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It's already October 1st for some of us, and Drawtober begins today! :D

Challenge #68 - Drawtober 2024

31 days of daily prompts to inspire your creativity and challenge your drawing skills.

Challenge Details:

1. Create drawings throughout the month of October, inspired by a list of daily prompts. ( More... )

Drawtober 2024 Prompts List:

Our community-created list of prompts can be found here:
( Drawtober 2024 Prompts )

On Posting:

Feel free to share your drawings with the community on a daily or weekly basis. Looking forward to seeing what everyone comes up with this year. :)

Happy drawing, everyone! \o/

Many thanks to mekare and minoanmiss for this month's prompt. :)

Challenge 66: 10 Year Redraw

Redraw one of your older artworks from 10+ years ago.

You may redo your drawing using a similar style, technique or medium to that of the original piece. Or you're welcome to simply take inspiration from the original piece, and change things up, put a new spin on it. When completed, be sure to share both old and recent artworks in your post.

A round-up post for submissions to this challenge will be done at the end of next month on Wednesday 31st July, 2024.

Happy Drawing, everyone! :)

Challenge 64: No Erase Challenge

Draw without erasing.

Create a drawing without erasing or using the 'Undo' button. Use decisive lines, without removing any marks made during the drawing process. Perhaps try using ink or other medium that cannot be erased.

A round-up post for submissions to this challenge will be done at the end of the month on Tuesday 30th April, 2024.

Happy Drawing, everyone! :)

Thanks to seleneheart for mentioning that Zentangle is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. For this month's challenge, we will use their February prompt for doodling.

Challenge 62: Zentangle

Create a Zentangle using the prompt:

"From the Heart: Take a moment to reflect on what fills your heart and surround those things by your favorite tangle."

Create a drawing inspired by the things that you enjoy - fill the spaces between interconnecting lines with doodles of abstract repeating patterns.

Below are two YouTube videos demonstrating the Zentangle method of doodling: ( Zentangle Art for beginners )

A round-up post for submissions to this challenge will be done at the end of the month on Thursday 29th February, 2024.

Happy Drawing, everyone! :)

Challenge 58: Word Prompt - Freedom

Create a drawing inspired by the word Freedom.

Freedom can be defined as the power or right to act, speak, and change as one wants without hindrance or restraint. (source)

As a theme for your artwork, the word Freedom can be interpreted in numerous ways, including:
- Freeing one's mind, and letting go of personal fears
- Being open to trying a new art technique, style or subject matter
- Freedom in media, communication
- Portraying an oppressed group's fight for freedom and equality
- Freedom of mobility, etc.

A round-up post for submissions to this challenge will be done on Thursday 31st August, 2023 Sunday 17th September, 2023.

Happy Drawing, everyone! :)

Challenge 56: Draw What You See

Draw something that you see.

Draw one object or item that's within your sight. Observe and try to capture its basic shape. Add in details, such as shading and textures.

Here's a list of suggestions, taken from a 30-day art challenge, if you're looking for ideas to get you started: ( Draw What You See List )

A round-up post for submissions to this challenge will be done at the end of the month on Friday 30th June, 2023.

Happy Drawing, everyone! :)

Challenge 54: Draw What You Love

Draw something or someone that you love.

Draw or doodle something that you love to do or gives you fannish feels, your comfort place, your pet, food or music that you love. Perhaps a small thing that brightened your day. Use your favourite colours. Whatever makes your heart sing or gives you warm feelings.

A round-up post for submissions to this challenge will be done at the end of the month on Sunday 30th April, 2023.

Happy Drawing, everyone! :)

In the wake of the enthusiastic response to our previous Challenge, for this month, we'll be taking a second swing at another in the Diversity Series, from 5 years ago:

Challenge #52: Body Type Diversity

Create a drawing featuring someone of a different body type or size than the 'ideal' that is usually seen in media.

You can challenge yourself to draw a human/humanoid body type that's completely different to your own, or a body type that you identify with but rarely see in media, or even just one that you've never attempted before.

Since the goal is to break out of the default 'ideal' body type when drawing, focus on those who are normally left out of common portrayals as your inspiration. (eg. fat, disfigured, gender non-conforming people, etc.).

Here are two drawing guides that focus on body diversity: ( Pics )

Other Helpful Links (via syntheid):
- Varying Your Body Types
- Giving Your Characters Unique Features

The comment section of this post may be used for discussion of the challenge (ie. ideas, suggestions, questions, etc.).

A round-up post for submissions to this challenge will be done at the end of the month, on Tuesday 28th February, 2023.

Happy Drawing, everyone! :)