How I love mini drawings! They can be done in an instant, whether you’re in a meeting, in class, or having a drink on a terrace. And you don’t need much space either; a spot on a greeting card, a day in a calendar, or the margin of a book will do perfectly.
They can also be colored very quickly. That’s why for each small drawing on the list, I added a colored example. Try yourself with pencils, markers, or even crayons.
With these small drawing ideas, there’s no excuse not to start drawing.
1. Sailboat
How many boats could you have drawn in school? Hundreds? Thousands? Well, I’m sure you still can.
2. Planet
To dream of distant worlds and the next frontier.
3. Cup
Any object becomes adorable when we draw a face on it. A cup is very simple, but it works with anything, even a roll of toilet paper!
4. Octopus
You don’t even have to draw all eight tentacles.
5. Mobile
Nowadays, our mobiles are our window to the world. On its screen, we can draw dozens of different messages: love? a like? new email? a call?
6. UFO
A very fun drawing, try giving it to a friend who is a fan of science fiction.
7. Ice Creams
With one or more scoops and popsicles of all shapes and flavors. An easy and fun drawing for when the heat is on.
8. Fire
Simply draw the flames or add the object that’s burning.
9. Emoji
A simple drawing full of emotion. Try the different emojis depending on the message you want to convey.
10. Little Houses
We all know how to draw little houses. The trick to making them look nice is to make them in different proportions, sizes, and vary the windows and doors.
11. Bee
Drawing just one flower is so classic that it looks bland, but if we add a little bee, we already have a more interesting drawing.
12. Sunset
It can be a sunset or a sunrise. The same drawing with two different meanings.
13. Deck of Cards
If you need an ace up your sleeve, draw your own deck.
14. Lightbulb
You can add a meaningful shape to the filament of the typical lightbulb to give it a special touch.
15. Cactus
Cacti are the easiest plants to care for… and also to draw.
16. Love Letter
The classic envelope takes on a new meaning if we seal it with a heart.
17. Crocodile
A drawing of an egg is more original if what emerges from inside is not a chick: snakes, crocodiles, dragons… Whatever you can think of!
18. Kite
A drawing to let your imagination fly. Add some clouds so it flies high in the sky.
19. Notebook
Draw your own notebook and drawing pencil. The meta drawing?
20. Dinosaur
It’s fun to draw such a HUGE animal in such a tiny drawing. Try drawing your favorite dinosaur.
21. Stars
The star is a typical drawing, but when we group a few together, we always get a special result.
22. Ghost
A special mini drawing for Halloween.
23. Cat
Animal faces are easy to draw and are done quickly. This mini drawing is of a cat, but you can also try with a dog, a sheep, a raccoon, a fox, etc.
24. Hot Air Balloon
A hot air balloon looks good, but it looks much better if you draw several balloons, each with a different decorative pattern.
25. Gemstone
To draw a gem, you just need to know how to draw triangles.
26. Apple
Another childhood classic. It’s essential to add the typical little worm.
27. Butterfly
What gives this drawing its touch is the flight path. Try different shapes for the path the butterfly has taken.
28. Bird
The flight of a bird (or a plane) can trace different shapes that add meaning.
29. Plants
Like with little houses, if you want this drawing not to look bland, you should make different shapes for the pots and the plants themselves.
30. Door
A slightly open door is always an invitation to imagine what’s on the other side.
31. Mouse
Hickory dickory dock.The mouse ran up the clock.The clock struck one, the mouse ran down… Hickory dickory dock.
32. Cake
The cakes and pastries you draw will always be of your favorite flavors.
33. Watermelon
Draw a semicircle, put seeds inside, and you’ll have a watermelon. A drawing that always turns out well no matter how much of a beginner you are.
34. Four-Leaf Clover
When you need a little luck, draw your own four-leaf clover. It’s very easy. Have you noticed that each leaf is shaped like a heart?
Before You Go
Thanks for reading this far! I hope this collection of mini drawings has given you ideas for making your own.
If you liked these sketches and are looking for more inspiration, I’m sure you’ll be interested in this collection:
Would you like me to add something else? Tell me in the comments!
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