30 Day Drawing Challenge
Last week I saw this pin on Pinterest and I instantly loved the idea. Starting May 1st, I’ll be taking the challenge and posting a drawing per day here on my blog each afternoon. If you’d like to do it on your own, please please do! If you’d like to share your drawing on my blog, just email it to me by 12pm EST the day of. It doesn’t matter if you start now and submit them later or sketch them throughout May. It’s just a great way to encourage myself to sketch daily and maybe you need that encouragement too!
UPDATE: To view my 30 Day Challenge drawings, click here. I hosted a 30 Day Photo Challenge in September 2011 and a November Photo Challenge. Camera phone challenge will start in February 2012!
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Rosie
i will join and share. !!!!!
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I’m going to try to participate…. that’s a heady challenge! I have friends and family visiting that month, but won’t be around them ALL the time. So…. I may just do this! As it is, I’ve been painting every day… does that count? Painting vs. Drawing… it’s still art, right?
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Shari- I think a painting counts! I took fine art classes in college and we always discussed what defines a “painting” or a “drawing.” Is it material? Does the term encompass something different over time? I look forward to your drawings…no matter what they are!
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http://exploringthewondersoflife.blogspot.com/2011/04/30-day-drawing-challenge.html
okay, I’ve made up my mind! I’m doing it!
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Birdie
oh gosh i am so tempted to participate but im back in school next week . . . i suppose it could count as my art homework . . . i shall consider it!
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Claire
Definitely doing this, thanks! I’ve really wanted to draw more lately but couldn’t seem to find an idea of what to draw, this is perfect. :)
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Nix
Stumbled upon.. I’m gonna do the challenge! :) This is very interesting..
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Keisha
This is abso-freaking-lutely FUN.. I’m ON! I set my challenge to start tomorrow. I’m so excited! :) I’ll post them every now and then.. or just by the end of the challenge.. Thank you for this Miss Allison! :)
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I’m so glad you’re going to take on the challenge! Please comment once you post them, I’d love to see them!
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Sage
I would love to do this but my art is never really anything good plus I’m always working but I want to do it
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desu
Challenge accepted.
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Jamie
So today i messaged my friend, asking what to draw, and she just replied with, “Idunno”. Thank you so much for this :)
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I started this challenge a few months ago, but with an added rule.
Work for 15 minutes, and move on to the next day. After all 30 days are complete, work an additional 15 minutes.
Repeat until all the drawings are done to satisfaction. :)
You can see mine so far under the 30 DDC topic on my design site. I’ve finished 5 so far, but am taking a break until I get my new laptop as I kind of murdered this one by spilling coffee on it. :(
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Debra- I love that idea! It’s a really good idea and new twist on how I did the challenge before. I can’t wait to see all of yours completed!
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Emily
I love this idea! Im going to do it. I am not sure where i will post it but I will
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Susan
I think I’m going to do it :) Ill post them on my Facebook In an album and send the link back here when I’m done….. Thanks for the inspiration :)
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Michael- Yes be sure to keep checking for new challenges. I’m doing a photo challenge in September if you’re into that.
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GRRD
Ok… I’m kinda late for this but I’m in !
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Im doing it in September, thank you! :)
http://ramblingsofanartist.wordpress.com/2011/08/23/30-day-drawing-challenge/
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Robin D
This is such a fun idea! I’m going to do this with my husband, even though neither of us are artists. We are going to do them at the end of the day and then we are going to show eachother our doodles as a fun conversation piece!
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Allison,
A friend pointed me to this site after I mentioned that I needed to find more time to draw and be creative so I’ve started yesterday. I’m sure it’s too late to post the first day, but just wanted to let you know that I took the challenge. Also, you’ve inspired me to finally take a step in my blogging life and really be creative with everything I am passionate about.
Thanks.
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Adrian- That is SO awesome! Your comment means a lot to me and I’ll be keeping tabs on your Tumblr. You’re REALLY talented!
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Also, I’m starting a 30 Day Photo Challenge September 1st if you’re interested in that. I saw you were selling some of your cameras but just in case you’re keeping some, we’d love for you to join!
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Thanks Allison. That means a lot to me.
