draw a picture — make art
collocationB1IELTS 4+neutralcommon
to create an image on paper or another surface using a pen, pencil, or similar tool.
Say it like a native
Textbook The child rendered an illustration of the house.
Native The kid drew a picture of the house.
'Rendered an illustration' is stiff; children just 'draw a picture'.
Pattern: draw a picture (of something/someone)
In use
- When I was bored in class, I used to draw a picture of my favorite cartoon character.daily life
- In my free time, I like to draw a picture of nature scenes because it helps me relax and express my creativity.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ She drew a picture with pen.
✓ She drew a picture in pen.
'In pen / in pencil' (or 'with a pen' — with the article).
Common collocations
draw a picture— of, a little, in crayon, for me
Don't confuse it
'Draw a picture' is about making lines or shapes, not taking a photo or painting.