Source - Chira
With ponies charged and gear ready, we exit the starting phases of the NATG as we all get settled into our routines and drawing habits. More new faces keep appearing and what I have seen so far has continued to impress me each day so I'm hoping that enthusiasm can continue as we start to get into prompts that can require more effort to pull off. Needless to say, I'm excited to see what our participants can come up with!
For today we managed to bring in a lovely 81 ponies which now brings us up to 269 ponies in total.
If you've been keeping track of the NATG over the years, you might recognize that the first three prompts are pretty much the same with slight twists. There is a reason for this, and it mainly has to do with allowing new artists to get used to finishing prompts that for the most part just require the drawing of a single pony without a background if they choose. It's even helpful for veterans so they can do something simple if they wish so they can get used to the 24-hour timeframe for the prompts. Now that we enter the 4th day, it's time to enter spice things up a little bit as for today I would like our artists to Draw a pony with a secret mission / Draw a pony being sly as a fox.
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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!
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3 - JMRZXPYMIY
Have no idea who would need this in larger resolution, but here it is. https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/982484383057444896/1116982021324017685/image.png
Have no idea who would need this in larger resolution, but here it is. https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/982484383057444896/1116982021324017685/image.png
5 Be Your Own Hypemare - KiwiPLUR
Ignore the other two pictures in this post. I found out about this shebang like yesterday, but I like drawing ponies and I want to get better at it so I drew the first two prompts anyway
Ignore the other two pictures in this post. I found out about this shebang like yesterday, but I like drawing ponies and I want to get better at it so I drew the first two prompts anyway
9 Stretch These Hooves - IrschY
Sport victories take hard work and good training. Who's ready for the win?
Sport victories take hard work and good training. Who's ready for the win?
13 Departure - Optimistic Neighsayer
Where is she off to? Kind of a rushed one, had to catch my flight back home. Hence the inspiration.
Where is she off to? Kind of a rushed one, had to catch my flight back home. Hence the inspiration.
19 Digital Dominance - EveryDayDashie
With upbeat dance music filling the entire ballroom, the night has been electric and dynamic so far. Ponies were all enjoying the night and sharing this glamorous moment everywhere on the Internet. Often times when the crowd starts doing one thing, you would usually follow them, and so I'm no exception. Without any second thought, I picked a snapshot featuring some of my best dance moves and uploaded it to social media platforms, specifically Ponygram. Soon enough, my post reached a massive audience, literally "taking the world by storm." It's good news... right? Or perhaps not in some cases. You see, while I'm never tired of recognition and compliments, something inside me keeps telling me that I need more of this kind of Internet fame. But temptation has never been easy to avoid. Social media engagement may be a fickle mistress, but I always feel like wrangling it as much as possible.
With upbeat dance music filling the entire ballroom, the night has been electric and dynamic so far. Ponies were all enjoying the night and sharing this glamorous moment everywhere on the Internet. Often times when the crowd starts doing one thing, you would usually follow them, and so I'm no exception. Without any second thought, I picked a snapshot featuring some of my best dance moves and uploaded it to social media platforms, specifically Ponygram. Soon enough, my post reached a massive audience, literally "taking the world by storm." It's good news... right? Or perhaps not in some cases. You see, while I'm never tired of recognition and compliments, something inside me keeps telling me that I need more of this kind of Internet fame. But temptation has never been easy to avoid. Social media engagement may be a fickle mistress, but I always feel like wrangling it as much as possible.
20 Everypony's Crazy For A Sharp-Dressed Mare - Buckweiser
"You do know we're supposed to blend in with the crowd... right?"
"You do know we're supposed to blend in with the crowd... right?"
21 Name's Storm, Zipp Storm - SOENJAY
I will not be the only one to draw Zipp based off her surname I'm sure. She's my favorite G5 character and after how dirty I did her with last year's drawing I had to give it another go. Needless to say I am much more pleased with this drawing!
I will not be the only one to draw Zipp based off her surname I'm sure. She's my favorite G5 character and after how dirty I did her with last year's drawing I had to give it another go. Needless to say I am much more pleased with this drawing!
