Breaking out and doing something new can indeed be hard to do and as the artist of this piece pointed out it can be all too easy to rely on doing something easy and familiar than doing something hard and new. While yesterday's prompt did pose some problems for you a few of you, you all still managed to turn something in for today, overcoming your frustration in your own way and rising to the challenge! Excellent job everyone!
For today we managed a wide variety of ponies, bringing in 82 ponies to add to the herd, bringing us up to 3690 ponies altogether.
Now it's back to our usual prompt silliness! This next one is inspired by a conversation I had with a friend not too long ago and was reminded of again by a submission we had for yesterday's prompt. Even though our ponies are civilized it's always fun to see them doing horsey things in the show whether it's horse noises or doing something a horse would do in our world. So for today's prompt I thought we touch on our pony's ancient history by having you guys Draw a primitive pony / Draw a pony going back to nature.
As usual you can find our submitter here! Have fun everyone!
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!
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4 Crystal Pony Crystal Brightstar - Amy Wilson
My Mlp Character Crystal Brightstar as Crystalized pony.
My Mlp Character Crystal Brightstar as Crystalized pony.
8 Sunny Glow takes a break - Bronymedic
First thing that came to Sunny's mind was a break! She's been busy these past few weeks and just wants a day to soak and pamper herself.
First thing that came to Sunny's mind was a break! She's been busy these past few weeks and just wants a day to soak and pamper herself.
9 Discord - ZecoraTheZebra
I have never drawen discord before =P
And today's assignment is random so I firstly thought of Discord!
I have never drawen discord before =P
And today's assignment is random so I firstly thought of Discord!
11 Twilight is 11 out of 10 Disappointed - MustachedBain
This is a suggestion that I supposed to do 2 weeks ago... *COUGH* Procrastinator *COUGH*
This is a suggestion that I supposed to do 2 weeks ago... *COUGH* Procrastinator *COUGH*
14 Breaking out. - Taggerung
We try to improve. We try to find new ways of doing things. It sometimes becomes to easy settling into what’s safe and familiar. But try. It’s hard because you’re not always getting the result you expect. Sometimes they take directions delightfully different. Persevere and keep trying.
We try to improve. We try to find new ways of doing things. It sometimes becomes to easy settling into what’s safe and familiar. But try. It’s hard because you’re not always getting the result you expect. Sometimes they take directions delightfully different. Persevere and keep trying.
16 NATG2017 - DAY25 - Gauntlet of Muffin - DarkDabula
Run, Ember ! Just run !
Hi guys !
Today the NATG gave me a hard time. At first look the topic is very easy and promise a lot of freedom.
So I tried to challenge myself and to leave my comfort zone. The first new thing as that running pose of Derpy which I remember from on of the IDW MLP comics. The other new thing was Dragon Lord Ember. I never drew her before and her not pony like anatomy gave me a hard time. Especially her hand were hard to drew. The quality isn't very good but I think it was a good practice.
I think Ember is a cool character. But as she destroy a muffin of Derpy in the last episode, I am clearly on Derpys side :D
Created with pen(s) and paper
Color correction with GIMP
Run, Ember ! Just run !
Hi guys !
Today the NATG gave me a hard time. At first look the topic is very easy and promise a lot of freedom.
So I tried to challenge myself and to leave my comfort zone. The first new thing as that running pose of Derpy which I remember from on of the IDW MLP comics. The other new thing was Dragon Lord Ember. I never drew her before and her not pony like anatomy gave me a hard time. Especially her hand were hard to drew. The quality isn't very good but I think it was a good practice.
I think Ember is a cool character. But as she destroy a muffin of Derpy in the last episode, I am clearly on Derpys side :D
Created with pen(s) and paper
Color correction with GIMP
17 Calpony Mooning - Calpony mooning
MS Paint Ponies
Calpony mooning us
This is just for fun, no offense to Calpain :)
MS Paint Ponies
Calpony mooning us
This is just for fun, no offense to Calpain :)
18 Relaxing at ikebana - Ragmo
Today she learned what ikebana is - and i guess she seems to enjoy it so far :) She always liked plants and flowers - so arranging them in a pretty way when she's off duty could become a hobby she might stick to.
