Easy Things to Draw: Cute Ideas to Copy

Easy things to draw when you are bored: a mug of hot cocoa with marshmallows, bubble tea, a cactus in a pot, a teddy bear with a balloon, a kitten in a paper bag, a whale in the clouds, Saturn, a rainbow, ramen and a donut.

You will find pencil drawings, pixel art for graph paper and cute color drawings. If you do not know where to start, pick something made of simple shapes, like a candle, a lollipop or a hot air balloon.

All drawings in this collection

44 drawings

  • Colorful hot air balloon with a cloud drawing

    Colorful hot air balloon with a cloud drawing

    A bright rainbow-striped hot air balloon flies past a cloud, with a little person waving from the basket. Drawn with colored pencils and easy to copy.

  • Hot air balloon pencil drawing, easy to copy

    Hot air balloon pencil drawing, easy to copy

    A striped hot air balloon with a woven basket, drawn in pencil. The shape is just an oval with stripes, one of the easy things to draw when bored.

  • Hot air balloon pixel art, easy grid drawing

    Hot air balloon pixel art, easy grid drawing

    A red and yellow striped hot air balloon with a brown basket in pixel art. Only four colors, easy to draw on graph paper.

  • Cute teddy bear with a heart balloon drawing

    Cute teddy bear with a heart balloon drawing

    A teddy bear sitting and holding a red heart-shaped balloon. One of the cute things to draw, and nice for a card for a friend.

  • School backpack pencil drawing to copy

    School backpack pencil drawing to copy

    A school backpack with a front pocket, straps and a round keychain with a cute face. Clear outlines and no fine shading, so it is easy to draw step by step.

  • Donut with sprinkles pixel art

    Donut with sprinkles pixel art

    A chocolate donut with pink icing and colorful sprinkles in pixel art. The shape is symmetrical, so the squares are easy to count and fill.

  • Cute bubble tea drawing with a happy face

    Cute bubble tea drawing with a happy face

    A cup of bubble tea with a lid, a striped straw and tapioca pearls, and a smiling face on the cup. A trendy, cute thing to draw.

  • Book with a bookmark pencil drawing

    Book with a bookmark pencil drawing

    A closed book with a ribbon bookmark and a black heart on the cover. Mostly straight lines, so it is a simple drawing for beginners.

  • Headphones pixel art, easy grid drawing

    Headphones pixel art, easy grid drawing

    Big dark gray over-ear headphones with pink details in pixel art. A simple symmetrical pattern for graph paper that is easy to repeat.

  • Cute cactus with a flower in a pot drawing

    Cute cactus with a flower in a pot drawing

    A green cactus with a pink flower and a smile grows in a terracotta pot that smiles too. A cute and easy drawing to copy.

  • Cute cactus in a pot pencil drawing

    Cute cactus in a pot pencil drawing

    A round smiling cactus with big eyes and little cross spikes sits in a flower pot. A cute thing to draw when bored, made of simple circles.

  • Paper boat on water pixel art

    Paper boat on water pixel art

    A white paper boat with a navy outline floating on blue water in pixel art. Few colors and clear lines, a good grid drawing for beginners.

  • Pink candle with a flame easy drawing

    Pink candle with a flame easy drawing

    A tall pink candle with a small flame and drips of wax. Just a rectangle and a flame, a very easy idea when you do not know what to draw.

  • Mug of cocoa with marshmallows pencil drawing

    Mug of cocoa with marshmallows pencil drawing

    A round mug of hot cocoa with a pile of marshmallows and a curl of steam. Thick, even outlines that a child can copy easily.

  • Watermelon slice pixel art, easy to draw

    Watermelon slice pixel art, easy to draw

    A slice of watermelon with pink flesh, black seeds and a green rind in pixel art. An easy summer idea when you do not know what to draw.

  • Hot cocoa mug with marshmallows drawing

    Hot cocoa mug with marshmallows drawing

    A mug with little hearts, filled with cocoa, pink and white marshmallows and whipped cream. A cozy winter idea that is easy to copy.

  • Donut with sprinkles pencil drawing

    Donut with sprinkles pencil drawing

    A donut with wavy icing, sprinkles and a bite taken out of it. Two circles and a few dashes make it one of the easy things to draw.

  • Acoustic guitar pixel art to copy

    Acoustic guitar pixel art to copy

    An orange acoustic guitar with a dark neck, drawn diagonally in pixel art. A fun grid drawing for music lovers who want something a bit harder.

  • Blue headphones easy drawing to copy

    Blue headphones easy drawing to copy

    Big pastel blue headphones with soft ear cushions and a thick black outline. A simple shape and an easy drawing idea for teens.

  • Ice cream cone pencil drawing, easy to copy

    Ice cream cone pencil drawing, easy to copy

    A cone with two scoops of melting, dripping ice cream. The waffle grid is just straight lines, a cute and easy drawing idea.

  • Cute cactus in a pot pixel art to copy

    Cute cactus in a pot pixel art to copy

    A friendly cactus in its pot in grid style, an exotic and fun touch.

