Aesthetic pencil drawings for your sketchbook

Aesthetic pencil drawings for your sketchbook: coffee with books, a stack of books with a plant, cherries with a bow, a butterfly, an envelope with a heart, a moon on a cloud and daisies in a jar. There is also a teacup on a saucer, strawberry milk, a seashell with a pearl, an instant camera with a moon photo, a cassette player with headphones and a monstera in a pot.

Sketch the shape with light HB pencil lines first, then trace the main lines with a black pen or fineliner. This keeps the drawing clean and neat.

All drawings in this collection

13 drawings

  • Stack of books with a plant pencil drawing

    Stack of books with a plant pencil drawing

    Three thick books with bookmarks and a round pot with heart-shaped leaves on top. A clean outline that is easy to copy into a sketchbook.

  • Easy aesthetic butterfly pencil drawing

    Easy aesthetic butterfly pencil drawing

    A symmetrical butterfly with rounded wings, black wing tips and antennae. Four wings and a thin body make it a good first sketch.

  • Retro cassette player with headphones pencil drawing

    Retro cassette player with headphones pencil drawing

    A retro tape player with a cassette, buttons and wired headphones. A cozy 90s-style sketchbook idea made of simple rectangles and circles.

  • Cherries with a bow pencil drawing to copy

    Cherries with a bow pencil drawing to copy

    Two round cherries on long stems tied with a little ribbon bow. A cute, quick sketch for a sketchbook page.

  • Coffee cup and books pencil drawing

    Coffee cup and books pencil drawing

    A cup of hot coffee with steam next to a stack of three books. A cozy aesthetic sketchbook idea made of simple lines.

  • Daisies in a jar pencil drawing to copy

    Daisies in a jar pencil drawing to copy

    A bunch of daisies in a glass jar with the stems and a leaf visible through the glass. Petals are simple ovals, so it is easy to sketch.

  • Envelope with a heart and flower pencil drawing

    Envelope with a heart and flower pencil drawing

    An envelope with a heart seal and a flower with leaves growing from it. A cute idea for a card or a personal diary.

  • Instant camera with a moon photo pencil drawing

    Instant camera with a moon photo pencil drawing

    An instant camera with a round lens and a printed photo of a crescent moon and a star. A trendy aesthetic sketchbook idea.

  • Crescent moon on a cloud pencil drawing

    Crescent moon on a cloud pencil drawing

    A crescent moon resting on a fluffy cloud with tiny stars around it. An easy aesthetic drawing made of a few smooth lines.

  • Monstera plant in a pot pencil drawing

    Monstera plant in a pot pencil drawing

    A monstera with split leaves in a round pot with light shading. A good sketchbook study once you are comfortable drawing leaves.

  • Spiral seashell with a pearl pencil drawing

    Spiral seashell with a pearl pencil drawing

    A round spiral seashell with a swirl in the middle and a small pearl beside it. A bold, clear outline that is easy to copy.

  • Strawberry milk carton pencil drawing

    Strawberry milk carton pencil drawing

    A milk carton with a bendy straw, a cap and a strawberry on the side. A cute and simple sketchbook idea.

  • Teacup on a saucer pencil drawing to copy

    Teacup on a saucer pencil drawing to copy

    A wide teacup on a saucer with a tea bag string hanging over the rim. A calm aesthetic drawing that is easy to copy line by line.

Questions and answers

What is the easiest aesthetic pencil drawing?

Cherries with a bow, the moon on a cloud and the strawberry milk carton use simple shapes. Start with big circles and rectangles and add small details at the end.

What should I use to outline a pencil sketch?

A black gel pen or a 0.3 to 0.5 fineliner works well. Wait until the ink dries, then gently erase the pencil lines.

Can I color these drawings later?

Yes, the outlines are clean and large. Use pastel pencils or markers: pink for the cherries and bow, mint and lilac for books and cups.