Q&A for How to Draw when You Don't Know What To Draw

It's okay. Keep it around as a reminder of what techniques and how much you need to practice. That one drawing may not be great, but it can be a stepping stone for better work in the future.

Yes, technically there are a lot of methods. One method is to set a timer for 10 to 15 minutes and lie somewhere comfortable. Shut your eyes or put on a sleeping mask and try to think of something from the beach to a city. Before you do this, place the timer somewhere where you will be able to hear it. When time is up, get up and immediately go to your paper and start drawing whatever you were thinking about.

Just do your best. It doesn't matter if you are good at drawing or bad at drawing, as long as you put effort into it.

Take it slow or use a ruler! If your lines aren't perfectly straight, that's okay too.

Try drawing something you know that you need to improve on. Watch a video or look up instructions to help yourself.

You can try again. It can take a lot of practice to draw something well.

You can always find something circular and draw around it, or make a cardboard cut out to use as a template.

If you have a local craft store, try there. They might have something you can use.

Think about what you really like and draw a rough shape and then you can add more detail.

Watercolor paper is best for using watercolor paints. You can find it online or at any craft/hobby store.

You can mirror it by tracing the good leg on a light box on a piece of tracing paper. Then, flip and place the template inside instead and retrace the leg.

Are they an art teacher? If so, ask how you can improve. If not, their opinion doesn't really matter. If they're insulting your drawing skills in a rude manner, talk to a principal or other administrator.

I suggest drawing a cartoon of yourself.

Yes, that is perfectly fine.

Just add a few different things together, that maybe you wouldn't normally put. You can also just draw without a visual. Try different pairs and don't think of it as perfect.

Looking at pictures online is great, even watching YouTube videos. Three anime/nanga inspired artists I recommend are Appleminte, Love2drawManga or drawingwiffwaffles. Remember to have fun, whatever you do with it.