Drawing Prompts for April

It’s time for new drawing prompts for April. Whether you take your sketchbook outdoors for inspiration or stay indoors on a rainy day, drawing is a great pastime. If you are searching for inspiration, check out the following drawing prompts for April.

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  1. Self-portrait
  2. April Showers
  3. Umbrella
  4. Flowers
  5. Nature scene
  6. Kite
  7. Baby animals
  8. Warm colors
  9. Birds/Nest
  10. Trees
  11. Toys
  12. Shapes
  13. Vertical lines
  14. Horizontal lines
  15. Alike
  16. Different
  17. Happy Easter! Enjoy!
  18. Hats
  19. Faces
  20. Storm
  21. Home
  22. Friends
  23. Family
  24. Mystery
  25. Insects
  26. Balloon
  27. Octopus
  28. Seahorse
  29. Unicorn
  30. Artist’s Choice

Drawing Prompts for March

It’s March! The month brings warmer weather, St. Patrick’s Day, and the first official day of Spring. March is often a rainy month. If you cannot get outdoors, spend time drawing. If you need inspiration, check out the following drawing prompts for March.

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  1. Self-portrait
  2. Body of water
  3. Wildlife (It’s World Wildlife Day)
  4. Music
  5. Gnome
  6. Fairy
  7. Scene from your favorite book
  8. Scene from your favorite movie
  9. Silly face
  10. An object, but make it look alive.
  11. Windy
  12. Mountain range
  13. Volcano
  14. View through a window
  15. Leprechaun
  16. Pot of Gold and Rainbow
  17. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Shamrocks!
  18. 3 of a kind
  19. Spots
  20. Stripes
  21. Rocket/Astronauts
  22. Something green
  23. UFO/Alien
  24. Creature
  25. Owl
  26. Trees
  27. Opposite
  28. Food or drink
  29. Family
  30. Friends
  31. Artist’s choice

Have a great month! Get creative!

Drawing Prompts for February

The cold, wintry weather generally means more time indoors. Let your creativity flow by engaging in art activities. One of the simplest yet most rewarding art activities is drawing. But be warned; art is addicting. Drawing is a great family activity too.

If you need inspiration, check out the following drawing prompts for February.

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  1. Self-portrait
  2. Family
  3. Nature Scene
  4. Squirrel or other woodland creatures
  5. Trees
  6. Sun
  7. Flowers
  8. Big Tip
  9. Trapeze
  10. Clown
  11. Cupid
  12. Something Red
  13. Hearts
  14. Happy Valentine’s Day
  15. Pirates (Don’t forget the parrot)
  16. Treasure
  17. Pirate coin
  18. Pirate ship include the plank
  19. Stars/moon
  20. Planets
  21. UFO/Space Craft
  22. Friends
  23. Ocean and Underwater scene
  24. Transportation
  25. Trolley
  26. Trip Destination
  27. Train
  28. Artist’s Choice

Celebrate: Inspire Your Heart With Art Day

Today, January 31st is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day. The arts cover a broad range of subjects including music, painting, sculpture, literature, theater, cinema, and other genres.  Do you have a favorite type of art? Or are you looking to introduce more art into your personal or family life?

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Ways to Observe Inspire Your Heart with Art Day

Use today’s unofficial holiday to explore the many different forms of art. If you are looking for inspiration, check out the following list of ways to celebrate Inspire Your Heart with Art Day.

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Set Up an Art Space

If you are trying to introduce art into your personal or family life, consider setting up a designated art space in your home. A small corner works perfectly. Set up a table or art easel. Provide different materials to create art.

  • Markers, Drawing Pencils, Crayons, Colored Pencils
  • Paint and Brushes
  • Sketch Pads
  • Poster Boards
  • Canvas
  • Drawing Paper
  • Art Books
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Go to a Live Performance

Attend a live performance of your favorite musician, theater production, ballet, or other performance. Due to the ongoing health issue, many venues are canceling or delaying live performances. Others may require specific guidelines for entering the establishment, always check in advance for the latest updates.

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Visit an Art Gallery

Spend a day just marveling at all the art in your local gallery. If you do not have an art gallery in your area or want to attend a new one, go virtual. Many art galleries offer virtual tours.

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Attend a Lecture, Class, or Workshop

Check with your local art gallery or music studio for upcoming classes. Learn a new art technique. Or learn how to play an instrument. If you do not have the time for in-person learning, check out online options.

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Watch Inspirational Films

Search for inspirational films to watch on your favorite streaming platform. If you find a family-friendly movie, use the film as part of family night. Or you can always use your creative outlets to make your own film.

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Listen to Music

Some days turning on your favorite musical artist makes everything better. Go ahead spend the afternoon listening to music.

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Read a Book

Go to the library or your local bookstore to find a book to read. Or reread your favorite classic. Go ahead and make yourself a hot cup of tea or cocoa. Curl up under your favorite fuzzy blanket and read for the rest of the day.

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Enjoy art. Spend the day exploring different art genres. Art has a way of expanding your creativity to higher levels. There are no limits on your imagination. Go ahead and find ways to Inspire Your Heart with Art.  

25 Days of Christmas: Drawing Prompts

December ushers in a month-long season of Christmas cheer. Are you looking to put extra merriment in the holiday season? Drawing is a superb creative outlet to add to this magical time of year.  

25 Drawing Prompts for Christmas

Christmas tree and gifts
  1. Self-Portrait with a Christmas Theme
  2. Christmas Tree
  3. Christmas Gifts, Wrapping Paper, Ribbons, & Bows
  4. Christmas Cards
  5. Santa & Mrs. Claus
  6. Elves
  7. North Pole & Santa’s Workshop
  8. Santa’s Sleigh & Reindeer (Don’t forget Rudolph)
  9. The Grinch
  10. Christmas Ornaments & Tree Topper
  11. Christmas Stockings
  12. Mistle Toe
  13. Nativity
  14. Mary, Joseph, & Baby Jesus
  15. Christmas Star
  16. Angels
  17. Letters to Santa
  18. Gingerbread House
  19. Christmas Sweater
  20. Candy Cane and Christmas Sweets
  21. Christmas Bells
  22. Christmas Wreath
  23. Nutcracker
  24. Peace On Earth
  25. Merry Christmas

Get the most out of your Christmas drawing prompts by turning your creations into ornaments. Consider using small notecards which can easily be laminated. Next, punch a hole in the top to add ribbon to hang on your Christmas tree.

20 Drawing Prompts for Thanksgiving

Do you want to keep the kids busy while preparing your Thanksgiving feast? Or perhaps you just want to be creative over the Thanksgiving weekend. Drawing is a fun and enjoyable art form. The only limit is your imagination. If you are searching for inspiration, check out the following drawing prompts for Thanksgiving.

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  1. Thanksgiving food
  2. Favorite pie or dessert
  3. Turkey
  4. Falling leaves
  5. Sunshine
  6. Thanksgiving table
  7. Cornucopia
  8. Family
  9. Friends
  10. Tradition
  11. Football
  12. Thanksgiving Day parade
  13. Acorns
  14. Trees
  15. Pumpkins and gourds
  16. Corn
  17. Wagon
  18. Lantern
  19. Pilgrim hat
  20. Autumn scene

Get creative! Happy Thanksgiving!

November Drawing Prompts

Are you ready for drawing prompts for November? Colder, dark days are perfect for drawing. Cuddle under your favorite blanket, grab your sketchbook, and create. Do you need extra inspiration? Check out the following drawing prompts for November.

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  1. Self-portrait
  2. Football
  3. Scattered
  4. Clouds
  5. Eyes
  6. Movie Scene
  7. Flowers
  8. Robot
  9. Spaceship
  10. Tree Without Leaves
  11. Bright Colors
  12. Moon/Stars
  13. Galaxy
  14. Astronaut
  15. Home
  16. Animals
  17. Path
  18. Shapes
  19. Signs
  20. Funny
  21. Thanksgiving Table
  22. Friends
  23. Family
  24. Turkey
  25. Thanksgiving
  26. Favorite
  27. Dream
  28. Out the Window
  29. Artist’s Choice
  30. Upcoming Holidays

45 Ideas for Your Halloween Bucket List

Do you love Halloween? Are you looking for extra ways for you, your family, and friends to celebrate all month long? Check out the following ideas to add to your Halloween bucket list.

