Watercolor Challenge: International Cat Day 2025

August 8, 2025 / Diann Zimmerman

“In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this.” —Terry Pratchett

This week, we’re celebrating International Cat Day with a challenge full of feline flair and maybe just a touch of cattitude.

Fun fact:  A cat’s nose print is as unique as a human fingerprint—no two are alike!

Watercolor challenge:  Cat Day 2025

Here are the details:

  • Share a painting of a cat
  • Sponsored by Diann Zimmerman
  • Prize for one random winner: 1-year access to Diann’s Patreon channel, over 130 tutorials
  • Entries must be posted in the Facebook group: Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond
  • Include topic hashtag in your Facebook post:  #catday2025
  • You may enter as often as you want
  • Open to all countries
  • Winner is chosen randomly
  • Deadline August 15, 2025, 11:59 pm ET (New York time)
  • Winner announced August 17, 2025
  • Mediums accepted:  watercolor, watercolor pencils, gouache, water soluble graphite, water soluble inks, and mixed media as long as it includes watercolor

 

What is the prize?   

This week’s challenge is sponsored by me, Diann Zimmerman! One random winner will receive:

  • A 1-year subscription to my Patreon channel (https://patreon.com/DiannZimmerman)
  • A bundle of art supply goodies handpicked by Cucumber (she has excellent taste—especially in brushes)

My Patreon includes over 130 watercolor tutorials, each with outlines to trace and most with real-time videos and one new tutorial released every Friday. The channel is perfect for beginners or anyone craving a little creative spark.

Don’t know what to paint? Browse through the tutorials and listen closely… you might hear one whispering, “Paint me! Paint me!”

How to support Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond?  

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Thank you for your support!

 

If you have ideas to share for future challenges, please add your comment to the post –>add challenge recommendation

 

Where else can you find Diann/Watercolor Beginners and Beyond on social media:

 

For a free 7-day trial on my Patreon:  Diann Zimmerman – Patreon.

 

This painting challenge is not endorsed, sponsored, or administered by Facebook or Instagram.

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