"You can't use up creativity.

The more you use, the more you have"

— Maya Angelou

Spark Your Imagination with the 30-Day Drawing Prompt Challenge

Join the 5th edition of the #30DayDrawingPromptChallenge2025

About the challenge

Starting November 1, 2025, we’ll spend 30 days making small, playful artworks on Post-it notes. Each day you’ll respond to a simple line prompt designed to spark your imagination

You’ll be relieved to hear this challenge isn’t about creating “good” art—it’s about showing up, experimenting, and making space for creativity in your everyday life. Think of it like a marathon: pace yourself, don’t overthink, and enjoy the journey. Good, bad, ugly…maybe even weird art - all welcome! No Judgments here; because judging doodles is a real mood killer for creativity.

And by the way, creativity is muscle, so consider this your daily gym workout for your imagination.

Did I mention the challenge is FREE to join?

How to Join

  1. Register for the challenge - scroll down to end of the page.

  2. You’ll receive an automated email with a link to download the full calendar of prompts.

  3. Important: Please check your spam/junk folder, and save my email address to your safe sender list so you don’t miss updates.

  4. Set aside a little time each day (even just 5 minutes!) to play with the prompt on a Post-it note.

What You’ll Need

  • A pack of Post-it notes (or any small paper).

  • Your favourite drawing tools: pens, markers, coloured pencils, or whatever you enjoy.

  • Drawing prompt calendar (sign up at the bottom of the page to get it delivered to your inbox)

Optional: collage scraps, paints, or even a digital drawing app. There are no rules—make it your own!

Share Your Work

  • Post your mini artworks on social media to celebrate your progress and keep yourself accountable.

  • Follow & Tag @drawingpromptchallenge on IG & FB and use the hashtag #30daydrawingpromptchallenge2025

  • Prefer to keep it private? That’s okay too—you can still enjoy the daily creative practice.

Community

Join our private Facebook group for encouragement, inspiration, and connection with others taking part. It’s a supportive space to share your drawings, ask questions, and cheer each other on.

Daily Inspiration


This year, I’m also sharing a daily companion video series on YouTube 🎥.

Each short video introduces a daily prompt, shows one creative response, and offers encouragement to help you stay motivated across the 30 days. If you have a hard time getting started or are finding you are stuck, this is a good option for you. Subscribe here!

Feedback Challenge Participants

  • "It is unbelievable that those simplest marks can be so inspirational. I love this challenge."

    “This challenge is so inspirational. I never would have made those drawings without the prompts. Big thank you to Markandmovement.”

  • "This challenge which I did two years in a row was life changing for me! I embraced my inner child, playfulness, and visual creativity."

    “I love this challenge as it’s a low barrier approach to doing something creative every day. My partner and I have been doing it together at the end of each night as a nice way to unwind, make art, and share what we’ve made with each other, and now our wall has a cute little post-it gallery!”

  • "I love the creative spark every day"

    “I’m enjoying that this experience makes me think beyond my normal ideas”

  • "I never knew that some simple prompts could inspire me so much. Thank you for this challenge."

    “Loved it. Thank you”

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FAQ

  • No! This challenge is open to everyone. The line prompts are designed to inspire creativity in your own style. Beginners welcome! And beginner will benefit for the daily youtube sessions.

  • Register for the challenge, and you’ll receive an automated email with a link to download the full calendar. Don’t forget to save my email to your safe sender list so you don’t miss anything.

  • A quick doodle counts. As much or as little as you like. You’ll 15-10 minutes a day is enough. If you end up creating for longer, half your luck!

  • It happens to all of us. No stress—just pick up where you left off. The goal is consistency, not perfection.

  • Yes! While the challenge runs in November, you can start late, pause, or stretch it out longer if needed.

  • We celebrate the journey, if you are still working your way through - keep going! Otherwise, pat yourself on the back and rest until next year.

  • Yes, please share far and wide. Share with friends, colleagues, or students (teachers are welcome to use it in class). Just don’t edit or distribute the calendar without credit.

  • I’m Mary-Helen Daly, a Transpersonal Art Therapist & Artist. I help people reclaim joy through creativity and run workshops both online and in person. I started the 30-Day Drawing Prompt Challenge in 2022 (originally called the Post-it Note Challenge). This is the fifth edition. I love running this challenge every year.

✏️JOIN THE CHALLENGE

Sign up now to get access the 30-Day Drawing Prompt Challenge 2025 printable PDF of 2025 prompt calendar.

Make sure to check your spam/junk folder and add my email to your safe sender list so you don’t miss the calendar of prompts.