And that is a wrap everyone! The tenth NATG is finally over after 30 prompts and 3 makeup days! Over the course of this month and some days we had one of our most successful NATGs in recent years as artists dedicated themselves to creating 3844 pony related images! I'm so proud of our artists who worked so hard to get as many prompts done as possible, it's a daunting task to draw every day but so many of them met the task with gusto.
As we draw this year's event to a close I just want to say to our participants that I couldn't be prouder of each and every one of you. Whether you participated for only a day or two or did every single prompt you did something special by working on a skill to improve yourself! Whether you found out art is something for you or not as a hobby the point is at least you tried and for our veteran artists I'm so happy to see so many of you return this year to improve. So many of you have grown over the years and I look forward to seeing how you've grown over the year when we come back for NATG XI!
Now, without further ado, check on after the break for a showcase of our artists as they celebrate graduation day! We hope you enjoy all of their hard work and leave them comments of encouragement.
1 NATG- Graduation Day - Sloppy Steve (8-bitBrony)
This is a gif, please follow the link to my DA to see the full animation (and also Rarity, who becomes invisible when I submit to EqD because of the white backgrounds)
2 Anatomy of a Graduate - Termyotter
Jokes aside it's been a blast. Now I'm going to collapse for a while.
3 Graduation Reception - Termyotter
On DA I posted if anyone wanted to be in a group pic for the last day's graduation. I got 3 takers. Left to right:
Professor Maelstrom (who probably has better things to do right now) belongs to Meto30
Macrophage (who is totally an orange unicorn, why would you think he's anything else?) is mine
EbbySharp (who is annoyed at getting mistaken for an orange unicorn) is from EbbySharp
and Allonsbro doing the smart thing and not sitting at the table with an angry pony.
Professor Maelstrom (who probably has better things to do right now) belongs to Meto30
Macrophage (who is totally an orange unicorn, why would you think he's anything else?) is mine
EbbySharp (who is annoyed at getting mistaken for an orange unicorn) is from EbbySharp
and Allonsbro doing the smart thing and not sitting at the table with an angry pony.
4 - Deletethis
7 2020 ATG X - Day 30 - We Did It! - KirbyLiscious
Wow, that went by so fast~ It has been an absolute pleasure going through another NATG with you all~!! Despite the personal hiccups, I had a blast drawing and arting with you guys!! You all produced so much awesome work and got good practice in, and it always made me happy to see all the cool, utterly creative stuff you all put out every day~ You're awesome. I hope you continue to hone your artistic skills, and take this time to celebrate!! You made it through the whole thing, wow!! Even if you only drew a few days, or even once, that's still a great accomplishment, and you should be proud of yourself~
I pushed myself to do only digital art this year, and while I'm not entirely satisfied with my work, I am satisfied that I improved, a lot. I'm really happy about that!!
Most of all, though, I just hope I made work that made you smile~ :)
So fun doing this again. See ya'll next year~!! < 333
I pushed myself to do only digital art this year, and while I'm not entirely satisfied with my work, I am satisfied that I improved, a lot. I'm really happy about that!!
Most of all, though, I just hope I made work that made you smile~ :)
So fun doing this again. See ya'll next year~!! < 333
8 Silver's 4th of July Celebration! - Silverwings Productions
Proud to be an American!
9 Fireworks Show - EbonyCrystal1986
(bf's OC used with permission :3)
After Pinkie Pie threw one of her many parties so everypony could stay up late to watch the fireworks show that Tempest Shadow would be holding that night, Ebony and Artistic decided to have their own little celebration by themselves as they watched the show together, holding each other close as the colorful lights danced in their eyes, smiling as they nuzzled each other, feeling the romance blossom between them even more.
After Pinkie Pie threw one of her many parties so everypony could stay up late to watch the fireworks show that Tempest Shadow would be holding that night, Ebony and Artistic decided to have their own little celebration by themselves as they watched the show together, holding each other close as the colorful lights danced in their eyes, smiling as they nuzzled each other, feeling the romance blossom between them even more.
10 Proud to Be an American - Silverwings Productions
Proud to be an American
Where at least I know I'm free
Where at least I know I'm free
12 Celebration of the End...or a New Beginning - Star Shine
I wanted to end this years NATG with a drawing that complemented the end of the show as we know it. I love how the main 7 got together to celebrate all of their achievements by a peaceful moment eating donuts. It's a tough ordeal they went through but they got there in the end together, a bit like NATG. I always look forward to this event and I can't believe it has already come and gone. Already counting down the days until next time.
