February might be the shortest month of the year, but it’s packed with themed art challenges that encourage daily creativity, help build new skills, and connect you with vibrant art communities. Whether you're into figure drawing, fantasy creatures, or whimsical illustrations, there's a February challenge waiting to inspire you.
February Faces - Sharpen your portrait skills with daily face-drawing prompts.
Faebruary - Dive into folklore by creating mystical fae-inspired art.
Funguary - Explore the fascinating world of fungi and mushrooms through creative illustrations.
Fluffuary - Embrace soft textures and fluffy subjects in your artwork.
Febroary - A tribute to big cats, celebrating their beauty and majesty.
Doodlewash February Art Challenge - A versatile challenge perfect for watercolor enthusiasts and sketch artists alike.
1. February Faces
February Faces is hosted byKick in the Creatives, designed to help artists practice drawing faces. It’s perfect for improving portrait skills, experimenting with expressions, and developing your unique style.
Artistic Medium: Sketching, painting, digital illustration
Prompt Examples: "Hidden face," "Bored," "In profile," "Silly face"
Community: Connect using #FebruaryFaces,#kickinthecreatives on social media.
2. Faebruary Court
Faebruary, originally created by @laurarcenciel, is a challenge where artists draw a fairy each day based on assigned themes or keywords. Now hosted by various artists, you can find prompts and live sessions on platforms like Instagram. This year, albartlab gives this challenge a twist and, together with other artists, is hosting Faebruary Court - a weekly drawing challenge inspired by classic face cards and courtly characters
This Year Prompts: "Royalty," "Sorcerer," "Knight," "Scribe," "Jester"
Community: Share your creations using #FaebruaryCourt, tag the challenge hosts, and engage with the art community.
3. Funguary
Funguary is a celebration of mycology in art, focusing on mushrooms, fungi, and their whimsical forms. This drawing event invites artists to create a bunch of mushroom-based characters throughout the month of February. It's perfect for artists inspired by nature and organic shapes.
Community: Post your fungi-inspired art with #Funguary2025 and #Funguary hashtags.
4. FLUFF-uary
FLUFF-uary is a creation celebration designed to showcase sweetness and light throughout February. There’s a prompt for each day, and participants are encouraged to create in any format: writing, drawing, photo editing, or videos. The focus is on fun and comfort, not competition.
Community: Share your work using #Doodlewash and connect through the Doodlewash website.
Ideas for a personal February Art Challenge
If you prefer to tailor a challenge to your own interests, consider these ideas:
Valentine Vignettes: Create a series of artworks inspired by themes of love, friendship, and connection. Explore traditional Valentine's motifs like hearts, roses, and romantic settings, or reinterpret them in your unique style.
Festive Feasts: Illustrate delicious winter dishes, hot beverages, and cozy treats that are perfect for February gatherings, whether real or imaginary.
Historical February: Dive into historical events or famous figures associated with February, creating portraits, scenes, or abstract representations that tell a story.
Color of Love: Dedicate each day to exploring shades of red, pink, and purple, experimenting with how these colors can convey different emotions and atmospheres.
To conclude
February's art challenges are a fantastic way to stay motivated, improve your skills, and connect with creative communities. Whether you join an established challenge or create your own, the key is to keep drawing, experimenting, and having fun. Happy creating!
