12 Creative Ideas for What to Draw with Paint Pens

Paint pens are also one of the most useful and entertaining tools of art that you can add to your collection. They provide the accuracy of a pen and combine it with the thick, opaque consistency of paint that can be experimented with on many surfaces unlike traditional paints. Paint pens mean limitless creative possibilities regardless of whether you are a novice doodler or a professional artist.

You may want something new to paint with pens, in which case these 12 creative ideas are a good starting point. And the best part? All of these projects can be brought to life with our high-quality Drawlish Paint Pens, which come in gorgeous and vivid colors that work well on paper, canvas, and even wood, glass, and so on.

1. Personalized Mugs 

Turn an ordinary ceramic mug into a work of art with fun doodles, inspirational quotes, or abstract patterns. Perfect for gifts!

2. Rock Art 

Pick up smooth stones and transform them into mini canvases. Draw mandalas, animals, or colorful affirmations to brighten someone’s day.

3. DIY Greeting Cards 

Handmade cards always feel more personal. Use paint pens to design flowers, lettering, or playful characters.

4. Customized Sneakers 

White canvas shoes are a blank slate. Add bold patterns, geometric designs, or even tiny cartoon doodles for a wearable piece of art.

5. Plant Pot Designs 

Decorate plain terracotta pots with paint pen borders, patterns, or quotes to give your plants a stylish home.

6. Abstract Canvas Art 

Play with bold strokes, dots, and lines to create eye-catching abstract art pieces for your walls.

7. Phone Case Art 

Draw on a clear phone case and instantly make it one-of-a-kind. Go minimal with line art or bold with colorful illustrations.

8. Journaling & Scrapbooking 

Paint pens add dimension and vibrancy to journal spreads, mood boards, and scrapbooks.

9. Glass Jar Lanterns 

Draw designs on old glass jars, pop in a tealight, and watch your art glow.

10. Hand-Lettered Quotes 

Practice your lettering skills by creating motivational quotes on paper, wood boards, or even mirrors.

11. Wooden Crafts 

Paint pens glide beautifully on wood surfaces great for signs, coasters, and keychains.

12. Mini Portraits 

Practice your portrait skills in a new way: paint pens allow for smooth shading and bold outlines on small canvases.

Why Choose Drawlish Paint Pens?

With Drawlish Paint Pens, you get vibrant colors, smooth flow, and durability on multiple surfaces. Whether you’re working on paper, canvas, wood, glass, metal, or fabric, these pens make it easy to bring your creative visions to life.

Explore our full range at Drawlish.com and start creating today!