existing sprinkles

For my last #2026CalendarChallenge I wanted…

existing sprinkles — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 17:43:23 GMT

For my last #2026CalendarChallenge I wanted something with a wolf. Then I was reminded of the Norse myth Sköll that chases the sun. Until Ragnarok where she catches up and eats it.

Despite the whole apocalypse bit, it's somewhat inspiring that she chases the sun everyday.
How will I carry my creative fire forward? By staying consistant like Sköll.
#inspiring #norse #mythology #wolf #artstr #calendar #challenge

🎄 2026 Calendar Challenge – Week 12 (December)

existing sprinkles — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 17:43:38 GMT

🎄 2026 Calendar Challenge – Week 12 (December)

Core Principle – Each week, create one visual representation of the month. Any medium. Collage, paint, digital, found objects… doesn't matter. Emphasis on process, not product.

This is our final week – Week 12, December!

Core Theme: Reflection & Light
Prompt: “How will I carry this year's creative fire forward?”

Examples to inspire your creation:
- Evergreen wreaths – resilience and continuity
- Candles – small flames illuminating the darkness
- Snowflakes – unique patterns in stillness
- Holiday lights – individual points creating collective beauty

Optional Creative Exercise – Design your final calendar spread. Include a small "artist's manifesto" and set intentions for 2026. What will you carry with you into the new year?

Congratulations for making it this far! Your commitment to showing up creatively each week is something to celebrate. These pages are more than just a calendar – they're a record of your creative journey, tangible proof of moving from "I want to be creative" to "I'm actually creating."

As we complete this 12-week cycle, remember that the habit of playful exploration doesn't have to end. The creative fire sparked through this challenge can continue to warm your creative path into the new year.

Here's to reflecting on the light of this year and carrying it forward into 2026!

#2026CalendarChallenge #CreativeHabit #FinalWeek #ReflectionAndLight #artstr #grownostr #art #challenge

🍂 2026 Calendar Challenge – Week 11 (November)

existing sprinkles — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 14:44:40 GMT

🍂 2026 Calendar Challenge – Week 11 (November)

Core Principle – Each week, create one visual representation of the month. Any medium. Collage, paint, digital, found objects… doesn't matter. Emphasis on process, not product.

November – Theme: Gratitude & Roots
Prompt: “What foundations support my creativity?”

Examples to inspire:
- Crimson maples, shedding to reveal strength
- Deep red cranberries, gathered in thanks
- Wild turkeys, grounded and purposeful
- Native American art patterns, honoring ancestral creativity

Optional Creative Exercise – Write a gratitude list of 30 items that nurture your creative spirit. Then illustrate one using ink and gold leaf (or similar materials that feel rich and grounding).

As we move toward year's end, we acknowledge what holds us up – the unseen foundations that let our creativity grow strong. Each page becomes a tangible reminder of what sustains us through creation and beyond.

Let's honor November's gift of reflection and give thanks to the roots that feed our creative work.

#2026CalendarChallenge #CreativeHabit #GratitudeAndRoots #NovemberPrompt #artstr #grownostr

Here is week 10 of the…

existing sprinkles — Sun, 16 Nov 2025 18:27:35 GMT

Here is week 10 of the #2026CalendarChallenge This time I am posting on time!
I just thought I would keep it simple. Black cat emerging from the dark night infront of a full moon in October.

These past few weeks have been life changing. I will probably post about it more later, when I have things sorted out. I don't normally like to post life updates, but I think I want to make an exception.
#artstr #art #grownostr

This is my week 9 September…

existing sprinkles — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:35:37 GMT

This is my week 9 September #2026CalendarChallenge

I meant to post it yesterday. I actually did finish it on time. I decided to try more graphic imagery. Thought the redtailed hawk would be fun. And it is holding the harvest moon because I think that happens in September.
#grownostr #artstr #art #design

🍂 2026 Calendar Challenge – Week 10 (October)

existing sprinkles — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 22:39:36 GMT

🍂 2026 Calendar Challenge – Week 10 (October)

Core Principle – Each week, create one visual representation of the month. Any medium. Collage, paint, digital, found objects… doesn't matter. Emphasis on process, not product. This journey is about digging up the creativity that's already inside you and giving it a visual voice.

