Jan '24 Sketching Prompts 275-308: Skyscrapers, Ducks, Bears, Faces

Jan '24 Sketching Prompts 275-308: Skyscrapers, Ducks, Bears, Faces with Dimples, Cactuses

Here are the sketching prompts that were posted in our private Facebook group from January 2, 2024 to February 4, 2024.

Within the group, I usually post just the color and black-and-white references for the photo prompts. However, here you can find additional bonus references including axis lines and simplified values that are not available in the group. Click on any reference image to enlarge it.

If a prompt below includes a hyperlink, clicking the link will take you to the lecture within this Quick Sketch Collection that has a video and the references for that prompt. Some links will take you to a YouTube video featuring that photo prompt instead.

Sketching Prompt Theme for the Week of January 2, 2024: Skyscrapers

Sketching prompt 275 (aspect ratio 4:5)

The theme for the rest of this week will be skyscrapers!

When you share your sketch for this prompt with the group, please make it easy for other members to find by adding the following to your post: prompt 275

Photo 27354098 © Benkrut | Dreamstime.com

Sketching prompt 276 (aspect ratio 4:5)

When you share your sketch for this prompt with the group, please make it easy for other members to find by adding the following to your post: prompt 276

Photo 4056263 © Jeff Strand | Dreamstime.com

Sketching prompt 277

Sketch a skyscraper in your hometown, state, province, region, or country!

When you share your sketch for this prompt with the group, please make it easy for other members to find by adding the following to your post: prompt 277

Sketching prompt 278 (aspect ratio 5:4)

When you share your sketch for this prompt with the group, please make it easy for other members to find by adding the following to your post: prompt 278

Photo 12581720 © Lunamarina | Dreamstime.com

Sketching prompt 279

Sketch an aerial view of a skyscraper. If you were hovering directly over a skyscraper, what would the view below look like?

When you share your sketch for this prompt with the group, please make it easy for other members to find by adding the following to your post: prompt 279

Sketching prompt 280 (aspect ratio 4:5)

When you share your sketch for this prompt with the group, please make it easy for other members to find by adding the following to your post: prompt 280

Photo 12530994 © Alvin Cha | Dreamstime.com

Sketching Prompt Theme for the Week of January 8, 2024: Ducks

Sketching prompt 281

This week's theme will be ducks!

When you share your sketch for this prompt with the group, please make it easy for other members to find by adding the following to your post: prompt 281

Click here to see a video lesson and the reference photos.

Sketching prompt 282

Sketch a quacking duck!

When you share your sketch for this prompt with the group, please make it easy for other members to find by adding the following to your post: prompt 282

Sketching prompt 283 (aspect ratio 5:4)

When you share your sketch for this prompt with the group, please make it easy for other members to find by adding the following to your post: prompt 283

Photo 40806231 © Mirkorosenau | Dreamstime.com

Sketching prompt 284

Sketch a mother duck and her baby ducklings crossing the road!

When you share your sketch for this prompt with the group, please make it easy for other members to find by adding the following to your post: prompt 284

Sketching prompt 285 (aspect ratio 5:4)

When you share your sketch for this prompt with the group, please make it easy for other members to find by adding the following to your post: prompt 285

Photo 42495874 © Svetlana Worth | Dreamstime.com

Sketching prompt 286

Sketch a picture of someone feeding the ducks!

When you share your sketch for this prompt with the group, please make it easy for other members to find by adding the following to your post: prompt 286

Sketching prompt 287 (aspect ratio 5:4)

When you share your sketch for this prompt with the group, please make it easy for other members to find by adding the following to your post: prompt 287

Photo 8578253 © Satori13 | Dreamstime.com

Sketching Prompt Theme for the Week of January 15, 2024: Bears

Sketching prompt 288 (aspect ratio 4:5)

This week's theme will be bears! Here's the first photo prompt of the week.

When you share your sketch for this prompt with the group, please make it easy for other members to find by adding the following to your post: prompt 288

Photo 24842189 © Tnhunterbjc | Dreamstime.com

Sketching prompt 289

Sketch a bear having a little snack!