I will definitely be doing the Photo challenge when it happens. I actually just sold my old gear to pay for an upgrade (Which I just bought last week), but I have my AE-1 that I will be shooting with as well. It won’t be posted as quickly, but I will let people know.
My photography career started in the dark room and nothing will ever come close to producing photographs on film rather than digitally for me. It’s just where my heart is. However, all this babbling to say that I will be taking on the challenge with both my 5D and classic AE-1.
Thanks again.
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AMAZING! Love the 5D. I’ve never shot with a Canon AE-1 but I’ve been shooting with my A-1 for the challenge so I’m excited to see your work.
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Heather
I was thinking of doing a drawing on each page of my school planner once I was done with those days. I hate flipping through my planner and seeing pages mostly blank with a few assignments and notes on it. This will be perfect but it will only be about 2 a week since there are two pages to a week.
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Katie
My boyfriend and I are doing the challenge, and we are going to show each other after the thirty days! Really fun and a great idea. This makes drawing fun!
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veronica
i am excited to conquer this i shall prevail!!!
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Alex
I’m taking this challenge, even though I’m not that great of an artist….I’ll probably post them on facebook, I’ll send links so you can see though :D
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jerantula
thankyou for making this alison i shall take the challenge shortly
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Megan
My two sisters, brother, three friends, and myself are all participating in this challenge! We’re having lots of fun too.
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It went really well! It finished at the end of May. You can click on the “Challenges” button on the home page and view all the submissions!
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Sophia
This is brilliant. I’m starting tomorrow
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wassima
i am from morocco, and i will started me and my freind tomorrow
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i may have missed the month everyone else did this in, but i’m giving up booze for 30 days and i’m gonna do this challenge too, to mark off the days. wish me luck!
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Rebecca
hey Allison, me and a friend of mine are working on this, we started at the beginning of the month ill comment at the end with the website that we have them on, so much fun so far
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Christine
CHALLENGE ACCEPTED. :p
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Aja
I AM SO DOING THIS! I am starting today. WOOT WOOT! Thanks so much for the terrific ideas!
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Ariana
I’m going to do this!!! My creativity is slowing down…
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Demetrius
oooh stumbled upon this, thanks for sharing. decided i’ll give it a shot during my economics class
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Nicholas
*challenge accepted face*
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Toasty
I’d been drawing portraits for years and sort of lost the drive recently! This seems like a class way to get back into it. Cheers, mate. :)
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Amy
I would do this, but I have too much time on my hands. Perhaps I’ll do it when I have completely free days.
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I’m assuming you meant “I don’t have too much time on my hands.” :) But I’m glad you’ll be giving it a try later
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Johnny-5
I’m going to start this tomorrow. I’m a high school student and i need something to prove to myself that I can actually stick with something all the way through!
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robo
This is for people with no imagination wrote by someone with no imagination . The list even repeats itself its that boring
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ashley
Wow “robo” you sound like an extremely boring person yourself! Have fun being rude and inappropriate! :) I am sure you have ton’s of friends with your awesome attitude :)
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Allie, darling, I would LOVE to participate! Also, don’t worry about the Robo comment, although I was deeply offended by the horrible grammar.
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Sarah
This is a wonderful idea! I’ve been kinda down in the dumps recently but this idea will give me a little somethin’ to look forward to. I really like the drawing criteria too. This’ll be fun. :) thanks!
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Hi Sarah! I hope it brings you out of the dumps :( I hope the challenge will bring a smile to your face!
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Blake
I agree with robo. I appreciate this list as it is, but would give rise to the notion that ultimately creativity is found around and within you, not from a list of static things that someone else has already thought up. Go out and experience the world for what it is-a reality in which beauty can be discovered within almost anything. USE YOUR MIND, NOT SOMEONE ELSES.
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Agreed, Blake! This list is to get people into the habit of drawing daily. Then hopefully, they’ll continue to do it without a static list.
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mariana
hi ! I like this challenge, but, I dont understand, what should I do ? just draw in a piece of paper, in my house, normally ? or I must do it online ? thanks !
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Hi Mariana,
You can just draw on your own in a sketchbook. No need to put it online but some choose to share on their own websites.
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jello
i want to do this!!! but im a really bad drawer…
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Marcus
What a great idea! I started last Sunday.
