Random object generator

Drawing prompts that are actually drawable

A good warm-up prompt needs to be concrete. A lamp has a shape, a shadow, and a place on the page. A rolling pin has curves and a handle. That is why the list sticks to physical things you can see and hold, rather than ideas or emotions. Pick eight and sketch them as a page of thumbnails, or draw one object from three angles.

Ways people use it

• Drawing warm-ups: one object per day or a grid of eight thumbnails.
• Pictionary and charades: draw an object and sketch or act it out without naming it.
• Object show characters: use an everyday item as the base for a character design.
• Story starters: pull three objects and work all of them into a scene.

All 306 objects in the list

Lamp, Candle, Clock, Mirror, Pillow, Blanket, Curtain, Rug, Bookshelf, Sofa, Armchair, Table, Chair, Door, Window, Vase, Picture frame, Doormat, Basket, Storage box, Coat hanger, Laundry basket, Broom, Dustpan

Mop, Bucket, Vacuum cleaner, Ironing board, Fan, Heater, Thermostat, Light switch, Power outlet, Extension cord, Doorbell, Mailbox, Umbrella stand, Shoe rack, Waste bin, Recycling bin, Kettle, Toaster, Blender, Microwave, Frying pan, Saucepan, Cutting board, Chef's knife

Spatula, Whisk, Rolling pin, Mixing bowl, Colander, Grater, Peeler, Can opener, Corkscrew, Bottle opener, Measuring cup, Kitchen scale, Timer, Teapot, Coffee mug, Water glass, Wine glass, Plate, Bowl, Cutlery set, Chopsticks, Lunchbox, Thermos, Dish rack

Sponge, Apron, Oven mitt, Pizza cutter, Ice cube tray, Storage jar, Spice rack, Recipe book, Pencil, Pen, Eraser, Sharpener, Ruler, Stapler, Paper clip, Binder clip, Scissors, Glue stick, Tape dispenser, Sticky notes, Notebook, Folder, Envelope, Stamp

Calculator, Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor, Webcam, Headphones, Microphone, Desk lamp, Chair mat, Whiteboard, Marker, Corkboard, Pushpin, Hole punch, Label maker, Desk organizer, Charging cable, USB drive, External hard drive, Printer, Scanner, Shredder, Paper tray, Calendar

Backpack, Tent, Sleeping bag, Flashlight, Compass, Map, Binoculars, Water bottle, Thermos flask, Camping stove, Rope, Carabiner, Hiking boots, Rain jacket, Sun hat, Sunglasses, Sunscreen, Insect repellent, First aid kit, Pocket knife, Fishing rod, Bicycle, Skateboard, Picnic blanket

Cooler, Garden hose, Watering can, Shovel, Rake, Wheelbarrow, Bird feeder, Planter pot, Lawn mower, Hammock, Frisbee, Soccer ball, Basketball, Tennis racket, Jump rope, Kite, Teddy bear, Rubik's cube, Jigsaw puzzle, Playing cards, Chess set, Checkers set, Yo-yo, Top

Marbles, Building blocks, Action figure, Doll, Toy car, Model train, Toy robot, Stuffed rabbit, Water gun, Bubble wand, Play-dough, Slime, Kaleidoscope, Spinning top, Wooden train, Toy kitchen, Puppet, Slinky, Boomerang, Hula hoop, Pogo stick, Remote control car, Board game, Dominoes

Jacks, Marble run, Sticker book, Coloring book, Crayons, Paint set, Easel, Musical toy, T-shirt, Hoodie, Jacket, Coat, Sweater, Scarf, Gloves, Beanie, Cap, Belt, Jeans, Trousers, Shorts, Skirt, Dress, Socks

Sneakers, Boots, Sandals, Slippers, Pajamas, Raincoat, Swimsuit, Tie, Bow tie, Watch, Handbag, Wallet, Umbrella, Ring, Necklace, Bracelet, Earrings, Hair clip, Hairband, Shoe laces, Buttons, Hammer, Screwdriver, Wrench

Pliers, Tape measure, Spirit level, Drill, Saw, Sandpaper, Paintbrush, Paint roller, Paint tray, Nail, Screw, Bolt, Nut, Washer, Anchor, Hacksaw, Chisel, File, Clamp, Vise, Toolbox, Workbench, Ladder, Step stool

Safety goggles, Work gloves, Dust mask, Utility knife, Wire cutter, Soldering iron, Multimeter, Stud finder, Caulking gun, Putty knife, Crowbar, Extension ladder, Pinecone, Acorn, Leaf, Feather, Shell, Smooth stone, Driftwood, Sea glass, Mushroom, Moss, Wildflower, Cattail

Fern frond, Birch bark, Maple seed, Dandelion, Clover, Twig, Bird's nest, Spider web, Honeycomb, Sand dollar, Starfish, Coral piece, River pebble, Snowflake, Icicle, Raindrop, Seashell, Pebble

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