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Spin a drawing prompt.
Then draw it.
This free drawing prompt generator gives you a mood, a character and something to do, then you draw whatever comes up. Add a prop and a twist when you want a bigger prompt. With over 500 characters, it is hard to see the same prompt twice.
- Mood
- Who
- Doing what
- Props
- Twist
Your drawing prompt
Twist
Mix your own spin.
Lock a reel to keep its word and spin the rest. Switch reels on or off to build the prompt you want, or choose who you draw from.
Recent spins
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Kevin Coulston’s books build a character one stage at a time, so a wild prompt turns into something you can really draw.
Made for classrooms and kitchen tables.
Put it on the projector
One tap hides everything except the prompt, in type big enough for the back row.
Two, five or ten minutes
Start the timer, draw, and stop when the screen says pencils down.
Printables and book samples
Worksheets and sample pages to go with the generator.
Explore →About this drawing prompt generator.
What is a drawing prompt generator?
It is a tool that gives you a random idea to draw, so you never face a blank page. This one mixes a mood, a character and something to do, like a grumpy carrot riding a skateboard. Silly mode adds a prop and Wild mode adds a twist.
How do I use it?
Press Spin, read the prompt and draw it. Not happy with it? Spin again. Start the timer for a quick sketch, or tap Today’s prompt for the one everybody gets that day.
Is it right for kids?
Yes. Every word on the lists is chosen to be kid-friendly, it is free, and there is nothing to sign up for. Nothing you do on the page is stored or sent anywhere.
Can I use it in a classroom?
Yes. Big screen mode shows only the prompt, in type large enough for the back row. Use it as a warm-up, a sub plan, an early-finisher activity or a quick art game before the bell.
Will I get the same prompt twice?
It is unlikely. The reels draw from more than 500 characters, 1,900 moods and 200 actions, plus props and twists, which makes millions of different combinations.
What if I don’t know how to draw it?
Start with simple shapes: a circle for the head, a rectangle for the body. Try our shape tool for a start, or browse drawing tips and free activity pages.
More ways to play.
Start with a shape
Pick an outline, add your own marks and see where your idea goes.
Try the shape tool
Print a free page
Drawing, tracing and coloring pages to try at home or in class.
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