100 photos and tutorials for cool things to draw and get inspiration from

by John Griffith
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Drawing is one of the most expressive art forms. It is also one of the oldest forms of expression in the visual arts. Drawing predates even written language, as evidenced by the rock and cave drawings found by archaeologists. The best thing about this art form is that anyone can practice it. As long as you have patience and want to learn, all you need is a sketchbook and a few pencils. In order to become a good artist you definitely need a lot of patience, as even the smallest, simplest drawings take time and effort. If, however, you are willing to put in the work, you are sure to get better with time. So, if you are looking for inspiration, or somewhere to start, you have come to the right place. We have 100 photos and tutorials for cool things to draw and get inspiration from.

Cool things to draw – Batman villains inspired art

joker laughing, batman villains, inside his head, cool things to draw, colourful drawing, harley quinn

Batman vs. The Joker – never-ending battle

batman and joker, split art, watercolour painting, cool things to draw, white background

What are some of the most inspiring things to draw in history?

A long, long time ago drawing was a way of remembering history. The images found in caves, for example, represent the history and lives of the first men. As the years went by, however, people developed art and turned it into one of the most stunning forms of visual art. However, it still remains a tool for remembering one’s history. Some of the most famous paintings in the world are inspired by real people and events. All it takes is one look at the Sistine chapel and you will realise how much art can affect somebody. Inspired by the Bible, Michelangelo created the most visually stunning sanctuary in the world.

What’s more, art comes in many shapes and forms. Paintings and drawings, can be created in many different ways, however. Whether you choose to draw with pencil or watercolour, for example, it doesn’t really matter, as both can be equally incredible.

Cool things to draw: Watercolour painting of Pocahontas

pocahontas watercolour painting, long black hair, cool things to draw, flowers in her hair, white background

Creative use of watercolour

small panda, inside a large panda, watercolour painting, butterflies around, cool things to draw

Cool things to draw in 3D

Recently talented artists have started popularising 3D art. Creating a drawing that looks real and alive with a few pencils seems impossible, right? Well, think again, 3D art has been on the rise for awhile now and is really interesting. Looking at it, you almost feel as if the drawing will come alive any minute and leave the page. Are you looking to dip your toes into this amazing and intricate form of art, though? Well, keep scrolling to find a helpful video tutorial and stunning examples of 3D art.

Cool things to draw: 3D art video tutorial

3D art example – Iron man

cool things to draw, iron man, 3d art, metal armour, painted with acrylic paint, on white background

3D eye with a diamond inside

large diamond, inside an eye, cool easy drawings, 3d art, coloured pencils, white background

Beautiful 3D ship, spread across a few pieces of paper

sailing ship, drawn across three papers, 3d art, cool easy drawings, black and white, pencil sketch

More examples of 3D art

side by side photos, of hands, 3d art, cool easy drawings, black and white, pencil sketches

Creative things to draw – your favorite celebrity, character or artist

Many people use drawing to express their love for a celebrity or a role model. Drawing someone’s portrait is considered a great sign of flattery. That is why many celebrities are very touched by the drawings sent by their fans. So, if you are looking for a way into your favourite celebrity’s heart, go ahead and try your hand in portraits.

Harry Styles – many youngsters’ favourite male musician

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Zombie boy – a great challenge for a portrait, because of his many intricate face tattoos

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The truth is, if you are talented enough, you can create true masterpieces that speak volumes with just a few pencils.

Beautiful pencil drawing with an important message

easy drawings step by step, our planet is dying t shirt, coloured sketch, of a woman, with long red hair

Pencil drawing inspired by the movie “Up”

up movie inspired, coloured pencils sketch, easy drawings step by step, many colourful balloons

Cool and easy things to draw when bored – step-by-step tutorials

If you are a beginner and the above pictures make you think you will never be able to draw them, we are here to help. It is important to remember that you should never give up on something that brings you joy. However, everyone starts from somewhere, right? So, at first, remember to stick to the basics. First, learn how to draw simple things, such as hands, face expressions and body positions. Then, you can move on to more intricate designs. So, keep scrolling to find tutorials, as well as some awesome drawing ideas.

