20+ Unique & Easy Things to Draw on Your Hand

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Artist Swetha Shenoy outlines the easiest things to doodle on your hand

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1 Stars

2 Bubbles

3 Flowers

4 Leaves

5 Hearts

6 Spiders

7 Skeleton Bones

8 Birds

9 Dots

10 Webs

11 Clouds

12 Rainbows

13 Snowflakes

14 Cupcakes

15 Hands

16 Abstract Lines

17 Smiley Faces

18 Butterflies

19 Fish

20 Mushrooms

21 Bats

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Co-authored by Swetha Shenoy and Marcus Pruitt, BS

Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Fact Checked

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Are you bored sitting in class or at work, trying to fast-forward to the end of the day? We’ve been there! How about doing some doodles on your hand? If you’re not sure what to draw, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. In this article, we’ll give you a list of 20 super cool things to draw on your hand, with insights from artist Swetha Shenoy. Read on to get the ideas flowing and your pen (or marker) moving!

Cute Things to Draw on Your Hand

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Artist Swetha Shenoy says some fun, easy things to doodle on your hand include:

• Stars
• Flowers
• Leaves
• Smiley faces

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Stars

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   Draw different types of stars for an eye-catching look. Shenoy says stars are super easy to doodle on your hand. You can draw a classic 5-pointed star, a circular shooting star with lights glowing from its trail, or a 4-pointed star with a huge glow. Better yet, draw all of them on your hand to get a scene reminiscent of outer space!

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   Swetha Shenoy is a modern calligraphy & watercolor artist. She is also the founder of The Paisley Corner, a creative hub that provides art workshops & team-building activities for individuals and corporate teams alike.
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Bubbles

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   Draw bubbles for an easy, fun thing to doodle. Drawing bubbles is simple, all you have to do is make a circle. If you really want to give your bubbles some depth, add a smaller circle in the corner to look like a reflection. You can go for a few bubbles coming out of one of your fingers or draw different bubbles all over. Whatever variation you choose, it’ll be a fun way to pass the time while you wait for the next hour to go by.

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Flowers

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   Create a dynamic design by drawing flowers on your hand. Flowers come in all shapes and sizes, and they’re also pretty easy to doodle on your hand, according to Shenoy. If you want a design with a lot of dimension and variety, think of some of your favorite flowers and draw them on your hands!

   • Looking for some flower ideas? Try drawing a rose that blooms from your finger. Or draw a bunch of flower petals coming on the outlines of your bones.
   • Experiment with different petals, too! Draw some flowers with big, blooming petals and others with small, wrapping petals (like a rose).
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Leaves

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   Sketch a central stem, then add a curved leaf outline around it. Leaves are one of the easiest things to doodle on your hand, says Shenoy. All you have to do is draw a central stem line, add a curved leaf outline around it, and then draw vein lines branching out. Use pens, paint, or markers for color, and add small jagged lines or scallops to create a more realistic look.

   • Use fine-tip markers or fine-liner pens for more precise detail.
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   Swetha Shenoy

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   Swetha Shenoy is a Modern Calligraphy & Watercolor Artist based in New Jersey. She is the founder of The Paisley Corner, a creative hub that provides art workshops & team-building activities for individuals and corporate teams alike. Swetha created The Paisley Corner to spread the joy of creating through her art workshops. She teaches multiple lettering techniques, including hand lettering, brush lettering, and watercolor lettering. Since founding The Paisley Corner 5 years ago, she has taught 2500+ students (adults and kids) at over 200 workshops. Notable corporate clients include Adobe, Shapeways, Rituals, Confetti, MixLife & the New York tri-state area public libraries. Prior to her career as an artist and small business owner, Swetha worked as a Software Engineer at multiple companies. She received a BS in Computer Science from Visvesvaraya Technological University and a MS in Computer Science from University of Illinois, Chicago.

   

   Swetha Shenoy
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   Going on nature walks can help with inspiration. On these walks, pay attention to the leaves, flowers, and other small details and make notes of the patterns you see. You can also get inspiration from everyday objects like books, fabrics, and font packaging.

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Hearts

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   Experiment with the sizes and colors of your hearts for cute doodles. Shenoy recommends start drawing hearts on your hand. If you have colored pens or markers, grab a few and try it! It doesn’t matter if you draw on the front, back, or both—the different-colored hearts will sit nicely on your hands no matter what! They’re a cute, classic doodle that’ll always catch a couple eyes.

   • Try coloring in a few hearts and leaving others outlined for a unique look.
   • Draw small and big hearts for some cute contrast!
   • Draw small hearts inside of big hearts if you want something super unique and cool.
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Spiders

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   Draw spiders for a creepy, gothic look. Whether you want to show off how much you like Halloween or you just really love spiders, drawing spiders on your hand is a great way to pass the time and get a cool design going. Just draw a small circle on top of a big circle, then give them eight legs (four for each circle).

   • Try drawing spiders hanging from webs or crawling out of your nails for a really creative look!

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Skeleton Bones

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   Outline your bones with a pen or marker. This one’s pretty easy, since you’ve already got everything you need to trace! Just lay your hand down on your table or desk, then outline your finger and palm bones. It’s a fun, easy way to pass the time. Plus, you’ll have a cool, spooky drawing to show off!
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Birds

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   Draw birds close and far to practice doodles. Birds are a simple animal to doodle. To draw a bird off in the distance, it’s as easy as sketching a loose “M”! If you really want to kick things up a notch, draw a few small, flying birds on your upper palm and a larger, more detailed bird on your lower palm. This will give the illusion of perspective, as it looks like a bird looking at other birds flying in the distance.

