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David Buist @davidbuist.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

This is the final round of my @animalalphabets.bsky.social recap (Round 17). Thanks again to all those who ran this in the past. I met lots of cool artists doing this and had fun doing it. #animalalphabets #artchallenge #characterdesign #illustration #animals #aToZ

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David Buist @davidbuist.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Almost at the end of the Animal Alphabets but here is a group from Round 16 of @animalalphabets.bsky.social . The topic was words and I was worried about this going in but had a great time once it started. #animalalphabets #artchallenge #characterdesign #illustration #animals #aToZ

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David Buist @davidbuist.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Felt like sharing a few more from Round 9 of @animalalphabets.bsky.social as many of these I ended up using in an alphabets book for @zarfling : zarfling.com/zarfling-boo... #animalalphabets #artchallenge #characterdesign #illustration #aToZ #mythology #music #mythicalcreatures

Rockabilly RainbowFish holding a old fashion microphone.

Skanking Ska Sarimanok in checkerboard shorts.

Techno tailypo playing music off their laptop

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David Buist @davidbuist.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Next up in the look back on @animalalphabets.bsky.social is Round 10 and the theme was famous characters (though I have to admit I didn't know some of these😊). #animalalphabets #artchallenge #characterdesign #illustration #animals #aToZ

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David Buist @davidbuist.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Next up on the look back on @animalalphabets.bsky.social is Round 12 and this one had a topic of instruments (based on the topic I added myself in Round 8) and I added a matching animal of the same letter. #animalalphabets #artchallenge #characterdesign #illustration #animals #aToZ #intrument #music

An Aardvark playing an alphorn in the alps

A frog playing the flute (taking a big breath to play a note)

An octopus playing an ocarina (with an Octopus wants to Fight beer in one of their tentacles)

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David Buist @davidbuist.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

I'm going to share a few more from @animalalphabets.bsky.social Round 12 because I liked this round. #animalalphabets #artchallenge #characterdesign #illustration #animals #aToZ #intrument #music

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David Buist @davidbuist.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Next up on the look back on @animalalphabets.bsky.social is Round 13. I don’t remember the topic but I think I added the activities #animalalphabets #artchallenge #characterdesign #illustration #animals #aToZ

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David Buist @davidbuist.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

On to Round 14 of @animalalphab and I believe the topic was activities. I like how a bunch of these characters came out. #animalalphabets #artchallenge #characterdesign #illustration #animals #aToZ

A nuthatch on a nature walk with a big backpack.

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David Buist @davidbuist.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

One more group of @animalalphabets.bsky.social round 14

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Ian Bossons @ianbossons.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Here are four of the images that I created for the #AnimalAlphabets ‘Words’ art challenge round. I ran with the theme of cartoon aliens for this one. #aliens #illustration #alien #cartoon

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David Buist @davidbuist.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Next up in the look back on @animalalphabets.bsky.social is Round 9, and this was one of my favorites. This the second time with a theme of mythical creatures and I added musical styles to mine #animalalphabets #artchallenge #characterdesign #illustration #aToZ #mythology #music #mythicalcreatures

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Ian Bossons @ianbossons.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Here’s four of the characters that I created for the #AnimalAlphabets ‘Mythical Creatures 2’ art challenge; Afanc, Brownie, Cat Sidhe & Dryad. #Mythical #MythicalCreature

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David Buist @davidbuist.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Next up in my look back at @animalalphabets.bsky.social is round 5. This round had a topic of movies/tv creatures and was another, for some reason, that I didn't love what I created as much overall. #animalalphabets #artchallenge #characterdesign #illustration #animals #aToZ

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Ian Bossons @ianbossons.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Here’s the first four of the stylised animals that I drew for the #AnimalAlphabets ‘Breeds of animals’ series in 2022. I fancied creating them with a storybook feel. Sadly it was the only AA set that I started and didn’t complete. #animals #horse #cow #duck #goat #illustration #cartoon

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David Buist @davidbuist.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Next up in my look back at @animalalphabets.bsky.social is round 6, with a theme or dinosaurs. I went with a standard colour across the whole round this time and it was kind of fun to try that. #animalalphabets #artchallenge #characterdesign #illustration #animals #aToZ #dinosaurs #dinosaur

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Milanka Reardon @milankareardon.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I am an author/ illustrator and I really enjoyed creating this art for an #animalalphabets prompt. MilankaReardon.com #kidlit #art #kidlitart #whimsical #childrensbook #illustration #scbwi #artist #picturebook #illustrator #kidlitartpostcardday

