# June/July Art Challenge: Mountains **URL:** \ **Category:** Art Games & Duels\ **Tags:** art-challenge\ **Created:** [June 8, 2026, 8:12pm UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/june-july-art-challenge-mountains/185057 "2026-06-08T20:12:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![WingedWarrior](https://krita-artists.org/user_avatar/krita-artists.org/wingedwarrior/32/152775_2.png) [@WingedWarrior](https://krita-artists.org/u/WingedWarrior)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2026, 8:12pm UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/june-july-art-challenge-mountains/185057/1 "2026-06-08T20:12:18Z")
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 🤔 : 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: - It may not have any NSFW content - You can only post up to three images - 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! 🙌 ---
**Author:** ![WingedWarrior](https://krita-artists.org/user_avatar/krita-artists.org/wingedwarrior/32/152775_2.png) [@WingedWarrior](https://krita-artists.org/u/WingedWarrior)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2026, 3:38am UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/june-july-art-challenge-mountains/185057/3 "2026-06-11T03:38:33Z")
Oh that’s so amazing!! What a wonderful experience! 🥰 And what perfect timing. Yes please, I can’t wait to see what you draw from that! Thanks so much and I’m very honored. ♥ 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. ---
**Author:** ![BadGirl2023](https://krita-artists.org/user_avatar/krita-artists.org/badgirl2023/32/197750_2.png) [@BadGirl2023](https://krita-artists.org/u/BadGirl2023)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2026, 12:45pm UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/june-july-art-challenge-mountains/185057/4 "2026-06-11T12:45:40Z")
Awesome prompt, @WingedWarrior I’ll get to work right away! ---
**Author:** ![WingedWarrior](https://krita-artists.org/user_avatar/krita-artists.org/wingedwarrior/32/152775_2.png) [@WingedWarrior](https://krita-artists.org/u/WingedWarrior)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2026, 7:10pm UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/june-july-art-challenge-mountains/185057/5 "2026-06-12T19:10:10Z")
Thanks for that @BadGirl2023 !! 🥰 Awesome!! Very excited to see! 💖 ---
**Author:** ![BadGirl2023](https://krita-artists.org/user_avatar/krita-artists.org/badgirl2023/32/197750_2.png) [@BadGirl2023](https://krita-artists.org/u/BadGirl2023)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2026, 4:37pm UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/june-july-art-challenge-mountains/185057/6 "2026-06-18T16:37:35Z")
Hi @WingedWarrior! I got my 1st entry in! 🤩 I might make another idk, but I was going for an old pixelated photo type. 📸 Hope you like it! Pixelated Mountain Range Photo: ![Mntrange](https://krita-artists.org/uploads/default/original/3X/4/3/43d5edf369536a6821c8d70ea736e17e25616103.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![BadGirl2023](https://krita-artists.org/user_avatar/krita-artists.org/badgirl2023/32/197750_2.png) [@BadGirl2023](https://krita-artists.org/u/BadGirl2023)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2026, 6:54pm UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/june-july-art-challenge-mountains/185057/8 "2026-06-19T18:54:37Z")
Thanks! Are you gonna make an entry @k-sena? We’d love to see yours! ---
**Author:** ![WingedWarrior](https://krita-artists.org/user_avatar/krita-artists.org/wingedwarrior/32/152775_2.png) [@WingedWarrior](https://krita-artists.org/u/WingedWarrior)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2026, 7:29pm UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/june-july-art-challenge-mountains/185057/9 "2026-06-19T19:29:02Z")
Whoa, good for you @BadGirl2023 !! That’s a really nice take on the pixel art genre! I like the slight variations you have of each color & that sort of vintage tinge border framing is a nice touch! Thanks so much for your submission ❤ ! ---
**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, 5:03pm UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/june-july-art-challenge-mountains/185057/11 "2026-06-21T17:03:42Z")
30 min mountains with a storm brewing ![Mountains duel](https://krita-artists.org/uploads/default/original/3X/e/1/e159c3a9909f2d46c452dcce4a497845cb085f7d.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![BadGirl2023](https://krita-artists.org/user_avatar/krita-artists.org/badgirl2023/32/197750_2.png) [@BadGirl2023](https://krita-artists.org/u/BadGirl2023)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2026, 9:26pm UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/june-july-art-challenge-mountains/185057/12 "2026-06-21T21:26:24Z")
Got another mountain submission: Flowing Snowmelt ![MntValley](https://krita-artists.org/uploads/default/original/3X/9/f/9f92c4ce31b0caaa553b7b608967a68db0eccf2f.jpeg) RGBA brushes are my favorite! ---
**Author:** ![WingedWarrior](https://krita-artists.org/user_avatar/krita-artists.org/wingedwarrior/32/152775_2.png) [@WingedWarrior](https://krita-artists.org/u/WingedWarrior)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2026, 9:59pm UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/june-july-art-challenge-mountains/185057/13 "2026-06-23T21:59:15Z")
Nice quick sketch @Elixiah ! Wow. I love the subject piece (nice choice)! The contrast & texture variations are really good! Thanks for your artwork! 💖 ---
