Crazy to think our first day has already drawn to a close! As always I am impressed with the range of creativity you guys are able to express from simple poses, bipedal poses, and ponies striking posing models you guys still impress! Today we managed to rack up a total of 228 ponies, which isn't too bad for announcing the ATG on such short notice. (I'll be adding more as they come in)
Now that you've dusted off your pen and paper (or tablet as one artist mentioned) we're going to dive right into our next prompt: Draw a pony in motion / Draw a pony in need of direction. Let's get our ponies moving a bit!
Find the uploader for today's prompt here.
Remember, our compiler is up a few hours even after this post goes up so feel free to submit your submission even though this post is up!
Check on after the break for our full gallery!
Tutorial on first day on how to upload
Art tutorials
ATG Alumni Group tutorials
2 ATG Day 1 - Draw a pony striking a pose - Kii Krindar
When you forgot about ATG and can spare 15 minutes before you need to leave your home.
When you forgot about ATG and can spare 15 minutes before you need to leave your home.
9 Wrestling is Magic: #1: Rocket Ortier - Jameson Ethan
Who can defeat the Legend Defeater, and his devastating finisher? No body, it seems.
Who can defeat the Legend Defeater, and his devastating finisher? No body, it seems.
14 Now with extra digital - Slizergiy
And what better way to start than some humor at my own expence.
And what better way to start than some humor at my own expence.
15 Posing pony - rubyperl
I drew the sketch and outline on paper, then used an AI "PaintsChainer" to colour it in.
I drew the sketch and outline on paper, then used an AI "PaintsChainer" to colour it in.
16 There's a Rarispy around here! - UTF
Been really obsessed with Team Fortress 2 lately and I main Spy so why not?
Been really obsessed with Team Fortress 2 lately and I main Spy so why not?
20 Invasive - Imiya
The pose was actually based off of the G1 Milky Way pose although she looks more like a G2 pony due to the hooves.
The pose was actually based off of the G1 Milky Way pose although she looks more like a G2 pony due to the hooves.
21 PATG Day 1 - Flutterstand - Cobalt Sketch
Hi! I'm Cobalt Sketch, I've been in the fandom since 2012, but this is my first time at the ATG.
I'm a graphic designer by trade, and have been trying to improve my illustration skills for a while now.
Hope you like what you see!
The Tumblr is completely new, my instagram is where I post the most (though it's usually not pony).
FluttORAORAORA!
Hi! I'm Cobalt Sketch, I've been in the fandom since 2012, but this is my first time at the ATG.
I'm a graphic designer by trade, and have been trying to improve my illustration skills for a while now.
Hope you like what you see!
The Tumblr is completely new, my instagram is where I post the most (though it's usually not pony).
FluttORAORAORA!
29 Fluttershy and the spider - Zecora
Yea... I like it... Cute and simple, and it didn't take me that long to make it either. And that is what I want to improve :D
Yea... I like it... Cute and simple, and it didn't take me that long to make it either. And that is what I want to improve :D
41 Standing Tall and Proud - Doppler Effect11
I haven't done much outside of the usual 3/4 standing on four legs pose and the variations so this was a fun adventure with a new pose.
I haven't done much outside of the usual 3/4 standing on four legs pose and the variations so this was a fun adventure with a new pose.
42 Adorable Hoof Thrust - Friendship Is Horses
They are so cute when they gesture with their hooves like they're people with real arms
They are so cute when they gesture with their hooves like they're people with real arms
45 Octavia - Kevin Miller
My very first attempt at drawing MLP art. I sketched it out with pencil and paper (forgetting to give her a neck), scanned it to my computer and opened it in GIMP, added colors, added "fur" with the brush tool, and finally added some lighting and shading.
My very first attempt at drawing MLP art. I sketched it out with pencil and paper (forgetting to give her a neck), scanned it to my computer and opened it in GIMP, added colors, added "fur" with the brush tool, and finally added some lighting and shading.
53 Pony outside, Dragon within - Xain Russell
NATG Day 1 - Draw a pony standing / Draw a pony striking a pose.
Been a while since I last drew Vivid in his original pony form, but it's been a tradition since the first Newbie Artist Training Ground that I draw him for the first art prompt. He's a handsome dragon no matter what form he's in though.
NATG Day 1 - Draw a pony standing / Draw a pony striking a pose.