22 Rainbow Dash Gearing up ready - KevinHz19
Rainbow Dash at the academy. Gearing up and stretching in preparation for the next Wonderbolt stunt show performance
Rainbow Dash at the academy. Gearing up and stretching in preparation for the next Wonderbolt stunt show performance
24 NATG XIII Day 3: Pre-Adventure Checklist - AceBlazewing
Can't explore and hunt treasure on an empty stomach, right? =P
Can't explore and hunt treasure on an empty stomach, right? =P
26 Toward a new life - Chira
It's been 5 years since I last participated in an ATG. Feels like a lifetime ago. This one's not exactly in a storm, but geared up for a journey nonetheless. Here's a timelapse showing the drawing progress if you're interested: https://i.imgur.com/d7Hvq1H.mp4
It's been 5 years since I last participated in an ATG. Feels like a lifetime ago. This one's not exactly in a storm, but geared up for a journey nonetheless. Here's a timelapse showing the drawing progress if you're interested: https://i.imgur.com/d7Hvq1H.mp4
27 Captivated - Mintwhistle
This took me a couple of hours to finish, since I used my new drawing tablet that I got yesterday to do it; that also explains why it looks a bit rough. The Fluttershy in this drawing is in fact a disguised changeling, though you wouldn't know it!
This took me a couple of hours to finish, since I used my new drawing tablet that I got yesterday to do it; that also explains why it looks a bit rough. The Fluttershy in this drawing is in fact a disguised changeling, though you wouldn't know it!
28 Getting ready for the next shift - Ragmo
Getting into that armor only using hooves must be quite hard, but being a royal guard is also a very nice job to have.
Getting into that armor only using hooves must be quite hard, but being a royal guard is also a very nice job to have.
29 The time has come - Santi0095
Yesterday was Cars 17th anniversary And I made this 'cuz I really love Cars lol
Yesterday was Cars 17th anniversary And I made this 'cuz I really love Cars lol
32 [SFM] Charging with cloud storage. - red4567
Pipp would rue the day Zipp learned how to control clouds.
Pipp would rue the day Zipp learned how to control clouds.
33 The Colours Of Resistance - Lorewolf / Docard
I'm pretty sure I write Treehugger differently than most people do. The term, "Tree Hugger" doesn't refer to just any type of Hippie. Tree Huggers are the rebellious, action -taking ones.
I'm pretty sure I write Treehugger differently than most people do. The term, "Tree Hugger" doesn't refer to just any type of Hippie. Tree Huggers are the rebellious, action -taking ones.
35 Rainbow Dash gearing up for war - Absoléa
37 Pouting and Plotting - Will-Owl-the-Wisp
Kinda stretching the prompt, but hopefully it counts! Opaline is the queen of gearing up for a good pout-and-plot.
Kinda stretching the prompt, but hopefully it counts! Opaline is the queen of gearing up for a good pout-and-plot.
38 NATG 3: pony taking the world by storm (Cozy Glow) - Lurfy Copper
Another drawing for the #NAGT2023 event, Cozy Glow wants to take over all of Equestria.
Another drawing for the #NAGT2023 event, Cozy Glow wants to take over all of Equestria.
40 Stormy weather - mafon2
Spike'll be okay. I haven't drawn MLP art for so long :-----). P.S. I love swirly clouds, MLP Gen4, Quake, and being alive.
Spike'll be okay. I haven't drawn MLP art for so long :-----). P.S. I love swirly clouds, MLP Gen4, Quake, and being alive.
41 The Devil - CattyTheArtCat
"I'm the devil living in the pride. I'm the devil, no one's hands are tied. I'm the devil, damnation dignified. I'm the devil and it's only me inside!" ???? The Devil by Blue Stahli
"I'm the devil living in the pride. I'm the devil, no one's hands are tied. I'm the devil, damnation dignified. I'm the devil and it's only me inside!" ???? The Devil by Blue Stahli
44 Be Prepared! - Lili Dash!
When I heard today's prompt, I immediately thought of "Be Prepared" from The Lion King and I knew I just had to draw a Scar-inspired picture of Sombra! Yes, I suck at crowds. Sue me. Those green blobs are supposed to be Sombra-style eyes.
When I heard today's prompt, I immediately thought of "Be Prepared" from The Lion King and I knew I just had to draw a Scar-inspired picture of Sombra! Yes, I suck at crowds. Sue me. Those green blobs are supposed to be Sombra-style eyes.
45 Twilight's First Space Selfie - Aethereus Entropy
Progress in Equestrian space exploration is advancing thanks to Twilight's research. Congratulations on your moon landing Twi!
Progress in Equestrian space exploration is advancing thanks to Twilight's research. Congratulations on your moon landing Twi!
47 Pastel Comes Prepared - EmilyLsArt
With paintbrush and saddlebag by her side, Pastel Brightheart is ready to share her love of art to the world!
With paintbrush and saddlebag by her side, Pastel Brightheart is ready to share her love of art to the world!
49 Snowcone SalesBirb (NATG 2023 Day 3) - IronYoshi
IceBeak is gearing up her snowcone stand and hopes that they'll take Equestria by storm! This is her first time participating in the NATG.
IceBeak is gearing up her snowcone stand and hopes that they'll take Equestria by storm! This is her first time participating in the NATG.
