17 Dec 2024Mont Marte

Can’t think of any ideas for drawing? Have no fear! We’re here to help get your creativity flowing again. Let’s battle art block together and get you back on the road to finding your inner artist ASAP. Browse the collection of inspiring ideas below and try out one that takes your fancy. You might just end up with your next masterpiece!

Waves drawing

Drawing of waves overlapping with dotted line sun rays behind

 

Image: @jy.ink

Take inspiration from the big blue ocean and sketch some waves. This artist used a fineliner to sketch layers of crashing waves, keeping the details and sunshine fairly abstract. The entire sketch is done in a circle shape, with subtle symmetry and a balanced composition. How would you capture the tide?

Fruit drawings

Hand holding 3 fruit sketches of berries and lemons

 

Image: @vargaryen_art

Add some colour to the page with watercolours! These fruit paintings pop off the paper with bright highlights and rich colouring. Drawing fruit is a fun way to explore realism – and there’s so many kinds of fruit to inspire!

Bird drawing

Pen sketch of a bird sitting on a branch

 

Tackle realism with fineliners by trying this detailed cockatoo sketch! We’ve got a step-by-step tutorial you can follow to learn how, or else use the crosshatching technique to sketch your favourite kind of feathered friend!

Mountain drawing

Hand sketching geometric mountains in diamond shape

 

Take a different approach to drawing mountains and use a geometric shape to frame them! The clean lines and shapes in this drawing are great for creating patterns, logos, or even tattoo designs. Find out how to do it at home by following along with our free lesson.

Fabric drawing

Abstract blue and red face drawings on a Tshirt

 

Why not really shake things up, put the paper aside, and explore drawing on fabric? You can use Fabric Markers or Paints to create cute, wearable designs. Follow along with our lesson to make the fun, abstract look above!

Butterfly drawing

Monochromatic drawing of a realistic butterfly

 

Image: @andreafreja_art

Grab your fave pencils and blenders and explore realism by drawing something beautiful: a butterfly! Butterflies have been known to inspire loads of people across the world, so take that feeling and translate it to the page. Whether you make something realistic like this talented artist or opt for a more stylised sketch, it’s all about expressing yourself.

Glass drawing

Glass coloured pencil drawing with ombre background and pencils around

 

Challenge yourself and try drawing a see-through object! We can walk you through our top tips and steps to recreate the glass artwork above – just grab some Coloured Pencils and watch our how-to video to get started.

Furniture drawing

Colourful side table drawing with lamp, vase, and clutter on top

 

Image: @stiefbert

Take something you see every day and put it down on paper! This artist has used bright colours to capture a bedside table. From the lived-in clutter to the bright florals, this artwork is bursting with life! What furniture would you draw at your house?

Continuous line drawing

One line pen drawing of sunset over water

 

Have you tried a continuous line drawing AKA one line drawing? These are a fun way to get the brain working differently. Follow along with our handy tutorial to see how we sketched this beach landscape in one line!

Lips drawing

Realistic sketch of lips with two pencils and a rubber next to it

 

If you feel a bit intimidated by drawing certain features, it might be time to bite the bullet and practice. Don’t listen to your inner critic and simply follow along with a tutorial to learn the basics. Then, practice, practice, practice! Check out our How to Draw Lips lesson, as well as other faves including How to Draw Hands, How to Draw an Eye, and How to Draw Shadows on Faces.

 

 

Feeling ready to get back to creating? Us too! If you do draw something, #montmarteart or tag us @montmarteart on Instagram or Facebook. We’d love to see what you come up with! You might want to grab some Art Pencils, Fineliners, Fabric Markers, or Watercolours to kick off your project.

 

If you want to see more art, browse our Inspo collection. You can sign-up to Creative Connection by popping in your email down below to get stacks of free art projects sent straight to you. We’re here to keep you inspired!