Been a while since I last drew Vivid in his original pony form, but it's been a tradition since the first Newbie Artist Training Ground that I draw him for the first art prompt. He's a handsome dragon no matter what form he's in though.
57 Rainbow Strikes a Pose - B.J. Dazzle
Finally decided to join one of these after years of silent lurking. Here's Rainbow Dash stiking a pose while striking a posing ponnequin.
I'm not as experienced with drawing ponies, but that should hopefully change by the end of this event.
Finally decided to join one of these after years of silent lurking. Here's Rainbow Dash stiking a pose while striking a posing ponnequin.
I'm not as experienced with drawing ponies, but that should hopefully change by the end of this event.
60 Crimson Fields - Lucunea
[It's not a crime I swear down fam]
my first ever content submission to EQD, been reading your site for ages, thank you for hosting amazing content
I love you guys xxxxx
[It's not a crime I swear down fam]
my first ever content submission to EQD, been reading your site for ages, thank you for hosting amazing content
I love you guys xxxxx
65 Sunset Shimmer stands there smugly - Equalizer (EQ)
Get used to this, I draw Sunset Shimmer a lot. :V
Get used to this, I draw Sunset Shimmer a lot. :V
66 GALACON!! - Ragmo
For Artist Training Ground VII: Day 1! First day of GalaCon is over and I had a lot of fun. Excited for tomorrow; but now it's time to let the day sink in and relax with some Fanta!
Sorry for the image quality - don't have a scanner over here, so i had to use my camera. I tried to illuminate the room as much as possible for best result (~11pm local time).
For Artist Training Ground VII: Day 1! First day of GalaCon is over and I had a lot of fun. Excited for tomorrow; but now it's time to let the day sink in and relax with some Fanta!
Sorry for the image quality - don't have a scanner over here, so i had to use my camera. I tried to illuminate the room as much as possible for best result (~11pm local time).
68 Breaking The Day - zoarvek
The evil, ruthless doombringer hellspawn who's come to burn us all to little crisps.
The evil, ruthless doombringer hellspawn who's come to burn us all to little crisps.
69 Simple Sunset - Darelith
I haven't drawn in a while due to work and stuff so I'm gonna just start simple with this ATG and work myself up to more complicated entries :D
I haven't drawn in a while due to work and stuff so I'm gonna just start simple with this ATG and work myself up to more complicated entries :D
71 Unsure Glimmer - AspieFluttershy
I'm out of practice with drawing and I've never used a Sharpie before but I want to get back in the habit of drawing. I sketched with a pencil, traced with Sharpie, and erased the pencil lines.
I'm out of practice with drawing and I've never used a Sharpie before but I want to get back in the habit of drawing. I sketched with a pencil, traced with Sharpie, and erased the pencil lines.
74 Contraire (ATG VII: Day 1) - Squeaky_Belle
I'm back! Hopefully I can keep up for the entire month this time.
OC belongs to Grazin, fellow commenter over at Friendship Daily. I haven't been back there's in a long while. :o
I'm back! Hopefully I can keep up for the entire month this time.
OC belongs to Grazin, fellow commenter over at Friendship Daily. I haven't been back there's in a long while. :o
79 NATG2017 - DAY1 - Stand right there !!! - DarkDabula
Don't move Twili ! I have to catch your pose ..
Hi guys !
I am at Galacon 2017 and the first exhausting day is over ! Had a lot of fun and "burned" a lot of money !
Because I am pretty beat and have not much time, I tried to create something in style of that simple chibi ponies. After 40 minutes "speed paint" this little piece is the result. Hope you like it !!!!
Created with Inkscape
Don't move Twili ! I have to catch your pose ..
Hi guys !
I am at Galacon 2017 and the first exhausting day is over ! Had a lot of fun and "burned" a lot of money !
Because I am pretty beat and have not much time, I tried to create something in style of that simple chibi ponies. After 40 minutes "speed paint" this little piece is the result. Hope you like it !!!!
Created with Inkscape
83 Trixie's Invitation - Nikolay Nikolaev
My first attempt at making a background. I think it turned out well.
My first attempt at making a background. I think it turned out well.
88 Pegasus Pony - Mahexa
I don't have access to any colors right now, but the coat would be white and the mane would be green. Getting a drawing tablet somewhat soon, so hopefully I'll be able to do some coloring with that.
