• Newbie Artist Training Grounds XIII: Day 15

     


    When you're able to gather your courage and prepare yourself for whatever showdowns you have in your life there is nothing that can keep you down. Even if it ends in failure you can at least say you gave it your all and faced your fears and hopefully that can give you the determination to move forward and keep going! Press on, pony artists, we are halfway through the NATG now, you can make it to the end!

    For today we managed to pull in 65 ponies which now brings us up to 1122 ponies in total! Nicely done everyone.

    As we move into our 15th day of the NATG, it's time for a prompt that was originally created by Phoe when the NATG was young and is a tradition I keep going to this day. Ponies have been, since the beginning, crossed over with pretty much all media that is out there. While the phenomenon isn't as prevalent today as it was in the past it is still a tradition to 'ponify' things out there in the world so that's why today's prompt is to Draw a ponyfied version of your favorite book, game, ect / Draw a pony crossing over.

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    Attention Discord Users:
    For those of you with Discord we are really pulling out all the stops this year as we have a channel on EqD's official Discord server called #artist-training-ground for you to hang out in with your fellow artists during the event. You can join our Discord server here.

    Check on after the break for today's gallery!
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    3 Shared Trauma - KiwiPLUR

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    Two siblings kick the metal flank of a cop who somehow managed to mortally wounded both of them.
    6 Chryssie Thoughts - Termyotter

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    There's a lot of mental preparation to a conflict especially if its one you may have started. The villain has to figure out how best to undermine the hero with their words. They also have to mentally contend with what may be multiple losses in the past...
    7 The Outcast - Ace Play

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    Poor Acey didn't have an easy job making friends when he was a colt. Maybe this time he'll do it?
    9 This town ain't big enough - Zeccy

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    "This town ain't big enough for both of us" - Obvious cowboy qoute
    11 Zornhut - In3DS

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    12 Social Interaction - Healthpack

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    Social interaction is hard
    13 [SFM] The good, the bad, and the shorty - red4567

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    It's high noon...somewhere in Equestria.
    14 2023 NATG day 14 - Skin&Bones About to Have a Showdown With Honey Bun - C_||_R

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    Among the trillions of ponies in the galaxy, it is easy for even those well-travelled to mistakenly believe that all ponies were capable of anything but empathy, understanding, and friendship.
    15 Not Great, Not Terrible - Buckweiser

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    "There was no graphite on the roof!"
    16 The Vengeance Overture - EveryDayDashie

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    "The string originated from a legendary fiddler in our town who's been playing for over 20 years. From town performances to competitions of all kinds, he would always be the one that showed up to everything, even those that didn't seem to attract a large audience at all. With his virtuosic yet swiftly executed violin skills, ponies were amazed by how much talent and potential this stallion could have. But his journey was not easy at all, much like climbing a steep mountain. He often faced a lack of validation, harsh criticisms, loss of motivation, and many more. He used to believe that he could win everypony's heart with his gifted musical prowess, but despite his legacy, the fiddler's wildest musical dream was still hindered by the inevitable traumas of being unappreciated and unnoticed. And so, he gave up the fiddle, despite that astonishing 20 years of hard work, and faced the wretched fate of resigning from the music scene..."
    17 Facing the darkness - Ragmo

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    There are those times where the darkness behind a door is so daunting - be it at night or going down into the cellar
    18 NATG 2023 - Day 14 - Obstacle - DarkDabula

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    "You shall not read !"
    19 Sheriffs all the way down - LeOebele

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    20 Pulling Yourself Up - IrschY

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    "Now it's not the time to be complacent! WE SHOULD DO SOMETHING!...if you're OK with it, I guess?.."
    24 S n S CMC Rap Battle - Lorewolf / Docard

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    These are the Pony Snips and Snails! Don't even TOUCH the mic. unless you got game!
    26 Fluttershy bravery and courage - KevinHz19

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    Fluttershy being courageous and brave to confront dragon, and defend her friends. Based from Season 1 Episode 7
    32 - Zeta

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    33 Civilized Dueling - EbbySharp

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    Insert 2-player Mario Party mini-game here
    34 And This Sword I Found - Mintwhistle

