Stuck in an art block? Spin the What to Draw Wheel to randomly pick a creative prompt instantly! It works right in your browser. Learn how to customize your wheel.
The What to Draw Wheel is a random prompt generator designed specifically for artists, illustrators, and hobbyists. When you are staring at a blank page and experiencing "artist's block", this wheel gives you a fun, unexpected subject to sketch. From fantasy creatures to mundane objects, the possibilities are endless.
Get started in under 30 seconds — here's how.
Grab your pencil or open your drawing tablet.
Click the wheel to receive your random subject.
Challenge yourself to sketch it in under 5 minutes.
Start drawing without overthinking.
Overcome the blank page syndrome.
Professional artists use random prompts to warm up their hands before starting their main work.
Need prompts for a custom game of Pictionary or Skribbl.io? Spin the wheel!
Stop scrolling Pinterest for ideas. Just let the wheel dictate what you draw today.
Yes! You can paste in lists of characters, objects, or even specific color palettes.
You can add hundreds of prompts. We recommend building a master list of things you want to practice.
You can open two tabs! Use one wheel for the "Subject" (e.g., A dog) and one for the "Style" (e.g., Cyberpunk).
Every artist experiences the dreaded blank page syndrome. You have the motivation to draw, but no idea what to draw. The paradox of choice actually stifles creativity. By using a Drawing Prompt Wheel, you remove the burden of choice entirely. You are forced to react to the prompt, which activates the problem-solving part of your brain.
If you want to truly push your creativity, try the Mashup Challenge. Open three different tabs of SpinAWheel:
Spin all three and combine them! You might end up drawing "A Samurai Frog in Space drawn in Pixel Art." It’s the ultimate creativity test.