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Ian Bossons @ianbossons.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Four of the images that I created for the #AnimalAlphabets ‘Rainforest Animals’ art challenge in 2021. This time in the style of old cigarette/tea cards. #animals #manatee #frog #sloth #toucan #illustration #cartoon

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David Buist @davidbuist.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Round 7 of @animalalphabets.bsky.social was sea creatures. Not my favourite topic but I liked how a few came out. #animalalphabets #artchallenge #characterdesign #illustration #animals #aToZ #fish #sealife

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David Buist @davidbuist.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Next up in the look back on @animalalphabets.bsky.social is Round 8, and the theme was bird (I also added in instruments on my own). #animalalphabets #artchallenge #characterdesign #illustration #animals #aToZ #birds #instruments

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Ian Bossons @ianbossons.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Four of the images that I created for the #AnimalAlphabets ‘Musical instruments’ art challenge in 2021. #MusicalInstruments #cat #mice #cartoon

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David Buist @davidbuist.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Next up in my look back at @animalalphabets.bsky.social is round 4. This round had a topic of endangered species. #animalalphabets #artchallenge #characterdesign #illustration #animals #aToZ #endangered #endangeredspecies

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David Buist @davidbuist.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Time for a look back at Round 3 of @animalalphabets.bsky.social . I don't know why but I think I like my art from this round worst of all of them. Oh well, I'm sure I learned some things from drawing these :). #animalalphabets #artchallenge #characterdesign #illustration #animals #aToZ

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Ian Bossons @ianbossons.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Whilst looking through a disk for past #AnimalAlphabets images I also came across a set of images that I did for #colour_collective (previously on twitter, now on Instagram). My idea was to create a bunch of flying machines having a race, using each week’s colour as the inspiration.

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rpgbluesguy @rpgbluesguy.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Found the first pic I ever did for Animal Alphabets back in 2016 the jackalope... @animalalphabets.bsky.social @animalalphab #AnimalAlphabets #AnimalIllustrations #jackalope

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Milanka Reardon @milankareardon.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Joining in with this week’s @clr_collective color #CCearlybird I’m sad to see #animalalphabets will be over. Thanks @animalalphabets for so many wonderful prompts! Happy Friday everyone! #kidlit #kidlitartist #colour_collective #illustration #art #kidlitart #childrensbooks #animalalphabets #panda

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David Buist @davidbuist.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Time for a look back at Round 2 of @animalalphab and the first theme of mythical creatures. Many of these got used or inspired for one of my first books on @zarfling.bsky.social : www.amazon.ca/Mythical-Cre... #animalalphabets #artchallenge #characterdesign #illustration #animals #aToZ

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Ian Bossons @ianbossons.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Looking through the AnimalAlphabets images that I’ve created over the years has brought back a lot of memories, I’m going to share another set, these were for their ‘Birds’ challenge. #birds #creature #nature #wildlife #illustration #birding #drawing #art #artist #design #birdwatching #cartoon

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Frank @kritzelich.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

The last 4 rounds, that I have completed and not yet shown to you. 2020: Mythical Creatures 2021: Fan Art 2024: Words 2025: Final Round One final big THANK YOU to the #AnimalAlphabets Family and #kleineKunstklasse. It has been a wonderful time and will be hard to fill the gaps on a monday evening.

Black and white drawings of creatures from old and new myths all over the world

30 drawings of famous cartoon characters - and 4 drawings for Twitter DrawThisInYourStyle-Challenges.
All characters are shown in blue jeans, white T-Shirt and sunglasses.

26 drawings of animals according to prompt words - all together with a little story.

26 animals shown in front of colourful splashes

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Frank @kritzelich.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Here are some more from my past collections for #AnimalAlphabets. 2017: Endangered Species 2018: Monsters / Extinct Species 2020: Birds #kleineKunstklasse

Coloured drawings of 26 endangered species, every drawing together with the used materials, mostly fineliner, coloured pencils and crayons

26 drawings of monsters from books and movies

26 coloured drawings of extincted animals

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Animal Alphabets @animalalphabets.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

The challenge was always open to everyone. Unfortunately there will be no new prompts. But if you like, you‘re welcome to do some from the past.