When you share your sketch for this prompt with the group, please make it easy for other members to find by adding the following to your post: prompt 289

Sketching prompt 290 (aspect ratio 5:4)

When you share your sketch for this prompt with the group, please make it easy for other members to find by adding the following to your post: prompt 290

Photo 76182526 © Andreanita | Dreamstime.com

Sketching prompt 291

Sketch an angry bear!

When you share your sketch for this prompt with the group, please make it easy for other members to find by adding the following to your post: prompt 291

Sketching prompt 292 (aspect ratio 5:4)

When you share your sketch for this prompt with the group, please make it easy for other members to find by adding the following to your post: prompt 292

Photo 6609813 © Xdxb | Dreamstime.com

Sketching prompt 293

Sketch two playful bear cubs!

When you share your sketch for this prompt with the group, please make it easy for other members to find by adding the following to your post: prompt 293

Sketching prompt 294

When you share your sketch for this prompt with the group, please make it easy for other members to find by adding the following to your post: prompt 294

Click here to see a video lesson and the reference photos.

Sketching Prompt Theme for the Week of January 22, 2024: Faces with Dimples

Sketching prompt 295 (aspect ratio 4:5)

This week's theme will be faces with dimples! Let's start it off with the following photo prompt.

When you share your sketch for this prompt with the group, please make it easy for other members to find by adding the following to your post: prompt 295

Photo 4873846 © Roger Mcclean | Dreamstime.com

Sketching prompt 296

Sketch a picture of someone you know who has dimples. Make sure to get their permission first!

When you share your sketch for this prompt with the group, please make it easy for other members to find by adding the following to your post: prompt 296

Sketching prompt 297 (aspect ratio 5:4)

When you share your sketch for this prompt with the group, please make it easy for other members to find by adding the following to your post: prompt 297

Photo 87733455 © Sisterspro | Dreamstime.com

Sketching prompt 298

Sketch a portrait of yourself with dimples. If you don't have dimples, it might be fun to see what you would look like if you did!

When you share your sketch for this prompt with the group, please make it easy for other members to find by adding the following to your post: prompt 298

Sketching prompt 299 (aspect ratio 5:4)

When you share your sketch for this prompt with the group, please make it easy for other members to find by adding the following to your post: prompt 299

Sketching prompt 300

Sketch a close-up of just a mouth with dimples!

When you share your sketch for this prompt with the group, please make it easy for other members to find by adding the following to your post: prompt 300

Sketching prompt 301 (aspect ratio 5:4)

When you share your sketch for this prompt with the group, please make it easy for other members to find by adding the following to your post: prompt 301

Sketching Prompt Theme for the Week of January 29, 2024: Cactuses

Sketching prompt 302 (aspect ratio 4:5)

This week's theme will be cactuses or cacti, however you prefer to say it!

When you share your sketch for this prompt with the group, please make it easy for other members to find by adding the following to your post: prompt 302

Sketching prompt 303

Sketch a cactus with one or more flowers!

When you share your sketch for this prompt with the group, please make it easy for other members to find by adding the following to your post: prompt 303

Sketching prompt 304 (aspect ratio 4:5)

When you share your sketch for this prompt with the group, please make it easy for other members to find by adding the following to your post: prompt 304

Sketching prompt 305

Sketch a cactus that has a familiar shape or resemblance to it. What does it look like to you?

When you share your sketch for this prompt with the group, please make it easy for other members to find by adding the following to your post: prompt 305

Sketching prompt 306 (aspect ratio 4:5)

When you share your sketch for this prompt with the group, please make it easy for other members to find by adding the following to your post: prompt 306

Sketching prompt 307

Sketch a cactus with an animal hanging out in, on, or next to it!

When you share your sketch for this prompt with the group, please make it easy for other members to find by adding the following to your post: prompt 307

Sketching prompt 308 (aspect ratio 5:4)

When you share your sketch for this prompt with the group, please make it easy for other members to find by adding the following to your post: prompt 308

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