As they say, all good things must come to an end, but that doesn't mean it has to be over completely. The skills and techniques I am hoping our artists have acquired over the past 30 prompts will lead them to new discoveries and new journeys outside of the NATG. What exactly awaits them in the year ahead? It's hard to say, but I hope whatever they end up doing they find it rewarding.
For today we brought in 59 ponies which brings us to 2048 ponies in total! We managed to break the 2k mark before the end, everyone! Well done!
Now for today's prompt, it's one that is well known to all of our veterans of the NATG. When Phoe invented it years ago it was a toughie then and remains one of our toughest prompts now. That's right, today I want you to Draw as many previous prompts in a single picture as you can / Draw a pony scrambling. You'll find a list of our prompts after the break
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Also, if you are late submitting and the submitter is closed, don't just throw your pic into the next day's submitter. Wait for a Makeup Day to submit!
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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All prior prompts
Day 1: Draw a pony standing / Draw a pony frozen in time
Day 2: Draw a pony making their move / Draw a pony bursting with life
Day 3: Draw a pony gearing up / Draw a pony taking the world by storm
Day 4: Draw a pony with a secret mission / Draw a pony being sly as a fox
Day 5: Draw a pony enjoying nature / Draw a pony finding harmony in chaos
Day 6: Draw a pony playing a sport / Draw a pony experiencing the bliss of triumph or agony of defeat
Day 7: Draw a pony experiencing love at first sight/ Draw a pony falling for someone
Day 8: Draw a pony as another species / Draw a pony starting over
Day 9: Draw a pony lining their pockets / Draw a pony finding a silver lining
Day 10: Draw a pony doing something you like to do in real life (outside of drawing) / Draw a
pony trying something new
Day 11: Draw a pony with a friendship problem / Draw a pony making new friends
Day 12: Draw a pony foretelling the future / Draw a pony experiencing deja vu
Day 13: Draw a pony up to their old tricks / Draw a pony acting fishy
Day 14: Draw a pony preparing for a showdown / Draw a pony gathering their courage
Day 15: Draw a ponyfied version of your favorite book, game, ect / Draw a pony crossing over
Day 16: Draw a pony being pushed to their limit / Draw a pony about to break
Day 17: Draw a pony facing their worst nightmare / Draw a pony scared senseless
Day 18: Draw a pony experiencing a miracle / Draw a pony forging their own destiny
Day 19: Draw a pony daydreaming / Draw a pony with their head in the clouds
Day 20: Draw a pony enjoying a summer activity / Draw a pony feeling the heat
Day 21: Draw a Pony Staying Up Late / Draw a Pony Kept in the Dark
Day 22: Draw a pony facing a mistake from their past / Putting the pieces back together
Day 23: Draw a pony partying like there is no tomorrow / Draw a pony raising the roof
Day 24: Draw a pony making a great discovery / Draw a pony opening Pandora’s Box
Day 25: Draw a pony celebrating your favorite holiday / Draw a pony taking a breather
Day 26: Draw a pony who is dead tired / Draw a pony running on empty
Day 27: Draw a pony finding their second wind / Draw a pony racing to the finish
Day 28: Draw a pony at the end / Draw a pony finishing a long journey
4 Make Your Mark(s) - KiwiPLUR
Ever since I was a kid the CMC have been some of my favorite characters, to the point the episode where they finally got their cutiemarks still makes me tear up a little. I spent a lot of time as a kid trying to find the thing that would make me special, so I relate a lot to to the CMC's similar discovery that there's no point in trying to be something you already are. Live life to the fullest with the people you love, and help who you can do the same along the way!
Ever since I was a kid the CMC have been some of my favorite characters, to the point the episode where they finally got their cutiemarks still makes me tear up a little. I spent a lot of time as a kid trying to find the thing that would make me special, so I relate a lot to to the CMC's similar discovery that there's no point in trying to be something you already are. Live life to the fullest with the people you love, and help who you can do the same along the way!
13 At Race's End - In3DS
"Long distance runs are painful, but nothing beats actually finishing them."
"Long distance runs are painful, but nothing beats actually finishing them."
14 A Journey's Sunset - Mintwhistle
Originally I was going to do something based on the cover art of "Wandering" from Animal Crossing, but it turned into more of its own thing. I figured the sunset would be a fitting metaphor for "the end".
Originally I was going to do something based on the cover art of "Wandering" from Animal Crossing, but it turned into more of its own thing. I figured the sunset would be a fitting metaphor for "the end".
15 [SFM] Monopoly: A true test of friendship - red4567
You don't want to know what she does for checkers.
You don't want to know what she does for checkers.
