Angie Carel

Welcome to Machines in Motion, where creativity quite literally gets moving. This month, we invite you into a world of gears, levers, wheels, and wild inventions. You’ll explore everything from the satisfying rhythm of a conveyor belt to the intricate paths of a marble run, from the steady power of a steam engine to the playful chaos of a Rube Goldberg machine. Each prompt is designed to help you see motion as art—how parts connect, how systems flow, and how even the simplest mechanism can

This month’s theme is Copycat Art Styles, where creativity meets transformation! Dive into a playful mix of artistic influences and reimagine simple subjects through a variety of iconic and imaginative styles. The list of drawing prompts can be found below.

There’s something about island life that invites you to slow down and notice the details—the way the light hits the water, the movement of leaves in the breeze, the small, unexpected moments that make a place feel alive. This month’s drawing prompt list is inspired by those moments. “Island Life” is a collection of simple, visual prompts designed to help you build a consistent creative habit without overthinking it.