I have a few friends who are artists. They love painting, which is why they see beauty in almost everything. There are many teenagers who love sketching, even I was one among those in my school time. In this article, we have listed 51 creative drawing ideas for you.
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51 Smart, Easy and Cool Drawing Ideas for You
Roses
Almost every other teenager is fascinated by roses. There are a few ways of drawing roses which is using circles, basic straight lines and triangles. You can use your imagination to fill in the colours.
https://in.pinterest.com/pin/425590233517698927/?lp=true
Facial Features
This is one of the most creative ideas for teenagers. However, it is very important for you to be able to rightly express your thoughts in your drawing. For instance, if you are looking forward to drawing eyes, you have to be correct with the lines because the moment you make any mistakes, you will fail to express your message to the viewers.
https://in.pinterest.com/pin/344806915190967318/?lp=true
One Broken Arrow Complete
Though once we were one but today, we are two separate people. We may not be together, yet we are still the same.
https://homesthetics.net/drawing-ideas/
Simple Greenery
Things tend to change pretty fast. They become more beautiful, coloured and alive.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10574666-grandpa-green
Mice and Men
I think the picture itself says enough. This is a must in your sketchbook, don’t you think so?
https://in.pinterest.com/jacob0187/of-mice-and-men/
A Treehouse
I still remember I dreamt of living in a treehouse with all my friends. Well, it’s still on the list.
https://in.pinterest.com/ritahermon/treehouse-perspective-drawing/
Image of Mankind
We all have our roots in the mother earth. This never-ending cycle is what defines life, right?
Your State of Mind
Whether you are feeling low, happy or whatever your state of mind is, just depict the same on your drawing.
https://in.pinterest.com/pin/146648531588993481/?lp=true
Mother and Daughter
Your mother has always been by your side, whether you were right or at times wrong, she was there to teach you.
https://in.pinterest.com/pin/395050198558820624/?lp=true
Flowers in a Bottle
There are so many DIYs using upcycled bottles to emphasize the natural beauty of flowers. After all, beauty comes in all forms, right?
https://in.pinterest.com/ks4156/continuous-line-drawing/
Nature
There’s so much around us that often times we fail to understand the importance of nature. You would be surprised to find out that there are so many ideas out there once you step out of your house.
https://in.pinterest.com/pin/364721269814261983/?lp=true
Loose Yourself Between the Stars
I know we can not be physically present up there but our painting shall be enough to depict our thoughts.
https://homesthetics.net/drawing-ideas/
A Baby Elephant Playing with Bubbles
I have never seen anything cuter than a baby elephant playing with bubbles.
https://in.pinterest.com/pin/116038127872197537/?lp=true
Human Face
Drawing a human face is always a tricky choice to make. You have to be really accurate about the angle of view you are trying to represent in your drawing.
http://paolosaporiti.com/pencil-sketches-of-girls/
A Jar that Contains the Universe
We exist in such a beautiful world and immense universe.
https://homesthetics.net/drawing-ideas/
Animal Portraits
You have so many options in this one. Every other animal represents something. For instance, a horse symbolizes beauty and speed. You can make your own choice and use your imagination.
http://www.trueimage.ie/gallery.html
Two Peaks, One World
We are always taught to dream big. We always want to shine like stars. All of this can be represented in just one picture.
https://homesthetics.net/drawing-ideas/
The Beauty of Mountains
If you live in a mountain area or ever get a visit one, you would be fascinated by the actual beauty of that view. Be it the snowfall, the hills and forests, everything just contributes to making the view more eye capturing.
https://www.shutterstock.com/search/drawing+trees+river+mountains?ref_context=keyword
Doodling Funny Creatures
This is something that seems to come naturally to all of us and at the same time, something that never seems to stop.
An English Muffin
This simple yet funny image is a must on your drawing collection.
http://icpixls.co/how-to-draw-muffins/
Small Earthworm
We all remember the nokia snake game! After all, this is the only thing we had back then.
https://homesthetics.net/drawing-ideas/
A Baby Crocodile Playing
Okay, I know you wouldn’t have seen a crocodile ever. None of us have but you have to use your imagination.
http://favim.com/image/703468/
A Happy Landscape
You do not need much in your drawing but just a few lines to decide what makes it a happy landscape.
https://artclassesaustin.com/art-galleries/
Mandala
All these lines that you organize freely eventually takes the shape of a great design.
