I've got to admit, for the very first day it was really hard to pick a header for day two. Already I'm seeing a ton of creativity and energy not only in the submitted artwork, but in the NATG Discord channel itself. Thirteen may be an unlucky number, but I have a really good feeling about the next 29 prompts. Fantastic work everyone!
For today we managed to pull in 102 ponies which is a great start for an event this old! Let's keep it up!
Now that our ponies have popped into existence, it's time to get them doing something (besides thawing out in some cases). While drawing a pony is all well and good, being able to give them motion is the first step to other grand adventures so for today's prompt Draw a pony making their move / Draw a pony bursting with life.
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Remember, our compiler for the old prompt is up a few hours even after this post goes up with the new prompt so feel free to submit your submission to the previous day's submitter!
Also, if you are late submitting and the submitter is closed, don't just throw your pic into the next day's submitter. Wait for a Makeup Day to submit!
Attention Discord Users:
For those of you with Discord we are really pulling out all the stops this year as we have a channel on EqD's official Discord server called #artist-training-ground for you to hang out in with your fellow artists during the event. You can join our Discord server here.
Check on after the break for today's gallery!
Tutorial on First Day on How to Upload
Art Tutorials
4 Newbie Artists Training Grounds, Prompt 1 - Day 1, Artist: TealMintMoonrise, Subject: Somnambula - TealMintMoonrise
Pencil Drawing of Somnambula, for Equestria Daily’s: Newbie Artists Training Grounds, day 1 prompt 1
Pencil Drawing of Somnambula, for Equestria Daily’s: Newbie Artists Training Grounds, day 1 prompt 1
6 - kelpler427
first ever drawing!
first ever drawing!
8 Time - Frith
While spending hours with the bucket fill tool, and crashing IrFanView, I frequently missed and bucketfilled the lineart. I liked the effect.
While spending hours with the bucket fill tool, and crashing IrFanView, I frequently missed and bucketfilled the lineart. I liked the effect.
10 Liberty Says Hi - Lifes Harbinger
Once again, the Equestria Daily Artist Training Grounds is upon us. I wanted to try participating in it again this year. It's going to be tough, and I'm sure I'll probably miss a couple of the prompts, I'm going to do my best to get to as many of them as possible. This little mare here is going to be the center of attention this time. I've snuck her into the background of a few of the pictures I've drawn for previous projects, but I think she deserves some time in the spotlight. Her name is Liberty Belle and she's just overjoyed to meet everyone.
Once again, the Equestria Daily Artist Training Grounds is upon us. I wanted to try participating in it again this year. It's going to be tough, and I'm sure I'll probably miss a couple of the prompts, I'm going to do my best to get to as many of them as possible. This little mare here is going to be the center of attention this time. I've snuck her into the background of a few of the pictures I've drawn for previous projects, but I think she deserves some time in the spotlight. Her name is Liberty Belle and she's just overjoyed to meet everyone.
14 A Ballroom of Emotions - EveryDayDashie
And with Calpain marching onto the front stage in this ever-vivacious ballroom and hosting the opening ceremony of the 13th Newbie Artist Training Grounds in history, our NATG 2023 prom has officially begun. Colorful lights are ignited, directing in every which way and casting every corner of this dance hall. The exquisitely designed crystal ceiling and chandeliers ricochet white lights everywhere and disperse them into a spectrum of colors, radiating each of our millions of unique personalities. While there are certainly familiar faces to meet and chat with tonight, new artists were also invited, and we are more than excited to welcome you aboard and have fun with us in this electric month of drawing ponies. To make this night extra special and memorable for everyone, I came up with the perfect song choice for tonight - "Perfect" by Ed Sheeran. Enjoy the moment, dance however you want, sing however you wish, and draw however you like. Together, we are perfect and forever will be.
And with Calpain marching onto the front stage in this ever-vivacious ballroom and hosting the opening ceremony of the 13th Newbie Artist Training Grounds in history, our NATG 2023 prom has officially begun. Colorful lights are ignited, directing in every which way and casting every corner of this dance hall. The exquisitely designed crystal ceiling and chandeliers ricochet white lights everywhere and disperse them into a spectrum of colors, radiating each of our millions of unique personalities. While there are certainly familiar faces to meet and chat with tonight, new artists were also invited, and we are more than excited to welcome you aboard and have fun with us in this electric month of drawing ponies. To make this night extra special and memorable for everyone, I came up with the perfect song choice for tonight - "Perfect" by Ed Sheeran. Enjoy the moment, dance however you want, sing however you wish, and draw however you like. Together, we are perfect and forever will be.
