
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.