Monthly art challenge - February

Monthly art prompts to boost your creativity and skills - remember it’s not about perfection, just getting something on the page.

Day 1 (February 1): Draw a simple object using only straight lines.

Day 2 (February 2): Sketch something with a focus on light and shadow.

Day 3 (February 3): Draw a shape, then turn it into something creative.

Day 4 (February 4): Create a drawing of an object with a limited color palette.

Day 5 (February 5): Draw a silhouette against a colorful background.

Day 6 (February 6): Focus on textures—try to replicate the texture of something like fabric or wood.

Day 7 (February 7): Draw your favorite food from memory.

Day 8 (February 8): Create a drawing that emphasizes negative space.

Day 9 (February 9): Draw a simple landscape using only basic shapes.

Day 10 (February 10): Try a drawing with an emphasis on symmetry.

Day 11 (February 11): Draw a face using only basic geometric shapes.

Day 12 (February 12): Sketch a pattern or repeating shapes.

Day 13 (February 13): Try drawing a still life with three objects from different perspectives.

Day 14 (February 14): Draw a tree using only lines and shapes.

Day 15 (February 15): Create a monochromatic drawing (using only one color plus black/white).

Day 16 (February 16): Draw an object and focus on its proportions.

Day 17 (February 17): Experiment with a new medium you haven’t tried yet.

Day 18 (February 18): Draw something with a texture you’ve never drawn before.

Day 19 (February 19): Try a drawing with minimal shading, focusing on form.

Day 20 (February 20): Draw a pair of objects that belong together (like shoes or gloves).

Day 21 (February 21): Draw a portrait, focusing on one feature (eyes, nose, etc.).

Day 22 (February 22): Draw a small object up close to emphasize details.

Day 23 (February 23): Create a simple abstract drawing with soft lines.

Day 24 (February 24): Try a continuous line drawing without lifting your pen.

Day 25 (February 25): Draw a pet or animal in a playful or unusual pose.

Day 26 (February 26): Sketch something you’ve never drawn before (e.g., a shoe, lamp, or tree branch).

Day 27 (February 27): Draw a scene using just a few colors, focusing on depth.

Day 28 (February 28): Try a drawing with just dots or short strokes of the pen.

Day 29 (February 29): Draw something that represents a feeling (e.g., calm, excitement).

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