How to draw hands easy step-by step tutorial

In the following tutorial you can find out how to draw hands in different positions – wide open palm, hand in a fist, a female hand and hands pointing with the index finger. So, follow these steps with in-depth explanations to achieve the desired results.

How to draw hands

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Easy things to draw step by step for beginners

Try this easy six step tutorial to draw a female face, which is definitely going to come in handy with any drawing of a woman or a girl you decide to do. Don’t forget to practise and this is going to seem easy after awhile.

How to draw a female face

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Learn how to draw eyes

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How to draw a female face from different angles

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So, now that you’ve learned all of the basics, try this tutorial on how to draw Tinker Bell.

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Drawing tips for beginners

Cool things to draw – beautiful examples

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Alien inspired 3D art

alien inspired, 3d art, things to draw when bored, black and white, pencil sketch, grey pencils

Beauty and the Beast pencil drawing

beauty and the beast inspired, coloured pencils sketch, things to draw when bored, pink dress, pink roses

black background, colourful bubble, 3d art, cute drawing ideas, photo collage, step by step tutorial

Dragon drawing tutorial

how to draw a dragon, step by step, diy tutorial, cute drawing ideas

Melting crayons painting

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cute drawing ideas, black and white, pencil sketch, of a woman, with long wavy hair, fairies in her hair

metallic monochromatic dress, painted with colourful markers, cute drawing ideas, silhouette of a woman

easy drawings for beginner, famous cities skylines, through glasses, colourful drawings, white background

Black and white pencil portrait of Chloe Grace Moretz

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black and white, pencil sketch, easy drawings for beginners, city skyline, large skyscrapers

large dragon, coloured pencils sketch, easy drawings for beginners, white background, cool and easy things to draw

colourful sketch, of a hand, throwing pink flowers, white background, easy drawings for beginners

what to draw when bored, 3d art, drawing of a man, sitting down, taking pictures, large photo camera

Coraline inspired drawing

coraline inspired, coloured pencils sketch, what to draw when bored, blue hair, brown button

Deadpool took the world by storm and, therefore, inspired many drawings

deadpool inspired, black and white, pencil sketch, what to draw when bored, pencil portrait

cute creature, listening to music, black and white, pencil sketch, what to draw when bored, cool things to draw for beginners

Learn how to draw a minion in a few easy steps

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easy drawing tutorials, how to draw a minion, step by step, diy tutorial

black and white, marker doodle, colourful crystals, 3d art, easy drawing tutorials, white background

Dobby – the house elf

dobby the house elf, easy drawing tutorials, harry potter inspired, black and white, pencil sketch

dog with sunglasses, easy drawing tutorials, black and white, pencil sketch, white background

Simple sketch of a vintage car

vintage car, easy drawing tutorials, step by step, diy tutorial, blue black and white, pencil sketch

black and white, pencil sketch, of a vintage car, cute easy things to draw

black and white, floral drawing, black hole in the middle, cute easy things to draw, doodle art, 3d art

“It” movie inspired drawing – Georgie reimagined as a zombie

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Lady and the Tramp

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large wolf head, with a dreamcatcher, cute easy things to draw, black and white, pencil sketch

Ed Sheeran – the pop sensation of our generation

ed sheeran singing, playing the guitar, cute simple drawings, black and white, pencil sketch

girl standing on stairs, looking at the eiffel tower, cute simple drawings, coloured pencils drawing, cool things to draw for beginners

man with exploding brain, doodle art, cute simple drawings, black and white, pencil sketch

cute simple drawings, teary eye, black and white, pencil sketch

Drawing a waterfall tutorial

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The never-ending battle between the heart and the brain

fight between the heart and the brain, easy things to draw step by step, black and white, pencil sketch