15 Improved mediocrity - Velvet Remedy
Congratulations to all the participants this year!
I hope you all had fun.
I hope you all had fun.
16 Newbie Artist Training Grounds X: Day 30 - The End - Argyle
Is that the end? I guess it's time to roll the credits.
Wow. Honestly, I had no idea that I would actually do the full 30 prompts this year. I thought maybe I'd peak at 3-4.
It feels good to have committed to something and seen it through to the end, you know? Even if it was a weird drawing programme for cartoon horses.
I'm proud of myself for getting all the way here, and if anyone else who participated is reading this, you should feel proud too!
Thanks to everyone who left a kind comment or an upvote, it was really motivating to know that people wanted me to keep going and improving.
See you all next year!
Wow. Honestly, I had no idea that I would actually do the full 30 prompts this year. I thought maybe I'd peak at 3-4.
It feels good to have committed to something and seen it through to the end, you know? Even if it was a weird drawing programme for cartoon horses.
I'm proud of myself for getting all the way here, and if anyone else who participated is reading this, you should feel proud too!
Thanks to everyone who left a kind comment or an upvote, it was really motivating to know that people wanted me to keep going and improving.
See you all next year!
17 Being accepted - mat
Today I did something very close to me. For the celebration theme I depicted a party celebrating a friend coming out as Trans gendered. My main goal was to depict the emotion of having those close to you accept you and I hope I captured that.
Doing this NATG was fantastic and I learned a lot about Drawing and myself doing it. Thanks for letting me be a part of it and I hope to do it next year.
Have fun!
Doing this NATG was fantastic and I learned a lot about Drawing and myself doing it. Thanks for letting me be a part of it and I hope to do it next year.
Have fun!
18 Congratulating Coffee - Taurson
NATG 2020 Day30: finally the last day here :D the prompt being celebration or graduating so I drew Coffee basically congratulating everyone making it through 2020 so far, less than half way to go.... yea...
21 I'm proud of you both, my daughters. - Daimando
After yesterday's double whammy with the Final Make Up Day submissions, I'd figure I would do something more heartwarming. So I have Celestia giving Wanda and Sunset a hug, telling how proud she is of both of her adopted daughters. And yes, I even threw in Abigail Albright just for good measure. All apart of my Alternate Universe.
It's been a long 33 days. But I'm glad to have joined in on the event to the very end. I hope my future drawings top everything I've done to this day.
It's been a long 33 days. But I'm glad to have joined in on the event to the very end. I hope my future drawings top everything I've done to this day.
24 Dashie graduating - Yelowcrom
I'm away for the whole weekend but that doesn't mean I can't find a way to draw Dashie :3
26 Celebratory standing or something idk - Stardust/Dafiltafish
holiday stuff got in the way of making this as good as I wanted it to be, but it's something.
27 ED: NATG 2020 Day 30 - Addelum
And that wraps up another Newbie Artist Training Grounds! This was a lot smoother this year than last year thanks to my telework period and the earlier start date.
I would like to express my thanks to Sethisto, Calpain and Equestria Daily for organizing this huge event, and letting budding artists like me and the people above (EbbySharp (2nd from left) and Huffy26 (2nd from right)) showcase our artistic progress.
I would like to express my thanks to Sethisto, Calpain and Equestria Daily for organizing this huge event, and letting budding artists like me and the people above (EbbySharp (2nd from left) and Huffy26 (2nd from right)) showcase our artistic progress.
29 Moment to Remember - MLT
Star Ponies are just one of the many astral beings inhabiting the night sky. If ever the inhabitants of Equestria decide to venture forth into the stars, let it be remembered they are not alone.
(Still having trouble with DeviantArt)
(Still having trouble with DeviantArt)
36 Friendship School Graduation - Ragmo
Like the last years i'd like to thank Equestria Daily for hosting this event again. These where 30(+3) nice days of drawing :) We've seen quite a consistent amount of submissions this year, which is great - easpecially(!!!) considering the show is already over \o/.
There are a couple of my submissions i'm not that happy with, but overall i felt quite good for most of them :). Also i picked up my coloured pencils a bit more often than usual, which was nice aswell.
