hand-drawn doodle art.
hand-drawn doodle art.
Missed Part 1: Architectural Drawing Ideas? Head back to explore how arches, stairs, and bridges can transform your doodles!
1. Pulley Systems – Pulley systems with Rope Hoists and Hooks are perfect for adding a sense of functionality to your doodles. These elements can suggest movement, connection, or tension. And they are very easy to draw: simply some circles and lines together.
2. Machine Parts – Mechanical engineering inspires many of my doodles, especially with elements like propellers and turbines. These shapes add motion, energy, and a sense of functionality to the design. Feel free to use reference photos when drawing these complex industrial elements.
3. Gear Wheels – Gear wheels are a classic machanical element and always a good idea in industrial drawings. They often appear as subtle, hidden details in my doodles, tucked away in corners or layered within other elements. These small additions give a mechanical touch that sharpens the overall industrial vibe.
4. Antennas, Radio Towers & Power Poles – Antennas and power poles are great industrial drawing ideas as they add height and an angular, mechanical look to doodles. These elements work great for breaking up horizontal lines and adding a sense of scale to the composition.
5. Cables – Cables are one of the most versatile industrial elements, bringing flow and movement into otherwise rigid designs. I use them to link different parts of a doodle or as looping, twisting shapes to fill space.
6. Pipes – Pipes add linear complexity and depth to doodles, often weaving through or around other elements. I enjoy drawing them as intricate networks or pathways that guide the viewer’s eye across the design. Adding small details, like steam or leaks, brings character and life to these industrial shapes.
That was it for the best industrial drawing ideas. In Part 3 of the series, we’ll explore Nature and Animal Drawing Ideas, where soft, organic forms like plants, roots, and tentacles bring life and fluidity to your doodles. Stay tuned!
If you missed Part 1 – Architectural Drawing Ideas in this series, be sure to check it out here.
Want to see how these industrial drawing ideas come together in complete works?
While this post focuses on snippets and close-ups, the artmefree gallery features full artworks that show how these mechanical shapes interact with other elements. For prints, apparel, and other designs inspired by these doodles, visit the artmefree shop!
Happy doodling! Don’t forget to save this post to your Pinterest for easy reference and stay tuned for Part 3: Nature and Animal Drawing Ideas coming soon!
