Want to start a sketchbook practice but never know what to draw?
You’re not alone! In this video, I’m sharing 10 of my favourite sketchbook prompts to help you fill blank pages, boost creativity, and build a regular drawing habit - one tiny moment at a time.
We’ll explore simple, fun, and accessible ideas like:
✅ Sketching a single leaf
✅ Drawing your morning cup of tea or coffee
✅ Playing with colour and patterns
✅ Doodling for relaxation
✅ Sketching the sky
✅ Being inspired by books, materials, and things that made you smile
These prompts are perfect for beginners, returning artists, or anyone who wants to reconnect with their sketchbook without the pressure of 'perfect' pages.
Remember: Sketching isn’t about perfection - it’s about slowing down, noticing, enjoying, and connecting with the world around you. Make it joyful, playful, and fun!
Free stuff
Materials I love
*some of these are affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase on the site after clicking these links, I could earn a commission.
- Large Moleskin Sketchbook
- Pocket Moleskin Sketchbook
- UniPin Fine liner pens
- Lamy Safari Fountain Pen
- Blackwing Palomino Pencils
- Winsor and Newton Sketchers Watercolour Set
- Caran D’Ache Neocolor II watercolor wax pastel set
- Winsor and Newton Designers Gouache
- Grey Brush Pen (Pitt Artist Pen)
- Polychromos Pencils
About me
I’m Susan – artist, author and sketchbook hoarder. I teach aspiring sketchbook artists just like you, how to live more creatively, re-discover your inner artist, build confidence in drawing, fill sketchbooks and make art you can be proud of. Find out more about me.
To re-discover your love of sketching please visit my Start Sketching page.
