Looking for drawing ideas that are easy, cute, and fun to sketch with a pencil?
Welcome to the Beginners’ Series of this blog!
Whether you’re decorating your journal, personalizing notes, or just relaxing with simple doodles, these 27 ideas (kawaii-sketches) are perfect for beginners.
Every drawing is designed to be simple, beginner-friendly, and irresistibly cute — making them ideal for anyone who loves easy pencil sketches and doodles.
- Also, check out this post about simple, beginner-friendly canvas painting ideas.
- Take a look at this drawing technique guide for beginners if you want to improve your basic skills.
- Also: for pencil drawing you may find helpful this Youtube video (Mastering Pencil Techniques).
Let’s dive into these charming ideas and get inspired 🙂
How to Create These Doodles:
Tools: Use a mechanical pencil (for clean lines) or digital apps like Procreate/Canva. Then add thicker lines for emphasis.
Add personality: Tiny faces, accessories (hats, bows).
Add tiny patterns (stripes, polka dots) to fill negative space.
Animals and Creatures – Simple Cute Sketches for Beginners
Love sketching animals? This section is packed with easy doodles and simple pencil sketches of cute animals and fun little creatures. Perfect for beginners, these drawing ideas are not only adorable but also quick and relaxing to draw.
Grab your pencil and try these cute and easy sketch ideas today!
1. Sleepy Sloth Hanging on a Branch
Draw a curved bean shape with tiny claws and a smiling face.
2. Boba-Drinking Cat
A round cat face with wide eyes sipping a boba tea cup. So kawaii.
3. Tiny Unicorn with a Rainbow Mane
A pony-sized unicorn with swirls for a rainbow tail.
4. Penguin Wearing a Scarf
A chubby penguin with a zigzag scarf doodle.
5. Snail with a Racing Helmet
Add googly eyes and a mini helmet to a spiral shell.
6. Blushing Bear Holding a Heart
A teddy bear with rosy cheeks and a heart-shaped balloon.
Food & Snacks - Easy Doodle Ideas
Interested in sketching food? This section is has some drawing ideas, easy doodles, and simple pencil sketches of cute snacks and fun treats. From smiling sushi rolls to heart-steamed coffee cups, these sweet and savory sketches are perfect for beginners.
Each one is simple, adorable, and relaxing to draw—just grab your pencil and try these cute food doodles and snack sketch ideas today!
7. Nigiri Sushi
Cute rice nigiri with fish eyes and seaweed "hair."
8. Cookie with Bite Marks
A circle missing a chunk, plus chocolate chip freckles.
9. Avocado Half with a Pit Smiling
Add arms and legs to the pit for extra charm.
10. Pizza Slice Waving Cheese Hand
Give the pizza slice cartoon eyes and a cheesy grin.
11. Ice Cream Cone with a Melted Drip
Top with sprinkles and a cherry hat.
12. Ramen Bowl with Steam Swirls
Noodles, chopsticks, and heart-shaped veggies. And a cute unicorn baby.
Nature & Plants - Simple Sketches for Beginners
Love being inspired by nature? This section brings you a handful of drawing ideas, easy doodles, and simple pencil sketches of cute plants and natural elements. Think blooming succulents, leafy cacti with personality, and tiny mushrooms with charm.
These simple and cute sketch ideas are perfect for beginners— relaxing to draw and full of nature’s quiet magic. Grab your pencil and bring these little plant friends to life!
13. Cactus Wearing Sunglasses
A prickly buddy with tiny shades and a flower.
14. Mushroom House with a Door
Add polka dots and a tiny window.
15. Happy Succulent in a Pot
Overlapping petals in a doodled planter.
16. Rain Cloud Crying Happy Tears
A fluffy cloud with raindrop smiles.
17. Pineapple with Leafy Hair
Crosshatch texture and a wink.
18. Moon with a Heart-Eyes Face
A crescent moon staring at a tiny star.
Everyday Objects - Cute Pencil Drawing Ideas
These simple and cute sketch ideas turn ordinary items into charming little drawings. Perfect for beginners—just grab your pencil and start doodling the world around you!
19. Retro Camera with a Flash
Simple box shape, lens, and a lightning bolt flash.
20. Sneaker with Wings
Add wings to a chunky shoe doodle.
21. Books Stacked with a Plant on Top
Curved lines for pages and a mini cactus.
22. Coffee Cup with a Steam Heart
A mug with a wavy heart rising from it.
23. Lightbulb with a Idea Plant
A plant growing inside the bulb.
24. Vinyl Record Player with Music Notes
Scribble soundwaves around it.
Fantasy & Whimsy - Simple Pencil Sketches
Step into a dreamy world of imagination! This section offers a few drawing ideas, easy doodles, and simple pencil sketches filled with cute fantasy and whimsical charm—like floating cloud creatures, fairy lights in jars, and rainbow bridges to magical places.
These simple and cute sketch ideas are perfect for beginners who love a bit of magic in their doodles. Grab your pencil and let your creativity wander!
25. Rainbow Bridge to a Cloud
Curved lines with a pot of gold.
26. Bumblebee with a Tiny Crown
Striped body and a dotted flight trail.
27. Picnic Basket Overflowing with Kittens, Balloons & Candies
Use swirly lines around the balloons to show movement, and shade the basket’s weave lightly for depth. Pair this doodle with other whimsical ideas (#25 Ghost Balloon or #38 Rainbow Bridge) for a magical theme!
And here some colorful inspiration:
