Okay! So in light of recent events, I am starting off our next mini-monthly art challenge with the hopes that everyone can find a satisfying outlet for creativity! Last couple rounds have been really great, so hopefully @Corentin , @Smeep , @k-sena , @FireShepherd , @BadGirl2023 will be able to join this one too.
After enjoying the creative workout @BadGirl2023 gave us last month, I thought I’d alternate this time around with something, admittedly, a little on the easy end.
Challenge: Mountains
Mountains are simple yet majestic, so to the degree of desire, you can keep your entry quick & fun or get more expansive in your artwork, if that’s what you enjoy.
So the challenge is:
- To include a single mountain or multiple mountains in your piece.
- It would be cool if somehow the mountain was a focal point/feature, but, I stress, that is not necessary. Just as long as it is clearly in your piece.
- And yes, you can include other elements beyond just the mountain/mountains (rivers, rocks, trees, etc.)
- Also, a lot of very dramatic weather occurs around mountains, so playing around with more off-beat weather conditions is another way to really have fun with this.
And some ideas 
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The Classic Landscape: Distant mountain with flowing rivers, sprawling forest and lovely meadows. The quiet moment in nature.
Inside the Valley: The classic scenery seen in Alpine life or the Scottish highlands. Deep valley ravines with mountains flanking the sides.
Mountain View: Or there’s being on the mountain. Spectacular vistas seen from atop or within the mountainside. (Note: if buried within the growth on the mountain and the view is looking out, just be sure to show the change of topography as the view extends.)
Seasonal Changes: Mountains with trees can look extremely different depending on what the trees are doing with their leaves. You could have a lot of fun with colors.
Weather Patterns: As mentioned, crazy weather patterns tend to hit mountain ranges. A blizzard or a thunderstorm, dense fog, an avalanche, even a freezing glacial frontier, could make for some fun compositions.
Exotic Mountains: The more uncommon mountains found in the extreme climates of the earth. Desert ranges, Tropical Islands, the Arctic circle - even Volcanoes.
Rules:
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It may not have any NSFW content
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You can only post up to three images
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Challenge duration: June 10, 2026->July 31, 2026
I’ve extended the challenge through July. With being a week into June, the summer months and the shifting of schedules/vacations, I don’t want this challenge to be a stress point. (If anyone has any other thoughts, please share. It’s easy enough to change.)
Please be sure to have fun & expand your creative side! 
I’ve just been on a horseback track in French mountains so I am full of ideas and inspirations! Curious what everyone will make and yes, with warm vacation time wishing everyone a calm drawing adventure
And what perfect timing. Yes please, I can’t wait to see what you draw from that!
Yeah, it’ll be cool to see all the unique takes on the theme. Hopefully should be fun! I like your phrasing : ‘calm drawing adventure’. Exactly. Well said.
I might make another idk, but I was going for an old pixelated photo type. 
Hope you like it!
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