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May 2021

So, I know this is nothing new, but they're fun to do anyway: Who wants to do a weekly (or whenever?) 5-color art challenge? I do these now and then when I don't know what to draw, and need some fresh inspiration. Sometimes I get awesome art out of them, sometimes it just turns out okay. Either way, I drew something!

My 'rules' are:
1) You need to use every color somehow. How you use them is up to you.
2. Linework and/or black and white elements are fine

Here's my current 5-Color palette, which I got from the color generator site https://coolors.co/31

There is no 'due date' for these -- do your art when/if you feel like it. I'll try to post new color palettes on Mondays, though. Have fun!

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this is honestly perfect since i've been feeling relatively demotivated so sure why not

Since I had the time to sit down and do this, and markers don't take long...

This is a TERRIBLE scan that was heavily photoshopped to even 80% resemble the original (If anyone with Copics at home has any of those colors, then you know how 'off' this image is...), but... here's my take on those five colors!

I kinda like the challenge of seeing how closely I can match the digitally generated colors. Usually I get pretty close. Sometimes, no dice. Scanning is the real pain, though. Especially with my new scanner. The old one was much, much better calibrated.

Added a little more difficulty with a character with a little color palette, Flamebird, from DC Comics.
I had a bit of trouble with the green, so I just end up leaving it on the eyes.
Also take the opportunity to practice pose, muscles and shadows.

Augh, I love all of these! Also love seeing the alternate palettes, and what comes out of those. I'm glad folks are having fun with this.

Very nice!

I like to think I'm fairly good with colors. I just clicked on the palette until I arrived at a combo of colors I liked.

Thanks. I had tested on a small draft first so to see how it could work :slight_smile:

New challenge. Here are five different 5-color palettes.

And here is a random word generator.

Pick a palette, generate a word... and go play.