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Drawing Prompts for May

May is almost here! Are you looking for a creative outlet? Drawing is an easy hobby to begin. Are you trying to figure out what to draw? Using drawing prompts is a great way to let your creativity flow. If you are searching for inspiration, consider the following drawing prompts for May.

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  1. May Self-Portrait (Be kind to yourself)
  2. Tiny Village
  3. Forest
  4. Begins with “M”
  5. Sport
  6. Dragon
  7. Skyline
  8. A Memory
  9. Critter
  10. Television Character or Cartoon
  11. Flowers
  12. Mom (Mother’s Day USA)
  13. Picnic Scene
  14. Insects
  15. Stars
  16. Spacecraft/UFO
  17. Night Scene
  18. Entry to Another World
  19. Circles
  20. Aircraft
  21. Weather
  22. Sun Scene
  23. Unicorn
  24. Superhero
  25. Water
  26. Seahorse
  27. Memorial Day (USA)
  28. Out a Window Scene
  29. Favorite Animal
  30. Family
  31. Artist’s Choice

Happy May! Get creative and draw!

Drawing Prompts for March

March is almost here! Are you ready for a new month? Do you plan to get creative? One of the easiest hobbies to start is drawing. If you are wondering what to sketch, consider the following drawing prompts for March.

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  1. March Self-Portrait
  2. City
  3. Nature
  4. Fuzzy
  5. Lines
  6. Balloons
  7. Your Name
  8. Shapes
  9. Abstract
  10. Time
  11. Art
  12. Artist’s Choice
  13. Patterns
  14. Colorful
  15. Rainbow
  16. Green
  17. St. Patrick’s Day!
  18. Flowers
  19. First Day of Spring
  20. Nest
  21. Baby Animals
  22. Spring Wreath
  23. Caterpillar
  24. Cartoon
  25. Full Moon
  26. Sunrise/Sunset
  27. Kite
  28. Barn
  29. Favorite Food
  30. Bonnet
  31. Easter!

Have a great month! Enjoy March!

Drawing Prompts for Valentine’s Day

Are you spending Valentine’s Day at home? Do you want to be creative with the holiday? Drawing is a fantastic way to let your inner artist celebrate  Valentine’s Day. If you are searching for inspiration, consider the following drawing prompts for Valentine’s Day.

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  1. Valentine’s Day Themed Self-Portrait
  2. Bow & Arrow
  3. Cupid
  4. Hearts
  5. Hearts with Arrows
  6. Candles
  7. Candy
  8. Box of Chocolates
  9. Diamond Ring
  10. Love Birds
  11. Love Letter
  12. Double Hearts
  13. Candy Hearts
  14. Wine Bottle & Glasses
  15. Roses
  16. Bouquet of Flowers
  17. Dove
  18. Heart & Key
  19. Red
  20. Pink
  21. Kiss
  22. Wedding Dress
  23. Teddy Bear
  24. Valentine’s Day Card
  25. Sunset
  26. Dinner
  27. Family
  28. Friends
  29. Cupcake
  30. Artist’s Choice

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Drawing Prompts for February

Are you ready for February drawing prompts? Drawing is a wonderful creative outlet for all ages. If you are searching for inspiration, consider the following drawing prompts for February.

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  1. February Self-Portrait
  2. Favorite
  3. Friends
  4. Family
  5. Adventure
  6. Nature
  7. Trees
  8. 3 of a Kind
  9. Best Friend
  10. Lace
  11. Flowerpot
  12. Lake
  13. Best Friend
  14. Happy Valentine’s Day!
  15. Hot Air Balloon
  16. Patterns
  17. Colorful
  18. Animal
  19. President
  20. Out Your Window
  21. Fairytale
  22. Map
  23. Mysterious
  24. Bird House
  25. Bubbles
  26. Peace
  27. Funny
  28. Artist’s Choice
  29. Leap

Have a fantastic month! Keep creating!

