Write a parody of a song.
It’s International Country Music Day! To celebrate a genre that practically begs for parodies (tractors are lit) take a song you love, a...
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...
Write from the perspective of a very young child.
Harder than it sounds. Little kids’ minds are hard to comprehend, and they can seem entirely unpredictable at times. But it can be done!...
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...
Write a short story about a snail, a goldfish, and a force field.
Bonus points if it's an allegory for Communism. We could have the next Animal Farm on our hands, gentlemen.
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...
Write a short story about a character based on a randomly generated name.
Use this random-name generator: https://www.behindthename.com/random/. Who are they? What’s their story? You can check the "Generate Life...
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)...
Write your own myth or legend.
We’re all at least somewhat familiar with Greek myths, thanks to elementary school history teachers and Rick Riordan. But what if...
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...
Write a premise or plot for a new video game.
It’s Video Games Day! We all know they’re more worthwhile than parents think. Celebrate video games today by thinking up an idea for your...
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...
Write the news you wish was real.
Today is the anniversary of the worst terrorist attack in our country’s history, an annual reminder of how horrible and chaotic the world...