I don't have access to any colors right now, but the coat would be white and the mane would be green. Getting a drawing tablet somewhat soon, so hopefully I'll be able to do some coloring with that.
100 Artifact: SILLY PHOTO OF LUX - Kinrah
"The BOX also included a SILLY PHOTOGRAPH OF LUX which probably slipped in there by mistake. It now proudly hangs above your closet. He does not know about this, and you’d rather it stayed that way."
Our friendly protagonist Lux Aegis posing in his royal guard LARPing gear.
"The BOX also included a SILLY PHOTOGRAPH OF LUX which probably slipped in there by mistake. It now proudly hangs above your closet. He does not know about this, and you’d rather it stayed that way."
Our friendly protagonist Lux Aegis posing in his royal guard LARPing gear.
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119 This is a pony... standing still. - Marcsello
Well... this is a pony... standing still...
I've un-improved a lot lately, but I'll trying to get back to my used-to-skill level, and even above!!
Well... this is a pony... standing still...
I've un-improved a lot lately, but I'll trying to get back to my used-to-skill level, and even above!!
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130 Behold, my true form! - World Eater
Here we go again, time to dust off the pencils and paper, 'cuz it's time for that Artist training ground. Starting off simple, here's World Eater, new and maybe improved over last year.
Here we go again, time to dust off the pencils and paper, 'cuz it's time for that Artist training ground. Starting off simple, here's World Eater, new and maybe improved over last year.
132 Movie Star - Fluttershy_Z
It's that time of the year again, time for the Newbie Artist Training Grounds VII!
Today I tried out the style of the upcoming movie. Most noticeably the ears, eyes and wings are different from the show style, as well as the shading of course.
It's that time of the year again, time for the Newbie Artist Training Grounds VII!
Today I tried out the style of the upcoming movie. Most noticeably the ears, eyes and wings are different from the show style, as well as the shading of course.
134 ATG 1: Draw a pony standing/striking a pose - Pucksterv
Can never go wrong with a little twilight right? :D
First time I'm joining ATG, I am excited.
Can never go wrong with a little twilight right? :D
First time I'm joining ATG, I am excited.
135 Vacation to Whinnyland - Stone39
Here's Nicole on her vacation visiting the best attraction: Whinnyland!
Here's Nicole on her vacation visiting the best attraction: Whinnyland!
146 I'm a Human! - Dr. Creatio
just a quick sketch to warm up the hand after a while of not drawing poy or anything at all.
just a quick sketch to warm up the hand after a while of not drawing poy or anything at all.
152 You're Just a Pony, And I Am a God - ABronyAccount
Originality. Shading. Perspective. Tonality. These are the four devils that have bested me this night.
Originality. Shading. Perspective. Tonality. These are the four devils that have bested me this night.
156 Ebony Crystal - EbonyCrystal1986
Man, has it REALLY been a year since the LAST Artist Training Grounds? It sure doesn't feel like it...especially since it snuck up on me this time. x3;;;
Since I started last year's prompt with my OC, I figured I'd do the same this time. I've been trying to work on my anatomy over the past few weeks, so hopefully the pics I do for this year's ATGs will be even better than the ones last year! :3
Man, has it REALLY been a year since the LAST Artist Training Grounds? It sure doesn't feel like it...especially since it snuck up on me this time. x3;;;
Since I started last year's prompt with my OC, I figured I'd do the same this time. I've been trying to work on my anatomy over the past few weeks, so hopefully the pics I do for this year's ATGs will be even better than the ones last year! :3
157 That's A Wrap - Rav Aharon Ben Yisrael
Colored pencil drawing of Twilight Sparkle standing proud at the end of Winter Wrap Up as the mayor declares that winter has been wrapped up on time.
Colored pencil drawing of Twilight Sparkle standing proud at the end of Winter Wrap Up as the mayor declares that winter has been wrapped up on time.
159 Family Sunflower Day - GumBlackwood
Inspired by real world local sunflower festival today. It's been months since I posted anything, looking forward to starting again.
Inspired by real world local sunflower festival today. It's been months since I posted anything, looking forward to starting again.
163 uh. day 1 of artist training grounds VII - spook rooster
maybe she's tripping because tumblr is awful and decided to flip the image vertically for no reason.
maybe she's tripping because tumblr is awful and decided to flip the image vertically for no reason.
