# Monthly Art Challenge WIPs and Discussion Thread – November 2023 **URL:** \ **Category:** Monthly Art Contest\ **Created:** [November 1, 2023, 4:41pm UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/monthly-art-challenge-wips-and-discussion-thread-november-2023/77204 "2023-11-01T16:41:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**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:** [November 1, 2023, 4:41pm UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/monthly-art-challenge-wips-and-discussion-thread-november-2023/77204/1 "2023-11-01T16:41:37Z")
Hello Krita Artists! 👋 This is a discussion thread and WIP thread for our Monthly Art Challenge for November 2023. Ask any questions about the challenge or share your works in progress. The November Art Challenge was designed by @Lehko. Full details and rules for this challenge: > [@Monthly Art Challenge – November 2023 – Solarpunk](https://krita-artists.org/t/monthly-art-challenge-november-2023-solarpunk/77203): > > Hello Krita Artists! wave We completed the Monthly Art Challenge for October 2023. Congratulations to @Lehko, the winner. And congratulations to everyone who participated by submitting wonderful art, and also to our members who voted for the entries. And now It’s time to announce the Monthly Art Challenge for November 2023. Monthly Art Challenge – November 2023 – Topic: Solarpunk Further details from @Lehko: Solarpunk “is a relatively recent movement in science fiction, so anything is po… ---
**Author:** ![Bobrowsdower](https://krita-artists.org/user_avatar/krita-artists.org/bobrowsdower/32/247240_2.png) [@Bobrowsdower](https://krita-artists.org/u/Bobrowsdower)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2023, 3:03pm UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/monthly-art-challenge-wips-and-discussion-thread-november-2023/77204/2 "2023-11-01T15:03:41Z")
Okay question. Does this theme need to be more of a environment / landscape or can it be a singular focus for example a machine that is solar-powered but with a punk aesthetic? ---
**Author:** ![Sketchy](https://krita-artists.org/user_avatar/krita-artists.org/sketchy/32/171537_2.png) [@Sketchy](https://krita-artists.org/u/Sketchy)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2023, 3:40pm UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/monthly-art-challenge-wips-and-discussion-thread-november-2023/77204/3 "2023-11-01T15:40:59Z")
Never heard of that before. But have looked it up. So, high-tech Hobbiton. Got it! ---
**Author:** ![lehko](https://krita-artists.org/user_avatar/krita-artists.org/lehko/32/17872_2.png) [@lehko](https://krita-artists.org/u/lehko)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2023, 9:20pm UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/monthly-art-challenge-wips-and-discussion-thread-november-2023/77204/4 "2023-11-01T21:20:33Z")
the DIY Aesthetic (or more punk if you want : D ) is totally fine. I had some [Simon Stålenhag’s works](https://www.tonermagazine.net/futuristic-art-works-by-simon-stalenhag/) in mind, but feel free to explore any path : ) > So, high-tech Hobbiton. Got it! Yeah, that’s the spirit ! 😃 edit : By the way, it doesn’t have to be solar energy per se. Wind, water or anything else is fine too. ---
**Author:** ![Bobrowsdower](https://krita-artists.org/user_avatar/krita-artists.org/bobrowsdower/32/247240_2.png) [@Bobrowsdower](https://krita-artists.org/u/Bobrowsdower)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2023, 10:49pm UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/monthly-art-challenge-wips-and-discussion-thread-november-2023/77204/5 "2023-11-01T22:49:44Z")
Got it. Thanks for letting me know. It’s a very creative premise! ---
**Author:** ![none](https://krita-artists.org/user_avatar/krita-artists.org/none/32/93013_2.png) [@none](https://krita-artists.org/u/none)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2023, 10:58pm UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/monthly-art-challenge-wips-and-discussion-thread-november-2023/77204/6 "2023-11-01T22:58:39Z")
Well, that topic took me down a rabbit hole. ---
**Author:** ![Tamoha](https://krita-artists.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/9de0a6/32.png) [@Tamoha](https://krita-artists.org/u/Tamoha)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2023, 2:18am UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/monthly-art-challenge-wips-and-discussion-thread-november-2023/77204/7 "2023-11-02T02:18:36Z")
What a great subject! Very tempted to jump in. Great pick @lehko ---
**Author:** ![lian00](https://krita-artists.org/user_avatar/krita-artists.org/lian00/32/231630_2.png) [@lian00](https://krita-artists.org/u/lian00)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2023, 8:44am UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/monthly-art-challenge-wips-and-discussion-thread-november-2023/77204/8 "2023-11-02T08:44:39Z")
Interesting subject. I will try something - and hello to @lehko : I used one of his illustration to illustrate a post about graphic programs and Krita. ---
**Author:** ![Nicotecnia](https://krita-artists.org/user_avatar/krita-artists.org/nicotecnia/32/93571_2.png) [@Nicotecnia](https://krita-artists.org/u/Nicotecnia)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2023, 2:17pm UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/monthly-art-challenge-wips-and-discussion-thread-november-2023/77204/9 "2023-11-05T14:17:46Z")
Ok, me gustaría participar. Entonces publico mi progreso en este hilo? O hay que registrarse o hay una sección especifica? Gracias! ---