17 NATG 2023 - Day 28 - Coming Home - DarkDabula
"Please request docking before entering the station"
"Please request docking before entering the station"
19 Homewards - Ragmo
In just ~2months it's time for GalaCon. Whenever I'm there I carry a scootaloo plush around all day :3 and she's also around on the way back home by train^^
In just ~2months it's time for GalaCon. Whenever I'm there I carry a scootaloo plush around all day :3 and she's also around on the way back home by train^^
20 Samantha goes back to her world after any journeys in Equestria ended. - tarkan809
But often given goodbyes to her equestrian friends as well before heading back.
But often given goodbyes to her equestrian friends as well before heading back.
21 Cranky and Matilda reunited - KevinHz19
Cranky and Matilda reunited again after years of Cranky searching for her. And Pinkie Pie happy to helped Cranky and having him as a friend now. Based from Season 2 Episode 8
Cranky and Matilda reunited again after years of Cranky searching for her. And Pinkie Pie happy to helped Cranky and having him as a friend now. Based from Season 2 Episode 8
23 An end to a journey - LeOebele
A broken down Sopwith Camel biplane means that the journey has come to an end. At least until the repairs have finished.
A broken down Sopwith Camel biplane means that the journey has come to an end. At least until the repairs have finished.
24 End of the playlist - Santi0095
Fun fact: when I'm on long journeys/trips, I'm used to start listening to my music so time can pass more fast
Fun fact: when I'm on long journeys/trips, I'm used to start listening to my music so time can pass more fast
30 Touchdown Pone - phallen1
It's the end of a skydive. Finishing a journey that's a few winding miles up and then roughly two miles straight down. But landing on your feet is an accomplishment!
It's the end of a skydive. Finishing a journey that's a few winding miles up and then roughly two miles straight down. But landing on your feet is an accomplishment!
41 A Shadow Falls - Lili Dash!
The last thing Sombra felt was the feeling of his body being vaporized as he was turned from flesh into smoke. I chose to do this in black and white in order to give a more dark and serious tone. I kind of had to rush this but I'm proud of it overall.
The last thing Sombra felt was the feeling of his body being vaporized as he was turned from flesh into smoke. I chose to do this in black and white in order to give a more dark and serious tone. I kind of had to rush this but I'm proud of it overall.
43 train - Vapor Trail
wasn't feeling it so I tried to draw/mix my references rather than come up with something totally fresh
wasn't feeling it so I tried to draw/mix my references rather than come up with something totally fresh
46 Graduation - Aethereus Entropy
One of the most satisfying moments in a person's life is finally concluding the academic training stage. I am still a little far away from graduating from college, but it is still a dream that will eventually be achieved.
One of the most satisfying moments in a person's life is finally concluding the academic training stage. I am still a little far away from graduating from college, but it is still a dream that will eventually be achieved.
47 Untitled - Optimistic Neighsayer
I'm near an end myself.
I'm near an end myself.
48 Twilight Reaches A Bad Ending - Lorewolf / Docsrd
"Does Haycartes have a method of reaching through a book and slapping the author?!"
"Does Haycartes have a method of reaching through a book and slapping the author?!"
51 Moonlit Landing - Novaintellus
Here ponykind from the planet Equis reclaim our long lost hoofhold on the Lunar surface
Here ponykind from the planet Equis reclaim our long lost hoofhold on the Lunar surface
54 The Journey Home - Ebony Crystal
Ebony had taken some much needed time off by herself(Artistic having watched over little Sunshine in the meantime), and she decided to take the train back home instead of teleporting there. On the way home she saw a beautiful field of pink roses, smiling as she looked outside and took in the view. This is why she loved trains-you got to see so much more of the countryside on the way to your destination.
Ebony had taken some much needed time off by herself(Artistic having watched over little Sunshine in the meantime), and she decided to take the train back home instead of teleporting there. On the way home she saw a beautiful field of pink roses, smiling as she looked outside and took in the view. This is why she loved trains-you got to see so much more of the countryside on the way to your destination.
57 2023 NATG day 28 - Finishing a Long Journey - C_||_R
Super late but hope I made it :X After the long journey, the bronies have made it to Opening Ceremonies for 2023, despite the Closing Ceremonies for 2020 having yet to finish ;)
Super late but hope I made it :X After the long journey, the bronies have made it to Opening Ceremonies for 2023, despite the Closing Ceremonies for 2020 having yet to finish ;)
58 The Longest Trip - Groceries - Khazard
With how far out Opaline's castle is, shopping must take ages. Hope she never forgets to add something to the list
With how far out Opaline's castle is, shopping must take ages. Hope she never forgets to add something to the list
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