April is a month of opposites. Bright skies and rainy days. Stillness and motion. It’s the perfect time to slow down, explore soft light, and notice the little shifts around you. The April Drawing Challenge will help you tune in and draw what you feel, not just what you see.
With 30 drawing prompts for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced levels, you’ll find fresh ways to observe, create, and stay connected to your sketchbook.
Daily Prompts – April
Day 1 – A window open to the breeze
Beginner: Basic open shape
Focus: Proportions and lines
Intermediate: Add curtain movement
Focus: Lightness and flow
Advanced: Room with a window and a new breeze
Focus: Mood and soft light
Day 2 – A rainy street
Beginner: Ground with puddles
Focus: Reflections and surface
Intermediate: Buildings in light rain
Focus: Use contrast for depth
Advanced: City in heavy rain
Focus: Atmosphere and texture
Day 3 – A closed book
Beginner: Flat rectangle shape
Focus: Angles and cover detail
Intermediate: Book stack
Focus: Overlap and space
Advanced: Book in use or part of a scene
Focus: Storytelling and context
Day 4 – Fresh leaves
Beginner: Single new leaf
Focus: Curves and edge clarity
Intermediate: Group of leaves
Focus: Layering and light
Advanced: Leaves in a full natural setting
Focus: Rhythm and energy
Day 5 – A puddle with reflection
Beginner: Flat water shape
Focus: Round form and shine
Intermediate: Add an object or sky reflected
Focus: Layer and blur
Advanced: Scene reflected in a puddle
Focus: Upside-down composition
Day 6 – A jacket hanging
Beginner: Shape it on a hook
Focus: Weight and balance
Intermediate: Add folds and seams
Focus: Draping and surface
Advanced: Entryway or character’s space
Focus: Light and story hint
Day 7 – A morning object
Beginner: Mug or toothbrush
Focus: Outline and use
Intermediate: Part of a routine
Focus: Sequence and clarity
Advanced: Scene from your morning with an object
Focus: Gesture and light
Day 8 – An egg or a simple shape
Beginner: Oval form
Focus: Line control and shading
Intermediate: Cracked shell
Focus: Texture and interior
Advanced: Object in still life
Focus: Light and realism
Day 9 – Wet hair or fur
Beginner: Wavy lines
Focus: Flow and direction
Intermediate: Add shine and clumping
Focus: Texture change
Advanced: Full figure with wet detail
Focus: Weight and shape reaction
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Day 10 – Something soft and round
Beginner: A pillow or peach
Focus: Volume and shape
Intermediate: Add texture
Focus: Surface and light
Advanced: Soft and round Object in a scene
Focus: Depth and contrast
Day 11 – A room corner
Beginner: One object in the corner
Focus: Placement and angles
Intermediate: Two walls with objects
Focus: Perspective and balance
Advanced: Full interior scene
Focus: Space and mood
Day 12 – A raincoat
Beginner: Basic coat shape
Focus: Outline and buttons
Intermediate: Add folds and shadows
Focus: Material feel
Advanced: Coat being worn
Focus: Action and motion
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Day 13 – A flower in water
Beginner: Single bloom in vase
Focus: Form and center
Intermediate: Waterline and transparency
Focus: Depth and reflection
Advanced: Scene around the vase
Focus: Calm mood and clarity
Day 14 – A pair of rain boots
Beginner: Side view
Focus: Size and match
Intermediate: Worn boots
Focus: Texture and curve
Advanced: Boots by the door
Focus: Suggest a story through the setting
Day 15 – An open book and cup
Beginner: Simple side-by-side
Focus: Placement and proportion
Intermediate: Light on the objects
Focus: Shadow and balance
Advanced: Scene of reading
Focus: Story, warmth, and focus point
Day 16 – A cat or dog resting
Beginner: Curled shape
Focus: Soft lines and pose
Intermediate: Add a blanket or pillow
Focus: Volume and weight
Advanced: Full room with a pet
Focus: Space, light, and peace
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Day 17 – A small plant growing
Beginner: Pot with short stem
Focus: Shape and clean edge
Intermediate: More leaves and soil
Focus: Light and contrast
Advanced: Plant and space around it
Focus: Visual growth and rhythm
Day 18 – A warm drink in cool light
Beginner: Simple cup shape
Focus: Smooth curves
Intermediate: Add steam and glow
Focus: Direction and feel
Advanced: Use contrast of cold and warm
Focus: Atmosphere
Day 19 – Something left outside
Beginner: A toy or tool
Focus: Basic form and use
Intermediate: Signs of weather
Focus: Texture and story
Advanced: Object in the full yard or path
Focus: Framing and time
Day 20 – A parked bike
Beginner: Side view
Focus: Basic wheels and structure
Intermediate: Locked or leaning
Focus: Perspective and shadow
Advanced: Bike in full setting
Focus: Light, environment, and space
Day 21 – An open door
Beginner: Simple frame
Focus: Proportion and hinge angle
Intermediate: Add light or hallway
Focus: Shape change and mood
Advanced: Door as part of a story
Focus: What’s beyond or left behind
Day 22 – A bag with items inside
Beginner: Tote with one item
Focus: Shape and position
Intermediate: Items peeking out
Focus: Overlap and edge
Advanced: Bag in a daily scene
Focus: Suggest a function or moment
Day 23 – A face in soft light
Beginner: Profile or basic shape
Focus: Gentle lines
Intermediate: Use light and shadow
Focus: Volume and tone
Advanced: Portrait with expression
Focus: Mood over detail
Day 24 – A simple breakfast
Beginner: Toast or fruit
Focus: Shape and texture
Intermediate: Small table setup
Focus: Balance and layout
Advanced: Scene with person or light
Focus: Warmth and gesture
Day 25 – Rain from inside
Beginner: Rain on the window
Focus: Dots and flow
Intermediate: View through blurred glass
Focus: Layers and depth
Advanced: Scene beyond and reflection
Focus: Light and dual focus
Day 26 – A spoon and bowl
Beginner: Side view
Focus: Basic forms
Intermediate: Add food and shadow
Focus: Shading and contrast
Advanced: Scene or figure with a spoon
Focus: Use it as a storytelling element
Day 27 – A bed or blanket
Beginner: Basic shape with lines
Focus: Volume and softness
Intermediate: Add folds and weight
Focus: Depth and light
Advanced: Use in a lived-in scene
Focus: Comfort and atmosphere
Day 28 – A spring day memory
Beginner: Symbol or item
Focus: Keep it personal
Intermediate: Scene from your past
Focus: Emotion in the layout
Advanced: Draw it as a story page
Focus: Visual storytelling and detail
Day 29 – A shadow on a wall
Beginner: Object and shape
Focus: Direction of shadow
Intermediate: Shadow and light contrast
Focus: Keep edges soft or sharp as needed
Advanced: Scene built around shadow
Focus: Let the shadow lead the eye
Day 30 – A resting moment
Beginner: Pillow, mug, or candle
Focus: Calm lines and space
Intermediate: A paused scene
Focus: Use balance and quiet light
Advanced: Full restful setting
Focus: Use light, shape, and spacing to create peace
You Completed The April Drawing Challenge – Let Calm Inspire You
This month was all about softness, light, and quiet change, and you captured it with every line. Even small drawings have power. You showed up. You observed. You grew.
That’s art in action.
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