There where quite a lot of pics that i liked this year, but i think my pesonal highlight of my submissions where day 22 and day 8...which wasn't a pony <.< So thank you Equestria Daily staff for having us again this year for a total month; Looking forward for next years ATG
There are a couple of my submissions i'm not that happy with, but overall i felt quite good for most of them :). Also i picked up my coloured pencils a bit more often than usual, which was nice aswell.
There where quite a lot of pics that i liked this year, but i think my pesonal highlight of my submissions where day 22 and day 8...which wasn't a pony <.< So thank you Equestria Daily staff for having us again this year for a total month; Looking forward for next years ATG
39 Smug Sweet Reward - flutterkind
Didn't have my tools available today. :( Tried my best to somehow submit something anyway and not miss the prompt.
41 Graduation MEEP - Snowfallmountain
I'm tired of this challenge. Koden's tired of this challenge. HHRRRGNNN!!
45 Graduated - Th3iPodM0N
Break out the party horns and the accordions mateys.
46 Graduate - Noctus
I really like drawing busts, so i just had some fun today <3 all="" been="" for="" fun="" it="" prompts="" s="" span="" thanks="" the="">
51 Graduation Night - Cornerback Fluttershy
This one definitely took the longest.
I think sometimes people give up on learning a new skill after just a few days because they feel that they just can't do it. Putting it some time every day (or almost every day) for a month though can start to show improvement. You won't be an expert but maybe you'll see that it's something you can learn given time.
It's been a real struggle at times, but it's been fun drawing the prompts and seeing everyone's art!
I think sometimes people give up on learning a new skill after just a few days because they feel that they just can't do it. Putting it some time every day (or almost every day) for a month though can start to show improvement. You won't be an expert but maybe you'll see that it's something you can learn given time.
It's been a real struggle at times, but it's been fun drawing the prompts and seeing everyone's art!
52 Graduation Burnz - EbbySharp
A prequel / reply to Termyotter's entry, which should be somewhere higher up on this page.
Happy Fourth of July and Happy ATG 2020! Congrats!
Happy Fourth of July and Happy ATG 2020! Congrats!
60 NATG graduate - Twilightning Storm
So happy that I completed every single prompt and graduated. They may be simple sketches but I've felt a wealth of improvement over the last 30 days and it's so great to participate with the rest of you. Thank you, Equestria Daily!
61 Veteran status! - t72b
go get em little guardsmare!
So another atg finishes up. its been fun! just a pitty i did not have much time today for something grander.
the Princess Protects!
So another atg finishes up. its been fun! just a pitty i did not have much time today for something grander.
the Princess Protects!
62 Celebrate me, the new Queen of Art! - Zeal Crown
Thanks for the fun times~ <3 span="">
65 Graduation Day - Faith?
We done diddly did it
66 Graduation - SOENJAY
I've tried my hoof at drawing in the NATG for 4 years now and this is the first year I've ever fully completed all 30 prompts. Special thanks to my accountabilibuddy Faith? for drawing along with me. That's his OC Caliente.
69 Pony Graduating - Raincloudboom
Wasn't feeling super creative for this. Just played it straight. I did color it though, since there are no more make up days.
75 YAYYY!!! - Rainbows2424
Whew! Ive made it, after 31 days, skipping sleep, lots of stress and some serious speed drawing! This has been a rough ride for me, and I did improve my art skills up a ton! All in all, the month has been great! Awesome way to end it off, as its the 4th Of July!! :DDD
76 NATG X DAY 30 - Skypause
Well we did it! NATG is my favorite EQD event every year and I look forward to it every year.
I would have liked to have shaded it but I think it's ok. I definitely need to work on dragons and griffons.
See you next year!
I would have liked to have shaded it but I think it's ok. I definitely need to work on dragons and griffons.
See you next year!
78 The Birthday Dork - SazerLite
Yep, I'm just about to turn 27 years old. I'll take it as a good thing that wasn't born on the 4th of July.
And with that, another NATG is done. If the pattern continues, I'll hardly draw anything again until next year. :|
And with that, another NATG is done. If the pattern continues, I'll hardly draw anything again until next year. :|
80 Violet Graduating - NGnir
17/30 days done! More than I ever thought I'd manage! Vi's real happy about that one.
81 The Fireworks Celebration in Ponyville - TaichiKeaton
Stardust and family, and her coltfriend, Tumbleweed Blitz, enjoy the fireworks celebration in Ponyville.
Meanwhile Morpheus puts on a little sparkler show for Shade.
