Projects and Creative Challenges

Struggling from creative block or just need a challenge? We all need a prompt sometimes. Check out these great projects to help you get inspired!

Sketch one subject per day (just draw!)

Whether it’s your coffee cup, a profile of your grouchy boss, or a gesture interpretation of your favorite television show character, try to complete at least one sketch per day - see how many days you can continue the streak!

Mixed Media

Example of a mixed media sketch

When you feel like you’ve got a good grasp of several different mediums on their own, mix and match them while sketching to find out what combinations you like best.

Choose a “Theme” Sketchbook

Do you find you enjoy sketching one subject over many others? Buy a sketchbook specifically for a certain subject (ie. animals, cars, plants, buildings, etc.). See how long it takes you to fill it up!

Speed Sketching

Example of a speed sketch

If “looking good” doesn’t always matter much to you, try to limit the time you spend on a sketch. See how your masterpiece turns out when you spend 10 minutes on a subject. Next, draw the same subject in only 5 minutes. Give yourself a challenge to see how much you can capture in shorter amounts of time.