October – Theme: Shadow & Mystery
Prompt: “What hidden parts of me are ready to emerge?”

Examples to spark your creativity:
- 🎃 Pumpkins – both carved and whole, full of hidden light
- 🌫️ Misty forests – where paths disappear and secrets linger
- 🐱 Black cats – mysterious companions at the edge of vision
- 💀 Dia de los Muertos skulls – honoring what's beneath the surface

Optional Creative Exercise – Draw a "masked self" and write a dialogue between the mask and the true self. What truths might emerge when they speak?

Every page becomes a little reminder of the spark you're creating, moving from "I want to be creative" to "I'm actually creating" – building a habit that sticks.

Let's embrace October's shadows and see what emerges.

#2026CalendarChallenge #CreativeHabit #ShadowAndMystery #OctoberPrompt #artstr #grownostr

I am a few days late…

existing sprinkles — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 17:11:58 GMT

I am a few days late with finishing August Week 8 of the #2026CalendarChallenge
But the point is to keep going! August was a hard month for me to figure out.

I don't really have anything strongly associated with August except the seasons kind of start changing. I think this is the time when Farmer's start getting ready for the harvest too.
#artstr #art #grownostr #calendar

🌬️ 2026 Calendar Challenge – Week 9 (September)

existing sprinkles — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 21:47:01 GMT

🌬️ 2026 Calendar Challenge – Week 9 (September)

Core Principle – Each week, create one visual representation of the month. Any medium. The process matters, not the product. We're building a creative habit that lasts.

September – Theme: Transition
Prompt: “What are you leaving behind? What are you stepping towards?”

Examples to consider:
- Changing leaves – from green to gold, letting go gracefully
- Ripe harvests – gathering what was planted in spring
- Migrating birds – instinctively moving toward what’s next

Optional Creative Exercise – Explore transitional spaces. Focus on liminal imagery – doorways, horizons, twilight hours. Capture the feeling of being on the verge of something new.

Each page is a record of where you were and where you're heading – a visual anchor for the change in season and in yourself.

Let’s make September a turning point in more ways than one.

#2026CalendarChallenge #grownostr #artstr #art #Calendar #CreativeHabit #Transition #LiminalSpaces

🌾 2026 Calendar Challenge – Week 8 (August)

existing sprinkles — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 17:01:42 GMT

🌾 2026 Calendar Challenge – Week 8 (August)

Core Principle – One visual per week, any medium. The journey matters more than the result. This isn’t about perfect art – it’s about finding your creative rhythm.

August – Theme: Harvest of Light
Prompt: “What abundance am I gathering?”

- 🌽 Golden corn swaying in fields
- 🍅 Sun‑ripe tomatoes heavy on the vine
- 🦋 Butterflies dancing in warm air
- 🎒 Back‑to‑School motifs – fresh starts, new possibilities

Optional Creative Exercise – Pick three objects that scream abundance. Sketch each as a tiny icon in just 1 minute. Then give each a one‑word metaphor.

This is your weekly tap into creativity. Each page becomes a keepsake of what sparked in you during 2026.

✨ Move from “I should create” to “I am creating.” Let’s make August glow.

#2026CalendarChallenge #grownostr #artstr #art #HarvestOfLight #NostrArt

July's #2026CalendarChallenge "What does freedom…

existing sprinkles — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 21:34:07 GMT

July's #2026CalendarChallenge "What does freedom look like for me?" I always associated the wild west with the rawest form of freedom. It's rough and unforgiving. But you absolutely can do whatever you want especially if you can avoid the authorities. Also, July is SO HOT. A desert seemed appropriate.

#artstr #art #calendar #challenge

2026 Calendar Challenge – Week 7 (July)

existing sprinkles — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 22:47:27 GMT

2026 Calendar Challenge – Week 7 (July)

Core Principle – Each week you make ONE visual for the month. Any medium, any style. The process is the prize, not the polish.

