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Quick and Easy Daily Doodles To Brighten Your Day

Doodling doesn’t have to be a huge artistic endeavor that leaves you staring at blank paper for hours. That’s the magic of easy daily doodles.

It’s a misconception that fancy supplies and a perfect technique are necessary to create something that you enjoy and is artistic.

Some of the most satisfying doodles come from simple shapes and quick sketches that take just minutes to complete.

What is shared here will change how you think about drawings and will prompt your creativity to create lovely designs as well.

Essential Drawing Supplies for Quick and Easy Doodles

You really only need three things to start your doodle adventure.

I bet you already have at least two of them laying around your house right now.

First, grab any pen or pencil (even that chewed-up one from your junk drawer works perfectly). Next, find paper (napkins or sticky notes count too).

  1. Papersketchbook or draw it in your bullet journal
  2. Pencil or mechanical pencil with a good eraser
  3. Or drawing pen (this is our favorite)
  4. Colored pencils or markers if you feel like adding color

Finally, your imagination is the secret ingredient, and if you’re a bit low on that creative side, I got all the ideas below to spark your mind.

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Easy Daily Doodles You Can Copy

I’ve gathered some of my absolute favorite beginner-friendly doodles that you can totally recreate on your own style in just a few minutes.

These little gems will brighten any page and they are practically impossible to mess up! These simple designs are perfect for anyone who’s ever thought they can’t draw.

The images in this post were created with the help of AI. I personally prompted and edited each image to make sure they look great for you. Think of them as fun digital creations designed to inspire and help you create your own unique projects!

Whether you’re sketching a tiny house with wobbly lines or making a stick figure bust some moves, each of these doodles proves that creating art doesn’t have to be complicated or perfect. It just needs to make you smile.

Smiling sun

Easy daily doodle, Smiling sun with sun rays, cartoon-style, black and white sketch. Perfect for a cheerful, kid-friendly design.

When you’re looking for the perfect easy daily doodle for a beginner, a smiling sun is honestly one of the best choices you can make!

Just draw a circle, add some wonky rays sticking out and boom you got yourself sunshine!

Sleepy moon

Smiling moon drawing surrounded by clouds and stars, featuring a peaceful expression.

I love drawing moons with droopy eyelids and tiny smiles.

Smiling moon with closed eyes, surrounded by stars and clouds, simple doodle illustration.

Don’t forget some gentle shading to make it glow softly!

A happy cloud

Smiling cartoon cloud with raindrops, black and white sketch, cute and cheerful illustration.

Fluffy clouds floating across the sky always make me smile and drawing them is just as delightful!

Smiling cartoon cloud with raindrops and smaller clouds, hand-drawn in pencil. Cute and cheerful weather illustration.

A slice of pizza

Pencil drawing of a dripping pizza slice with pepperoni, mushrooms, and basil leaves on a white background.

Speaking of things that make me happy, there’s nothing quite like doodling a perfect slice of pizza.

Smiling cartoon pizza slice with eyes, arms, and assorted toppings, waving happily in black-and-white sketch.

A flower with a face

Smiling cartoon flower drawing with simple black-and-white petals and a cheerful face.

Whimsy takes center stage when you’re sketching a flower with a face. This little doodle will have you grinning from ear to ear!

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Smiling daisy with eyes, surrounded by butterflies and a cloud, in a playful sketch style.

Cute ghost

Cute smiling ghost illustration, perfect for Halloween-themed designs and decorations.

I love drawing cute ghosts because they’re so simple yet endearing.

Cute cartoon ghost with big eyes and a smile floating among stars and swirls on a white background.

Start with a wavy bottom, add a rounded top then draw two big circle eyes and a tiny mouth.

A rainbow

Hand-drawn rainbow with clouds sketch; simple black and white illustration.

Rainbows might just be nature’s way of showing off. They’re also one of the most cheerful doodles you can create in your sketchbook.

I love how simple they’re to draw. Just seven curved lines stacked on top of each other.

