Admin Post: Drawing Challenge #35 - Counterculture Creature

[goss]

Our previous challenge focused on art materials and technique, whereas this month is all about stretching the imagination in terms of subject matter. Many thanks to minoanmiss for this month's art prompt. :)

Challenge #35 - Counterculture Creature

Draw a fantasy creature or person out of their usual element.

For this challenge, you are drawing a fantasy/ mythological creature or being with a completely different lifestyle than what would normally be expected of them. Imagine them as developing dreams and goals/careers that don’t fit with their species or their culture in the slightest.

Some examples:

Dwarf Aviators

Elf Miners

Mountain-climbing Mermaids

Centaur Pirates

Diving Fairies

Dragon Microbiologist

Feel free to use the comments section for discussion of the challenge, as well as brainstorming ideas and sharing suggestions for this theme.

A round-up post for submissions to this challenge will be done on: Friday 30th April, 2021 Now extended to Friday 7th May, 2021

Happy Drawing, everyone! :)

Comments

List of Creatures

[goss]

Here's a comprehensive list of legendary creatures from mythology, folklore and fairy tales, that you might find of use. :)

[minoanmiss]

I like it! can they get help from more native creatures? Or use technological aids?

[goss]

Absolutely! :)

Challenge Ideas

[goss]

Some ideas that randomly spring to mind for creatures out of their element:

Banshee - Librarian

Vampire - Surfer, Horticulturist

Gorgon - Veterinarian

Hellhound/Cerebus - Therapy dog

Ghost - Chef, Instagram star *g*

And of course, mustn't forget...

Elf - Dentist! :D

Re: Challenge Ideas

[mific]

OMG elf dentists would be so JUDGY about the state of your gums!

[mekare]

Ah I have been looking forward to this one ever since minoanmiss suggested it.

[goss]

Yay! Looking forward to seeing what you come up with. :D

[olivermoss]

Elves in mines and Dwarfs in forests? Is this the Gigolas challenge?

Just kidding! It's a really neat idea :)

[goss]

Hee. My mind totally went there as well.

[seleneheart]

This sounds fun!! Can we explore all the cryptids from North America?

[goss]

Definitely. :)

May I have a wee extension

[minoanmiss]

Or rather, is it OK if I post my submissions across the next week? I have three rough drafts drawn but haven't had a chance yet to clean them up. It's been a bit of a week.

Re: May I have a wee extension

[goss]

Sure, no problem! I'll do the Round-Up next Friday, so that gives you an extra week. :)

Re: May I have a wee extension

[minoanmiss]

*hugs you most gratefully*