Spin for something to draw
Staring at a blank page? Spin. The default list gives you a subject plus a twist, so instead of just “a cat,” you get “a cat running a café” or “a cat made of clouds.” That little twist is often all it takes to get the pencil moving.
There are seven lists:
| List | What you get |
|---|---|
| Subject + twist | 16 subjects and 30 twists, for 480 combinations |
| Character (OC) ideas | 16 character types and 20 story details |
| Animals | Real animals, from axolotls to sloths |
| Fantasy creatures | Dragons, griffins, kitsune and more |
| Objects | Everyday things to practice shapes and perspective |
| Places | Scenes and backgrounds |
| Art styles | Watercolor, pixel art, chibi, stained glass and more |
Build a full prompt in three spins
- Spin Subject + twist for what to draw.
- Switch to Places and spin for where it is.
- Switch to Art styles and spin for how to draw it.
“An octopus in a tiny glass jar, in a night market, as a retro poster.” Now that’s a drawing.
Tip: Set a timer for 10 or 20 minutes and draw whatever comes up. Short, random sketches are one of the best ways to build skill without overthinking.
OC drawing ideas
The Character (OC) ideas list is built for original characters. Each spin gives a character type and a detail with a story in it: a thief who can’t tell a lie, a librarian with a mechanical arm. Spin the hair color wheel, eye color wheel and personality wheel to fill in the rest.
Drawing challenges to try
- Daily prompt: one spin each morning, one sketch each day.
- Draw with friends: everyone draws the same spin, then compare.
- Style swap: draw the same subject in three different art styles.
- Class warm-up: project the wheel and give students five minutes per prompt.
For bigger themes, like a whole series or an art challenge, try the random theme generator.