Visualize the concept of “inspiration” in art.
Borderline paradoxical, isn’t it, that today’s inspiration is to draw inspiration. Without inspiration, how can you draw anything, much...
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Draw a classic four-panel comic strip.
Join the ranks of Peanuts, Calvin and Hobbes, and Beetle Bailey! Original characters, original art style, original joke with an original...
Feature dots in your art today.
It’s International Dot Day, a day of creativity and inspiration, based on the award-winning kids’ book “The Dot” in which a young student...
Sketch a character based on a randomly generated name.
Use this random-name generator: https://www.behindthename.com/random/. What does this person (or non-human creature, for that matter)...
Create a work of art based on your favorite song.
The title, the music, the lyrics, the way it makes you feel, a scene from the video, inspired by the album cover, etc. etc. Let the music...
Create something using only little kids' art supplies.
From intricate calligraphy in washable marker to elaborate sketches made with only crayons and glitter glue, people all around the world...
Make a portrait of someone.
Art can capture a person’s soul like nothing else. Draw a picture of someone you know well - it could even be yourself - in any style,...
Get some friends or family and play the exquisite corpse game.
“Exquisite corpse?” I hear you ask. “That sounds horrific! What are you asking us to do?!” Never fear, friends. The exquisite corpse game...
Try out surrealism in your artwork.
Have you ever seen Salvador Dali’s painting of melting clocks? That’s one of the most famous surrealist paintings. In the ‘20s and ‘30s,...
Visualize the emotion "happiness" in art.
Think of some of your happiest moments. What does true happiness mean to you? It’s an abstract concept, obviously, so your artistic...
Create a book cover.
They say "don't judge a book by its cover", which is indeed a valuable lesson about appearances. But when it comes to literal books, a...
Play the scribble game with yourself.
Close your eyes and draw a random squiggle, then turn it into whatever you want! Constraints can include: only draw people, only draw...
Make something using only found objects - cool recyclables or old possessions you don't need any
Today is "Another Look Unlimited Day"! To celebrate, you're encouraged to go through everything you want to get rid of one last time to...
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