# June 2026 Art Challenge – WIP and Discussion Thread **URL:** \ **Category:** Monthly Art Contest\ **Created:** [June 1, 2026, 12:10am UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/june-2026-art-challenge-wip-and-discussion-thread/184627 "2026-06-01T00:10:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![KeriVKennedy](https://krita-artists.org/user_avatar/krita-artists.org/kerivkennedy/32/35061_2.png) [@KeriVKennedy](https://krita-artists.org/u/KeriVKennedy)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2026, 8:19pm UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/june-2026-art-challenge-wip-and-discussion-thread/184627/42 "2026-06-17T20:19:52Z")
I enjoy you sharing. you are so talented you inspire others. you are so skilled. It really shows how much effort you put into your pieces. I did not intend to make you feel bad. I just feel like you and a feel others are on an entirely higher/professional level. ---
**Author:** ![sooz](https://krita-artists.org/user_avatar/krita-artists.org/sooz/32/93244_2.png) [@sooz](https://krita-artists.org/u/sooz)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2026, 8:41pm UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/june-2026-art-challenge-wip-and-discussion-thread/184627/43 "2026-06-17T20:41:40Z")
Please don’t stop entering. Every submission is motivating, whether from a beginning artist or an experienced one. A rising tide lifts all boats. ---
**Author:** ![Elixiah](https://krita-artists.org/user_avatar/krita-artists.org/elixiah/32/108236_2.png) [@Elixiah](https://krita-artists.org/u/Elixiah)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2026, 10:47pm UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/june-2026-art-challenge-wip-and-discussion-thread/184627/44 "2026-06-17T22:47:56Z")
Did some more on this creepy one today. Now I have an idea for another one because this topic is so fun. Thank you @npc ! 😁 ![Something Unexpected 2](https://krita-artists.org/uploads/default/original/3X/3/3/33dbbcd52bf38575e1ca29bf0ac31f3738375380.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![steve.improvthis](https://krita-artists.org/user_avatar/krita-artists.org/steve.improvthis/32/146134_2.png) [@steve.improvthis](https://krita-artists.org/u/steve.improvthis)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2026, 4:55am UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/june-2026-art-challenge-wip-and-discussion-thread/184627/45 "2026-06-18T04:55:08Z")
No. Just no. You should ABSOLUTELY NOT stop entering @Elixiah . Don’t even think that way. I realize that’s confusing… So… I mean to say… KEEP ENTERING! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![KeriVKennedy](https://krita-artists.org/user_avatar/krita-artists.org/kerivkennedy/32/35061_2.png) [@KeriVKennedy](https://krita-artists.org/u/KeriVKennedy)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2026, 10:56am UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/june-2026-art-challenge-wip-and-discussion-thread/184627/46 "2026-06-18T10:56:28Z")
I did NOT I repeat DID NOT mean for you to stop entering. please keep entering. ---
**Author:** ![Elixiah](https://krita-artists.org/user_avatar/krita-artists.org/elixiah/32/108236_2.png) [@Elixiah](https://krita-artists.org/u/Elixiah)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2026, 12:18pm UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/june-2026-art-challenge-wip-and-discussion-thread/184627/47 "2026-06-18T12:18:57Z")
@KeriVKennedy@steve.improvthis@sooz I never want to be a resentment to this group. Thank you so much for clearing that up for me. This forum is one of the rare places online where everyone gets along and has a good time learning and helping. I look forward to seeing everyone’s work and happy to help where I can. Again, thank you for making a 70 something old artist smile. 😊 ---
**Author:** ![Elixiah](https://krita-artists.org/user_avatar/krita-artists.org/elixiah/32/108236_2.png) [@Elixiah](https://krita-artists.org/u/Elixiah)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2026, 3:35pm UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/june-2026-art-challenge-wip-and-discussion-thread/184627/48 "2026-06-21T15:35:46Z")
Wait for it…😆😊 ![Screenshot 2026-06-21 113123](https://krita-artists.org/uploads/default/original/3X/7/6/76ca6771d6d963b873ac3ec5120fec80a8729f7b.png) ---
**Author:** ![CatMonk](https://krita-artists.org/user_avatar/krita-artists.org/catmonk/32/222588_2.png) [@CatMonk](https://krita-artists.org/u/CatMonk)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2026, 7:43pm UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/june-2026-art-challenge-wip-and-discussion-thread/184627/49 "2026-06-21T19:43:08Z")
It is fascinating how good you are 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![CatMonk](https://krita-artists.org/user_avatar/krita-artists.org/catmonk/32/222588_2.png) [@CatMonk](https://krita-artists.org/u/CatMonk)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2026, 7:46pm UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/june-2026-art-challenge-wip-and-discussion-thread/184627/50 "2026-06-21T19:46:00Z")
![image](https://krita-artists.org/uploads/default/original/3X/f/7/f71b1d2178d2a03b76509a900fb6abe7ae55113e.jpeg) hm, tried a quick fix of my drawing with dark background. Not sure if it is getting better 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Corentin](https://krita-artists.org/user_avatar/krita-artists.org/corentin/32/198722_2.png) [@Corentin](https://krita-artists.org/u/Corentin)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2026, 3:51am UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/june-2026-art-challenge-wip-and-discussion-thread/184627/51 "2026-06-22T03:51:58Z")
