realms of ancient Persian kings, "who dedicated many square miles to the sport of hunting."... Read more
Factories are common aspects of the skyline in cities and towns around the world. You can learn how to draw a factory with the help of this easy architectural drawing guide... Read more
What is Earth Hour? The project began as "a symbolic lights-out event" in Sydney, Australia in 2007, sponsored by the World Wildlife Fund. It is an act of solidarity that shows support for protecting our planet and the environment by turning off the lights... Read more
New York City, nicknamed The Big Apple, is one of the most iconic cities in the world - and so is its skyline. Many immigrants, traveling to America in search of a better life, longed for their first glimpse of the skyline and the welcoming torch of Lady Liberty... Read more
A marionette or string puppet is a type of toy puppet that is "manipulated from above by strings or threads attached to a control." The more strings there are, the more control the puppeteer has. "Some are capable of imitating almost every human and animal action... Read more
The submarine is a naval vessel that travels below the surface of the water. Submarines were first used in warfare during World War I, 1914 to 1918. In the time since they have captured our imaginations and often appear in popular culture, including live-action films, music, and children's cartoons. We've even named the "sub" sandwich after them... Read more
A Santa suit is the costume of a person portraying the character of Santa Claus. In America, this usually consists of boots, red pants, and a red coat with white fur trim. Another integral part is the Santa hat, also red with white trim... Read more
The saxophone is a single-reed woodwind instrument. It was invented in Paris, France in 1846. It consists of a brass tube, 24 keys, and a mouthpiece like that of a clarinet... Read more
Brick is an ancient building material that is still in use today. Sun-dried bricks of clay were first produced around 6,000 years ago. Modern bricks are often hardened in a very hot oven... Read more
Many religious traditions around the world have a tree of life, sacred tree, or world tree tradition. In some legends, a huge tree binds together the heavens and the earth. In others, the tree is located in "the centre of the earth" and often "protected by supernatural guardians." The tree confers continued life, perhaps everlasting life, to humankind... Read more
A corn dog is a hot dog or sausage that has been dipped in a cornmeal batter and deep fried. Along with cotton candy and funnel cakes, corn dogs are traditional fare at county and state fairs... Read more
A family tree, also called a pedigree chart, is a visual representation of family relationships. These charts are often depicted in the shape of a literal tree. The oldest generations are located at the top. Branches come from both parents to connect to their children below them. The youngest generation, around which the chart is centered, can be located on the trunk... Read more
Sailboats or sailing ships are "propelled partly or entirely by sails" that catch the wind. Sailboats are also known as sloops, cutters, catboats, dinghies, ketches, schooners, and yawls, depending on their design... Read more
A banner is "a flag or other piece of cloth bearing a symbol, logo, slogan or other message." Banners can also be made out of paper, plastic, or other materials... Read more