Do not Wash the Colours
Well, eventually time does that to almost everyone. You are free to use your own imagination here after all, what you draw is what you feel.
https://in.pinterest.com/pin/590112357403823965/?lp=true
Musical Happiness
We all love listening to music. At times, the music is the only escape we can find and we can never have enough of it.
https://in.pinterest.com/pin/505388389426839988/?lp=true
A Free Bird
We all dream of being set free one day? And yet that day may not be near but we can still feel the happiness within.
https://in.pinterest.com/pin/73746512627434114/?lp=true
Travelling Around the World
Though it may seem impossible but we have all dreamt of making this wish come true one day in our life.
http://clipartmag.com/travel-drawing-tumblr
https://paintingvalley.com/mother-nature-painting
A Triangle Represents Balance
You can use various shapes and create something like this.
https://homesthetics.net/drawing-ideas/
A Geometric Kitten
This one is going to be surely appreciated by all those creative artists.
https://www.redbubble.com/people/alcateiaart/works/28130090-cat-geometric-art?p=art-print
A Glyph of Nature
The picture consists of almost everything you love. May be, you can scan it and take it everywhere you want.
https://homesthetics.net/drawing-ideas/
A Cloud Puking Rainbows
Every time I look up in the sky, I just feel its beautiful. The clouds, blue sky and the cherry on the cake is the rainbow.
https://in.pinterest.com/pin/751890100260296308/?lp=true
Draw a Musical Instrument
If you are a music lover, you would surely be having a favourite instrument. So, you can just draw using your own creative ideas.
https://www.amazon.com/Musical-Decal-Sticker-Removable-AY1332/dp/B07NHKY7PH
Your Dream Dress
Well, I have a number of such dresses in my mind and I am sure you’d have too. so, why not paint it?
https://homesthetics.net/drawing-ideas/
Universe in a Light Bulb
How beautiful it looks, right? You would have seen a number of such paintings but what makes each one different is the creativity.
https://in.pinterest.com/pin/181621797452528774/?lp=true
Trees with Pastel Colours
You can use pastel colours to paint trees. Although it sounds simple but what adds the twist is, the shades of pastel colours.
https://munsell.com/color-blog/color-knowledge-tree/
Ideas Take Roots
This picture is the output of a highly creative mind. Let’s see how you make use of your imagination.
https://homesthetics.net/drawing-ideas/
A Giraffe
I have always thought of painting one but somehow I always go wrong and then, leave it in the middle of completing it.
https://in.pinterest.com/pin/533746993314564959/?lp=true
A Geometric World Map
No, I do not mean keeping a geographical world map in the front and then painting it but more of, adding that sense of creative in the same.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hA42xsdYbnc
That Photographer Friend
We all have a friend who loves to take pictures. So why not we paint something for them?
https://in.pinterest.com/pin/71635450295667164/?lp=true
Monuments
A monument seems to be much more beautiful when you sketch it.
https://in.pinterest.com/pin/307652218273593905/?lp=true
Camping
If you have ever been on camping, you know how fun it is. But if you haven’t been on one, just imagine what it can be like to spend the night under the stars with your friends and some bonfire.
https://paintingvalley.com/summer-camp-drawing
A Red Elephant that Floats the Chicken Away
I love chickens, we all love them. They are tiny yet so cute.
Reading Under the Stars
This has been everyone’s dream and this simple illustration showcases it all.
https://in.pinterest.com/lpeters0418/reading/
Everything is Prettier at Night
You can draw anything that you love about night time. You know something that makes night time your favourite time? The stars, the moon, the planets, the sky or anything.
https://chathamlibrary.org/events/teen-painting-night/
The World from Your View
We all have our view of looking towards the world! Is it beautiful, it is too toxic or is it magical?
https://in.pinterest.com/pin/351914158352408576/?lp=true
Your Pet Dog
There’s no one else I love more than my pet dog. And yes, I have drawn a picture of him on my own long time back.
Friendship
I think friendship is beautiful. There’s always that one friend who matters the most to us.
An Owl
This is an easy one but you have to be careful with the eyes so that it creates a cute look.
https://in.pinterest.com/pin/685813849480625049/?lp=true
Books
Who would have thought of sketching books?
https://www.chapmanculturalcenter.org/pages/calendar/detail/event/c/e1544/
Teen Mental Health
not many of us can speak about our mental health. Sketching can thus be used as a method to express what you really feel within.
Your House
Sketch your house, your friend’s house or just one of your favourite villas.
Conclusion
You have so many options when it comes to drawing. You can draw something that you feel, something you like, something for your friends or parents. But always remember to showcase your creativity because that is what makes your drawing distinctive from others.
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