Watercolor Challenge: Giraffes

September 4, 2026 / Diann Zimmerman

This week we’re stretching our brushes way up high — it’s time to paint giraffes!  Whether you paint a single giraffe gazing over the savanna, a pair leaning together in that iconic heart‑shaped pose, or a whole tower (yes — a group of giraffes is called a tower), this challenge will be fun. Loose, detailed, abstract, or playful — paint your giraffe your way. Can’t wait to see these graceful giants stroll into the group this week.

Watercolor challenge:  Giraffes

Here are the details:

  • Share your painting of giraffes (one or many)
  • Sponsored by Dr. Ph Martin’s. https://www.docmartins.com/
  • Prize for 1 random participant :   Dr. Ph. Martin’s Spectralite Private Collection Liquid Acrylics set, 12 one ounce bottles, https://amzn.to/4x1wUTe
  • Entries must be posted in the Facebook group: Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond
  • Include topic hashtag in your Facebook post: #giraffes
  • You may enter as often as you want
  • Open to all countries
  • Winner is chosen randomly
  • Deadline September 11, 2026, 11:59 pm ET (New York time)
  • Winner announced September 13, 2026
  • 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?   

Our sponsor is Dr. Ph. Martin’s and the prize is this gorgeous set of Liquid Acrylics.  The colors are so vivid, and they can be used like watercolor, layering, diluting, etc.  Amazon affiliate link:  https://amzn.to/3Vazjhd

 

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Thank you for your support!

 

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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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