19 - JMRZXPYMIY
21 day 1 sketch Wind Surfer - Vapor Trail
very small drawing; Wind Surfer measured 4.5 cm by 5.5 cm
very small drawing; Wind Surfer measured 4.5 cm by 5.5 cm
29 Moonstone - Mintwhistle
(For future reference: is the "name" field a username? I put my DeviantArt username in case.)
(For future reference: is the "name" field a username? I put my DeviantArt username in case.)
34 Strike a Pose - Optimistic Neighsayer
Ain’t Guiding Light a smug gal? Greetings from Taiyuan, China! I’m glad I was able to find a way to upload my images so I can participate in the NATG while blocked from most of the sites I take for granted. In case you’re wondering, the Chinese characters read “zuòtà i,” or “strike an attitude.”
Ain’t Guiding Light a smug gal? Greetings from Taiyuan, China! I’m glad I was able to find a way to upload my images so I can participate in the NATG while blocked from most of the sites I take for granted. In case you’re wondering, the Chinese characters read “zuòtà i,” or “strike an attitude.”
36 My ponysona ready for NATG - Absoléa
37 Cornflower - Soobel
Flitter standing. On cornflower. She is sculpted not drawn. But eyes, cutiemarks and others is still drawn. All within one day.
Flitter standing. On cornflower. She is sculpted not drawn. But eyes, cutiemarks and others is still drawn. All within one day.
39 Rainbow Dash Standing - Kevin H. Hernandez
Mainly will submit art submissions in marker style, traditional art (if am saying art style name correctly). Not digital style. [Self thought- Can't believe am submitting this for the first time. Am so nervous, shy and scared...] I hope Link to entry is correct
Mainly will submit art submissions in marker style, traditional art (if am saying art style name correctly). Not digital style. [Self thought- Can't believe am submitting this for the first time. Am so nervous, shy and scared...] I hope Link to entry is correct
40 Timeout - LeOebele
42 Look at your clock - Ragmo
Hey thats a watch i'd check frequently or even to often^^. Ever noticed that on most clocks/watches with roman number the 4 is IIII rather than IV? It's good to be back for that time of the years with daily prompts :) Would've made the hind-legs a bit longer... but there was the end of the paper :( miss-calculated the proportians a bit when i started ^^'
Hey thats a watch i'd check frequently or even to often^^. Ever noticed that on most clocks/watches with roman number the 4 is IIII rather than IV? It's good to be back for that time of the years with daily prompts :) Would've made the hind-legs a bit longer... but there was the end of the paper :( miss-calculated the proportians a bit when i started ^^'
43 NATG XIII Day 1: Bipedal Practice - AceBlazewing
Lyra's decided to share her technique of standing on two legs to Tough Cookie, who's intrigued, though she's not used to supporting her bulk that way. I'd hate to think what Syntax or Bon Bon would have to say about this. XD
Lyra's decided to share her technique of standing on two legs to Tough Cookie, who's intrigued, though she's not used to supporting her bulk that way. I'd hate to think what Syntax or Bon Bon would have to say about this. XD
48 Winter Snow - Minty Treble
It's so good to be back!! I bring you G3 Winter Snow for the first prompt
It's so good to be back!! I bring you G3 Winter Snow for the first prompt
50 Ebony and Sunshine's Intro - Ebony Crystal
Hey there! Ebony Crystal here! *she blinks as she feels a little ball of fur, a little kitten soon popping out through her mane* Oh, and Sunshine, too *giggles* :3 I'm looking forward to taking a break from the normal stuff I've been doing and putting all that I've learned this year through my art into practice! Of course we'll be seeing our old friends in some of these, maybe even some of our newer ones, too, so keep an eye out! :3
Hey there! Ebony Crystal here! *she blinks as she feels a little ball of fur, a little kitten soon popping out through her mane* Oh, and Sunshine, too *giggles* :3 I'm looking forward to taking a break from the normal stuff I've been doing and putting all that I've learned this year through my art into practice! Of course we'll be seeing our old friends in some of these, maybe even some of our newer ones, too, so keep an eye out! :3
52 - PinkR
Actually my first time properly colouring it makes me so happy that mangas are back and white cause it makes redrawing sooo much easier but other than that tried a bunch of new stuff like more detailed eyes which took way WAY longer than i thought and face shape is honestly the hardest thing for me to do even with a literal mirror in close proximity for refernces but I feel myself getting more powerful for every drawing rep
Actually my first time properly colouring it makes me so happy that mangas are back and white cause it makes redrawing sooo much easier but other than that tried a bunch of new stuff like more detailed eyes which took way WAY longer than i thought and face shape is honestly the hardest thing for me to do even with a literal mirror in close proximity for refernces but I feel myself getting more powerful for every drawing rep
54 Frozen - IrshY
Uh-oh! Looks like Twilight's freezing spell has backfired, leaving the pony in quite a situation... I've been drawing for less than half a year, starting from absolute zero, so NATG is a good posibility to challenge myself.
