A short but simple message perfectly summed up by the header today: we've made it into the final third of the NATG guys. You've got this! I'm so proud of how dedicated you all have been this year and I know we can finish strong, so let's kick some butt!
For our makeup day, I see you all were quite busy as we still managed to pull in 118 ponies which brings us up to 2823 ponies altogether now. Three thousand is within reach, everyone!
With our second makeup day out of the way it is back to our prompts and today is one I hope you have fun with, especially if you put some creative spins on it as today I'd like you to Draw a pony pushing boundaries / Draw a pony stretching the limit.
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2 Getting Away With It - Jonathan
This is supposed to be for Day 20, but I kinda mixed up the prompt. I guess I thought of a pony breaking out, than I thought of this old game I used to play, than I forgot what the prompt was. Oh well, was still fun XD
5 Band on the Run - Sparkyler
It seems that I'm always late on the day before the make-up day, odd.
ATG day 20 draw a pony breaking out
"We've been held hostage by some sirens, I don't know exactly how long it's been, but judging by Rarity's mane I'd say about a week or more. through the small window, I could see red skies over the village, we can only hope this storm stirs some trouble. ... A bolt of lightning just struck the outer wall of our cell, now is our only chance!"
ATG day 20 draw a pony breaking out
"We've been held hostage by some sirens, I don't know exactly how long it's been, but judging by Rarity's mane I'd say about a week or more. through the small window, I could see red skies over the village, we can only hope this storm stirs some trouble. ... A bolt of lightning just struck the outer wall of our cell, now is our only chance!"
6 Day 14: A Pony Telling a Ghostly Story - TaichiKeaton
Tai tells a spooky story to Stardust and her friends, while Belle adds to the story's ghostliness by playing a little trick to make the shadows seem to come to life to give them an extra scare.
7 Day 15: A Pony Sharing Their Favorite Thing - TaichiKeaton
Belle teaches her little sister, Stardust, how to play a new card game called Hanafuda, which she learned from a friend in a far off land.
Belle teaches her little sister, Stardust, how to play a new card game called Hanafuda, which she learned from a friend in a far off land.
8 Day 17: A Pony With a Sixth Sense - TaichiKeaton
Stardust thought she had the perfect opportunity, her mom, Shade, was meditating. No way would she know anypony was sneaking into the cookie jar! Or would she?
Little did Stardust know that all mums have a sixth sense when it comes to little fillies trying to steal cookies from the cookie jar.
Little did Stardust know that all mums have a sixth sense when it comes to little fillies trying to steal cookies from the cookie jar.
9 Day 18: A Pony in Grave Danger - TaichiKeaton
Run, Pinkie, Run!
On that day, Pinkie Pie learned three things.
1. Albel *bleeping* hates cookies, as he said to her in a more colorful way
2. Never tell him to smile when he was just interrupted from his nap
3. Hugging him equals a death wish
On that day, Pinkie Pie learned three things.
1. Albel *bleeping* hates cookies, as he said to her in a more colorful way
2. Never tell him to smile when he was just interrupted from his nap
3. Hugging him equals a death wish
10 Trixie's Great and Powerful Escape - phallen1
Day 20: Draw a pony breaking out / Draw a pony escape artist. I still love the Trixie & Starlight dynamic.
11 Day 19: A Pony Cheering Up a Friend - TaichiKeaton
Stardust cheers up her friend, Balmy Breeze, who was having a bad day.
16 2020 ATG X - Day 18 - Flooterfall - KirbyLiscious
In which I take a serious prompt and make it stupidly ridiculous~ :P
18 Season One Throwback - phallen1
Day 17: Draw a pony with a sixth sense / Draw a pony encountering the supernatural. Can you believe it's been a decade since that first season?
19 Coraline ponified (ATG 2020 day 15) - bluecrow
Once again suuuuuper late with the ATG prompts. I had the idea of making the pony version of Coraline the day the prompt came out and finished the piece two days later...
25 Reunited - Star Shine
Day 17: Draw a pony with a sixth sense / Draw a pony encountering the supernatural
32 A Little Gift For Inkopolis, Girls. - Erik Butterworth
I worked on this piece for Easter this year after doing a little searching through the Steam Workshop for Easter-themed props, such as Easter eggs.
33 A Little Easter Gift For Alrest - Erik Butterworth
I worked on this piece for Easter this year after doing a little searching through the Steam Workshop for Easter-themed props, such as Easter eggs.
34 Painting Arcy V2 - Rainbows2424
An updated version of an old drawing I created a couple months ago.
35 2020 ATG Make-Up Day 15 - Sugar-Loop
Reposted with a different coat color because she looked too similar to Derpy. This is the final version!