Finding Dory inside your sketchbook, instead of the sea

easy things to draw step by step, finding dory inspired, coloured pencils sketch, blue fish

galaxy cat, with blue eyes, colourful drawing, easy things to draw step by step, white background

girl listening to music, wearing jeans and a crop top, easy things to draw step by step, pencil sketch, cool pictures to draw for beginners

girl with long wavy hair, black and white, pencil sketch, easy things to draw step by step

split drawing, half girl, half skull, easy things to draw when your bored, black and white, pencil sketch

how to draw batman, easy things to draw when your bored, step by step, diy tutorial

girl with glasses, long hair, black and white, pencil sketch, easy things to draw when your bored

Stunning Harry Potter drawing

harry potter coloured portrait, hedwig on his shoulder, easy things to draw when your bored, gryffindor robe

Harry Styles black and white portrait

harry styles portrait, wearing black sunglasses, easy things to draw when your bored, black and white, pencil sketch

Inspiration for many drawings – Mr. Harry Styles

harry styles singing, playing the quitar, easy things to draw for beginners, coloured pencils portrait

high heels, with an open toe, harp for a heel, easy things to draw for beginners, white background, cool pictures to draw for beginners

Biggest horror film villains in one drawing

horror movies characters, colourful drawing, easy things to draw for beginners, freddy krueger, pennywise and chucky

black and white sketch, of a unicorn, with geometrical shapes, easy things to draw for beginners

bambi inspired, coloured pencils drawing, easy things to draw for beginners, white background

how to draw cool things, man and boy talking, black and white, pencil sketch

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hulk inspired, black and white, pencil sketch, how to draw cool things

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husky dog, how to draw cool things, black and white, pencil sketch, white background, cool pictures to draw for beginners

Johnny Depp’s most famous characters

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How to draw Mickey mouse tutorial

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split art, how to draw cool stuff, nature landscape, during the day, during the night, colourful painting

large house, how to draw cool stuff, black and white, pencil sketch, white background

man wearing glasses, grey hair in a bun, how to draw cool stuff, grey blouse

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Simply remember to never quit drawing

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new york city skyline, things to draw when your bored, blue skies, brooklyn bridge, empire state building

brain exploding, over thinking, watercolour drawing, things to draw when your bored, white background

owl standing on a tree branch, things to draw when your bored, black and white drawing

paul wesley portrait, easy sketches to draw, black and white, pencil sketch, things to draw when bored step by step

Pennywise – black and white pencils drawing

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large phoenix, with spread wings, easy sketches to draw, flame like drawing, white background

watercolour painting, easy sketches to draw, girl with a beanie, navy jacket, drinking from a cup

how to draw olaf, frozen inspired, step by step, diy tutorial, easy sketches to draw

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snake and a rose, tattoo inspiration, black and white, pencil sketch, how to draw easy things

surfer surfing a large wave, how to draw easy things, black and white, pencil sketch

the vampire diaries inspired, black and white, pencil sketch, how to draw easy things, paul wesley, nina dobrev, ian somerhalder

how to draw step by step for beginners, wolf head, eye scar, black and white, pencil sketch

Draw Spider-man in four easy steps

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tweety inspired, black and white, pencil sketch, how to draw step by step for beginners

split art, half woman, half skull, watercolour painting, how to draw step by step for beginners, pencil outline

woman melting away, how to draw step by step for beginners, watercolour painting, long black hair

woman with a messy bun, colourful butterflies, fun and easy things to draw, white background

Wolverine – one of the most famous comic book characters

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woman standing, with a colourful umbrella, long black coat, fun and easy things to draw, things to draw when bored step by step

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female face, long flowing hair, fun and easy things to draw, black and white, pencil sketch

John Griffith

John Griffith is a young, passionate journalist. Writing has been John’s hobby ever since he was a boy. He has worked in some of the UK’s most successful news portals over the course of his professional career but found his forever home at Archzine.