It’s that time of the year — the Creatuanary 2026 list is here!
This year, we’ve put together a diverse selection of creatures drawn from folklore, mythology, and popular culture — including a few iconic Pokémon — to explore different forms, cultures, and visual narratives.
This is our proposed list, and we invite everyone to join the challenge and interpret it in their own way.
Tag this account @creatuanary and the challenge creators @dibujantenocturno , @joshuacairos_art , and @rafater_official if you’d like your work to be shared in their stories for extra visibility.
The list is designed to be intuitive, but if you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment below.
Please avoid using AI-generated imagery, as it goes against the spirit of the challenge.
This challenge wouldn’t be possible without all of you — thank you for being part of it.
Creatuanary starts on January 1st!
Don’t forget to use the hashtags #creatuanary or #creatuanary2026 so everyone can discover your work.
#creatuanarychallenge #creaturedesign #creature
Here is the list for creatuanary 2025. We’ve put together a broad list that includes various creatures and mythological beings from different countries, as well as popular culture references like video games. This is our proposal, and we encourage you to join in. Tag this account @creatuanary and the challenge creators @dibujantenocturno , @joshuacairos_art , and @rafater_official if you’d like your creations to be featured in their stories for greater visibility.
We believe the list is self-explanatory, but if you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment below. Please avoid using AI, as it goes against the spirit of the challenge.
This challenge wouldn’t be possible without you. Thank you so much for making it happen. The challenge begins on January 1st!
Finally, remember to use the hashtags #creatuanary or #creatuanary2025 to reach a wider audience and ensure everyone can see your work.
#art #challenge #artofdrawingg #artoftheday #creature #monster #mythology #creaturechallenge #creatuanarypromptlist2025 #rafater #joshuacairos #dibujantenocturno #moleskinesketchbook #moleskine #sketchbook #pencildrawing #onedayonecreature #dibujosalapiz #desenhosalapis #animalanatomy #conceptart #arte #art #artlovers #drawingoftheday #drawingsketch #drawingart #drawingchallenge #noAI
So, here's the prompt list for Creatuanary 2024! 😊 This year, we've based the list on the four main elements: fire, earth, water, and air. We believe the list is self-explanatory, but if you have any questions, feel free to drop a comment below. Please refrain from using AI, as it goes against the spirit of the challenge.
As you may already know, Creatuanary is a challenge created by @dibujantenocturno , @joshuacairos_art , and @rafater_official , where you have to create (traditional paint, traditional draw, digital 2D, digital 3D) one creature per day in January. And here is the official list. The challenge will kick off on the 1st of January!
And last but not least use the hashtags #creatuanary or #creatuanary2024 so you can reach more people and everybody will be able to see your work.
#art #challenge #artofdrawingg #artoftheday #creature #monster #mythology #creaturechallenge #creatuanarypromptlist2024 #rafater #joshuacairos #dibujantenocturno #moleskinesketchbook #moleskine #sketchbook #pencildrawing #onedayonecreature #dibujosalapiz #desenhosalapis #animalanatomy #conceptart #arte #art #artlovers #drawingoftheday #drawingsketch #drawingart #drawingchallenge #noAI
So here is the prompt list for creatuanary2023 ^_^
We couldn't have make this list without your help. A lot of the creatures included in the list are your suggestions. You can find a wide range of different cultures and some popular franchises.
As you may know creatuanary is a challenge created by @dibujantenocturno@joshuacairos_art and me where you have to create (traditional paint, traditional draw, digital 2D, digital 3D) 1 creature per day in January. And this is the official list. The challenge will start on the 1st of January ;)
And last but not least use the hashtags #creatuanary or #creatuanary2023 so you can reach more people and everybody will be able to see your work.
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#art #challenge #artofdrawingg #artoftheday #creature #monster #mythology #creaturechallenge #creatuanarypromptlist2021 #rafater #joshuacairos #dibujantenocturno #moleskinesketchbook #moleskine #sketchbook #pencildrawing #onedayonecreature #dibujosalapiz #desenhosalapis #animalanatomy #conceptart #arte #art #artlovers #drawingoftheday #drawingsketch #drawingart #drawingchallenge
Sorry, there was a mistake in the last post (we deleted it) The last #mysterycreature is: #tardigrade
We're so sorry!!! 😉
#creatuanary2022 #creatuanary #rafater #dibujantenocturno #joshuacairos #creature #creaturechallenge
And here is the 3rd #mysterycreature : #timekeeper
Feel free to do your own take on this pompt. We look forward to your designs!!! 😉
#creatuanary2022 #creatuanary #rafater #dibujantenocturno #joshuacairos #creature #creaturechallenge
And here is the 2nd #mysterycreature : #katakan
Feel free to do your own take on this pompt. We look forward to your designs!!! 😉
#creatuanary2022 #creatuanary #rafater #dibujantenocturno #joshuacairos #creature #creaturechallenge
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And here is our first #mysterycreature : #Lamia
Feel free to to your own take on this prompt. We look forward to your designs!!! 😉
#creatuanary2021 #creatuanary #rafater #dibujantenocturno #joshuacairos #creature #creaturechallenge
@dibujantenocturno , @joshuacairos_art and @rafater_official are proud to introduce you the prompt list for #creatuanary2022 Remember, the challenge STARTS JANUARY 1st!!! It’s our 6th year in a row and we are hoping this year will be even better than last one.
Don’t hesitate to comment this post if you have any doubts.
#creatuanary #dibujantenocturno #joshuacairos #rafater #challenge #challenge #onedayonecreature #animalanatomy #conceptart #artofdrawing #creaturedesign #creature
And here is the last #mysterycreature : #aquaticscavenger
Feel free to do your own take on this pompt. We look forward to your designs!!! 😉
#creatuanary2021 #creatuanary #rafater #dibujantenocturno #joshuacairos #creature #creaturechallenge
And here is the 3rd #mysterycreature : #giantspider
Feel free to do your own take on this pompt. We look forward to your designs!!! 😉
#creatuanary2021 #creatuanary #rafater #dibujantenocturno #joshuacairos #creature #creaturechallenge
And here is the 2nd #mysterycreature : #seasphinx
Feel free to do your own take on this pompt. We look forward to your designs!!! 😉
#creatuanary2021 #creatuanary #rafater #dibujantenocturno #joshuacairos #creature #creaturechallenge