36 Meeting the latest generations of video games - Erik Butterworth
I finally found models of most of the video game consoles I've seen or played through my lifetime and was able to put them to good use in my Garry's Mod.
37 Trying the older, but nostalgic, video games - Erik Butterworth
I finally found models of most of the video game consoles I've seen or played through my lifetime and was able to put them to good use in my Garry's Mod.
38 Merry Christmas!!! - Erik Butterworth
I worked on this Christmas piece this past December as a tribute to both ponies and Splatoon, especially to the Frosty Fest Splatfest that happened the previous year, alongside Hearth's Warming.
39 Happy Holidays!!! - Erik Butterworth
I worked on this Christmas piece this past December as a tribute to both ponies and Splatoon, especially to the Frosty Fest Splatfest that happened the previous year, alongside Hearth's Warming.
43 Thanks for everything - Erik Butterworth
This was to celebrate the end of Friendship is Magic after nine seasons and Splatfests in Splatoon 2 by having the Squid Sisters and Off the Hook stop by to wish Twilight and all her friends and family good luck in future endeavors.
44 Good luck, Twilight. Thanks, Pearl. - Erik Butterworth
This was to celebrate the end of Friendship is Magic after nine seasons and Splatfests in Splatoon 2 by having the Squid Sisters and Off the Hook stop by to wish Twilight and all her friends and family good luck in future endeavors.
45 May both our futures be bright - Erik Butterworth
This was to celebrate the end of Friendship is Magic after nine seasons and Splatfests in Splatoon 2 by having the Squid Sisters and Off the Hook stop by to wish Twilight and all her friends and family good luck in future endeavors.
46 Good luck in your future - Erik Butterworth
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 has become a favorite game of mine, even though I haven't played it yet, so I wanted my favorite Blades in Pyra, Mythra, and Nia stopping by to wish the Mane Six and their friends and family good luck in future adventures after nine seasons of showing us Friendship is Magic.
47 Thanks for the good wishes - Erik Butterworth
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 has become a favorite game of mine, even though I haven't played it yet, so I wanted my favorite Blades in Pyra, Mythra, and Nia stopping by to wish the Mane Six and their friends and family good luck in future adventures after nine seasons of showing us Friendship is Magic.
48 Appreciate the support, girls. - Erik Butterworth
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 has become a favorite game of mine, even though I haven't played it yet, so I wanted my favorite Blades in Pyra, Mythra, and Nia stopping by to wish the Mane Six and their friends and family good luck in future adventures after nine seasons of showing us Friendship is Magic.
56 Unexpected Visit - Day 19 Make-up - Allonsbro
Based on this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gkvc_gyVgCg
60 Pony Life Wanda and Abigail - Daimando
A few days ago, I mentioned that I want to do Pony Life variations of my OCs Wanda Young and Abigail Albright. After doing a quick study on the proportions, I was able to draw up these two as if they were apart of the Pony Life Universe.
For Wanda, while it was easy to do her thanks to the presence of Bipedal poses, I had to borrow a bit from another cartoon known as Harvey Girls Forever for inspiration.(Mainly around the hands). While you do see her in her current look: A Simple dress, I may do one using her original outfit from before she was fully integrated into my own MLP Universe.
For Abigail, all I did was draw her up like one would draw a Pony Life Pony. The differences involve her nose, tail, paws and feet. Other than that, everything is similar to how I usually draw Abigail Albright.
There are slight differences between the two styles(My style and Pony Life style). But other than that, they both feel deeply familiar.
For Wanda, while it was easy to do her thanks to the presence of Bipedal poses, I had to borrow a bit from another cartoon known as Harvey Girls Forever for inspiration.(Mainly around the hands). While you do see her in her current look: A Simple dress, I may do one using her original outfit from before she was fully integrated into my own MLP Universe.
For Abigail, all I did was draw her up like one would draw a Pony Life Pony. The differences involve her nose, tail, paws and feet. Other than that, everything is similar to how I usually draw Abigail Albright.
There are slight differences between the two styles(My style and Pony Life style). But other than that, they both feel deeply familiar.
62 Enjoy girls. Made just for Inkopolis. - Erik Butterworth
Another piece I made recently out of respect for St. Patrick's Day. I just substituted apple cider as what the Apple Family was serving in celebration of it.
63 Have some cider, girls. - Erik Butterworth
Another piece I made recently out of respect for St. Patrick's Day. I just substituted apple cider as what the Apple Family was serving in celebration of it.
64 Squidbeak Splatoon Agents VS Robot Horde - Erik Butterworth
Not sure if this is acceptable because of the title, but with ponies in it, I hope it fits the criteria for the Training Grounds this year.