Today she learned what ikebana is - and i guess she seems to enjoy it so far :) She always liked plants and flowers - so arranging them in a pretty way when she's off duty could become a hobby she might stick to.
21 Twilight's Sister Ponyta - B.J. Dazzle
A dumb headcanon I thought of after Feeling Pinkie Keen.
Hey, you told me to draw whatever came to mind!
A dumb headcanon I thought of after Feeling Pinkie Keen.
Hey, you told me to draw whatever came to mind!
24 Why not both? - Equalizer (EQ)
I've got the feeling that Sunset would wear her humanity badge with pride...that plus she probably enjoys having thumbs too.
I've got the feeling that Sunset would wear her humanity badge with pride...that plus she probably enjoys having thumbs too.
27 Pinkie's Perspective - Bright Idea
Well, I haven't drawn anything like this before, and it was the first thing that came into my mind. :P
Well, I haven't drawn anything like this before, and it was the first thing that came into my mind. :P
32 Bootie Spotted - Widow Peak
To be honest, it would take something impressive for Scaffold to blush like this...he is more of a shameless flirt.
To be honest, it would take something impressive for Scaffold to blush like this...he is more of a shameless flirt.
33 Rarity Laughing Alone With Salad - S.Guide
Usually this type of stock photos involves tank tops. Rarity in a tank top. Can you imagine that? (You can, but you shouldn't.)
Usually this type of stock photos involves tank tops. Rarity in a tank top. Can you imagine that? (You can, but you shouldn't.)
34 EQD ATG 25 - Stranger in the Backyard - WolfieDrawie
Drew: Is that the stranger whom I saved in the forest a week ago? What is she doing in my backyard??? Wait a minute... is she really eating the grass straight from the ground?!
Drew: Is that the stranger whom I saved in the forest a week ago? What is she doing in my backyard??? Wait a minute... is she really eating the grass straight from the ground?!
37 Technical Difficulties - Stone39
Actually relevant with the submitter being down, here's Derpy holding up a sign. Please take note of the Derpy. She is very important.
Actually relevant with the submitter being down, here's Derpy holding up a sign. Please take note of the Derpy. She is very important.
41 Pinkie on the Mind - Darthalex70
it looks bad for i have gotten sick and my art pen died today so im finishing the rest of ATG with a bic pen
it looks bad for i have gotten sick and my art pen died today so im finishing the rest of ATG with a bic pen
43 Everyone: Play some O&O. - Kinrah
"Ogres and Oubliettes is probably your circle of friends' most favorite pasttimes. Aquamarine isn't here either, of course. She's busy working, as always. You kind of wish Discord was here, though. That photograph keeps waggling its eyebrows."
How long before Celestia realizes what Luna's done? Either until Lux tries to pre-roll the ones out or until Luna tells Anthem and Anthem immediably blabs it to everyone. She's like that.
"Ogres and Oubliettes is probably your circle of friends' most favorite pasttimes. Aquamarine isn't here either, of course. She's busy working, as always. You kind of wish Discord was here, though. That photograph keeps waggling its eyebrows."
How long before Celestia realizes what Luna's done? Either until Lux tries to pre-roll the ones out or until Luna tells Anthem and Anthem immediably blabs it to everyone. She's like that.
46 Glory Dive - Allonsbro
I started playing Pyre last week and as with all of Supergiant Games' titles, I am in love. I've been hoping I could draw something for it soon, if not for the ATG then soon after I had more time. I was a little pressed for time today, so it's just the linework, but hopefully I'll be able to draw some real fanart for the game or maybe come back and color this.
I started playing Pyre last week and as with all of Supergiant Games' titles, I am in love. I've been hoping I could draw something for it soon, if not for the ATG then soon after I had more time. I was a little pressed for time today, so it's just the linework, but hopefully I'll be able to draw some real fanart for the game or maybe come back and color this.
47 ATG VII Day XXV: Pony Doing Whatever - RizDub
So, this was a pretty open-ended prompt. After a bit of thinking I decided to draw Twilight exploring the depths of Pinkie Pie's hammerspace mane.