31 Drawing Prompts for January

Today marks the first day of a new month and a new year! New beginnings are a perfect time to be creative. Providing limitless subjects, drawing is an easy and inexpensive hobby to begin. If you are searching for inspiration to start your new hobby or continue your creative skills, consider the following drawing prompts for January.

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January Drawing Prompts

  1. 1st Self-Portrait of 2024
  2. Resolutions
  3. Historical
  4. Statue
  5. Colorful
  6. City
  7. Snowflakes
  8. Snowman
  9. Magic
  10. Words
  11. Horizon
  12. Mosaic
  13. Galaxy
  14. Dirt Roads
  15. Family
  16. Moon
  17. Cartoon
  18. Stars
  19. Outside
  20. Friends
  21. Buildings
  22. Woods
  23. Skyline
  24. Dream
  25. Birds
  26. Fairytale
  27. Castle
  28. Shading
  29. House
  30. Patch
  31. Fenceline

Have a fantastic month! Keep drawing!

Drawing Prompts for the Winter Season

Winter is here! Are you ready to spend time indoors? Wrap yourself up in your favorite fuzzy blanket, grab a sketch pad, and draw. If you are searching for inspiration, consider the following drawing prompts for the winter season.

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  1. Self-Portrait in a Winter Scene
  2. Snow
  3. Snowman
  4. Snow Angels
  5. Snowflakes
  6. Cabin in the snow
  7. Wild animals in the snow
  8. Snowy trees
  9. Snowy streets
  10. Snowplow
  11. Ice skates
  12. Ice Skaters on a pond or rink
  13. Icicles
  14. Mittens/Gloves
  15. Snow boots
  16. Scarf
  17. Skiing
  18. Skiers
  19. Ski slops
  20. Sleds
  21. Sledding
  22. Snowboarding
  23. Snowmobile
  24. Penguin
  25. Bird feeders
  26. Snowbirds
  27. Tracks in Snow
  28. Pinecones
  29. Bear hibernating
  30. Igloo
  31. Polar bear
  32. Cold thermometer
  33. Winterscape
  34. Snow clouds
  35. Weather
  36. Out the window
  37. Fireplace
  38. Warm beverage
  39. Hiking
  40. Artist’s Choice

Have a great winter season!

65 Drawing Prompts for the Christmas Season

Are you trying to get into the Christmas spirit? Or do you want to do a simple family-friendly activity? Drawing is an excellent activity for all ages. If you are searching for inspiration, check out the following drawing prompts for the Christmas season.

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  1. Christmas Self-Portrait
  2. Christmas Scene
  3. 12-Days of Christmas
  4. Santa Claus
  5. Ho, Ho, Ho
  6. Santa’s List
  7. Letter to Santa
  8. A plate of Cookies & Milk
  9. Christmas Cookie Cutter
  10. Gingerbread Man
  11. Gingerbread House
  12. Elf
  13. Christmas Tree
  14. Tree Topper
  15. Christmas Ornaments
  16. Candy Canes
  17. Christmas Gifts
  18. Christmas Gift Tags
  19. Star
  20. Angel
  21. Snowman
  22. Snowflakes
  23. Ice Skating
  24. Snow Angel
  25. Snow Scene
  26. Mittens and Scarf
  27. Christmas Bells
  28. Reindeer
  29. Rudolph
  30. North Pole
  31. Santa’s Sleigh
  32. Santa’s Workshop
  33. Toys
  34. Christmas Bag
  35. Christmas Hat
  36. Manger
  37. Nativity Scene
  38. 3-Wisemen
  39. Manger Animals
  40. Christmas Stockings
  41. Fireplace
  42. Christmas Wreath
  43. Holly
  44. Poinsettia
  45. Red and Green
  46. Ribbons and Bows
  47. Mistletoe
  48. Christmas Eve
  49. Christmas Day
  50. Peace
  51. Family
  52. Friends
  53. Love
  54. Joy
  55. Christmas Sweater
  56. Christmas Pattern
  57. Holiday Cards (These are great to pass out too.)
  58. Hot Cocoa in Christmas Mug
  59. Nutcracker
  60. Sugar Plum Fairy
  61. Christmas Carol
  62. Christmas Lights
  63. New Year’s Resolution
  64. Time
  65. Welcome, 2024!