Simple tree

Simple sketch of a tree with detailed branches and leaves, perfect for drawing tutorials or nature illustrations.

Trees are surprisingly forgiving when you’re learning to sketch them.

Tiny house

Black and white drawing of a quaint house with flowers, a chimney, and a picket fence.

Houses doodles are some of the most satisfying sketches you can master in just a few quick strokes

cat face

Cute cartoon cat face sketch with big eyes and whiskers, drawn in pencil.

Whiskers and tiny noses make cat faces absolutely irresistible to draw!

Funny monster

Cute cartoon monster with fluffy fur, big ears, bow tie, and a wide smile. Black and white illustration.

From adorable kitties to silly creatures, funny monsters let you break every single rule. Give your monster three eyes, purple polka dots and crazy hair that defies gravity.

A heart with wings

Illustration of a heart with wings sketch, symbolizing freedom and love, ideal for creative projects and designs.

Romance meets whimsy when you combine a classic heart with delicate wings. This creates one of the most charming doodles you can sketch.

Silly robot

Cute cartoon robot with antennas and a big smile, standing on a plain background.

I love drawing these quirky metal buddies because there’s no wrong way to make them.

Bouncing ball

Sketch of a bouncing ball with motion lines, showcasing dynamic movement on a white background.

Movement and energy practically leap off the page when you doodle a bouncing ball.

Baby turtle

Cute hand-drawn turtle on a blank background, surrounded by small pebbles. Perfect for children's illustration.

While bouncing balls show off their athletic prowess, baby turtles bring a completely different kind of charm to your doodle collection.

A cup with steam

Sketch of a steaming coffee cup on a white background, perfect for relaxing moments or cozy morning routines.

Cozy mornings and steaming beverages go together like peanut butter and jelly.

Pencil sketch of a steaming coffee cup on a saucer, illustrating warmth and relaxation.

Drawing a simple cup with curling steam might just become your new favorite comfort doodle.

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Ice cream cone

Simple pencil sketch of a double-scoop ice cream cone with a waffle pattern cone.

From warm comfort drinks, let’s jump to something that’ll cool you down on those scorching summer days.

A fish blowing bubbles

Smiling cartoon fish blowing bubbles in a playful underwater scene, drawn in black and white sketch style.

The bubbles make everything look magical and your fish will be the happiest swimmer around!

Flying bird

Simple black and white sketch of a dove in flight with wings spread wide, against a plain background.

Even wonky birds look adorable soaring across your page!

Simple crown

Simple hand-drawn crown illustration with five points on a white background.

There’s no better way to crown your creativity than with a simple royal headpiece sketch. You will feel majestic instantly!

A pencil with eyes

Cartoon pencil character smiling with stars and smiley doodles in the background, black and white sketch.

Artists everywhere love bringing inanimate objects to life.

There’s something absolutely delightful about giving a humble pencil its own personality!

Cute snail

Cute cartoon snail with spiral shell and smiling face, wearing cone party hats. Detailed sketch on a white background.

I love how these little guys are basically nature’s mobile homes.

A star with a smile

Smiling cartoon star illustration with whimsical details and surrounding stars.

Five simple points and you’ve got yourself a celestial buddy that’s guaranteed to brighten anyone’s day!

Little mushroom

Sketch of a mushroom with polka dots and grass, ideal for coloring or drawing practice.

Speaking of adorable little characters that will make you smile, let’s draw a tiny mushroom that’s just as charming as our starry friend.

Tips for Making Doodling a Daily Habit

While turning doodling into a daily habit might seem tricky at first, it’s actually way easier than you think once you find your rhythm.

Keep your supplies visible on your desk or nightstand. It’s like leaving cookies out; you can’t resist them.

Start small with five-minute sessions and don’t worry about perfection.

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We are lovers of all things journaling that have serious pen and washi tape addictions. Lifelong doodlers who love to keep life organized. Want to keep a bullet journal? We share lots of bujo, calligraphy and doodle ideas to get you started.