About 100 Days of Art

Welcome to the 100 Days of Art event!

This event is about self-improvement and overcoming challenges with your art.

This event started on GaiaOnline, however we are looking to expand beyond Gaia.

The idea of the event is simple: create a piece of art every day for 100 days.

You have the choice of following the themes list or choose your own themes. You can strictly choose to follow only the provided themes, choose your own, or mix and match.

We have some suggested art ‘modes’ with both strict, moderate, and loose guidelines. Here are some basic ‘modes’ below that you can choose from:

Modes

In all modes, we prefer people to not post art for the next day. Please try your best to stick to the current schedule.

Strict deadline with art due every day

  • We expect the art to be posted by the deadline
  • You must use one of the daily themes with your associated artwork

At least 30 minutes of effort

  • The effort can be in one piece or divided into individual pieces
  • It’s okay to struggle, that is to be expected!
  • This is the mode we recommend if you want to push yourself and improve

Written entries

  • 800-1200 words for short stories
  • At least 5 stanzas for any poetry with each stanza being 4 or more lines
  • Feel free to mix and match, such as drawing accompanied by a short story or poem

Photography

  • Since it’s hard to determine how long or how much effort goes into a photo, traditional type of photography is not currently allowed (sorry!)
  • However, we do accept photos of mediums that require a photo to be taken, such as:
    • sculptures
    • textile work
    • body painting
    • baked goods
    • paintings
    • etc.

No deadline

  • You don’t have to submit art by the daily deadline
  • For completion, all your art must be submitted by the last day of the event
  • You must use one of the daily themes with your associated artwork

At least 5 minutes of effort

  • Quick and small works are accepted
  • This mode is recommended for people who want to participate but don’t have much time to put in too much effort

No theme, no deadline

  • You don’t have to submit art by the daily deadline
  • For completion, all your art must be submitted by the last day of the event
  • You do not have to use one of the daily themes. You can do your own thing!
  • This mode is recommended for people who want to follow along but work on personal works or at their own leisure

One small ask

  • If you choose this mode, all we ask is you put a ghost or the word ghost in your submission! This will help us with bookkeeping

There are some rules we please ask you to adhere to.

Be respectful

  • We have varying degrees of experience in our event, so be respectful! We do not tolerate any negative comments towards fellow participants and/or their works
  • If you have a concern, please reach out to us at any time

Gratitude

  • If anyone draws anything for you, please show that person thanks! Appreciate the effort that went into the art for you

Mistakes

  • It’s okay to make mistakes, we are human after all. If anything happens, just let us know! You can message either @citrue, @quadropopilous, or @sanji07 on Discord, or PM crazypieloverangel, Quadropopilous, or OtakuKat on Gaia

Submissions

Do’s

  • Post your art with the day # and the theme (if applicable)
  • Try to post in order
  • Put your artwork in a spoiler if it is related to one of the trigger warnings below:
    • Bugs
    • Spiders
    • Clowns
    • Destruction of religious symbols

Don’t’s

  • Post next day art early. As previously mentioned, please stick to the schedule! The preview is to aid you in getting materials and supplies or just for your convenience

Spirit Passes

  • If you’re not feeling well, or cannot make art for the day, just let us know!
  • We grant ‘Spirit Passes’ which give you a free pass if you are in Hard mode and have to miss a day
  • For other modes, there’s no need to worry about missing days since you are on your own schedule
  • If you are unsure, feel free to ask us how many Spirit Passes you have at any time

GaiaOnline

Our current public GaiaOnline thread which you can follow along can be found here.

Discord

Currently, we don’t have a dedicated Discord. It’s coming soon!

If you have any site related questions or suggestions, please message @citrue on Discord!