54 Shifting Gears - Terminotter
Little known fact is that you can shift gears on your unicorn. You just have to be sure if they are stick or automatic. Be careful to hold or clutch them close if shifting on a stick unicorn or they may start going "bing bong" or some other senseless noises.
Little known fact is that you can shift gears on your unicorn. You just have to be sure if they are stick or automatic. Be careful to hold or clutch them close if shifting on a stick unicorn or they may start going "bing bong" or some other senseless noises.
55 Pipp's Big Day - Ebony Crystal
Pipp was super excited, today was one of her streaming days and today was a big one, it was going to be a VERY busy day at her shop, Mane Melody and she wanted to show her fans, the Pippsqueaks, what she was all about! Setting up her phone, she eagerly waited to start, the hooftaps already coming in from fans who were waiting, she knew this stream was going to be, as she would say, iconic!
Pipp was super excited, today was one of her streaming days and today was a big one, it was going to be a VERY busy day at her shop, Mane Melody and she wanted to show her fans, the Pippsqueaks, what she was all about! Setting up her phone, she eagerly waited to start, the hooftaps already coming in from fans who were waiting, she knew this stream was going to be, as she would say, iconic!
57 Her cup of tea - Cahan
Despite Ocellus' death, Smolder will always drink some tea with her best friend. Even with eternal border between them.
Despite Ocellus' death, Smolder will always drink some tea with her best friend. Even with eternal border between them.
59 Hazelnut Crunch ready for her day as a choclatier! - Jenn Dangerously
My OC Hazelnut Crunch has a chocolate shop/Cafe in Canterlot. Here she is getting ready for another day making sweet treats.
My OC Hazelnut Crunch has a chocolate shop/Cafe in Canterlot. Here she is getting ready for another day making sweet treats.
62 Wonderbolt - Vapor Trail
experimented with wing position and got confused on some parts
experimented with wing position and got confused on some parts
68 It's All Mine - Lifes Harbinger
Liberty has claimed the world for her own. It may just be a globe, and she did purchase it, but it's still hers.
Liberty has claimed the world for her own. It may just be a globe, and she did purchase it, but it's still hers.
71 Vinyl Prepping For a Concert - Liam Wilcox
72 Taking the world by storm - ArtsyGum
For this prompt I wanted to draw my AU versions of Zephyr Breeze and Rarity (who totally slay).
For this prompt I wanted to draw my AU versions of Zephyr Breeze and Rarity (who totally slay).
73 Punished Parachute Pone - phallen1
If you're not already sick of my "skydiver pony" gimmick you will be before the end of this event.
If you're not already sick of my "skydiver pony" gimmick you will be before the end of this event.
75 Storm pony takes over the world! - Ruby Reverie
78 Poni Mitchell - Frith
I was just going to draw a pony with stormy clouds in the background but then I had a flash: how about Poni Mitchell? So, here you are. Taking Equestria by storm.
I was just going to draw a pony with stormy clouds in the background but then I had a flash: how about Poni Mitchell? So, here you are. Taking Equestria by storm.
79 Gungnir - PinkR
Full quality: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/589921363402162176/1117309792323633283/D3.mp4
Full quality: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/589921363402162176/1117309792323633283/D3.mp4
80 Newbie Artist Training Grounds XIII - Day 3: Gearing up for war - CMC_Scootaloo
Cerise Sunrise gearing up for a war she doesn't want to fight in, but has to if her home should keep existing. Drawn for Day 3 of the Newbie Artist Training Grounds XIII and the prompt Draw a pony gearing up / Draw a pony taking the world by storm.
Cerise Sunrise gearing up for a war she doesn't want to fight in, but has to if her home should keep existing. Drawn for Day 3 of the Newbie Artist Training Grounds XIII and the prompt Draw a pony gearing up / Draw a pony taking the world by storm.
81 Twilight Crusaders - Khazard
Twilight faces off against the vampire, Dio, in a final stand. Can she take The World? (Yes I took the prompt literally). Stand: ?Winter Wrap Up? Power: D Speed: D+ Range: B+ Durability: C- Precision: B Potential: A+ Ability: Change the state of the target. Most commonly used to alter weather, but can change concepts with enough knowledge on the matter (such as state of ownership, such as to take a stand)
Twilight faces off against the vampire, Dio, in a final stand. Can she take The World? (Yes I took the prompt literally). Stand: ?Winter Wrap Up? Power: D Speed: D+ Range: B+ Durability: C- Precision: B Potential: A+ Ability: Change the state of the target. Most commonly used to alter weather, but can change concepts with enough knowledge on the matter (such as state of ownership, such as to take a stand)
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