There’s something about summer that makes you want to crack open a fresh sketchbook and fill every page with fun summer drawings.
Maybe it’s the slower pace, the longer evenings, or simply having a little more breathing room — but if you’ve been looking for easy, fun things to draw in your journal or sketchbook this season, you’ve come to the right place.
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These summer drawing ideas are great for anyone who loves to draw. Whether you’re a seasoned doodler or someone who just bought their first sketchbook and isn’t quite sure what to do with it, these summer doodles are simple and easy.
No complicated techniques, no expensive supplies — just simple, satisfying doodles that capture the best bits of the season.
We’ve pulled together 62 easy summer drawing ideas that are ideal for sketchbooks and journals alike. Think sunsets and seashells, lemonade glasses and wildflowers, ice lollies and open windows with a breeze blowing through.
Little everyday moments that are worth capturing, one doodle at a time.
So grab your favourite pen or pencil, find a sunny spot, and let’s fill those pages together.
Activities
Summer is packed with fun things to do, and this section is here to help you doodle them all.
From skateboarding and beach days to capturing memories with a camera and sending postcards to friends, these easy activity-themed drawings are perfect for filling your sketchbook pages this summer.
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Beach
If you love the seaside, this section is for you! These easy beach-themed doodles cover all the classic coastal essentials.
From a beach ball, bucket and spade, and sandy sandcastle to a cute little crab, a seashell, and a stripy flip flop.
Don’t forget to draw your sunscreen, beach bag, and parasol to complete the perfect summer beach scene in your sketchbook!
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Clothes
Summer is the perfect excuse to draw all the fun, colourful outfits the season brings! This section is full of easy clothing doodles to fill your sketchbook with, from trainers and roller skates to swimsuits, shorts, and bikini tops.
Add a spotty bikini bottom, a wide-brimmed sun hat, and a pair of round sunglasses to complete your ultimate summer wardrobe on the page!
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Food & Drink
No summer is complete without all the delicious food and drinks that come with it, and this section has all the tastiest doodles to try!
From a juicy slice of watermelon and a pineapple to a bunch of cherries, these fruity drawings are super fun and easy to sketch.
Cool down your sketchbook pages with an ice cream cone, a refreshing iced drink, and a tropical coconut, or keep it classic with a hot dog, a glass of lemonade, and a bottle of ketchup — perfect for those sunny BBQ vibes!
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Garden
There’s nothing quite like spending time in the garden on a warm summer’s day, and this section is full of easy doodles to capture that feeling!
Try sketching a stylish garden chair, a wicker picnic basket, or a kite soaring through the sky. You can also draw a garden sprinkler shooting out water, or finish off the section with a classic summer pie fresh from the kitchen — the perfect end to a sunny day outdoors!
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Travel
Summer is the season for adventures, and this section is all about capturing the excitement of going somewhere new!
Draw a plane heading off to sunny destinations, a folded map for planning your route, or a packed suitcase ready to go.
You can also sketch a holiday signpost pointing to the beach and spa, or a leaning palm tree to set the perfect tropical scene in your sketchbook.
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Weather
What’s summer without the sunshine? This section covers all the classic summer weather doodles to add to your sketchbook!
Start with a bright shining sun, then fill your pages with fluffy clouds, curling wind swirls, a big crashing ocean wave, and a gentle rolling wave — perfect for capturing that breezy, sunny summer feeling in just a few simple strokes!
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Wildlife and Flowers
Summer is bursting with beautiful nature, making it the perfect inspiration for your sketchbook.
This section is full of lovely wildlife and flower doodles to try, from a spotty butterfly and a dragonfly to a swallow in flight and an adorable turtle.
Fill your pages with pretty blooms like a simple daisy, a vibrant hibiscus flower, and a charming window box overflowing with plants, then finish off with a bold tropical leaf for that lush, summery feel!
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And there you have it — 62 easy summer drawing ideas to keep your sketchbook full all season long!
Whether you work through every single one or just pick out your favourites, we hope this list has given you plenty of inspiration to get drawing.
From beach days and tropical travels to wildlife, flowers, and everything in between, there’s something here for every sketchbook lover.
The best thing about these doodles is that there are no rules — grab whatever pen or pencil you have to hand, find a cosy spot in the sun, and just enjoy the process.
If you liked this post, be sure to check out our other drawing posts below:
13 Super Simple Flower Doodles: With a Step by Step Guide.
17 Super Easy Flower Drawings.
10 Simple Flower Drawings : Step-by-Step Guides for Stunning Floral Doodles.
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