What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Draw (2024)

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What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Draw? ›

Go outside or look out your window. Sketch what you see. Flowers, trees, other buildings, cars, bicycles, mopeds, etc. If you're stuck at home or short on time, you can always go to window-swap which is a site where people from all around the world point their cameras out of their windows for you.

Go outside or look out your window. Sketch what you see. Flowers, trees, other buildings, cars, bicycles, mopeds, etc. If you're stuck at home or short on time, you can always go to window-swap which is a site where people from all around the world point their cameras out of their windows for you.

If you can't think of what to draw, just put pen to paper and make it move. Draw lines, simple shapes, scribbles, cartoon characters, stick people, or anything else that comes out. The physical act of moving your hands to create can reenergize you.

I look up pictures of animal faces until I see one I want to draw. Chickens, goats, rabbits, cephalopods... You get the picture. I think animals are great because you're definitely doing a face, but unless it's a commissioned pet portrait there's a bit less stress over getting all the features exactly right.

Constructional apraxia is a neurological disorder in which people are unable to perform tasks or movements even though they understand the task, are willing to complete it, and have the physical ability to perform the movements. It is characterized by an inability or difficulty to build, assemble, or draw objects.

Low serotonin — One possible reason for a loss of interest is because of diminished serotonin levels. Serotonin is the chemical responsible for happiness and rewards. If you don't feel like you can draw anymore because of your depression, it may be due to low serotonin levels.

Aphantasia is a characteristic some people have related to how their mind and imagination work. Having it means you don't have visual imagination, keeping you from picturing things in your mind. People often don't realize they have it, and it's not a disability or medical condition.

Drawing is a researched approach to treating anxiety. This approach uses methods such as drawing, painting, sculpting, music, and drama to boost mental health by providing an outlet for creative expression. It is a low risk way to help a person cope with anxiety and requires few materials or expensive equipment.

Can you draw if you have no talent? ›

Danny Gregory has taught thousands of people to overcome the “talent myth” and start drawing. “Learning to draw is like learning to drive a car,” says Danny. So, “you just need a few basics and a bit of practice.” He makes the learning clear and the practice simple.

Trace the image, pressing hard. Or, draw freehand over a crayon scribble to make a multi-colored line. The resulting image may be somewhat faint but you can easily go back over the lines to darken it. Or embellish it with color, or doodle-patterns, or further details added freehand.