Last Updated on May 5, 2026 by Dee
If you’ve been looking for cute, beginner-friendly summer drawing templates that don’t take an art school degree to enjoy — you’re in the right spot. I’ve made a free printable pack with 30 Easy Summer Drawing Templates for you, and the rest of this post is really just a love letter to summer drawings and how easy they can be when you start with a tracer.
Pop your email in below to grab the free pack — and if you fancy, keep scrolling for 10 ideas you can try right away using the templates inside.
Why Summer Drawings Are the Perfect Beginner Subject
Honestly, summer drawings are forgiving. The shapes are simple, the lines are gentle, and there’s no pressure to make it look photorealistic. Summer Drawings want to look a little wonky — that’s the charm. So if you’ve been hesitant to put pen to paper because you don’t feel “good enough” yet, this is the pack to start with.
What You Need to Get Started
Honestly, very little. A printer, A4 paper, and any pen you love. If you want to take it further, a small watercolour set will turn the templates into proper pieces. I use my Winsor & Newton Cotman set most days — it’s the one I’d buy again in a heartbeat.
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10 Summer Drawing Drawing Ideas to Try
Here are 10 of the summer drawings inside the pack — pick whichever one matches your mood. There’s no order to follow.
1. Smiling Sun
A friendly sun with rays and a tiny smile, classic summer doodle. This one’s a sweet starting point because the shape is simple and the personality comes through in the smallest details — a tiny smile, a curl of antenna, a little wobble in the line. Trace the outline, then add your own colour palette.
2. Watermelon Slice
A slice of watermelon with seeds and a smile. This one’s a sweet starting point because the shape is simple and the personality comes through in the smallest details — a tiny smile, a curl of antenna, a little wobble in the line. Trace the outline, then add your own colour palette.
3. Ice Cream Cone
A single scoop ice cream cone with a sprinkle of toppings. This one’s a sweet starting point because the shape is simple and the personality comes through in the smallest details — a tiny smile, a curl of antenna, a little wobble in the line. Trace the outline, then add your own colour palette.
4. Cute Pineapple
A pineapple with a happy face and crown of leaves. This one’s a sweet starting point because the shape is simple and the personality comes through in the smallest details — a tiny smile, a curl of antenna, a little wobble in the line. Trace the outline, then add your own colour palette.
5. Palm Tree
A curved palm tree with simple leaf fronds, leaning slightly. This one’s a sweet starting point because the shape is simple and the personality comes through in the smallest details — a tiny smile, a curl of antenna, a little wobble in the line. Trace the outline, then add your own colour palette.
6. Cute Flamingo
A chubby flamingo standing on one leg with a tiny smile. This one’s a sweet starting point because the shape is simple and the personality comes through in the smallest details — a tiny smile, a curl of antenna, a little wobble in the line. Trace the outline, then add your own colour palette.
7. Seashell
A fan-shaped seashell with simple line ridges. This one’s a sweet starting point because the shape is simple and the personality comes through in the smallest details — a tiny smile, a curl of antenna, a little wobble in the line. Trace the outline, then add your own colour palette.
8. Popsicle
A popsicle on a stick with a tiny dripping detail. This one’s a sweet starting point because the shape is simple and the personality comes through in the smallest details — a tiny smile, a curl of antenna, a little wobble in the line. Trace the outline, then add your own colour palette.
9. Beach Ball
A striped beach ball with sections of colour. This one’s a sweet starting point because the shape is simple and the personality comes through in the smallest details — a tiny smile, a curl of antenna, a little wobble in the line. Trace the outline, then add your own colour palette.
10. Round Sunglasses
Round retro sunglasses with little reflection sparkles. This one’s a sweet starting point because the shape is simple and the personality comes through in the smallest details — a tiny smile, a curl of antenna, a little wobble in the line. Trace the outline, then add your own colour palette.
How to Take Your Summer Drawing Drawings Further
Once the line art is dry, layer soft watercolour washes — pastel sage green, dusty blush, a hint of buttercup yellow. Or colour straight in with markers. The templates are designed for both, so use whichever feels easiest today.
If you’d like more printable packs like this, I add new ones every month inside the Artsydee Patreon — full back catalogue plus fresh templates each month. It’s the easiest way to keep your sketchbook stocked without me having to invent a new freebie every week.
FAQ
Are these templates really free?
Yes — pop your email in above and I’ll send you the full pack as a PDF. No catches, no hidden steps.
Can I print these on regular paper?
Yep. A4 standard printer paper works perfectly. If you want to add watercolour washes, switch to thicker paper (140lb cold press is what I use).
What if I’ve never drawn before?
That’s actually who these are for. Trace first, copy second, invent third. Confidence builds itself.
Final Thoughts
Trace one. Just one. Pick a summer drawing you like, run a pen over the lines, and see what happens. The templates do the heavy lifting so all you have to do is show up.
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