May I Draw

An art challenge to encourage drawing real people and life #mayidraw

  • Guidelines

    • any materials, anytime in May
    • quick sketches over intricate art recommended
    • feel free to combine prompts
    • try to create art from life when possible
    • bragging rights if you actually ask someone “may I draw <…>”
    • upload to your social network of preference and tag with #mayidraw, #mayidrawchallenge. Or don’t, that’s fine too

  • 2024 May I Draw Prompts

    1. Bee
    2. A sports enthusiast
    3. Weed
    4. Concrete
    5. Sky
    6. Fuzz
    7. Decision
    8. An office worker
    9. Badge
    10. Toy
    11. Pest
    12. Drip
    13. Elation
    14. Chains
    15. A construction worker
    16. Pillars
    17. Insect
    18. Blade
    19. Barrel
    20. Warmth
    21. A teacher
    22. Zip
    23. Green
    24. Window
    25. Hammer
    26. Goggles
    27. Sneaky
    28. Skirt
    29. A super-villain (modified self-portrait)
    30. Jazz
    31. Wave

  • 2023 May I Draw Prompts

    1. A neighbor
    2. Thanks
    3. Tree
    4. House
    5. Hair
    6. Blanket
    7. A stranger
    8. Argument
    9. Flower
    10. Bridge
    11. Pet
    12. Shoes
    13. Deep
    14. A friend
    15. Peace
    16. Stairs
    17. Wild animal
    18. Flashy clothes
    19. Leaves
    20. Arrival
    21. An athlete
    22. Introduce
    23. Gate
    24. Clouds
    25. Bird
    26. Jacket
    27. Deflate
    28. A superhero (modified self-portrait)
    29. Hat
    30. Error
    31. Ice cream