What is Huevember?

Huevember is an art challenge dedicated to playing with colors - one hue at a time. During Huevember you focus on a different hue from the color wheel for every day in November. Whether you’re working with bold reds or calming blues, the goal is to push your creativity through color. It’s a super fun way to experiment, break out of a rut, and connect with fellow artists. So, why not give Huevember 2024 a shot?

the text What is Huevember? in the center and splashes of different color watercolors around the text

How does Huevember work?

There’s no right or wrong way to participate in Huevember. The typical approach involves:

  • Creating one piece of art daily.
  • Using a different color hue each day (usually following a color wheel or a prompt list).
  • Choosing any medium (traditional, digital, etc.).

Many artists follow a pre-designed Huevember wheel, a color guide that gradually transitions from warm to cool tones throughout the month. Here’s an example of how the month could look:

  • Day 1: Red
  • Day 7: Yellow
  • Day 15: Green
  • Day 22: Blue
  • Day 30: Purple

Feel free to get creative with how you interpret each hue—there are no hard rules. The goal is to explore colors in ways you might not have before.

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Huevember color wheel. Image taken from official rules page

Why participate in Huevember?

Jumping into Huevember 2024 comes with some great perks, especially if you’ve been feeling stuck creatively:

  • Daily practice: Build consistency in your art routine.
  • Explore color: Experiment with hues you may not usually use.
  • Overcome creative block: Let the color-focused nature of the challenge inspire you.
  • Join a community: Share your work online using hashtags like #huevember2024 and see how others interpret each hue.

It’s a low-pressure challenge, and even if you don’t manage all 30 days, you’ll have pushed yourself artistically and learned a lot about color theory in the process.

How to make the most out of Huevember?

If you're feeling adventurous, you can combine the Huevember challenge with other November art challenges or even make your own prompt list. For example, you could challenge yourself to create portraits, landscapes, or abstract art every day, focusing on the daily hue.

Here’s how to make the most of Huevember:

  • Set manageable goals: You don’t need to create a masterpiece daily—sketches and small experiments count.
  • Engage with the community: Post your work on Instagram, DeviantArt, or Tumblr using the hashtags #Huevember and #Huevember2024.
  • Play around with value and saturation: Huevember is all about color fundamentals. To get the most out of the hue you’re working on, adjust saturation or value to tell a more compelling and evoke strong emotions.
  • Adapt the rules: Feel free to add prompts or limitations to suit your style and interests.

Pro tip: try themed prompt generators. If you commit to a specific Huevember angle but your imagination starts running dry, use an art prompt generator.

Here are some you might find useful:

How to connect with the Huevember community?

The best part of Huevember? It’s the chance to connect with other artists. You’ll find plenty of people sharing their daily creations and cheering each other on. Whether you're posting on Instagram, participating in Reddit threads, or exploring DeviantArt, there's a supportive community ready to celebrate your progress.

Remember to use hashtags like #huevember and #huevember2024 to showcase your work and discover others participating. It’s a great way to get feedback, make friends, and see how diverse artistic interpretations can be.

Drawing challenges similar to Huevemeber

If you’re interested in other monthly art challenges, check out some alternatives. Next year you can participate in Inktober, and Drawcember is yet to come! They also offer unique opportunities to practice daily creativity, especially if color isn’t your primary focus.

For a full list of ideas for this month, check out our November art challenges article.

Huevember is an approachable, fun way to stay creative throughout November. Whether you’re new to art challenges or a seasoned artist, give Huevember 2024 a try and see where each hue takes you!