65 Hold the line against the robot horde - Erik Butterworth
Not sure if I uploaded this last year to the Training Grounds, but I just wanted to make sure if I had or not.
66 Don't even try it - Erik Butterworth
Not sure if I uploaded this last year to the Training Grounds, but I just wanted to make sure if I had or not.
67 You're not getting near this bomb - Erik Butterworth
Not sure if I uploaded this last year to the Training Grounds, but I just wanted to make sure if I had or not.
68 Keep them pinned down with that gun - Erik Butterworth
Not sure if I uploaded this last year to the Training Grounds, but I just wanted to make sure if I had or not.
69 Let's get that cash - Erik Butterworth
Not sure if I uploaded this last year to the Training Grounds, but I just wanted to make sure if I had or not.
70 Macrophage (unicorn form) - Termyotter
Day1: Draw a pony standing.(only day I've missed so far)
OK, very very simple today, my often 'straight-man' unicorn/changeling Mac (Macrophage).
OK, very very simple today, my often 'straight-man' unicorn/changeling Mac (Macrophage).
72 A Kirin's Journal - NovatheShrouded
Day 11 prompt: Draw a pony doing something you like to do (outside of drawing) / Draw your OC’s special talent.
Autumn Blaze is writing in one of her journals again, she seems to enjoy it very much. Looks like this is her third journal... wait, why does that journal look familiar?
Autumn Blaze is writing in one of her journals again, she seems to enjoy it very much. Looks like this is her third journal... wait, why does that journal look familiar?
73 This is like a real life RPG! - Rainspeak
Prompto Argentum from Final Fantasy XV
Day 15: Draw a ponyfied version of your favorite book, game, etc
Day 15: Draw a ponyfied version of your favorite book, game, etc
76 Day 2 - Stardust/Dafiltafish
2- simple, but it's something
77 Day 4 - Stardust/Dafiltafish
4- le meme
78 Day 20 - Stardust/Dafiltafish
20- pinkie escaping through a hole she dug... not my best work but, y'know
79 Day 7 - Stardust/Dafiltafish
7- I like spring and summer and so does my OC
80 - Twilightning Storm
81 - Twilightning Storm
83 Back to the Future Twilight - Taurson
NATG 2020 Make up Day2, Day16, the prompt was to draw a pony back from the future and I thought of making a ponified version of Back to the Future cover here
84 rage unleashed - ZetaMad
I drew this yesterday (Draw a pony breaking out), but I think it doesn't match whit the prompt... but it works with "Draw A Pony Filled With Rage / Draw A Pony About To Lose It", so i think it's fine
87 ATG10 Day 13: Billy Finds a Pony Version of Grim - acrazzyperson
Makeup for day 13
Prompt: Draw a pony with a dark side / Draw a pony that’s bad to the bone
Prompt: Draw a pony with a dark side / Draw a pony that’s bad to the bone
88 Daily Sketch #293: Not-So-Scary Stories - johnerose126
Selecting a few to upload here. This run was fun, but exhausting to say the least.
90 Our Ever-Evolving Future (ATG 20, Day 4) - MorphiusX
Artist Training Grounds Prompt:
Draw a pony chasing their dreams
https://www.equestriadaily.com/2020/06/newbie-artist-training-grounds-x-day-4.html
-- Can be defined by the actions we take in the now. We just have to mold ourselves onto the right course of action to make & achieve that brighter better future.
Draw a pony chasing their dreams
https://www.equestriadaily.com/2020/06/newbie-artist-training-grounds-x-day-4.html
-- Can be defined by the actions we take in the now. We just have to mold ourselves onto the right course of action to make & achieve that brighter better future.
94 Like Apple Bro, Like Apple Sis (ATG 20, Day 5) - MorphiusX
Artist Training Grounds Prompt:
Draw a pony enjoying your favorite food / Draw a pony family moment
https://www.equestriadaily.com/2020/06/newbie-artist-training-grounds-x-day-5.html
Brother & Sister relationship so kindred, its valid. UwU
Draw a pony enjoying your favorite food / Draw a pony family moment
https://www.equestriadaily.com/2020/06/newbie-artist-training-grounds-x-day-5.html
Brother & Sister relationship so kindred, its valid. UwU
95 For You, My Sweet Mare! (ATG 20, Day 6) - MorphiusX
Artist Training Grounds Prompt:
Draw a pony crushing on another pony
https://www.equestriadaily.com/2020/06/newbie-artist-training-grounds-x-day-6.html
I ship Zap Apple with Pink! I thought of making Rutaceae pink for the sake of making Pink Lemons exist in Equestria.
So Zap Apple Haywood got a pot of Pink Rutaceae that Pink LemonStar can use instead of her getting more Pink Lemons from the Everfree.