Have a wonderful Christmas season!

Drawing Prompts for Thanksgiving 2023

Are you trying to incorporate art into your Thanksgiving celebrations? Drawing is an easy way to relax and let your creativity flow. The only limit is your imagination. Drawing is also a great family activity. If you are searching for inspiration, consider the following drawing prompts for Thanksgiving.

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  1. Thanksgiving Self Portrait
  2. Thanksgiving Family Portrait
  3. Centerpiece
  4. Design a Placemat
  5. Thanksgiving Table
  6. Thanksgiving Feast
  7. Favorite Pie or Dessert
  8. Beverage
  9. Dinner Plate
  10. Turkey
  11. Cranberry
  12. Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
  13. Family
  14. Friends
  15. Generations
  16. Meal
  17. Thankful
  18. Grateful
  19. Traditions
  20. Football
  21. Parade
  22. Float
  23. Marching Band
  24. Banner
  25. Cornucopia
  26. Pumpkins & Gourds
  27. Corn
  28. Harvest
  29. History
  30. Bountiful
  31. Wagon
  32. Lantern
  33. Autumn Leaves
  34. Thanksgiving Scene
  35. Colors
  36. Nature
  37. Artist’s Choice
  38. Bring On Christmas

Happy Thanksgiving! Happy Drawing!

Drawing Prompts for November

November is almost here. Are you ready for a new month? Are you looking forward to drawing on cold nights. If you are searching for inspiration, check out the following drawing prompts for November.

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  1. November Self-Portrait
  2. Book Cover
  3. One Color
  4. Fantasy
  5. Time
  6. Firefighter
  7. Insects
  8. Squirrel
  9. Feathers
  10. On the Ground
  11. Veteran
  12. Park
  13. Statue
  14. Bright Colors
  15. In the Air
  16. Birds
  17. Weather
  18. Cabin
  19. Path
  20. Bouquet
  21. Family and Friends
  22. Home
  23. Thanksgiving
  24. Favorite Things
  25. Shapes
  26. Medieval
  27. Castle
  28. Lines
  29. Travel Destination
  30. Artist’s Choice

Have a fabulous month! Happy drawing!

56 Drawing Prompts for Halloween

Are you looking forward to Halloween? While you wait, create. Drawing is a fun and easy way to let your imagination fly. If you are searching for inspiration, check out the following drawing prompts for Halloween.

  1. Self-Portrait in a Halloween Scene
  2. Witch
  3. Witch’s Hat
  4. Broom
  5. Cauldron
  6. Ghost
  7. Pumpkin Patch
  8. Pumpkins & Gourds
  9. Jack O’Lantern
  10. Monsters or Creatures
  11. Magic
  12. Wizard
  13. Potions
  14. Lab
  15. Eyeballs
  16. Curse
  17. Spell Books
  18. Dungeon
  19. Centipede
  20. Bugs
  21. Haunted Barn
  22. Haunted Circus
  23. Skeleton
  24. Halloween Scene
  25. Trick-or-Treaters
  26. Monster Party
  27. Mask
  28. Harvest
  29. Spooky Woods
  30. Haunted House
  31. Leaves (Colorful Foliage)
  32. Orange & Black
  33. Acorn
  34. Design a Trick-or-Treat Bag
  35. Scarecrow
  36. Mummy
  37. Frankenstein
  38. Werewolf
  39. Webs with Spider
  40. Bats
  41. Black Cat
  42. Raven/Crow
  43. Vampire
  44. Fang
  45. Dracula’s Castle
  46. Graveyard
  47. Goblins
  48. Zombies
  49. Candles
  50. Candelabra
  51. Black Roses
  52. Full Moon
  53. Owl
  54. Halloween Candy
  55. Artist’s Choice
  56. Happy Halloween!