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Mike Swaim @trillionpixels.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

After 10 years #AnimalAlphabets has come to an end. I missed a couple of rounds, but feel fortunate to be invited to participate where I could. I’m thankful for the friends I made through this exercise. Here are 26 of my favorite drawings from the events. @animalalphabets.bsky.social

26 illustrations from the past 6 years of my participation in Animal Alphabets.

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#ALPHABETS
ALPHABETS
After almost 10 years and hundreds of animals we sadly have to announce the end of #AnimalAlphabets.
Thank you so much for all your contributions and support.
For a final celebration please share some of your favourite AA-collections from the past.

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Natasha Rimmington @natasharimmington.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

So sad to say goodbye to #AnimalAlphabets. Never made a long run, but here are my favourites together. Thank you to everyone involved (and for letting me draw some of the weekly prompts) 💛 @animalalphabets.bsky.social #kidlitart

A collection of trading cards each showing a different animal.

An image of a greeting card on a wooden backdrop. The card is yellow and shows a cute dinosaur baby

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starskynder @starskynder.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Goodbye #AnimalAlphabets ! It was the best challenge and the first one I have ever taken part in. Thanks for all the fun! @animalalphabets.bsky.social

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Phil Pratchett @philpratchett.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

@animalalphabets.bsky.social #AnimalAlphabets a sad goodbye to my favourite art challenge. A big thank you to all involved in running it & to all who took part. Here is a selection of some of my Alphabets. All the best to everyone 👍💪

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Vinni @rabensturmig.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

@animalalphabets.bsky.social Sadly for the last time. Here is some favourites of the animals I painted for @animalalphabets.bsky.social #kleinekunstklasse

Zeichnung eines Meermannes in Ritterrüstung

Aquarell einer lachenden Hyäne mit Hut und Fliege

Buntstiftbild eines bunten Riesenhörnchens

Zeichnung eines sitzenden tapirs mit Tuba auf dem Kopf

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Frank @kritzelich.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

I started with #AnimalAlphabets in the second or third round „Endangered species“ and kept with it in almost every round. I always loved the friendly international crowd and inspiring fellow artists! Thank you to everyone who participated actively or passively! #kleineKunstklasse

Collection of 26 Animal drawings, all done in front of a two coloured circle.
Labelled: Community Choices

Watercoloured Sketches of 26 breeds of pets or domestic animals, all done as Portraits in front of a light green square.
Labelled Breeds of Animals

26 monochrome indigo portraits of sealift creatures.
Labelled Sealife

26 comicstyle drawings of rainforest creatures.

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sanne @iconostra111.eurosky.social · 24/02/2025

Sadly it’s the last time for @animalalphabets.bsky.social I only participated only a few times but I always enjoyed all the fabulous art of artists all over the world. Thank you for everything! 🧡 . #kleineKunstklasse

A collage with different pictures with animal motifs for animalAlphabets made with colored pencils.

From top left to right
Red eyed tree frog, golden lion tamarin, toucan, Queen Alexandra's birdwing, orang utan, pangolin, sloth, uakari monkey.

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Jack Foster @jackfoster14.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Thank you @animalalphabets.bsky.social . By participating, I have met some amazing talented friends, and I was able to take some artistic chances, which only improved my art. Here are some of my faves over the years. #animalalphabets #kidlitart #kidlit #scbwi #animalillustration #kidlitillustrators

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Spike Gerrell @landofspike.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Sadly, #animalalphabets ends this week Much of the joy of the twitter drawing challenges was their lovely supportive community. My thanks & best wishes to everyone who both had fun & made it fun. Thought this image is from Picture Book Characters was sorta topical #insaneOrangeMonarch

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Ian Bossons @ianbossons.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Goodbye #AnimalAlphabets, you’ve been great, we’re going to miss you. I couldn’t choose my favourite images, so here’s one from each of the ten challenges that I took part in. Good luck to you all and thank you. @animalalphabets.bsky.social

A circle of ten squared-up animal images illustrated in different styles (mainly cartoony).

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David Buist @davidbuist.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

As some might know, @animalalphabets.bsky.social has ended after 17 alphabet rounds. I will share some from each round to show how much this weekly drawing prompt has helped me improve. Round 1 (almost 10 years ago). #animalalphabets #artchallenge #characterdesign #illustration #animals #aToZ

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Jessie Romigh @jessieromigh.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Truly sad to see @animalalphabets.bsky.social come to an end after 10 yrs. Loved the challenges & the community built. I will also always be grateful because it helped inspire some of my illustrations for my first completed picture book! #handdrawn #inkandwatercolor #kidslitart #animalalphabets

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