• Newbie Artist Training Grounds XIII: Day 17

     


    I think we've all been in Zipp's situation where you just want to smack someone for taking up so much time over what seems to be a trivial decision. Frustration is something we all have to deal with, whether it is with ourselves or with those around us, it is how we deal with this frustration that makes all the difference. Do we face it head-on and power through it? Do we try and run from it or do we let it break us? That is what matters in the end.

    For today's count of very frustrated ponies, we managed to bring in 63 ponies today which brings us up to 1250 ponies in total!

    As for our next prompt, I want to keep us on the path of ponies not exactly having their best days because too often to we just keep our little pastel friends in happy slice-of-life scenarios. We have seen that in the show as well, where our ponies have to deal with things that aren't all that happy. So for today I'd like our artists to Draw a pony facing their worst nightmare / Draw a pony scared senseless.

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    Check on after the break for today's gallery!
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    1 World Unwound - KiwiPLUR

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    The Climax of the second Nighthaze session I played. The Moon cult can turn your senses into an eclectically churning nightmare. Shooting the priest mid-sacrifice is ill-advised
    2 On Break - Stardust_Pon

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    Rest assured, she's screaming on the inside.
    4 Smolder trains Samantha her dragon abilities in Dragon lands. - tarkan809

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    they start out with trying to lift heavy objects. Since dragons have better strength than humans.
    6 Smashing their Buildings - CreedyBoyRocksMC

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    He was being hired by Construction worker manager to destroy the Older buildings in order to build new ones. This is why my OC was anger by flying to smash their buildings with Hammer to demolish this place.
    8 Don't Poke The Bat - Zeccy

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    I know it is hard, but you should never poke the bat! Especially smool!
    9 PushItToTheLimit.mp3 - Faith?

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    What? It's just sugar, guys.
    10 Magic - Healthpack

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    She's pretty pissed
    11 EVA's End - In3DS

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    "Congratulations! Congratulations! Congratulations!"
    12 NATG XIII Day 16: Internet Stress - AceBlazewing

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    With so much going on in the world today, we need to decide when we've had enough of it for one day.
    14 Residual Self-Image - Buckweiser

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    "I stopped looking at mirrors... because my reflection wouldn't stop asking me how far this was supposed to go."
    16 Reflection - Termyotter

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    Sometimes the thought occurred to him, or to the persona he'd created. "Everyone said be yourself, but what if nobody wanted that self?" "Then you be the closest 'safe' self you can." was always the answer. But the more time went on, the worse the answer seemed.
    18 The Insecurity - Ace Play

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    When the prompt is on but you can't work on them all the time
    19 "You're not like them because you're not one of them" - Lili Dash!

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    The young Sombra has just found out that his entire life has been a lie, and that he is not the pony he thought he was. Now, with his dark powers being awakened within him by a mysterious crystal claiming to be his mother, he is finally beginning to crack (literally and figuratively). I am very proud of this picture, and I really gave it my all with this one. I hope it shows! Inspired by Fiendship is Magic #1.
    20 Unexpected contender - LeOebele

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    One of the contenders in this sculpting competition is revealed to be two cockatrices in a trench coat. Unfortunately, they were disqualified because it is a solo competition (and because they turned another contestant into stone).
    25 Applejack to her applebuck limit - KevinHz19

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    Applejack being told by Big Mac, of the more apple trees there are still left to harvest. And she about to collapse in three seconds. Apples, apples, apples 500x! Based from Season 1 Episode 4.
    26 [SFM] Push her to the limit! - red4567

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    Wonder where Zipp is being forced into.
    28 Pastel Breaks - EmilyLsArt

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    Pastel Brightheart is experiencing technical difficulties...please stand by. Pony Life reference. :)
    30 1/2 Push-Ups - Ragmo

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    And only 99 1/2 to go. You can do it!!
    32 Solar Eclipse Impending - Mintwhistle

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    Sunny's not pleased... somepony's goin' down. (Imagine if something like this actually happens in the show.)
    33 Unbreakable armour - PinkR

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    37 day15/16 Kung Fu Kirin 3 - Vapor Trail

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    pushed to the limit/about to break? - sounds like Final Fantasy limit break where the character gets strong and can exceed 9999 damage. thought the Kirin was the best choice to crossover Kung Fu Panda since it fits the vibes of both worlds
    39 An Average Day For Posey - Khazard

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    Its not easy being a pony
    41 Just sad, man. - SOENJAY

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    "I quit, I'm done. Cause I don't think it's gonna turn out okay. It's no fair, it's no fun. If every time it's gonna end the same way: Me: zero, Big bad world: one" -Jonathan Coulton
    42 Super Sparkle Blue (Animated) - Nedemai

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    This is an update to yesterdays animation, and was worth it because I learned something new.
    44 Angry Birb (NATG 2023 Day 16) - IronYoshi

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    While Lilly is usually happy and friendly, you don't ever want to be on the receiving end of a bad mood...
    45 "Tired." - Emerald Pencil

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    Sometimes you're just dead beat. Good thing God is Emerald's strength! Verse of the Day: "Each time [God] said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. 10 That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong" (2 Corinthians 12:9-10).
    46 Shattering Revelation - Sigmath Bits

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    "Oh, no! I have a bean mouth!"
    48 Clock is TICKING! - Ebony Crystal

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    Lesson Zero has been one of my all time favorite episodes of MLP:FiM, and when I saw today's prompt, I knew I had to do another screen redraw of one of Twilight's MANY freakouts during said episode. :3 This was great expression and shading practice for me, too! :3
    49 Ticked-Off Darby - Alyssa Rice

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    Darby is not the kind of pony to be ticked off easily, but the moment you push her boundaries is where she draws the line.
    50 Fractured Happiness - Lifes Harbinger

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    Liberty is usually a happy go lucky mare, but even she has her breaking point. She has Silver to provide her with a shoulder to cry on and a warm embrace. He'll help her through this, after all, it's what he's good at.
    51 You've Created A Monster - CattyTheArtCat

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    "You've created a monster, I just keep getting stronger. Nightmare, I'm gonna haunt you. You've created a monster." Hehue V for Vendetta go brr
    52 Weight of the Rank - Novaintellus

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    Dame da ne dame yo dame na no yo
    53 The Iconoclast - Frith

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    One pony idol getting pulled to its limit in stability and about to shatter on the ground below the plinth.
    55 I Did It, I Did It, I Did It! - Optimistic Neighsayer

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    The one scene you pony fans should know.
    56 Shoulder Separa-Pone - phallen1

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    He held on for a fraction of a second too long.
    60 Well, you thought wrong - TealMintMoonrise

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    I appreciate your concern Timber, BUT I GOT THIS!
    62 The challenge: David vs. Goliath - Aethereus Entropy

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    Derpy has set out to break the record for the most number of push-up exercises with wings. This title is currently held by Rainbow Dash with an impressive 1467 in a 45 minute period. Although still a long way off, when something gets into this mare's head, she will fight until she gets it....
    63 - Zeta

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