Watercolor Challenge: Cucumber

August 7, 2026 / Diann Zimmerman

In honor of International Cat Day (August 8), Cucumber has officially taken over challenge‑planning duties. She has declared that this week’s prompt is to paint this reference photo — of her. You’ll find an outline provided, or you can freehand draw your own version. And remember — Cucumber loves wonky. Wiggly lines, quirky shapes… more personality, more charm, more cat‑approved creativity. And if you’d like a little extra help… I have a FREE Patreon tutorial for this painting. You can watch it here: https://www.patreon.com/DiannZimmerman/posts/pop-art-cat-135511206

Watercolor challenge:  Cucumber

Here are the details:

  • Share your painting from Cucumber’s reference photo
  • Sponsored by Brush and Binding, celebrating their first anniversary! https://brushandbinding.com/
  • Prize for 1 random participant: tiny journal (approx. 2.5×2.5 inch) with 100% cotton paper, tiny ring palette with 6 empty paint wells, 2 journal clips
  • Entries must be posted in the Facebook group: Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond
  • Include topic hashtag in your Facebook post: #cucumber
  • You may enter as often as you want
  • Open to all countries
  • Winner is chosen randomly
  • Deadline August 14, 2026, 11:59 pm ET (New York time)
  • Winner announced August 16, 2026
  • Mediums accepted:  watercolor, watercolor pencils, gouache, water soluble graphite, water soluble inks, and mixed media as long as it includes watercolor

Reference photo:

Simple Outline:

More realistic outline:

What is the prize?   

Brush and Binding is celebrating their ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY and wants to celebrate with Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond.   One random participant will receive one of their Tiny Watercolor Journals “bitty bindings” with tiny ring palette with 6 empty wells and 2 journal clips.  All so adorable!

How to support Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond?  

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Art supplies:

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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

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This painting challenge is not endorsed, sponsored, or administered by Meta/Facebook or Patreon. By participating, entrants confirm they are 18 years of age or older, release Facebook and Meta of any liability and responsibility.

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