**Author:** ![WingedWarrior](https://krita-artists.org/user_avatar/krita-artists.org/wingedwarrior/32/152775_2.png) [@WingedWarrior](https://krita-artists.org/u/WingedWarrior)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2026, 10:07pm UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/june-july-art-challenge-mountains/185057/14 "2026-06-23T22:07:08Z")
Good for you @BadGirl2023! 🙌 Very cool use of brushes to create the effect! I’ll have to look into those brushes myself. Very creative selection! ---
**Author:** ![Michelist](https://krita-artists.org/user_avatar/krita-artists.org/michelist/32/65826_2.png) [@Michelist](https://krita-artists.org/u/Michelist)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2026, 10:34pm UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/june-july-art-challenge-mountains/185057/15 "2026-06-29T22:34:07Z")
Here, I’ll try my first “officially” posted artwork and begin with this challenge. This began years ago as a test of brushes, recently I saw this challenge and thought: “Hey, why shouldn’t I fix the most obvious flaws and make this simple brush test a challenge entry?”, so here it is, my first officially posted artwork. Nothing special, but at least also nothing one has to hide for all costs. ![June⧸July Art Challenge： Mountains - Berguebung; Farbecht - adapted for challenge](https://krita-artists.org/uploads/default/original/3X/9/1/91ef0b47b97e0fdae6061d2a72346873ec318aa6.webp) Michelist ---
**Author:** ![WingedWarrior](https://krita-artists.org/user_avatar/krita-artists.org/wingedwarrior/32/152775_2.png) [@WingedWarrior](https://krita-artists.org/u/WingedWarrior)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2026, 12:33am UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/june-july-art-challenge-mountains/185057/16 "2026-06-30T00:33:34Z")
Oh @Michelist I’m so honored!! This is so cool to see your first ‘official’ artwork!! Solid brush test image btw! You really used the variety of brushes appropriately. The blossoming tree is so pretty and I especially like the detail of the water. So glad to see your artwork!! Thanks so much for sharing! ---
**Author:** ![Michelist](https://krita-artists.org/user_avatar/krita-artists.org/michelist/32/65826_2.png) [@Michelist](https://krita-artists.org/u/Michelist)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2026, 2:50am UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/june-july-art-challenge-mountains/185057/17 "2026-06-30T02:50:20Z")
I have to thank you. Your challenge ultimately gave me the opportunity to post one of my few pictures that is allowed here. Michelist ---
**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 30, 2026, 2:52am UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/june-july-art-challenge-mountains/185057/18 "2026-06-30T02:52:21Z")
Glad to see you playing with us! 🤗 🥳 🥳 ---
**Author:** ![BadGirl2023](https://krita-artists.org/user_avatar/krita-artists.org/badgirl2023/32/197750_2.png) [@BadGirl2023](https://krita-artists.org/u/BadGirl2023)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2026, 3:46pm UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/june-july-art-challenge-mountains/185057/19 "2026-06-30T15:46:09Z")
Wow @Michelist this is amazing! So glad you chose to participate! 🤩 ---
**Author:** ![WingedWarrior](https://krita-artists.org/user_avatar/krita-artists.org/wingedwarrior/32/152775_2.png) [@WingedWarrior](https://krita-artists.org/u/WingedWarrior)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2026, 10:14pm UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/june-july-art-challenge-mountains/185057/20 "2026-06-30T22:14:17Z")
I’m really glad for that @Michelist ❤ This is my first time hosting a challenge, so, makes it all the more special! ---
**Author:** ![Smeep](https://krita-artists.org/user_avatar/krita-artists.org/smeep/32/132152_2.png) [@Smeep](https://krita-artists.org/u/Smeep)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2026, 1:17am UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/june-july-art-challenge-mountains/185057/21 "2026-07-01T01:17:01Z")
yo! neat challenge! sorry the mountains aren’t the main focus of this piece, but they’re there so I guess it qualifies 😅 ![descent](https://krita-artists.org/uploads/default/original/3X/3/f/3fee3d12e4b586c469e2d441beb32f3e53739ff4.jpeg) this was supposed to be Smaug’s descent form the lonely mountain to attack lake town. its a little rushed, but I think it’s at least presentable enough for the challenge! ---
**Author:** ![WingedWarrior](https://krita-artists.org/user_avatar/krita-artists.org/wingedwarrior/32/152775_2.png) [@WingedWarrior](https://krita-artists.org/u/WingedWarrior)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2026, 4:35am UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/june-july-art-challenge-mountains/185057/22 "2026-07-01T04:35:41Z")
That is super cool @smeep!! What a great take on the prompt! 😵 No worries, it totally qualifies. Thanks! 🥰 Glad you could make it this round! ---
**Author:** ![BadGirl2023](https://krita-artists.org/user_avatar/krita-artists.org/badgirl2023/32/197750_2.png) [@BadGirl2023](https://krita-artists.org/u/BadGirl2023)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2026, 1:46pm UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/june-july-art-challenge-mountains/185057/23 "2026-07-01T13:46:32Z")
Thanks for joining our little challenge! That’s a great image 🤩 [Next page](https://krita-artists.org/t/june-july-art-challenge-mountains/185057.md?page=2)