Meanwhile Morpheus puts on a little sparkler show for Shade.
82 Graduation! - Lagarto
Ponys ponys ponys
Wow, my first NATG :D
I had a blast!
I want to thanks my GF, who convinced me to take the challenge and accompanied me all the way.
Love u~
Wow, my first NATG :D
I had a blast!
I want to thanks my GF, who convinced me to take the challenge and accompanied me all the way.
Love u~
87 Starlight's Milestone - SupermarineSpitfire
89 - Catwell
90 Celebrating Independence Day (full version) - Silverwings Productions
In the spirit of independence, Silverwings has dyed her mane and tail red, white, and blue.
91 ATG10 Day 30: Graduation Day - acrazzyperson
Thanks Calpain for hosting the ATG once again. It was nice to finally have the free time to participate this year and really dedicate some time to improving my skills.
92 Sigcess! - Sigmath Bits
Sigcessfully hit all of the prompts! Congratulations to everpony else who did! And to anyone who submitted for even one prompt!
94 Fireworks in the Cloud Cities - phallen1
Up in the cloud cities, fireworks displays are a lot closer. This is something earth ponies don't get to see very often. Little Nimbus gets to share this one with two of her favorite ponies, Aunt Windy and Uncle Patch.
95 Equestria Daily Artist Training Grounds 2020 30a - Meto30
Prompt 30 is the traditional final prompt, that of "graduation". Sunset discusses her upcoming graduation with Vice Principal Luna; however, there are implications of graduation that Sunset may have allowed herself to forget, busy as she is with the study and containment of magic within the human world.
96 Equestria Daily Artist Training Grounds 2020 30b - Meto30
Prompt 30 is the traditional final prompt, that of "graduation". Sunset discusses her upcoming graduation with Vice Principal Luna; however, there are implications of graduation that Sunset may have allowed herself to forget, busy as she is with the study and containment of magic within the human world. This is none other than the fact that she still is legally an undocumented, unregistered alien with no immigration documents whatsoever in her name; while her status as a high school student may have delayed administrative action taken against her, graduation will remove this protection and put her under the full jurisdiction of the immigration authorities. What do Celestia and Luna have in plan for Sunset? Will their solution even work?
97 Equestria Daily Artist Training Grounds 2020 30c - Meto30
Prompt 30 is the traditional final prompt, that of "graduation". Sunset discusses her upcoming graduation with Vice Principal Luna; however, there are implications of graduation that Sunset may have allowed herself to forget, busy as she is with the study and containment of magic within the human world. This is none other than the fact that she still is legally an undocumented, unregistered alien with no immigration documents whatsoever in her name; while her status as a high school student may have delayed administrative action taken against her, graduation will remove this protection and put her under the full jurisdiction of the immigration authorities. What do Celestia and Luna have in plan for Sunset? Will their solution even work? Sunset now has even more things to worry about now, but better forewarned than blind.
98 Equestria Daily Artist Training Grounds 2020 30d - Meto30
Prompt 30 is the traditional final prompt, that of "graduation". Sunset discusses her upcoming graduation with Vice Principal Luna; however, there are implications of graduation that Sunset may have allowed herself to forget, busy as she is with the study and containment of magic within the human world. This is none other than the fact that she still is legally an undocumented, unregistered alien with no immigration documents whatsoever in her name; while her status as a high school student may have delayed administrative action taken against her, graduation will remove this protection and put her under the full jurisdiction of the immigration authorities. What do Celestia and Luna have in plan for Sunset? Will their solution even work? Sunset now has even more things to worry about now, but better forewarned than blind.
Not that being forewarned helps her feel better in any way.
Not that being forewarned helps her feel better in any way.
103 Good Job Everypony! - Just Art Random
So yeah. This marks the end of Equestria Daily's event, Newbie Artist Training Grounds. I wasn't able to fulfill every prompt (especially at the 20th mark onwards) because I was either bummed out or busy with life, but I had a lot of fun meeting artists, seeing their artwork, getting to share my artwork, and talking to them. So yeah, to everyone who participated, you all did a GREAT JOB!
105 NATG 2020 - Day 30: A Pony Graduating - tallaferroxiv
In all honesty I do feel very fulfilled every time i come to the and of an ATG. it0s fun to test yourself each year and share the challenge with the rest of the community, inspiring each other onward by keeping at it ever day. Thanks you for hosting and allowing me the opportunity to participate for another year!
Twitter: Calpain