  • Kitten in a paper bag cute drawing

    Kitten in a paper bag cute drawing

    A ginger striped kitten peeks out of a paper bag, holding the edge with its paws. A cute thing to draw when bored.

  • Paper boat on waves pencil drawing

    Paper boat on waves pencil drawing

    A paper boat floating on small waves with light shading on its sides. Built from simple triangles, a good idea for beginners.

  • Rainbow pixel art on graph paper to copy

    Rainbow pixel art on graph paper to copy

    A magical rainbow in pixel art that fills the world with bright colors.

  • Swirl lollipop easy drawing for kids

    Swirl lollipop easy drawing for kids

    A round lollipop on a stick with a red and yellow swirl and a thick outline. One of the easiest things to draw for kids.

  • Bowl of ramen with chopsticks pencil drawing

    Bowl of ramen with chopsticks pencil drawing

    A bowl of ramen noodles with half an egg, a fish cake slice and chopsticks, with steam rising above. Clear outlines, fun to copy when bored.

  • Soup with chopsticks pixel art to copy

    Soup with chopsticks pixel art to copy

    A warm bowl of soup with chopsticks on a grid, a touch of Asian flavor.

  • Rainbow with a smiling cloud easy drawing

    Rainbow with a smiling cloud easy drawing

    A six-color rainbow resting on two fluffy clouds, one of them smiling. Simple arcs make it an easy and cute drawing to copy.

  • Saturn with rings pencil drawing, easy

    Saturn with rings pencil drawing, easy

    The planet Saturn with its ring, little spots and four stars around it. A circle and two ovals make an easy space drawing.

  • Retro TV pixel art to copy on grid paper

    Retro TV pixel art to copy on grid paper

    A retro television in grid style that takes us back to a nostalgic era.

  • Happy Saturn planet easy drawing

    Happy Saturn planet easy drawing

    An orange planet Saturn with a smiling face and a wide ring. Just a circle and an oval, an easy space drawing for kids.

  • Sneaker with laces pencil drawing to copy

    Sneaker with laces pencil drawing to copy

    A side view of a plain sneaker with laces, a bow and stitching along the edge. A cool idea for teens looking for things to draw.

  • Star with a rainbow pixel art to copy

    Star with a rainbow pixel art to copy

    A rainbow star in grid style, a vibrant burst of color and cheer.

  • Little bottle with a star inside, magical motif to draw

    Little bottle with a star inside, magical motif to draw

    A small bottle with a star inside that evokes magic and dreams in miniature.

  • Whale in the clouds pencil drawing, cute

    Whale in the clouds pencil drawing, cute

    A smiling whale with a water spout swims among fluffy clouds. A cute dreamy scene with soft lines that are easy to copy.

  • Cat-shaped arcade machine, original motif to draw

    Cat-shaped arcade machine, original motif to draw

    An arcade machine shaped like a cat, an original element that gives your drawing personality.

  • Pencil drawing of headphones to copy

    Pencil drawing of headphones to copy

    Headphones, a symbol of immersion in music and personal space drawn with clean lines.

  • Transparent backpack with kittens inside to draw

    Transparent backpack with kittens inside to draw

    A clear backpack full of kittens, an adorable and original detail for your illustration.

  • Pencil drawing of three balloons to copy

    Pencil drawing of three balloons to copy

    Three floating balloons, an element of joy and carefree spirit that livens up any drawing.

  • Bear in a bath with plants, relaxing scene to draw

    Bear in a bath with plants, relaxing scene to draw

    A bear in the bath among plants, a tender mix of relaxation and self-care.

  • Pencil drawing of a Game Boy to copy

    Pencil drawing of a Game Boy to copy

    A Game Boy, a nostalgic image that delights fans of retro video games.

  • Cute creature sitting on the moon, dreamy scene to draw

    Cute creature sitting on the moon, dreamy scene to draw

    A creature on the moon, a mystical, fairy-tale motif for a dreamy illustration.

  • Pencil drawing of a camera to copy

    Pencil drawing of a camera to copy

    A camera, a symbol of memories and moments worth keeping forever.

  • Pencil drawing of a paper plane to copy

    Pencil drawing of a paper plane to copy

    A paper plane, a symbol of light dreams and weightless hopes that fly free.

Questions and answers

What can I draw when I am bored?

Look around you: a mug, a backpack, a sneaker or a book are all good subjects. Food is easy too, like a donut, ice cream or ramen, and cute scenes like a whale in the clouds are fun to try.

What are some easy and cute things to draw?

Start with objects made of basic shapes: a lollipop is a circle on a stick, Saturn is a circle with an oval, and a candle is a rectangle with a flame. Sketch lightly in pencil first, then trace the outline and add color.

How do I draw pixel art on graph paper?

Find the top square of the picture and mark it on your paper. Then count the squares row by row and fill them with the right color. The watermelon and the hot air balloon are good first tries.