Year Eight Prompts Archive

Below are the prompts for the 2026 edition of the Making Art Everyday drawing challenge. Click or tap each of the monthly themes below to get a full list of the prompts. Each prompt is linked to a search for reference photos, and relevant tutorials are listed at the bottom of each month’s prompts. This page will be updated as the year progresses.

January's theme:

Food

Food is familiar, flexible, and easy to start, which makes it a great way to ease into a creative practice. These prompts are designed to help you begin without overthinking and build momentum one small drawing at a time.

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Optional Twists

  • Blob-First Drawing – Start with a loose blob and build from there

  • Outline Only – Draw using outlines, no filling or shading

  • Five-Minute Limit – Set a timer and stop when it ends

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February's theme:

Stickers!

These prompts are designed to play nicely together. Stick with one style, reuse a small color palette, and let a fun little collection build itself as the week goes on. Bold, simple, and a little wonky is very welcome here.

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Optional Twists

  • One Palette All Week: Use a small color palette for every prompt
  • All on One Page: Add each drawing to the same page as you go
  • Limited Layers: Set a small layer limit to keep things simple

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March's theme:

Whimsy

This month is about choosing the playful option and adding the detail that makes you smile. Let your drawings be light, charming, and a little extra.

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Optional Twists

  • One Brush Wonder – Use a single brush for the entire drawing.
  • Decorate the Edge – Add a playful border or frame around your artwork.
  • Happy Accidents – Don’t undo. Let the “mistakes” stay.

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April's theme:

Analog

This month, we’re drawing inspiration from analog ways of learning, connecting, remembering, entertaining, and creating, focusing on objects you can hold, press, flip through, or turn on.

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Optional Twists

  • Start Off-Screen – Begin with physical materials, then bring it into Procreate.
  • Use Real Texture – Add a texture you made by hand.
  • Finger Painting – Use your fingers to draw in Procreate.

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May's theme:

Growth

This month, we’re looking to nature for inspiration and the way things grow over time. Starting small and building step by step, you’ll explore simple drawings that gradually expand into more complete ideas.

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June's theme:

OOPS!

This month is all about loosening up and seeing where things lead. Through playful prompts, happy accidents, and a few delightfully wonky drawings, you’ll discover just how much fun can come from an unexpected turn.

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June Drawing Prompts

Optional Twists

  • ✋ No Undo – Keep going instead of fixing every mark.
  • 🔍 Stay Zoomed Out – Focus on the overall shapes, not the tiny details.
  • 🌀 Ugly on Purpose – Start with something awkward, messy, or weird and see what happens.

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July's theme:

Carnival

Step right up for a month of colorful prompts inspired by the sights, treats, attractions, and memories of a day at the fair. From cotton candy and carousel animals to circus performers and fireworks, these prompts are all about following your curiosity and having fun making art.

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July Drawing Prompts

Optional Twists

  • 🎯 Quick Draw – Set a timer for 15 minutes and stop when it goes off.
  • 🎡 Spin the Wheel – Pick a brush at random and use it in your artwork.
  • 🎟️ Lucky Colors – Use a limited color palette for all your artwork that week.

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August's theme:

Alphabet

Choose a theme, then illustrate your way through the alphabet! From A to Z, you’ll build a collection of artwork that’s uniquely yours.

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August Drawing Prompts

Letters A-G

  1. Design your Alphabet
  2. Plan & Sketch Day
  3. A
  4. B
  5. C
  6. D
  7. E
  8. F
  9. G

Letters H-M

  1. Plan & Sketch Day
  2. H
  3. I
  4. J
  5. K
  6. L
  7. M

Letters N-S

  1. Plan & Sketch Day
  2. N
  3. O
  4. P
  5. Q
  6. R
  7. S

Letters T-Z

  1. Plan & Sketch Day
  2. T
  3. U
  4. V
  5. W
  6. X
  7. Y
  8. Z

Optional Twists

  • 🎨 Limited Palette – Stick to the same small color palette all month.
  • 🔤 Illustrated Letters – Make each letter part of your artwork.
  • ✨ Signature Detail – Repeat one design element throughout your collection.

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September's theme:

Rest

September is all about slowing down, recharging, and enjoying the little things that help us feel rested and restored. This month’s prompts invite you to take it easy, care for yourself, notice simple pleasures, and create at your own pace.

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September Drawing Prompts

Optional Twists

  • 🌙 Slow Draw – Take your time and draw a little more slowly than usual.
  • 🛋️ Comfort Zone – Use familiar tools, colors, or techniques that feel easy and comfortable.
  • 🫖 Restful Ritual – Pair your drawing time with something that helps you relax.

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