Uh-oh! Looks like Twilight's freezing spell has backfired, leaving the pony in quite a situation... I've been drawing for less than half a year, starting from absolute zero, so NATG is a good posibility to challenge myself.
56 Lyra can stand on TWO legs! - Core
I have been drawing ponies for a few weeks and still getting the hang of things, but this is my first entry and I'm looking forward to more! Draw a pony standing? Lyra was up to the challenge, she can stand on TWO legs!
I have been drawing ponies for a few weeks and still getting the hang of things, but this is my first entry and I'm looking forward to more! Draw a pony standing? Lyra was up to the challenge, she can stand on TWO legs!
61 - MelodicBeam
62 Regal Sea Queen (NATG Day 1) - IronYoshi
Start the day with Novo. Expect more of her throughout the event.
Start the day with Novo. Expect more of her throughout the event.
65 Hailstone Pone - phallen1
Maybe not the best day for skydiving, Patch? Certainly not the best day for an earth pone to be standing around on clouds.
Maybe not the best day for skydiving, Patch? Certainly not the best day for an earth pone to be standing around on clouds.
68 I'm Still Standing - SOENJAY
First prompt is usually one of the hardest to think of because I want to make it something unique. I had a ponder and decided on making a classic rock pun (who could have guessed).
First prompt is usually one of the hardest to think of because I want to make it something unique. I had a ponder and decided on making a classic rock pun (who could have guessed).
75 Smiling Pastel - EmilyLsArt
My very first NATG!! Here's my ponysona Pastel Brightheart smiling for the camera...this is her first time entering the NATG community and she is offered a photoshoot for identification (and fun!) Pastel is a bit nervous since she's new to this whole thing. Don't worry, everypony, she's got this!
My very first NATG!! Here's my ponysona Pastel Brightheart smiling for the camera...this is her first time entering the NATG community and she is offered a photoshoot for identification (and fun!) Pastel is a bit nervous since she's new to this whole thing. Don't worry, everypony, she's got this!
80 Standin' your ground - ArtsyGum
My GF has been telling me about this montly-long event, and I wanted to participate this year!
My GF has been telling me about this montly-long event, and I wanted to participate this year!
85 The Weight of Luna's Past - Aethereus Entropy
Well, first time participating in the challenge. I have expectations hehe :3
Well, first time participating in the challenge. I have expectations hehe :3
89 #NATG 1: pony standing (My Oc) - Lurfy Copper
my other social networks https://www.instagram.com/lurfy_copper/ https://twitter.com/luis_lftp
my other social networks https://www.instagram.com/lurfy_copper/ https://twitter.com/luis_lftp
90 Twilight Sparkle - Ruby Reverie
91 - Static
92 My Little Pony Pinkie Pie Drawing - Liam Wilcox
95 Za Warudo - Faith?
Zero.
Zero.
98 TOTK: A Journey Begins - thattagen
TOTK Link as a pony since I feel like we've fallen behind on ponifying everything as a fandom. I love him. Might do more with him for later prompts.
TOTK Link as a pony since I feel like we've fallen behind on ponifying everything as a fandom. I love him. Might do more with him for later prompts.
99 I just don't know what went wrong! - Fawn
102 Based - SazerLite
I return from my grave once again to attempt to partake in the obligatory, yearly tradition of the Newbie Artist Training Grounds. Having skipped it last year for personal reasons, I decided to see what I can do this year. However, due to me having a very time-consuming job now, I have little free time to make any art each day. So I'm resorting to something more "recyclable", if you will. Gonna stick with just pointy ponies this time, and I'm using this as my base. And like I mentioned last year, I may try to focus on the G5 ponies. Here goes less than nothing.
I return from my grave once again to attempt to partake in the obligatory, yearly tradition of the Newbie Artist Training Grounds. Having skipped it last year for personal reasons, I decided to see what I can do this year. However, due to me having a very time-consuming job now, I have little free time to make any art each day. So I'm resorting to something more "recyclable", if you will. Gonna stick with just pointy ponies this time, and I'm using this as my base. And like I mentioned last year, I may try to focus on the G5 ponies. Here goes less than nothing.
104 Twilight Sparkle Preserved from a Distant Past - CrystalLord
I hope it's cosy in there.
I hope it's cosy in there.
105 Take a Picture - Lumithekirin
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