Drawings can do so much!
As a teacher, I’ve always used cartoons to illustrate concepts for students, but it’s only lately that I’ve started to use more of my creative drawings on my three websites. In order to inspire you in YOUR artistic endeavors and thinking, here is a round-up of the best articles featuring different styles and topics of drawing: both by me and by artists from around the world. Enjoy!
Creative Drawings
Behold some artistic examples to get your ideas flowing about what makes creative drawings. There are so many topics and styles to choose from!
Female Poses for Photos, Illustrated
Here are my colored pencil illustrations on paper to demonstrate funny and dramatic ways to pose for photos.
8 Benefits of Drawing
Why is it even worth it to try creative drawings? Here are eight reasons, including the fact that you don't have to do it 'right" or "draw well" to get the positive effects.
A Cartoon Story for Kids to Eat Fruit and Veggies
Want some very random creative drawings with a healthy message? I wrote and illustrated this story for my children to convince them to eat more fruits and vegetables -- and it worked!
Examples of Microaggressions: a Lesson and Definition in Cartoons
I created these educational cartoons for a workshop on microaggressions, and you are welcome to use the article and video to help with any classroom or workplace DEI trainings in order to create a more inclusive and safe space.
This Man Draws Beautiful Fictional Maps on People’s Skin
It doesn't get much more creative than the story of this artist who paints realistic imaginary maps on people's legs and torsos! Check out these stunning photos for inspiration.
Former vs. Latter: Definitions and Examples... in Cartoons!
The words former and latter can seem complicated, but these creative drawings have a first-letter secret to help you remember the difference.
"9 Week Control Freak" Beachbody Workout Program REVIEW
This creative drawing shows the ridiculous amount of exercise equipment in the new online workout program, #9WCF.
Pair vs. Pear or Pare? A Homophone Lesson, Illustrated
Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings. These creative drawings demonstrate the difference between the homophones pair, pear, and pare.
MASS MoCA: A Perfect Art Museum in Massachusetts
Looking for creative inspiration? Western Massachusetts's famed art museum, MASS MoCA, has you covered.
Apart vs. A Part: Learn the Difference in 16 Colorful Examples
Art can help educate, as with this animation of the difference between "apart" and "a part."
Why Is Art Important?
Here are some creative drawings illustrating why creative drawings are important! Hehe -- nice and meta.
How an Angry Cartoon Octopus Found Happiness: a Story
Want more weird and random drawing ideas? Here's a delightful tale of a cartoon octopus who finally realized why he was so grumpy...
Old Buildings Transformed by Art in the Caribbean
Creative drawings can help transform spaces. See how they did so in the island of Caribbean.
Workout Review: Beachbody's 6 Weeks of The Work
Here's my creative drawing of the fitness results I got from this Amoila Cesar exercise program...
Lowe Mill: Studios for 250 Artists in Huntsville, Alabama!
Where do creative artists work? See this giant creative colony in Alabama...
How to Quit Coffee: Benefits and Caffeine Withdrawal Help
Another way creative drawings can help teach is by sketching out paths forward. Here is a chart of how to quit coffee, with cartoons explaining why it might be helpful to try.
Figurative Language: Meaning, Types, and Examples... in Cartoons!
These drawings illustrate the difference between the terms "figurative" vs. "literal." Because I'm an English teacher and couldn't find the educational article I needed to show this concept to my students, I made this!
A Central Square Food and Mural Arts Tour: Cambridge, MA
Central Square in Cambridge, just outside of Boston, MA, is now chock-full of creative murals, most famously in Graffiti Alley!
Street Art of Fishtown, Philadelphia
How many creative murals and street decorations can be made with a fish motif? Find out in the quirky Philly neighborhood of Fishtown.
Why You CAN Draw Well, and Why Dumb Doesn't Exist
Think you're "not good at drawing?" Read this to see why that notion is not only false, but actually a harmful mindset for other aspects of life beyond art.
Wild Walls and Decor at "Happy Place" Photography Playground
Want ideas for creative drawings to paint on your walls? Peruse the zany ideas from this influencer pop-up.
Murals and Color in the Caribbean Island of Curaçao
The Caribbean islands are known for color, and much of the color in Willemstad, Curacao comes from brightly drawn murals.
Create Your Own Lantern Festival: A Beautiful Art Project
Ever drawn with tissue paper and light? These instructions to make a beautiful decorated lantern out of old soda bottles will explain how.
Creative Murals of Pittsburgh, PA
Pennsylvania's Pittsburgh is bursting with colorful murals. See some examples here.
Graffiti is All Over Greece. Is it by Artists or Vandals?
Where's the line between vandalism and art? Explore this question in these photographs from Greece. (Ever seen drawings on plants?!)
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
Children's books contain some of the most creative and delightful drawings around, and what better place to explore them than the museum created by the author of "The Very Hungry Caterpillar?"
You MUST See Randyland in Pittsburgh: Creativity and Color!
One of the most exciting places to photograph in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is the courtyard of a man named Randy's house. This artist has decorated the entire area (which is free to enter) with creative drawings and installations. Check out these wild photos...
40 Art Prompts from Around the World
Enjoy this list about creative drawings? Click through to this giant one which features all sorts of art ideas (from glasswork to sculpture) from across the globe!
Enjoy these Creative Drawings?
Which of these sketches and pieces of art most stood out to you and why? Which creative drawings are YOU planning next? Do you have any request for other illustrations I should do on DrawingsOf.com or here? Do share!
Enjoy this round-up? Check out my article on decorative glass art around the world!


The author, Lillie Marshall, is a 6-foot-tall National Board Certified Teacher of English, fitness fan, and mother of two who has been a public school educator since 2003. She launched Around the World “L” Travel and Life Blog in 2009, and over 4.2 million readers have now visited this site. Lillie also runs TeachingTraveling.com and DrawingsOf.com. Subscribe to her monthly newsletter, and follow @WorldLillie on social media!
Soheila
Thursday 8th of July 2021
It's awesome that you can incorporate something you naturally like to do and empowers you into your work and hobbies! I'm a visual learner so I especially love your grammar blog posts because they break the lesson down so well and are super easy to remember
Lillie Marshall
Thursday 8th of July 2021
Yay for visual learning!
Biana
Wednesday 7th of July 2021
I love your colorful drawings - they are so fun and they educate at the same time.
Lillie Marshall
Wednesday 7th of July 2021
Appreciated, Biana!
Fiona Maclean
Tuesday 6th of July 2021
I love your drawings - so quirky and meaningful!
Lillie Marshall
Wednesday 7th of July 2021
Thanks, Fiona! I appreciate your kind words.
Cosette
Tuesday 6th of July 2021
Some fun ideas; would love to see the Eric Carle Museum and the neighbourhoods with all the colors.
Lillie Marshall
Tuesday 6th of July 2021
Artists like Carle have contributed so much to our world!