You may be familiar with Phil Hansen’s “Embrace the Shake” TED Talk. If not, it’s totally worth 10 minutes of your time. Essentially, Phil shares the life-changing magic that happens when he decides to embrace a seemingly devastating limitation. The alchemical effect it has on his art is truly an inspiration to watch.

<3 <3 <3 This February is the perfect time to embrace... your art! <3 <3 <3

For 29 days beginning February 1, I will guide you through daily prompts to fuel your creative practice and build your artistic confidence. The challenge is this: you will pick a limitation for yourself (just like Phil does) to see how this limitation can enhance your creative process.

This challenge will create structure, accountability and the nudge to take your art to the next level.

Why should I participate?

... because together we can discover how embracing a limitation can reveal your own magic!
... AND, there are prizes! ;P

Challenge Prizes

The winner for this challenge will receive:

VIDA scarf from my collection ($40 value)

A second winner will receive:

a year of Skillshare Premium Membership ($96 value)

A third winner will receive:

a copy of The School of Art ($20 value)

How it Works

Create a “limitation” for yourself to explore the idea of what happens when you work inside of that box. For example...

pick one MEDIUM to work in for the whole month
pick one THEME for the entire month.
pick a consistent TIME constraint for the whole month.

I’ll post a new prompt here every day starting February 1-29 (and you should receive it via email too).

Prompt + Constraint = Challenge Art... Interpret the prompt with your limitation in your daily sketch.
Post your daily sketches in the Class Gallery of either Sketchbook Magic or Sketchbook Magic II to get feedback from your classmates and leave feedback as well.
Post your complete set of 29 sketches by Midnight CST on February 29 to qualify for the Challenge Prizes.
Bonus: Share on Instagram with #febsketchbookmagic

Getting Started

Join this session, enroll in Sketchbook Magic or Sketchbook Magic II.
If you haven’t already, start your class project.
Then on Feb. 1, watch your inbox for your first prompt!
Feel free to use hashtag #febsketchbookmagic on your Instagram posts

FAQs

Do I need a Premium Membership to participate in the challenge?

Yes, you’ll need to sign up for a Premium Membership in order to enroll in the class and participate in the challenge. Upgrade to a Premium Membership here, starting with a 14-day free trial.

What if I have already posted a project in one or both of the challenge classes?

If you’ve already posted a project in one of the challenge classes, then you’re already one step ahead! Add a new sketch in your project every day between February 1-29. Submit all 29 sketches before midnight CST on February 29, 2016 to qualify to win.

Can I still join even if the challenge has started already?

Yes! You can join anytime throughout the challenge and catch up at your own pace. Keep in mind that you need to post 29 sketches by February 28, 2016 to qualify.

What if I miss a day?

Don’t worry! Keep going. You can still catch up.

Can I still take the class even after the challenge has ended?

Yes! You can still enroll in Sketchbook Magic or Sketchbook Magic II after the challenge ends and do the sketch assignments at your own pace.

How do I submit my challenge sketches?

Navigate to the “Class Project” tab in the Sketchbook Magic or Sketchbook Magic II classroom to start your project
Make sure to set your project privacy settings to be viewable to the “Public” or “Classmates Only” so that other students and teacher can give you feedback!
Every day, click EDIT PROJECT and upload a new sketch
Note: you can only start and edit projects through your desktop, not through the Skillshare mobile app.

Do I have to live in the U.S. to participate?

No, you can participate from anywhere in the world! While we can only give physical prizes out to residents of the United States who are over 18 years of age due to tax purposes, you can still take the pledge to make art for 28 days! (studies show that’s the magic number!)

How will winners be selected?

Winners will be selected randomly from the qualified entries.

Have any other questions or need more help? Email any other questions or feedback to help@skillshare.com.

Embrace Your Art Challenge

01. Feb. - 29. Feb.

Embrace Your Art Challenge

01. Feb. - 29. Feb.