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Dots

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   Keep it simple and put some dots on your hand. If you need an easy doodle that doesn’t require any specific shapes or lines, grab a pen or marker and softly press it on the front or back of your hands to make some dots. Once you draw enough, it'll start to look like your hand has a fun polka-dot pattern on it!

   • For a fun, vibrant design, switch between different-colored pens and markers.
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Webs

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   Cover your hand with some connecting webs. Want a cool, creepy look that’s perfect for an emo vibe? Draw some small and big webs on your arm! You can do a classic spider-web with the spiraling orb shape, or you can draw a half-web with a line coming down from one of the points. If you really want to get creative, add a spider to the mix!

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Clouds

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   Draw inspiration from the sky. When you’re bored in class and not sure what to doodle, look out the window and start drawing the clouds in the sky on your hand. Using real clouds as a reference will let you come up with fun, realistic designs without having to hop on Pinterest. Try changing up the size and shape of the clouds, too, so you can really put your skills to the test!
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Rainbows

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   Draw rainbows for a colorful addition to your hand. Use a bunch of different-colored markers or pens to make rainbows on your hand. Play around with the size and shape of the rainbows, too! Sprinkle some small circular rainbows in with big natural rainbows and put them on different parts of your hand(s) to draw eyes with your vibrant doodles.

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Snowflakes

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   Try out different line drawings with snowflakes. Snowflakes come in all different shapes and sizes, which makes them perfect for experimenting with different line techniques! It will take a bit more time than things like dots or abstract lines, but the results will be amazing.

   • Need some ideas for drawing snowflakes? Try making one with an X in the center and a bunch of diamonds on each point. Or, draw four lines that intersect and put small circles on each point.
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Cupcakes

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   Use your imagination to draw delicious cupcakes. Hungry and can’t wait until lunch? Draw some cupcakes to hold you over! It’s as easy as drawing a square bottom and a spherical top. Try imagining the best cupcake you’ve ever had in your life. What did it look like? What was the frosting to cake ratio? Did it have sprinkles? Use the answers to inform your drawing and get a delicious (although imaginary) snack on your hands.

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Hands

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   Use your own hand as a reference! If you need a fun, easy thing to doodle and want to get a bit meta with it, draw your hands on your hands. Experiment with the size and shape of your fingers, using your actual hand as a reference. Whether you want to draw one or 100, it’s a great way to pass some time!

   • Since hands are a bit more complex, this is also a great way to work on your art skills.
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Abstract Lines

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   Let your mind run freely as you draw lines on your hand. Sometimes, you don’t need a specific idea—you just need to draw and let your mind fill in the blanks! Start with one line and see where it goes. Mix it up with some curved lines, straight lines, and connecting lines for a fun, vibrant look that catches eyes.

   • Play around with how close or far the lines are, too! Who knows, maybe you’ll end up drawing lines that create something from real life, like a heart or winding road.

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Smiley Faces

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   Keep things simple by drawing smiley faces with lines. Smiley faces are super quick, like, literally three strokes with a pen. They’re super versatile, too! You can pull off a cute, classic look by drawing a bunch of regular smiley faces, or you can pull off a cool, grunge look by drawing a Nirvana smiley face with X’d out eyes and a poked out tongue.

   • “You could even draw different smiley faces on each fingertip for a fun, creative challenge,” says Shenoy.
   • Or, switch it up and draw some frowny faces in between the smiley faces. Whatever type of mood you’re in, express it on your hand!
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Butterflies

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   Practice drawing different-sized subjects with butterflies. Butterflies are a sweet addition to your hand, and they’re a great way to practice your doodling skills! You can play around with the sizes of the wings, draw some butterflies on your fingers, or draw butterflies flying from the area between your thumb and finger.

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Fish

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   Draw fish to show off your aquatic side. Drawing fish lets you practice drawing different shapes coming together, making for a simple and effective art exercise. It’s also a perfect idea if you’re an ocean or beach lover! All you have to do is draw a triangle for the tail with a circle coming out of one of the points, then add some dots in the front of the circle for eyes.

   • Want to spice things up a little? Draw a school of fish swimming across your palm with bubbles on the back of your hand.
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Mushrooms

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   Practice your shapes by drawing mushrooms. Mushrooms come in all different shapes and sizes, and they’re a great way to practice drawing cylinders, half-circles, and lines! Plus, you can space them out in a way that makes a cool design on your hand and catches all of your classmates’ eyes.

   • Need some cool design ideas? On the back of your hand, try drawing a big mushroom between your finger and thumb and a bunch of smaller mushrooms surrounding it.
   • You can also draw a bunch of different-sized mushrooms from along the bones of your fingers to make a cute, alternative mushroom skeleton!

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Bats

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   Draw some bats on your arm for a cool, gothic look. If you’re trying to give off that goth or emo vibe, draw some black bats on your hand to let everybody know how you really get down. These work especially well if you’ve got on an alt outfit full of black, but even if you don’t, they’re a fun addition! Plus, you get to practice drawing curves and points with the bat wings.
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• Don’t limit yourself to just one thing. Draw a bunch of different things on your hand! For example, instead of just drawing bats, draw bats, webs, spiders, and skeleton bones to really get creative.
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