173 Silly Numptie Focusing - Torvusil
Halfway through the day, I realized that today was the start of Equestria Daily's Newbie Artist Training Grounds. So, in a panicked mood, I decided to quickly make a piece starring my favorite OC, Silly Numptie. I decided to reuse the same pose from my earlier Twilight vector, apply it to Silly. That, combined with a oncoming thunderstorm, forced me to rush this piece. I only spent two hours on this one, and I took a bunch of shortcuts along the way.
Still, I'm happy with the final result.
Halfway through the day, I realized that today was the start of Equestria Daily's Newbie Artist Training Grounds. So, in a panicked mood, I decided to quickly make a piece starring my favorite OC, Silly Numptie. I decided to reuse the same pose from my earlier Twilight vector, apply it to Silly. That, combined with a oncoming thunderstorm, forced me to rush this piece. I only spent two hours on this one, and I took a bunch of shortcuts along the way.
Still, I'm happy with the final result.
174 Interesting pose - Mister Twister
Inked with Kuretake 13, Platinum Carbon Ink.
Will take a better photo later.
Inked with Kuretake 13, Platinum Carbon Ink.
Will take a better photo later.
177 Alexia [ATG Day 1] - BluestFlames
Today's prompt was to: Draw a pony standing / Draw a pony striking a pose.
So I drew Alexia from my OC Collection!
Today's prompt was to: Draw a pony standing / Draw a pony striking a pose.
So I drew Alexia from my OC Collection!
178 California - William Russell
I decided on a californian flag as the backdrop because that's where im from. and I chose traditional mediums to emphasize my strength with them.
I decided on a californian flag as the backdrop because that's where im from. and I chose traditional mediums to emphasize my strength with them.
180 Apple Buck - Zevhara
Not my usual style but I'm gonna have fun doing whatever I feel like with these entries!
Not my usual style but I'm gonna have fun doing whatever I feel like with these entries!
181 Fury - Frith
For this prompt, I had an idea for a furious winged pony sketched out on the back of an envelope lying around on my kitchen table, so a went with that. I would have gone with a pegasus, but their wings are just too small, so Twilight posed for me. She's supposed to look furious, that's why her wings are flipped backwards, like her ears. There's still a very large gap between what I want to draw and what I am able to draw.
For this prompt, I had an idea for a furious winged pony sketched out on the back of an envelope lying around on my kitchen table, so a went with that. I would have gone with a pegasus, but their wings are just too small, so Twilight posed for me. She's supposed to look furious, that's why her wings are flipped backwards, like her ears. There's still a very large gap between what I want to draw and what I am able to draw.
183 Black and White Dash - General Custard
This was my first pony drawing in a year, so it looks really crude...
This was my first pony drawing in a year, so it looks really crude...
185 - DavinciWolf
Almost forgot this was happening today. I just barely had enough time to make something, phew! Pretty happy with this one, though I can definitely see some areas that need improvement. Alright, on to the next one!
Almost forgot this was happening today. I just barely had enough time to make something, phew! Pretty happy with this one, though I can definitely see some areas that need improvement. Alright, on to the next one!
186 Rainbow Dash! - abzde
I haven't drawn in months and months! But I'm drawing ponies again thanks to EQD. Thank you so much for putting on this event. It always means so much to me!
I haven't drawn in months and months! But I'm drawing ponies again thanks to EQD. Thank you so much for putting on this event. It always means so much to me!
188 Twilight with Sunglasses - PurpleBookHorse
It's my first time submitting work to the artist training grounds. I'm still quite new to drawing. I started back in May.
It's my first time submitting work to the artist training grounds. I'm still quite new to drawing. I started back in May.
189 Warm up sketch - Rainbow Standing - abzde
This was the warm up sketch I did of Rainbow Dash for this event! But I thought it was a little bland, so I drew another one for this event. Which is here http://abzde.deviantart.com/art/Rainbow-Dash-695664814
This was the warm up sketch I did of Rainbow Dash for this event! But I thought it was a little bland, so I drew another one for this event. Which is here http://abzde.deviantart.com/art/Rainbow-Dash-695664814
190 Ready To Take Flight - WildfireTheSmug
Now is a better time than ever to start drawing again. Shake the rust off a bit!
Now is a better time than ever to start drawing again. Shake the rust off a bit!
