Drawing challenge planDevelop a 100-day narrative art project from pitch to final frames
Every phase introduces focused drawing prompts, critique checkpoints, and publishing tips. Build a cohesive world, produce polished keyframes, and package your case study for portfolio or pitch decks.
100 daysIntermediate
Stretch into long-form storytelling with this 100-day art challenge. Guided phases cover research, storyboarding, visual development, and launch preparation.
Four production phases with bi-weekly reviews keep the 100-day art challenge on track.Prompt lists ensure you explore character arcs, lighting scripts, and hero assets thoroughly.Launch toolkit covers write-ups, social teasers, and outreach sequences for final delivery.
Phase 1 · Discovery & Pitch (Days 1-21)
Clarify narrative goals, audience, and tone while collecting references and setting scope.
- • Draft a one-paragraph pitch and mood keywords in week one.
- • Assemble visual libraries for environments, characters, and props.
- • Deliver three pitch boards and a conflict-resolution outline for feedback.
Phase 2 · Storyboards & Beats (Days 22-50)
Translate script beats into storyboards, focusing on camera language and pacing.
- • Sketch 5–6 rough frames daily to explore staging and emotion.
- • Tighten selected frames into value studies at the end of each week.
- • Compile a beat board or animatic slideshow for midpoint review.
Phase 3 · Visual Development (Days 51-80)
Lock in colour scripts, lighting scenarios, and hero asset designs for the world.
- • Create three colour scripts that map emotional progression.
- • Design hero props and locations with printable callouts.
- • Host a direction check-in to prevent scope creep before polishing.
Phase 4 · Final Frames & Launch (Days 81-100)
Render portfolio-ready frames, document process, and execute your launch strategy.
- • Render 12 keyframes or illustration spreads at consistent finish levels.
- • Capture process GIFs, paint-overs, and behind-the-scenes commentary.
- • Publish a case study landing page with newsletter or social teaser plan.
Continue your art challenge journey
Combine this plan with the drawing prompt generator and other practice roadmaps to maintain momentum.
