Watercolor Challenge: Penguins

May 22, 2026 / Diann Zimmerman

This week we’re painting penguins — those charming, tuxedo‑wearing wonders of the Southern Hemisphere. They’re irresistible to watch and even more fun to paint.  Their simple, rounded shapes make them perfect for loose, intuitive painting.  And honestly… they just make you smile.  Whether you paint a single penguin, a pair leaning into the wind, or a whole colony gathered in the snow, let your brush tell a little story. Cute, elegant, whimsical, realistic — it all works.

Watercolor challenge:  Penguins

Here are the details:

  • Share a painting of a penguin
  • Sponsored by Jennifer Broussard Art, https://www.patreon.com/c/JenniferBroussard
  • Prize for 1 random participant: 6-month subscription to her Patreon channel
  • Entries must be posted in the Facebook group: Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond
  • Include topic hashtag in your Facebook post: #penguins
  • You may enter as often as you want
  • Open to all countries
  • Winner is chosen randomly
  • Deadline May 29, 2026, 11:59 pm ET (New York time)
  • Winner announced May 31, 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?   

Sponsored by the ever-generous Jennifer Broussard Art —thank you for supporting creative play!
Prize for one random participant:

Jennifer has a Penguin of the Month playlist on her YouTube channel.  Check them out!  So cute!

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Thank you for your support!

 

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