ANIMAL AND WILDLIFE CHALLENGE FEB/MARCH 2026

[pcj]

Hello Everyone,
Here’s the FEB/MARCH 2026 ANIMAL AND WILDLIFE CHALLENGE

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ANIMAL AND WILDLIFE CHALLENGE

On the first day of each month various photos
will be provided,

Please choose from the photos provided
to create any kind of artwork that you like in any medium .
Please use only the photo’s provided.

You can post at any time time during the 2 months
[and even beyond ] and if you wish, please include any
works in progress and any comments. [ It’s nice to have
a chat about the challenge ]
Cheers,
Patricia
PS ; I AM ALSO POSTING THIS ON THE WET CANVAS FORUM IN CASE CREATIVE SPARK CLOSES

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HERE'S THE FIRST 10 PHOTOS

The first 2 photos are of a very rare tree kangaroo.

 

[Jade]

Wonderful array oh pictures as always Patricia. Thank you for your hard work and posting here and on WC too.

 

[pcj]

Here's the next 10 photos.

The last few photos coming up .

 

[pcj]

Here's the last 3 photos.

have fun everyone !
Cheers
Patricia

 

[Jade]

Starting on the bird, 3rd down. He's making me smile

 

[Joy]

Stunning photos! Glad it worked out to post both on sites.

 

[Grapes]

Patricia, these are lovely refs. Thank you for the photos and hosting!

This morning I painted with leftover paints the squirrel ref. It's quite light by tones. Next step could be to paint over with reddish/rusty colors.
Oil paints on paper support that has acrylic gesso on it. Size: small.

 

[Triduana]

I love your squirrel, Grapes!

 

[Enyaw]

Well done Grapes

 

[Grapes]

Triduana & Wayne, thank you!

 

[Jade]

What a gorgeous squirrel Grapes.
I really like the colours.

I'll post my squirrel WIP below and also the finished bird.

I want to get some more colour and definition on Mr Squirrel

 

[Grapes]

Jade, you got that look on your bird. The eye is very catching and you drew it so well.Your squirrel is already cute.

 

[Jade]

Oh thank you Grapes! The bird was interesting to draw. Patricia has chosen some excellent pictures again. It was nice to use some of my different colours. Thank you re Mr Squirrel. I need to practice building up his layers.

 

[Donna T]

Grapes, WOW that is a beautiful squirrel! It’s so painterly!

Jade, Gorgeous bird! Gosh, you did the colors so well and the transparent areas around the beak are beautiful. The squirrel looks good too!

 

[pcj]

Grapes : Beautiful squirrel. I love his expression.
Cheers
Patricia

 

[pcj]

Jade : I agree with Grapes - you definitely got that look on your bird !
The colours are well done too.
Your squirrel is coming along well too.
Cheers
Patricia

 

[Grapes]

Patricia & Donna, thank you so much!

 

[Jade]

Donna is right.. your squirrel does look painterly.. good word.

Thanks so much Donna and Patricia. The bird was particularly fun!