What to Draw on Your Hand
Tiny doodles that fit on the back of your hand.
A candy cane
62 ideas in this deck
Tip: press the space bar or the right arrow for the next one.
What to draw on your hand, in small doodles
A hand doodle has to be small, simple and quick. This page answers what to draw on your hand with one random idea at a time, picked from 62 tiny designs that fit on a knuckle, a fingertip or the inside of a wrist. You might get “A tiny paw print”, “A flower ring around your finger” or “A dotted friendship bracelet around your wrist”. They are fun for a long afternoon, a sleepover or matching doodles with a friend.
How to pick a doodle
- Get a washable or skin safe pen ready (more on that below).
- Press Next, the space bar or the right arrow key for an idea.
- Draw it on the back of your hand or your wrist.
- Not the right size? Press Next for another, or Previous to go back.
The deck works through all 62 ideas before it repeats.
Skin safety first
Choose the right pen
Washable markers and pens made for skin, like face paint or body art pens, are the best choice. Do not use permanent markers, paint markers or highlighters. They contain solvents that are not meant for skin and can be hard to remove.
Test a small spot
If you have sensitive skin, draw a small dot first and wait a few minutes. If it itches or turns red, wash it off and skip the doodle.
Skip sore skin
Do not draw over cuts, scrapes, rashes or eczema patches.
Wash it off kindly
Warm water and soap remove washable ink. Several gentle washes are better than hard scrubbing.
For kids
A grown up should pick the pen. Some schools have rules about drawing on skin, so check first.
Tips for tiny drawings
Use a fine tip
A thin marker gives you control. Thick tips turn tiny details into blobs.
Keep the skin flat
Rest your hand flat on a table and gently stretch the skin with your other fingers so the line does not wobble.
One line weight
At this size, a single clean line looks better than shading. Leave the details out.
Let it dry
Wait a minute before you move your hand, or the ink will smudge.
What kinds of ideas come up
- Symbols. Stars, a crescent moon, a lightning bolt, an anchor, an infinity sign.
- Tiny animals. A ladybug, a whale, a cat face, a bumblebee.
- Wrap arounds. A drawn watch, a flower ring, a friendship bracelet.
- Fingertip faces. Smiles on each fingertip, ready for a little finger puppet show.
Good times to doodle
Matching doodles with friends
Each friend presses Next once, and everyone draws all the results.
Sleepovers
Draw a new doodle each hour and compare them in the morning.
Waiting around
Fingertip faces take seconds and make younger siblings laugh.
A random, fair pick
Your browser’s cryptographic random generator shuffles the deck, so the order is new each visit. It is free and needs no account. For doodles on paper instead of skin, try cute things to draw or the full what to draw generator.
Examples from this deck
A few of the 62 ideas you can get above:
- A candy cane
- A tiny Christmas tree in a pot
- A tiny smiley face
- A crescent moon and stars
- A little cloud with raindrops
- A mini mountain range
- A smiling face on your fingertip
- A tiny cat face
- A tiny mushroom
- A tiny hot air balloon
- A small eye with long lashes
- A mini pine tree
Frequently asked questions
What pen is safe for drawing on your hand?
Use a washable marker or a pen sold as skin safe, such as a body art or face paint pen. Avoid permanent markers, highlighters and anything that says not for skin.
How many hand doodle ideas are there?
There are 62 ideas, all tagged On your hand in the main drawing deck. They are small symbols, tiny animals and simple patterns.
How do I wash a hand drawing off?
Washable ink comes off with warm water and soap. Rub gently and repeat rather than scrubbing hard, which can irritate your skin.
Where on the hand is easiest to draw?
The back of the hand and the inside of the wrist are flattest. Fingertips work for tiny faces, but the ink fades faster there.
Can kids use this page?
Yes, with a grown up choosing the pen. Check that the marker is washable, skip any skin that is cut or irritated, and follow school rules about drawing on skin.