Hey there! 👋 My country is currently in the middle of a nasty heat wave that will last the entire upcomming week, and unfortunately my desktop computer is in a room directly below the roof that becomes an oven for the major part of the day… I have to take refuge downstairs where it’s 5°C cooler. And no, I can’t easily move my setup, sadly. So it is difficult to find opportunities to draw, that has to be either at night or in the early morning. All that to say, I hope I can finish in time… Anyway, here’s the sketch of what I started to work on, as you can see I’ve been convinced by the giraffe in the introductory example, except I put it in an even more unexpected setting! 😆 I also wanted to go for something cute, for a change! 😄 ![Unexpected meeting on the sea ice WIP](https://krita-artists.org/uploads/default/original/3X/d/6/d6d2d3aa4a5ccf8fe13a90ec43108f3be920a495.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Elixiah](https://krita-artists.org/user_avatar/krita-artists.org/elixiah/32/108236_2.png) [@Elixiah](https://krita-artists.org/u/Elixiah)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2026, 12:54pm UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/june-2026-art-challenge-wip-and-discussion-thread/184627/52 "2026-06-22T12:54:16Z")
@CatMonk Thank you. I’ve had many years of practice. I discovered digital art in 2021 and love the creative freedom it gives. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Elixiah](https://krita-artists.org/user_avatar/krita-artists.org/elixiah/32/108236_2.png) [@Elixiah](https://krita-artists.org/u/Elixiah)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2026, 12:57pm UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/june-2026-art-challenge-wip-and-discussion-thread/184627/53 "2026-06-22T12:57:04Z")
@Corentin Florida is also under the broiler. Thankfully, my window AC in my little shop is still working. Hope you are able to finish it. Giraffe in the Arctic! That’s as crazy as my goat one is gonna be! 😆 ---
**Author:** ![steve.improvthis](https://krita-artists.org/user_avatar/krita-artists.org/steve.improvthis/32/146134_2.png) [@steve.improvthis](https://krita-artists.org/u/steve.improvthis)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2026, 1:59pm UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/june-2026-art-challenge-wip-and-discussion-thread/184627/54 "2026-06-22T13:59:33Z")
Starting to capture that surreal feeling… just a bit more work to do on the clouds and other details. Hopefully I can finish it up in time. Painting is getting some serious competition for my time from the pool these days! 😎 ![Krita Challenge 0626 Something Unexpected - Cloud Chamber WIPe2](https://krita-artists.org/uploads/default/original/3X/a/5/a580cd853a3c15ac4d43b3a4065057a325a4d313.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![CatMonk](https://krita-artists.org/user_avatar/krita-artists.org/catmonk/32/222588_2.png) [@CatMonk](https://krita-artists.org/u/CatMonk)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2026, 4:31pm UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/june-2026-art-challenge-wip-and-discussion-thread/184627/55 "2026-06-24T16:31:04Z")
![image](https://krita-artists.org/uploads/default/original/3X/a/1/a139cdb636720bfea8677189e227555b4e15bfb6.jpeg) I have started something but I will not have the time to finish it. This should be a submarine jumping out of the bath tub 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![w4v3](https://krita-artists.org/user_avatar/krita-artists.org/w4v3/32/225370_2.png) [@w4v3](https://krita-artists.org/u/w4v3)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2026, 6:16pm UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/june-2026-art-challenge-wip-and-discussion-thread/184627/56 "2026-06-26T18:16:22Z")
Where can I find the poll now please? ---
**Author:** ![CatMonk](https://krita-artists.org/user_avatar/krita-artists.org/catmonk/32/222588_2.png) [@CatMonk](https://krita-artists.org/u/CatMonk)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2026, 6:40pm UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/june-2026-art-challenge-wip-and-discussion-thread/184627/57 "2026-06-26T18:40:25Z")
It will appear in [June 2026 Art Challenge – Something Unexpected](https://krita-artists.org/t/june-2026-art-challenge-something-unexpected/184626/49). It takes some time. You will see it in the bottom of the thread and you will be able to vote for three of the works. ---
**Author:** ![w4v3](https://krita-artists.org/user_avatar/krita-artists.org/w4v3/32/225370_2.png) [@w4v3](https://krita-artists.org/u/w4v3)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2026, 6:43pm UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/june-2026-art-challenge-wip-and-discussion-thread/184627/58 "2026-06-26T18:43:58Z")
Thank you, I see. ---
**Author:** ![edgarej](https://krita-artists.org/user_avatar/krita-artists.org/edgarej/32/30548_2.png) [@edgarej](https://krita-artists.org/u/edgarej)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2026, 6:18am UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/june-2026-art-challenge-wip-and-discussion-thread/184627/59 "2026-06-27T06:18:11Z")
Did not make voting…Oh well… ![2026-06-03-KArtstsDSP-TRexCity](https://krita-artists.org/uploads/default/original/3X/f/9/f9c0a075c4be5e827171d0855f06662349b5bfbc.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![sooz](https://krita-artists.org/user_avatar/krita-artists.org/sooz/32/93244_2.png) [@sooz](https://krita-artists.org/u/sooz)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2026, 4:14pm UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/june-2026-art-challenge-wip-and-discussion-thread/184627/60 "2026-06-27T16:14:22Z")
That’s a good one! ---
**Author:** ![edgarej](https://krita-artists.org/user_avatar/krita-artists.org/edgarej/32/30548_2.png) [@edgarej](https://krita-artists.org/u/edgarej)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2026, 9:05am UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/june-2026-art-challenge-wip-and-discussion-thread/184627/61 "2026-07-02T09:05:36Z")
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