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    Izzy is ready to help her friends stop Opaline... with the power of the Ultra Sword! (Yep, that's a Kirby reference.)
    36 Liquid Courage - CattyTheArtCat

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    Another adopt, this time a lil bit more mature lmao. Go catch 'em on Toyhou.se (linked through the title and/or name)
    37 NATG XIII Day 14: Protective Anger - AceBlazewing

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    Woe be to anyone who threatens Tough Cookie's precious niece when she and Syntax are around...
    38 Warrior Queen (NATG 2023 Day 14) - IronYoshi

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    Novo dons her armor and prepares to take on the Storm King!
    40 Prepare Yourself Everypony - Frith

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    There's no ponies like snow ponies like Yakutian ponies in the snow. Is Seth still not too keen on real horses? Even cute little Yakutian snow ponies? Cute cute CUTE snow ponies! They whinny! They whicker! They're so round and fluffy you could die! Prepare yourselves, sno pones, winter is coming.
    41 Homework Showdown - EmilyLsArt

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    Pastel Brightheart faces her greatest opponent HOMEWORK! Will she get all the right answers or will homework stump her first? Based on my real life thing I have to deal with almost everyday.
    42 Sometime Before The Empire's Fall - Lili Dash!

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    "Your Highness, Celestia's troops have entered the empire. There are too many of them for us! It might be wise for us to surrender." "Get out of my sight! Everything is under control! And I shall surrender to no one." Not my best piece, mainly because the background stuff was so difficult to draw. It was still fun to draw Sombra's office, though.
    43 Hiiiiiiiiiiiigh Noooooooooooooon - Faith?

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    It's 12:00 somewhere...
    44 A Calming Breath - Lifes Harbinger

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    Liberty has dressed to her best for her first date with Silver. After hearing him knock on the door, she takes a calming breath to strengthen her nerves for the time to come.
    45 Showdown - SOENJAY

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    Hastily drawn. Kinda crummy. Had a busy day, sorry.
    46 ED: NATG 2023 Day 14 - Addelum

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    It's now or never, Sunburst!
    47 Fluttershy Finds Her Courage - Ebony Crystal

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    Nightmare Night had rolled around once again, and as usual, Fluttershy was terrified. Having gotten all of her usual bunker supplies, even having remembered Angel Bunny's carrots this time, she had prepared to have a quiet night by herself. Of course, a certain draconequus wasn't having it. As soon as he appeared in her room, he ended up catching her off guard by appearing next to her under her bed. Clearly concerned for his best friend, they ended up having a bit of a chat, understanding her fears, but thanks to some clever convincing, he managed to slowly get her out from under her bed, reminding her of the fun she had with her friends the previous year. Taking several breaths to calm herself down, and with some encouragement from Discord that he'd take care of all of her animal friends while she was out, she soon headed out the door to head to Rarity's to get a last minute costume to join Pinkie's party.
    48 Show Stopper - Sigmath Bits

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    Let's get this show down!
    49 Preparing for a showdown - ArtsyGum

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    For this prompt I wanted to draw somethin' based off my MLP AU comic series. -w-
    51 Taking Pusheen to a pet show - Vapor Trail

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    lazy day
    55 Dueling Duo - Novaintellus

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    Grab a seat and you'll see who's the best.
    56 Risky Venture - Optimistic Neighsayer

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    It’s a long way down.
    59 Phone Pone - phallen1

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    This is early in Patch's "story". Working up the courage to make a phone call, the first step in pursuing his dreams.
    60 Rad pony ready to watch a rad show - PinkR

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    61 "The Hard Way" - Emerald Pencil

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    "We don't have to do this . . ." I liked experimenting with the comic book zoom in panels as Emerald prepares for a fight! Verse of the Day: "Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you." (Deuteronomy 31:6)
    62 Flutterbat - Aethereus Entropy

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    Flutterbat is ready to attack you, what do you do? Think fast, time is short and there is no room for mistakes.
    63 Never Skip Horn Day - Khazard

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    Tempest training her magic before they reach Canterlot
    65 Applejack preparing for a showdown - Ruby Reverie

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