July – Theme: Freedom
Prompt: “What does freedom look like for me?”

- 💥 Fireworks exploding in night‑sky
- 🇺🇸 Red‑white‑blue ribbons fluttering
- 🍉 Juicy watermelon slices, bright and open
- 🕊️ Birds soaring beyond the horizon

Optional Creative Exercise – Write a short story about a liberated version of yourself and illustrate a key scene.

Why it matters – You’re shifting from “I want to be creative” to “I’m actually creating.” These 12 weeks plant a habit of playful exploration that lives long after the calendar is filled.

Share your July piece with #2026CalendarChallenge and tag @existingsprinkles so the community can celebrate your spark!

#Nostr #CreativeHabit #artstr #art #grownostr #challenge

This week's #2026CalendarChallenge for June…

existing sprinkles — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 17:09:57 GMT

This week's #2026CalendarChallenge for June is "where does my joy shine brightest?" I definitely find myself happiest when it is sunny outside, so I drew the sun!

#artstr #art #grownostr

GM! Get ready for Week 6…

existing sprinkles — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 13:30:38 GMT

GM! Get ready for Week 6 of the 2026 Calendar Challenge
It’s not about perfect art; it’s about moving from “I want to be creative” to “I’m actually creating.”
Pick any medium – collage, paint, digital, found objects – and let the process guide you. After 12 weeks you’ll have a mini‑gallery that sparks the same energy you lit in 2025.

---

This week’s focus: June – Golden Reverie

- Core Theme: Golden Reverie
- Prompt: “Where does my joy shine brightest?”
- Ideas to explore: sunflowers, beach shells, lavender, Summer Solstice, any source of light and warmth that makes you glow.
- Optional creative exercise: Play with light and shadow, dive into feelings of joy, warmth, and indulgence, then capture that glow in your chosen medium.

Share your June piece with #2026CalendarChallenge and tag existing sprinkles so the community can celebrate your spark!

#Nostr #CreativeHabit #artstr #art #grownostr #challenge

GM! This week has been a…

existing sprinkles — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 13:42:23 GMT

GM! This week has been a whirlwind 🫠 and the rest of the month looks just as hectic (if not more). Sorry in advance, I'll still aim for a weekly sketch and try to finish the #2026CalendarChallenge

I’m proud of my consistency, but life’s demands have left little room for creativity 😅

May’s theme “What is overwhelming you right now?” feels spot‑on. My take: a wizard frog overwhelmed by lush foliage.

* Where is the poor frog headed?
* What was it trying to achieve?
* Does it even remember anymore?

#artstr #grownostr #art #frogstr #may #calendar

Oops I forgot to post what…

existing sprinkles — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 17:43:44 GMT

Oops I forgot to post what I made for April in the #2026CalendarChallenge 😅
This month was about renewal. I tried to do it in a softer and somewhat different style.

#artstr #art #butterfly #cherryblossoms

We’re kicking off Week 5…

existing sprinkles — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 14:24:41 GMT

We’re kicking off Week 5 in the #2026CalendarChallenge

Quick Refresher: Each week you’ll create a visual snapshot of the month that’s breathing through you. Any medium works: collage, paint, digital, found objects… the process matters more than the polished product.

The Core Principle
- One visual piece per week, representing the feel of that month.
- Embrace experimentation, not perfection.
- Turn “I want to be creative” into “I’m actually creating.”

Week 5 – May
- Core Theme: Sensory Overload
- Prompt: “What is overwhelming me right now?”
- Ideas: bursting blossoms, buzzing bees, Mother’s Day ribbons, city noise, a packed inbox… whatever floods your senses.

Optional Creative Exercise
Capture the abundance of the senses. Try collage, mixed media, or abstract forms that let texture, sound, scent and color collide on the page.

---

Are you in? Drop a reply with a quick “I’m joining” or share a sneak‑peek of what you’ll be working on this week. Let’s light up 2026 together, one week at a time.
Share what you've done with #2026CalendarChallenge so we can celebrate the New Year together!
#grownostr #artstr #art

🌟 2026 Calendar Challenge – Week 4 🌟…

existing sprinkles — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 14:10:20 GMT

🌟 2026 Calendar Challenge – Week 4 🌟

GM! We’re not just making a calendar; we’re giving the creativity already inside you a visual voice for the year. Every week we soak up the vibe of a month, then turn that feeling into a page‑long reminder of the spark you lit in 2025.

