Self-distancing and confinement can be a real drag if you are constantly looking for things to do. There is only so much cleaning, cooking, play station, Netflix and moping around the house that one can sustain without going insane. Why not pick up a pencil and draw something. Stuck for ideas! Here are 50 random things to draw from home today.

Introduction

Drawing and sketching is an ideal activity for people of all ages. You don’t need any fancy materials, just a simple pencil or pen, and some paper will suffice to get you on the right track to learning how to draw.

When you actively engage in the process of drawing, your senses become awake to everything that surrounds you. Drawing is practical for eye-hand coordination, precision, creativity, relaxation and confidence skill-building.

If you would like to refresh your drawing skills, then you can also try my 36-hour drawing tutorial, where I go over all the fundamentals of drawing to get you back on track.

Why not try using a few ideas from this post to start your drawing journey today. Everything can be drawn if you simplify what you see into basic shapes.

Link: learn how to draw anything in 36 hours

Let’s get started.

Here are my 50 random things to draw from home.

Easel

Glasses

Keys

Battery

Spoon

Broom

Mobile Phone

Mug

PS controller

Tooth brush

Kettle

Tea Pot

Tea Bag

Sharpener

Lego man

Pillow

Books

Diary

Stationary

Grater

Towel

Toilet roll

Stapler

Soap

Pineapple

Carrots

Eggplant

Toaster

Toilet

Stool

Hair brush

Comb

Apple

Chair

Desk Lamp

Bread

Flower pot

Tissue box

Torch

Plunger

Bin

Door knob

Shoe

Thongs

Rolling pin

Mop & bucket

Frying pan

Guitar

Broccoli

Nail clippers

Bonus Feature

Why not try and draw your car, motorbike, bicycle, skateboard, surfboard, sewing machine, schoolbag, a tennis racket. All these items can be found in your house.

There are hundreds of items that we collect and use in our daily activities at home. You can draw plants, trees, doors, rocks, even your dirty old socks.

I will leave you with this thought and hope that you find the inspiration to have a go for yourself.

It’s your turn now!

Drop me a comment below and tell me what else you would like to learn how to draw.

If you are an emerging artist and looking for inspiration to launch your art career. You might also want to have a read through my post about artists and entrepreneurship.

Link Turn your art into a business

Until next time.

Art enthusiast David Lagesse.