So, this was a pretty open-ended prompt. After a bit of thinking I decided to draw Twilight exploring the depths of Pinkie Pie's hammerspace mane.
48 Mage Experiment - Novaintellus
If I can inject a little more hamonic flux, I may be able to achieve super criticality.
Once I reach the optimal isotope density, Then I can cast magical missile at my foe.
If I can inject a little more hamonic flux, I may be able to achieve super criticality.
Once I reach the optimal isotope density, Then I can cast magical missile at my foe.
51 Racing Across Town - ZoneSystem
Thunderlane is racing across town to pick up his little brother, Rumble.
I’ve never drawn a pegasus flying before, so I thought I’d try with Thunderlane. I think the next pony I draw airborne will be hovering. It’s a little tricky to convey motion with just the mane, tail, and ears.
Thunderlane is racing across town to pick up his little brother, Rumble.
I’ve never drawn a pegasus flying before, so I thought I’d try with Thunderlane. I think the next pony I draw airborne will be hovering. It’s a little tricky to convey motion with just the mane, tail, and ears.
54 Game Note meets Spotlight Splash - Franzyd
Oh hello there
I'm not shipping them, she's just surprised
Oh hello there
I'm not shipping them, she's just surprised
64 Got mine - don
Spike got his and I got mine. Twilight calls it fffffffffrrrrriiiiinnnndddddsssshhhhiiiipppppp! Does it help when I say it slower? fffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrriiiiiiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnddddddddddssssssssssssssship!
Spike got his and I got mine. Twilight calls it fffffffffrrrrriiiiinnnndddddsssshhhhiiiipppppp! Does it help when I say it slower? fffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrriiiiiiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnddddddddddssssssssssssssship!
69 Abyss poni - Mister Twister
Never even attempted something like this (although it is a simple technique?)
There was too much reflection (ink tends to shine), so mostly fixed in GIMP. What does Trixie see in there?
Never even attempted something like this (although it is a simple technique?)
There was too much reflection (ink tends to shine), so mostly fixed in GIMP. What does Trixie see in there?
70 Derpin' Derpy - Binky T.
ATG DAY 25: Drawing a pony doing whatever comes to your mind.
Just Derpy Hooves bein' derpy and derpin' around with her derpy little self. (6w9)
ATG DAY 25: Drawing a pony doing whatever comes to your mind.
Just Derpy Hooves bein' derpy and derpin' around with her derpy little self. (6w9)
76 ATG [Day 25] Boop! - BluestFlames
This is for the Artist Training Grounds On Equestria Daily!
Today's prompt was to: Drawing a pony doing whatever comes to your mind / Draw a pony doing something you've never drawn before.
So I drew Violet booping Saroba's nose!
This is for the Artist Training Grounds On Equestria Daily!
Today's prompt was to: Drawing a pony doing whatever comes to your mind / Draw a pony doing something you've never drawn before.
So I drew Violet booping Saroba's nose!
78 Difficult Trick - Frith
Something I haven't drawn before? Oh. I misread this earlier, I thought we were asked to come up with a different way, like interpretive dance, or origami, or trimming bushes or carved mash potatoes. OK, this is easier. Well, I've never drawn a pony pulling herself out of her own rear end, but that would be _hard_ to draw. How about a hat?
Nopony reads these except Calpain, ha ha!
Something I haven't drawn before? Oh. I misread this earlier, I thought we were asked to come up with a different way, like interpretive dance, or origami, or trimming bushes or carved mash potatoes. OK, this is easier. Well, I've never drawn a pony pulling herself out of her own rear end, but that would be _hard_ to draw. How about a hat?
Nopony reads these except Calpain, ha ha!
79 The Spirit of Chaos and Disharmony - Sigmath Bits
I've never actually drawn Discord before
Which is blasphemous
So I decided to rectify that
I've never actually drawn Discord before
Which is blasphemous
So I decided to rectify that
82 I haven't drawn him before so it might count - Binky T.
He may not be a pony, but this is the first time I drew him where he actually looks good. I'm really proud of how this came out since I can never draw him properly. Thank you ATG.
He may not be a pony, but this is the first time I drew him where he actually looks good. I'm really proud of how this came out since I can never draw him properly. Thank you ATG.
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