30 DAYS OF MESSY MAKING
SUMMER SKETCHBOOK CHALLENGE 2026
STEP ONE
FIND A SKETCHBOOK or A PILE OF PAPER.
It doesn’t have to be pretty...actually, this works better if it’s not pretty, anything will do.
STEP TWO
MARK YOUR PROGRESS.
We’ll play with adding words and symbols, adding another medium and lots of more. (Also, you can change any parameter you want - it’s your challenge and full disclosure: we’re just trying to make it just a bit easier for you to build the sketchbook habit you've always wanted.)
(HARD COPIES OF OUR CHALLENGE TRACKER ARE AVAILABLE AT OUR SHOP OR DOWNLOAD A COPY TO PRINT.)
STEP THREE
SHARE YOUR WORK.
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Tag us on Instagram @suppliesforcreativeliving
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Stop by our shop for some oohs and aahs
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Want to share in-person? We'll be hosting a Sketchbook Share on Sunday, August 16th - register to join us whether you're all done or on your way.
WHAT ARE THE RULES?
The closest thing to a rule we have is to draw from real life. Screens are great for lots of things, but not for noticing. Everything else, you can adjust as you see fit.
SO I DON'T HAVE TO DO 30 DAYS STRAIGHT?
Yes! Summer can be hectic, this sketchbook challenge shouldn't be. Do 30 days all in a row, or start and stop along the way. Our Summer Sketchbook Challenge runs from July 1st through August 31st.
HOW DO I SHARE MY WORK?
Come show us your progress at the shop, share it with your neighbor, your friends, your fellow artists. Tag your work with us on IG @suppliesforcreativeliving and we'll share it with the group. Want to share online or in-person? Let us know - we're open to suggestions.
CAN ADULTS DO THIS TOO?
An extra strong yes! This challenge is for humans of all ages.