  1. Decorate for Halloween
  2. Make and Send Homemade Halloween Cards
  3. Give Out Boo Gifts
  4. Make Your Own Halloween Costume
  5. Visit a Pumpkin Patch
  6. Carve Pumpkins
  7. Roast Pumpkin Seeds
  8. Host-or-Attend a Halloween Party
  9. Try Bobbing for Apples
  10. Go on a Haunted Hayride
  11. Hand Out Candy on Halloween Night
  12. Participate in Trunk-or-Treat
  13. Participate or Watch a Zombie Walk
  14. Purchase a Halloween Mug
  15. Make Halloween Slime
  16. Visit a Haunted House
  17. Walk Through a Halloween Themed Corn Maze
  18. Create a Halloween Tree
  19. Listen to Halloween Themed Music
  20. Watch the Entire Series of the Adams Family or the Munsters (Or both)
  21. Host a Bonfire Night with Scary Ghost Stories
  22. Create a Halloween Themed Gingerbread House
  23. Watch Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown
  24. Take an Evening Walk with Flashlights
  25. Do a Halloween Themed Photoshoot
  26. Write Your Own Halloween Story
  27. Go look at Halloween Decorations in Your Community
  28. Host a Halloween Scavenger Hunt
  29. Create a Halloween Themed Wreath (Your local dollar store has numerous supplies for less)
  30.  Host a Halloween Crafting Session
  31. Make Soul Cakes
  32. Make Halloween Playdough
  33. Watch Hocus Pocus
  34. Read Halloween Books
  35. Paint Mini Pumpkins
  36. Plan a Costume Themed Dinner Party
  37. Host a Witches Tea
  38. Make a Halloween Themed Breakfast
  39. Plan a Fun Halloween Movie Night
  40. Dance to Thriller
  41. Watch Classic Monster Movies
  42. Go on a Pumpkin Walk
  43. Attend a Pumpkin Weigh Off Competition
  44. Attend a Murder Mystery Dinner
  45. Make a Halloween Inspired Meal

Happy Halloween!

31 Drawing Prompts for October

Cooler days are perfect for arts and crafts. Drawing is one of the easiest art projects to begin. Even the local dollar store carries pencils, crayons, markers, colored pencils, and art paper. The possibilities are endless. Do you need a little inspiration? Check out the following drawing prompts for October.

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  1. Self portrait
  2. Mushroom
  3. Acorn
  4. Leaf
  5. Clouds
  6. Pattern
  7. Tree
  8. Squirrel
  9. Sun
  10. Sunflower
  11. Key
  12. Insect
  13. Harvest
  14. Windows
  15. Fence
  16. Curious
  17. Nature Scene
  18. Dragon
  19. Fairy
  20. Mermaid
  21. Pinecone
  22. Historical place
  23. Water
  24. Weather
  25. Family
  26. Friends
  27. Moon and stars
  28. Owl
  29. Crow or bird
  30. Artist’s choice
  31. Happy Halloween!

Halloween Drawing Prompts

It’s that time of year! Are you ready for things that go bump in the night! October brings cooler weather and Halloween! Drawing your favorite Halloween scenes and scares is a great way to spend a chilly, October afternoon. Do you need a few drawing prompts to get you through the month?

31 Halloween Drawing Prompts

  1. Self-Portrait with Halloween theme
  2. Pumpkin
  3. Black Cat
  4. Bats
  5. Witch
  6. Cauldron
  7. Haunted House
  8. Witch’s Broom
  9. Spider and Spider Webs
  10. Ghosts
  11. Skeleton
  12. Owl
  13. Witch’s Hat
  14. Candy Corn
  15. Pumpkin Patch
  16.  Costume
  17. Crystal Ball
  18. Halloween Scene
  19. Vampire
  20. Frankenstein
  21. Werewolf
  22. Mummy
  23. Zombies
  24. Creature or Monster
  25. Trick or Treat Bag
  26. Potions Shelf
  27. Old Tree
  28. Witch’s Shoes
  29. Raven
  30. Artist’s Choice
  31. Happy Halloween!