No worries, Zap Apple Haywood is a natural at transplanting vegetations. -- I see you Gala!
Draw a pony crushing on another pony
https://www.equestriadaily.com/2020/06/newbie-artist-training-grounds-x-day-6.html
I ship Zap Apple with Pink! I thought of making Rutaceae pink for the sake of making Pink Lemons exist in Equestria.
So Zap Apple Haywood got a pot of Pink Rutaceae that Pink LemonStar can use instead of her getting more Pink Lemons from the Everfree.
No worries, Zap Apple Haywood is a natural at transplanting vegetations. -- I see you Gala!
97 Winter Through White Tail (ATG 20, MUDay 7) - MorphiusX
Artist Training Grounds Prompt:
Draw a pony enjoying your favorite season
https://www.equestriadaily.com/2020/06/newbie-artist-training-grounds-x-day-7.html
Frost, Ice & Snow,
Come forth with your Chilling Blow!
'Tis the Season,
for all Good Reason,
to blanket us in Sub-Zero!
WINTER COMETH!
Draw a pony enjoying your favorite season
https://www.equestriadaily.com/2020/06/newbie-artist-training-grounds-x-day-7.html
Frost, Ice & Snow,
Come forth with your Chilling Blow!
'Tis the Season,
for all Good Reason,
to blanket us in Sub-Zero!
WINTER COMETH!
100 Mech-A-byssinian Morphius (ATG 20, Day 8) - MorphiusX
Artist Training Grounds Prompt:
Draw a pony as another species (Draw a MLP species other than an equine)
https://www.equestriadaily.com/2020/06/newbie-artist-training-grounds-x-day-8.html
Emphasis on my lion mane to make my name proper...
.... I think my shins really should've been shorter & make the heels longer... ^^;
Draw a pony as another species (Draw a MLP species other than an equine)
https://www.equestriadaily.com/2020/06/newbie-artist-training-grounds-x-day-8.html
Emphasis on my lion mane to make my name proper...
.... I think my shins really should've been shorter & make the heels longer... ^^;
102 Too Easy - Blaster M
Celestia Lux (later known as Celestia Umbra) finds comfort with Dr. Sombra, lead engineer behind the Warframe Project. For the first time since their exile from the Equestrian Empire, since the execution of the Crystal State's Queen Amore and the Sentients turning on their creators, they have an out for their situation, as immortal warriors that will save the world.
Little does she know the relationship is one-sided.
The other Tenno see Celestia and Luna Lux, former Captains in the Wonderbolts and Shadowbolts respectively, as the voice of their group. Convince her of what needs to be done, and the rest will follow.
The world is already on fire, but soon the entirety of Origin will burn...
Little does she know the relationship is one-sided.
The other Tenno see Celestia and Luna Lux, former Captains in the Wonderbolts and Shadowbolts respectively, as the voice of their group. Convince her of what needs to be done, and the rest will follow.
The world is already on fire, but soon the entirety of Origin will burn...
103 Sans Smirk - Minty Treble
Day 19: Draw a pony cheering up a friend / Draw a pony turning a frown upside down. Sans Smirk needs more love.
107 Day 15: Windy with a Risk of Rain - phallen1
Windy as an Artificer from Risk of Rain 2. And Patch in the back as an Engineer, along with his new "friend". Tiny noisy pony go squish now.
114 The Buzzing is UnBEERable! (ATG 20, MUDay 9) - MorphiusX
Artist Training Grounds Prompt:
Draw a pony staring down their worst fear / Draw a pony hanging on by a thread
https://www.equestriadaily.com/2020/06/newbie-artist-training-grounds-x-day-9.html
HALF BEE, HALF BEAR, ITS BEER!!
I still hate the buzzing sound from insects, as it makes me spasm in fright!
Fret not, my Bebop Buster is set to STUN this time.
Draw a pony staring down their worst fear / Draw a pony hanging on by a thread
https://www.equestriadaily.com/2020/06/newbie-artist-training-grounds-x-day-9.html
HALF BEE, HALF BEAR, ITS BEER!!
I still hate the buzzing sound from insects, as it makes me spasm in fright!
Fret not, my Bebop Buster is set to STUN this time.
118 Not So Favorite - Harbinger
Belated EQD's NATG day 11 "Draw a pony doing something you like to do (outside of drawing)" submission.
If the things that we are doing the most often would be our favorites,
then my favorite thing to do would be wasting my time.
Thankfully it is not quite like that.
So I can freely get mad at myself for doing so.
If the things that we are doing the most often would be our favorites,
then my favorite thing to do would be wasting my time.
Thankfully it is not quite like that.
So I can freely get mad at myself for doing so.
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