194 Smugjack - T72B
I wonder what she just beat you at. Or Celestia forbid, just outsmarted. Happy New artists time again, Ill be giving it another go. it was pretty fun last year
I wonder what she just beat you at. Or Celestia forbid, just outsmarted. Happy New artists time again, Ill be giving it another go. it was pretty fun last year
197 Feral Shadow Moonlight - Zon3dy (Zonisande)
Hope you all enjoy, it was a lot of work but it was well worth it!
Hope you all enjoy, it was a lot of work but it was well worth it!
198 Luna Standing - Hailey
It's great to be back at this another year. Loved last year, and I feel like I have improved so much since then. Just a quick sketch tonight, but I can't wait to do more!
It's great to be back at this another year. Loved last year, and I feel like I have improved so much since then. Just a quick sketch tonight, but I can't wait to do more!
201 Hay There - Neon Streak
I love the NATG! I can't wait to participate again this year! I love you all!
I love the NATG! I can't wait to participate again this year! I love you all!
203 uh. Artist Training Grounds VII - Day 1 - spook rooster
is this field's content going to be displayed anywhere? well, i scanned the picture to circumvent the phone metadata thing related to rotation and stuff. so it's horizontal now. ignore the vertical one i guess.
is this field's content going to be displayed anywhere? well, i scanned the picture to circumvent the phone metadata thing related to rotation and stuff. so it's horizontal now. ignore the vertical one i guess.
205 Furikake in a jacket - thattagen
This NATG kind of snuck up on me, so I wasn't sure what I was gonna participate or not.
I think I'll just do simple stuff like this.
This NATG kind of snuck up on me, so I wasn't sure what I was gonna participate or not.
I think I'll just do simple stuff like this.
207 [MLP:FiM] Warm and True - Optic Rainfall
Honesty is a very precious element, one that AppleJack can't let go of. Her expressions won't hide it, always showing, even whenever she takes her hat off and presses it against her chest is when you can perfectly see her honesty grow even more. My opinion, in fact, is that the hat is a sign of her element. Looking at the episode "Where the Apple Lies", the younger Applejack didn't wear it at that time, but what's more is that she was often telling lies to get her way in to fixing problems but instead they worsen.
Honesty is a very precious element, one that AppleJack can't let go of. Her expressions won't hide it, always showing, even whenever she takes her hat off and presses it against her chest is when you can perfectly see her honesty grow even more. My opinion, in fact, is that the hat is a sign of her element. Looking at the episode "Where the Apple Lies", the younger Applejack didn't wear it at that time, but what's more is that she was often telling lies to get her way in to fixing problems but instead they worsen.
209 Sweet Dakimakura - Sweet Scribe
I really liked how this sketch came out and I was trying to ink it but my neck doesn't like when I draw so I had to stop. I'll likely fully ink and color it someday though!
I really liked how this sketch came out and I was trying to ink it but my neck doesn't like when I draw so I had to stop. I'll likely fully ink and color it someday though!
213 Big Mac Day 1 ATG - NebelVanDushmer
Believe it or not, this is actually my first attempt in years at drawing. I kind of like how this came out. Not a big fan of the legs though, but from the harness up, I think he turned out well!
Believe it or not, this is actually my first attempt in years at drawing. I kind of like how this came out. Not a big fan of the legs though, but from the harness up, I think he turned out well!
215 [MLP:FiM] Warm and True - Optic Rainfall
Honesty is a very precious element, one that AppleJack can't let go of. Her expressions won't hide it, always showing, even whenever she takes her hat off and presses it against her chest is when you can perfectly see her honesty grow even more. My opinion, in fact, is that the hat is a sign of her element. Looking at the episode "Where the Apple Lies", the younger Applejack didn't wear it at that time, but what's more is that she was often telling lies to get her way in to fixing problems but instead they worsen.
Honesty is a very precious element, one that AppleJack can't let go of. Her expressions won't hide it, always showing, even whenever she takes her hat off and presses it against her chest is when you can perfectly see her honesty grow even more. My opinion, in fact, is that the hat is a sign of her element. Looking at the episode "Where the Apple Lies", the younger Applejack didn't wear it at that time, but what's more is that she was often telling lies to get her way in to fixing problems but instead they worsen.
223 First steps - Cryptic Note
First entry, a little late, didn't realize the deadline time, so didn't get to color it. May re-upload if have time. Also, apologies for poor photo quality...
First entry, a little late, didn't realize the deadline time, so didn't get to color it. May re-upload if have time. Also, apologies for poor photo quality...
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