Core Principle
- Create one visual representation of the month each week.
- Any medium works: collage, paint, digital, found objects…
- Focus on process, not product – the act of making is the reward.

---

### This Week: April – Core Theme Renewal

Prompt: “How do I refresh my creative spirit?”
Think tulips, baby birds, Earth‑Day symbols, fresh rain.
Example:

Optional Creative Exercise
1. Pick three watercolor hues that feel like April (e.g., soft green, pastel pink, sky blue).
2. Paint a quick 2 × 2 inch swatch of each.
3. In 5 minutes, sketch a single blooming flower or leaf over the colors.

Share your April page with #2026CalendarChallenge so we can celebrate the renewal together!
#grownostr #artstr #art

Today is the end of the…

existing sprinkles — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 19:55:44 GMT

Today is the end of the Third Week of the #2026CalendarChallenge March!
The prompt was: What is stirring beneath the surface?
This one I had a pretty clear vision, and was really easy to put down on paper. Here's what I ended up with:

For some reason Marching Hare pops up in my mind, and having it run through a field was a fun visual for me. So that's what I did. I feel like I might tweak the scale of some things, and maybe add more texture. But I will reserve that for when I have all my months done.
#March #hare #bunny #spring #calendar #artstr #art #grownostr

GM creators! 🌱…

existing sprinkles — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 15:00:48 GMT

GM creators! 🌱

We’re stepping into Week 3 of the 2026 Calendar Challenge, and March is calling us to notice the quiet stirrings of new life.

How did your February piece feel? Share a photo, a short video, or just a line about what you discovered in the process. Let’s keep the community buzzing with inspiration.

### This week’s focus
Core Theme: Awakening
Prompt: “What is stirring beneath the surface?”

Imagine the subtle signals of spring: budding crocuses pushing through the soil, the fresh scent of rain showers, playful lambs and rabbits, or the bright green of a St. Patrick’s shamrock.
Some visual examples:

Optional Creative Exercise
1. Paint a watercolor “seed‑to‑sprout” sequence that captures the moment of emergence.
2. Take a 20‑minute nature walk, notice the hidden growth around you, and jot a quick journal entry about what you observed.

### Core Principle (reminder)
- One visual representation of the month each week
- Any medium you love: collage, paint, digital, found objects, etc.
- Focus on process over product – the act of creating is the reward.

Let’s bring March’s awakening to life together. Tag your work with #2026CalendarChallenge and #Awakening so we can all celebrate the sparks you’re igniting.

Can’t wait to see what’s bubbling beneath the surface for you! 🌿

#Nostr #CreativeHabit #artstr #art #grownostr #challenge

Today is the end of the…

existing sprinkles — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 00:11:26 GMT

Today is the end of the Second week of #2026CalendarChallenge
February is the hardest month for me to pronounce 🤣
The prompt for this month was: Where does love live in my life?
Here's what I ended up with:

Every year around this time two sandhill cranes show up around my childhood home and have babies sometime later in the Spring. Every year without fail. I think that's a pretty nice display of love and commitment. Idk if birds can feel love, but that's one of the most healthy relationships I have ever witnessed in my life. I didn't draw Sandhill Cranes but Red-Crowned Cranes. Sounds so much more fancy. And apparently the symbolism is pretty cool too. In East Asian cultures it is widely regarded as a symbol of longevity, good fortune, and peace. So I wanted to combine both the symbolism and my own experience with this one. I threw Sage in there as well because it is one of the few plants that are flowering at this time and also it symbolizes Wisdom and Immortality apparently. So it all somehow comes together.
Originally I was going to do a whole landscape scene, but I decided to simplify it and try to make it more designy. I think I like this version better than what I originally planned for it.
How did your Week go?
#calendar #birdstr #artstr #dailydrawing #art