Looking for a fun way to get your drawing community talking? This or That prompts make it easy to spark conversations and encourage even shy members to join in. These templates will help you create playful, low-pressure posts that invite everyone to engage.
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This or That prompts work because they lower the barrier to participation. By offering just two simple choices, you eliminate decision fatigue and make it easy for anyone to respond quickly, even if they are new or not very active. This format taps into our natural desire to express preferences, creating instant connection and shared experiences among members.
For drawing communities, these prompts let artists bond over their favorite tools, styles, and creative habits without judgment or complexity. The playful tone invites lighthearted debate and friendly discussion, which can lead to deeper engagement and help build a welcoming atmosphere. Because these questions are so easy to answer, they often attract responses from a wide range of member types, including lurkers and irregulars.
Digital sketching or traditional pencil drawing? Which do you prefer?
💡 Example: "Digital sketching or traditional pencil drawing? Which do you prefer?"
Ink pens or colored pencils? Pick your favorite!
💡 Example: "Ink pens or colored pencils? Pick your favorite!"
Sketchbook or loose sheets - what do you use more?
💡 Example: "Sketchbook or loose sheets - what do you use more?"
Drawing in the morning or at night? Which suits your style?
💡 Example: "Drawing in the morning or at night? Which suits your style?"
Cartoon style or realistic style? Which inspires you more?
💡 Example: "Cartoon style or realistic style? Which inspires you more?"
Drawing with music or in silence?
💡 Example: "Drawing with music or in silence?"
Markers or watercolors? Which medium do you reach for first?
💡 Example: "Markers or watercolors? Which medium do you reach for first?"
Drawing faces or drawing landscapes?
💡 Example: "Drawing faces or drawing landscapes?"
Quick doodles or detailed pieces?
💡 Example: "Quick doodles or detailed pieces?"
References or imagination - what do you rely on more?
💡 Example: "References or imagination - what do you rely on more?"
Charcoal or graphite pencils?
💡 Example: "Charcoal or graphite pencils?"
Black and white or full color?
💡 Example: "Black and white or full color?"
Fan art or original characters? Which do you enjoy more?
💡 Example: "Fan art or original characters? Which do you enjoy more?"
Drawing hands or drawing feet - which is harder for you?
💡 Example: "Drawing hands or drawing feet - which is harder for you?"
Colored sketch lines or clean black lines?
💡 Example: "Colored sketch lines or clean black lines?"
Tablet drawing or drawing on paper?
💡 Example: "Tablet drawing or drawing on paper?"
Animal drawings or human portraits?
💡 Example: "Animal drawings or human portraits?"
Sketching with blue pencil or classic graphite?
💡 Example: "Sketching with blue pencil or classic graphite?"
Short drawing sessions or long art marathons?
💡 Example: "Short drawing sessions or long art marathons?"
Doodling in the margins or filling whole pages?
💡 Example: "Doodling in the margins or filling whole pages?"
Step-by-step tutorials or jumping right in?
💡 Example: "Step-by-step tutorials or jumping right in?"
Sharing work in progress or only finished pieces?
💡 Example: "Sharing work in progress or only finished pieces?"
Creating art for fun or for practice?
💡 Example: "Creating art for fun or for practice?"
Drawing challenges or free sketching - which do you like more?
💡 Example: "Drawing challenges or free sketching - which do you like more?"
Drawing with friends or solo sessions?
💡 Example: "Drawing with friends or solo sessions?"
Drawing big or keeping it tiny?
💡 Example: "Drawing big or keeping it tiny?"
Fantasy themes or everyday scenes?
💡 Example: "Fantasy themes or everyday scenes?"
Outlining first or blocking in shapes?
💡 Example: "Outlining first or blocking in shapes?"
Drawing with a sharp pencil or a blunt one?
💡 Example: "Drawing with a sharp pencil or a blunt one?"
Drawing from photos or real life?
💡 Example: "Drawing from photos or real life?"
Favorite subject - animals or plants?
💡 Example: "Favorite subject - animals or plants?"
Drawing with coffee nearby or tea?
💡 Example: "Drawing with coffee nearby or tea?"
Erase mistakes as you go or fix them at the end?
💡 Example: "Erase mistakes as you go or fix them at the end?"
Drawing comics or single illustrations?
💡 Example: "Drawing comics or single illustrations?"
Drawing for yourself or sharing with others?
💡 Example: "Drawing for yourself or sharing with others?"
Smooth paper or textured paper?
💡 Example: "Smooth paper or textured paper?"
Drawing animals with fur or scales?
💡 Example: "Drawing animals with fur or scales?"
Drawing on your lap or at a desk?
💡 Example: "Drawing on your lap or at a desk?"
Sketch first or jump straight to inking?
💡 Example: "Sketch first or jump straight to inking?"
Favorite inspiration - nature or architecture?
💡 Example: "Favorite inspiration - nature or architecture?"
To use these templates, simply copy and paste your favorite prompts into your community posts, chat, or stories. Rotate through different themes to keep things fresh and invite diverse members to participate. Encourage people to explain their choice with a short reason for extra engagement, but keep it optional for those who prefer quick replies. Consider using images or polls alongside the text to add visual interest and make participation even easier.
These This or That templates work great on all platforms. On forums or Facebook Groups, post as text or use polls for easy voting. On Instagram and TikTok, pair the question with a visual or story sticker. In Discord or Slack, share in chat channels and encourage quick emoji responses. Always adapt the format to fit the features and culture of your platform for best results.
You can customize the templates to feature side-by-side choices such as 'Graphite or Charcoal?' or 'Ink or Digital?' This not only sparks discussion among members about their preferred materials but also encourages them to share artwork examples, tips, and experiences with each medium, deepening engagement around drawing-specific techniques.
Both approaches work well for drawing communities! Style-based posts help members express their artistic identity, while technique-focused questions invite technical discussion and skill-sharing. Rotate between the two to keep your content fresh and inclusive for artists with different interests and expertise.
When using terms like 'gesture drawing' or 'perspective grids,' add a brief definition or example in your post. You can also pair beginner-friendly options (e.g., 'Sketching or Shading?') with more advanced ones, making sure everyone feels comfortable participating regardless of skill level.
Frame the prompt as a fun preference rather than a debate, and encourage members to explain their choice. You can even follow up with polls or dedicated threads for sharing process videos and sketches, turning potentially divisive topics into opportunities for learning and appreciation.
Absolutely! These prompts are perfect for inspiring participation in drawing challenges. Use the templates to introduce a new challenge each week, and invite members to post their results. This approach keeps the community active and supports skill development in a playful way.
Create separate template sets or alternate between prompts like ‘Procreate or Photoshop?’ for digital artists and ‘Watercolor or Gouache?’ for traditional artists. You can also craft mixed-media prompts to foster conversation across both groups, ensuring all members feel included and represented.
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