**Author:** ![Mythmaker](https://krita-artists.org/user_avatar/krita-artists.org/mythmaker/32/223653_2.png) [@Mythmaker](https://krita-artists.org/u/Mythmaker)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2023, 2:29pm UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/monthly-art-challenge-wips-and-discussion-thread-november-2023/77204/10 "2023-11-05T14:29:24Z")
Welcome! 🙂 👍 I was replying in the other thread, but then your post got moved to here! So - this thread is the correct place for sketches, work in progress and discussion. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![AhabGreybeard](https://krita-artists.org/user_avatar/krita-artists.org/ahabgreybeard/32/2969_2.png) [@AhabGreybeard](https://krita-artists.org/u/AhabGreybeard)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2023, 2:43pm UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/monthly-art-challenge-wips-and-discussion-thread-november-2023/77204/11 "2023-11-05T14:43:08Z")
I was intending to reply but I noticed @Mythmaker doing that so I decided to let them carry on while I went to make coffee. The other topic is where you post finished artworks and people can make comments on it and discuss it. It’s also where the voting will take place at the end of November. ---
**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:** [November 5, 2023, 5:06pm UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/monthly-art-challenge-wips-and-discussion-thread-november-2023/77204/12 "2023-11-05T17:06:06Z")
Welcome to the forum, @Nicotecnia. I can’t wait to see what kind of art you like to make. ---
**Author:** ![Mythmaker](https://krita-artists.org/user_avatar/krita-artists.org/mythmaker/32/223653_2.png) [@Mythmaker](https://krita-artists.org/u/Mythmaker)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2023, 9:55pm UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/monthly-art-challenge-wips-and-discussion-thread-november-2023/77204/13 "2023-11-05T21:55:34Z")
> [@AhabGreybeard](#): > > I was intending to reply but I noticed @Mythmaker doing that so I decided to let them carry on while I went to make coffee. I see… 🤔 So… the implication being that I take so long to write my posts that you can comfortably go and complete another task while you wait for me to finish it… 😝 ---
**Author:** ![Nicotecnia](https://krita-artists.org/user_avatar/krita-artists.org/nicotecnia/32/93571_2.png) [@Nicotecnia](https://krita-artists.org/u/Nicotecnia)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2023, 10:51pm UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/monthly-art-challenge-wips-and-discussion-thread-november-2023/77204/14 "2023-11-05T22:51:04Z")
Intentaré dar lo mejor 😃 ---
**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:** [November 5, 2023, 11:08pm UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/monthly-art-challenge-wips-and-discussion-thread-november-2023/77204/15 "2023-11-05T23:08:49Z")
> [@Nicotecnia](#): > > Intentaré dar lo mejor > Translated: I will try to do my best I have no doubt. We’re happy you’re joining in, @Nicotecnia. If possible, please use a translator to post your comments in English. We’re an international forum with English as the chosen standard. I use Google translate, some use Deepl. ---
**Author:** ![Nicotecnia](https://krita-artists.org/user_avatar/krita-artists.org/nicotecnia/32/93571_2.png) [@Nicotecnia](https://krita-artists.org/u/Nicotecnia)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2023, 11:10pm UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/monthly-art-challenge-wips-and-discussion-thread-november-2023/77204/16 "2023-11-05T23:10:06Z")
Ok, no problem, i will do it! Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![Iruhas](https://krita-artists.org/user_avatar/krita-artists.org/iruhas/32/94810_2.png) [@Iruhas](https://krita-artists.org/u/Iruhas)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2023, 10:30am UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/monthly-art-challenge-wips-and-discussion-thread-november-2023/77204/17 "2023-11-06T10:30:16Z")
![Screenshot from 2023-11-06 17-17-02](https://krita-artists.org/uploads/default/original/3X/0/1/01737fcc330bab1923fec733b12d611cd91e665d.jpeg) almost 2 hours of playing with Assistant tools, while looking for additional ideas and references on duckduckgo. It made me remember an example from a movie (I think almost everyone has seen it) that is very similar to this month’s theme, which is a movie called wall-E. ---
**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:** [November 7, 2023, 1:47am UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/monthly-art-challenge-wips-and-discussion-thread-november-2023/77204/18 "2023-11-07T01:47:45Z")
love that color theme iruhas ---
**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:** [November 7, 2023, 1:49am UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/monthly-art-challenge-wips-and-discussion-thread-november-2023/77204/19 "2023-11-07T01:49:50Z")
solarpunk is kind of hard to illustrate for me… atomhawk did a solarpunk competition back in 2020 and I couldn’t come up with anything so I just made cyber punk… lol. I’m going to try again this month but I’m not promising I will not turn in cyber punk… or anything punk 😵 ---
**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:** [November 7, 2023, 1:01pm UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/monthly-art-challenge-wips-and-discussion-thread-november-2023/77204/20 "2023-11-07T13:01:07Z")
> [@lehko](#): > > [Simon Stålenhag](https://www.tonermagazine.net/futuristic-art-works-by-simon-stalenhag/) I’m struggling with the solarpunk theme too, but if you look at the works of [Simon Stålenhag](https://www.tonermagazine.net/futuristic-art-works-by-simon-stalenhag/) like Lehko suggested, it really helps get an idea of what he’s looking for. 🙂 [Next page](https://krita-artists.org/t/monthly-art-challenge-wips-and-discussion-thread-november-2023/77204.md?page=2)