What is Huevember?

Huevember is a month-long art challenge that takes place every November, encouraging artists to explore color in a focused, creative way. Each day, participants create an artwork inspired by a different hue - moving through the color wheel from warm reds and oranges to cooler blues and violets.

The idea behind Huevember is simple but powerful: by limiting yourself to one main color each day, you learn how hue, saturation, and value work together to shape mood and emotion. Whether you’re working digitally or traditionally, the challenge helps you build confidence with color and develop a stronger sense of visual harmony.

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.).

Most artists follow a 31-day color wheel, assigning one hue per day in November. Some use digital tools to generate their palette, while others paint or sketch by hand using inks, gouache, or markers.

  • Day 1: Red
  • Day 7: Yellow
  • Day 15: Green
  • Day 22: Blue
  • Day 30: Purple
huevember color wheel
Huevember color wheel. Image taken from official rules page

Common approaches include:

  • Monochromatic studies — exploring one hue through light and shadow.
  • Gradient or value experiments — playing with contrast using only tints and shades of one color.
  • Thematic pieces — such as character designs, nature studies, or abstract scenes based on the day’s hue.

There’s no single rulebook for Huevember—the point is to experiment and grow your color intuition.

Why participate in Huevember?

Huevember is both an artistic and educational experience. Here’s why it’s worth trying:

  • Better color control: Practicing one hue at a time builds awareness of temperature, contrast, and balance.
  • Creative exploration: Working within a color constraint forces fresh ideas and unexpected solutions.
  • Emotional storytelling: You’ll learn how colors affect tone and mood in your artwork.
  • Portfolio building: By the end of the month, you’ll have a cohesive and colorful collection of work to showcase.
  • Community connection: Share your work using hashtags like #Huevember and #Huevember2025 to join a vibrant online art community.

Tips for a Successful 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 small goals: Sketches, doodles, or value studies count! You don’t need a full illustration every day.
  • Play with saturation: Mix muted tones and bright accents to create dynamic pieces.
  • Combine challenges: Pair Huevember with other art themes (like Dinovember or Posevember) for extra inspiration.
  • Use references or mood boards: They help keep your ideas fresh and visually consistent.
  • Stay flexible: If you fall behind, it’s fine—Huevember is about progress, not perfection.

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 #huevember2025 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 more than a color study - it’s a creative ritual. By dedicating a few minutes each day to exploring color, you’ll sharpen your technical skills, boost your confidence, and uncover new ways to express emotion through your art.