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Emma :)
Ok so I am a totally awful drawer, But I’m going to attempt to this this just for the fun of it.
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Jacob
is this still up and running? i would soo want to do it!
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The challenge took place in earlier this year but feel free to do the challenge on your own!
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jimmy kennedy
Thats a great idea!! Love it.
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Paula997
great idea i´ll thumb up!!
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Hunter
OMG! I AM SO DOING THIS
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I’ll do it, right now I am into a kind of a “bad moment”, this will help me, I hope. Thank you
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Ravinder KUMAR
I CAN; DO IT
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Thank you very much, Sir Jimmy of the Kennedy, for posting such ingenious, intriguing mildly complex challenges that will get the creative juices flowing. I have not set the time or had the motivation to continue my drawing, and I am most positive that this will surely get me back on the right track. This is exactly what I need, and I thank you once more for this. Oh, and I must say…
Challenge Accepted.
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I mean, Miss Alison.
All apologies.Wow, fail. I’m tired.
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J3nn@
I’ve been wanting to challenge myself on doing little drawing projects and came across this website.
I think this is an awesome challenge and I’m going to do it!!!! Starting today!
Thanks for the extra kick Allison!
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Kayla DaRocha
I’m doing this right now! its a great idea. but what do you mean by comic? like my favorite comic? or something comical? lol idk
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Chantal
I am an artist, but not a drawer…. I will do it but in the form of daily poems….
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KIF
If you guys post my sloppy drawings for the next 30 days I’ll do this.
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Hannah
omg im soooo doning this startin MAYBE 2day
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Angela
I know it has been almost a year since you posted this, but I just found it thanks to Stumbleupon and already plan to start it tomorrow (fitting since it will be Jan 1st and a new start). When I scrolled back up I noticed you posted this on my birthday, love the coincidence (and the inspiration!)
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KEWL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Laura
I saw this 30 day drawing challenge and thought it was awesome! I just started a new job as art teacher at a high school teaching drawing and painting. I’m going to use this challenge as the final for all my students in my drawing class! Can’t wait to see what they come up with! :)
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Robyn
Me and my flatmate stumbled apon this rather wonderful challenge and will be beginning it tomorrow. How lovely :D
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abby
amazing this will get me out of my rut!
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Awesome! Ok, i’m posting and starting this !! and share this with my friends.
just started a blog so now I can even share my drawings. Im not the best artist but I love to be creatively challanged. -
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Jennifer
this is so awesome…just finished day 6…been posting my drawings on FB..inspired a few people to do it too :-)
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Nabilah Hanim
how do i join? am i too late?
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Anonymous
This is so great. My best friend and I have been a little distant because we go to colleges across the nation, but we decided to do this together and post it on facebook. It forces us to make fun of each other’s art heheh
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Nathan
This is Real cool! But fifteenth day do you make a comic strip.
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You can make a comic strip or draw your favorite comic book character. Anything you want, really!
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Hi ya, someone shared this on fb and I thought it’s the best way for me to get out of creative rut! So I will be doing this soon, sharing it on my blog later! thank you xx
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Martha
I am having so much fun with this. Wonderful idea, thanks
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Just found this on stumble and I am getting a group of people together to do this starting in March. I am going to add a day (not sure what yet) and make everyone be a little more creative then they usually are.
Thank you from all of us for such a wonderful idea! I am looking forward to see what all of us come up with :D
xoxox
Ricky
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I’m starting on my first drawing of this series tonight.
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I loved this and started a thread on Facebook. So far there are 5 of us doing it.
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Rebecca
For day 28 do I draw anything or what? Or is it like day 26 something I like?
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Felix
This is so dumb i had to leave a comment
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Hi Allison!
I was looking for a blog challenge that I can be busy with when I stumbled on your site.This drawing challenge is interesting that I’d want to start doing this even if I am not really a good artist. :)
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Oh how wonderful! This is perfect, Ive been wanting to practice and gain some drawing skills and a challenge like this will be great :D
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amy
i had so much fun doing this and it made me a better artist
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Itachi Uchiha
i love this ill keep doing this till I get it right
Ceparie
I am tempted to join you. I also need encouragement to sketch more as I have fallen victim to a “cut and paste” syndrome that I can’t shake. I have printed out the list as a statement of my intention.