Drawing with art prompts is a simple yet fantastic way to improve your skills, spark creativity, and build a steady routine—especially when you’re staring at a blank sketchbook, unsure where to start. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Here are 30 art prompts to inspire your next sketch.

1. Draw three things you did today.
2. Draw something you are grateful for today.
3. Draw how you feel today. It can be abstract or realistic.
4. Draw something you’re excited about doing.
5. Sketch from life one thing you noticed today.
6. Imagine your week and draw what it looks like.
7. Sketch yourself doing one thing you’ve always wanted to try.
8. Draw a color that represents happiness for you.
9. Draw the weather today.
10. Draw yourself doing your favorite activity.
11. Draw three people you care about the most.
12. Draw three people you talked to today.
13. Draw a highlight or lowlight from the past month.
14. Draw three small things you noticed today.
15. Imagine your day and draw the events or interactions.
16. Draw something you use in your daily life, like a cup or a toothbrush.
17. Draw two big moments that shaped who you are today.
18. Draw a dream you had last night.
19. Draw a country you’d love to visit.
20. Draw an activity you’ve always wanted to try.
21. Draw someone you admire and what makes them special.
22. Draw something you need to let go of and explain how it would help.
23. Draw a self-portrait of yourself today.
24. Draw something you loved doing as a child.
25. Draw your favorite childhood toy.
26. Draw a childhood friend.
27. Check the news and draw something that catches your attention.
28. Close your eyes and draw what you see.
29. Draw something that defines your personality, a habit, a color, etc.
30. Draw what you ate today.

What do you think? Any prompt jump out to you more than others? Happy drawing!