Introducing the Birthday Week Art Challenge, the art challenge that is all about YOU!
What is this? This is a week-long art challenge prompt list for visual artists and writers based on YOU, yes YOU! I made it with myself in mind, but I wanted to make a blank version just in case anyone else wanted to use it. It doesn't have to be your birthday—I picked birthday because it's the time of year most people self-reflect, while being more personal than New Years—but it can be any important date that occurs at the same time every year so you can look back and see how you've changed.
Why is this? My intent with this prompt list is to leave it unchanged and to revisit it year after year so I can compare the pieces, examining where I came from, where I am, and where I might be going. That's why I made the emphasis on CURRENT faves, so I can look back on what's changed over time. I wanted this to be like an art-based time capsule that can be added to every year. My hope is to get in touch with myself and the world around me through my art.
More info under the cut:
Explanation of the prompts (though they can be as open-ended as you want):
Whatever you consider a treat, like food, clothes shopping, time for yourself, etc., now in your favorite color (if it wasn't already). (Examples: a purple chocolate bar, a new green shirt, a relaxing bath surrounded by blue candles, etc. Why is this a treat for you? How do obtain or make the treat? etc.)
Whether your favorite animal is something domestic or exotic, they are hanging out in the place you feel most comfortable. (Examples: a panda in your bedroom, a cat in a library, a beetle in a coffee shop, etc. How did it get there? What is it doing? etc.)
To be honest, when I made this prompt, my mind was on that photo series of the person taking their child's toy on a business trip, so... (Examples: a plushie on the Eiffel Tower, a car at the Great Pyramids, a limited-edition figurine on the moon, etc. Why did you bring this with you? Did you find it there? etc.)
You can draw/write them doing the hobby with you or alone, in their context or in yours. (Examples: your partner drawing or writing, your best friend gardening, Sasuke from Naruto trading stocks, etc. Would they be good or bad at this hobby? What reasons could they have for picking it up? etc.)
At first I wanted to make this "you from a year ago," but I thought it would be more interesting if it was more open-ended. (Examples: encountering your child self in the sunshine, you from five minutes ago in the rain, you who was at a sucky job in the snow, etc. What might you do together? Do you think the version you summon this year will be the same as the version you summon next year?)
Make a prediction about yourself. (Example: the same, taller, living somewhere new, etc. How far in the future are you looking?—and again, will this be the same distance into the future as it might be next year?)
Something about your birthday, anything you want. (Examples: a party you'd like to have, a memory of a past birthday, a favorite gift you've gotten, etc. What does your birthday mean to you?)
If you want to join in, just remember: this prompt list is about you, but it is primarily FOR you. You don't have to share anything you don't want to with strangers on the internet. I fully anticipate that, when I undertake this challenge myself in July, I will inadvertently create something that is too personal, and I won't be comfortable sharing it. If/when that happens, I will make a post stating that I won't be uploading for that day, but the point of it is that I did it anyway. Thinking about the past, the future, and the possibility of change can be painful and scary, but it is work that must be done; I hope I can look back on what I've created a year from now and be glad to know my history. I hope you'll feel the same.
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You may already know me as @random-jot or @tomsmusictaste
And you may also have seen some song lyrics that I wrote going around for a song called "Do You Love The Colour Of The Sky," which references the classic tumblr meme, you've possibly seen it talked about on the @hellsite-hall-of-fame blog (P.S. thank you for rbing that!! it's been so cool to see it reach so many more people!! <3)
I've also made my attempt at singing that song my way as well:
So what's this blog all about? What is "Boy Without A Crown?"
Well I love writing lyrics and always have done, and I've been wanting to find a way to share/do something more with my lyricism for ages — and frankly the overwhelming positive response to Colour Of The Sky has really given my that extra burst of motivation and confidence to actually do it!
'Boy Without A Crown' will be my pen-name/moniker as a lyricist and I'm gonna be sharing a lot more of my lyrics on here, plus some of them I may even try and get made into proper songs!!! — In fact I've even started work on composing a backing track for Colour Of The Sky, so hopefully I'll be able to share that in time!
If people wanna hang around and see where this goes and generally chat about lyricism/songwriting, then that's be super cool, especially if you've come over from my music blog!!
As I said, this is something I've been wanting to do for a while and I'm excited to take this step on the journey! Hopefully some folks'll like coming on this journey with me! <3
Scattered throughout Asheville are these colorful pigs with vegan messages of love. This one is in front of Plant Vegan restaurant. . . . . . #Doshi #Doshishop #friendsnotfood #pig #art #FFFTW #firstfivefortheworld #giveback #fortheanimals #briefcase #backpack #bag #fashionbag #ethical #vegan #vegetarian #veganleather #animals #fashion #womensfashion #mensfashion #style #asheville #bwac #ashevilleveganfest #ashevillevegan #cityofasheville #lifestyle #businesswear #BoycottNRA (at Asheville, North Carolina)
Blessed with a Curse by @galaxyghosty (GalaxyGhosty) & @septicrier (Quintessentia)
They'd never thought much of the man in the mirror until he started talking back.
So I’ve been procrastinating with this for about two months now since the idea first popped into my head and I sketched it, and I just got a rush of motivation and worked on it for the better part of a day, so here we go!! I got to scan it to!! which is pretty great cause a photo just couldn’t do this 11in x 14in drawing justice, yeesh.
This is basically what I imagine a book cover of bwac would look like?? kinda??? idk.
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(Blank version and explanation on the original post here.)
I'm going to be doing my own challenge the week of my birthday! I might stream it if I'm feeling up for it, but otherwise expect to find the finished pieces here, unless they turn out in a way I want to keep to myself.
BWAC, Day 1: "your favorite treat in your favorite color(s)"
I had a lot of fun drawing this one on stream! The design of the cup was inspired by the fact that all of my favorite colors are Halloween colors (plus pink). I feel like this dessert would cost $50 at a novelty vampire-themed cafe.
I just told my friend to make someone read BWAC before they read a really fluffy (ITS ALL angst) story and we both cackled for five minutes over ruining someone emotionally; your goals tbh
this is both goals af and horrible omg i feel bad for the friend @septicrier
