r/LearnToDrawTogether • • 2d ago

#W2DTogether Drawing Challenge #59: Draw Your Perfect Avatar / Profile Picture (Read the rules!) - #W2DTogether

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Welcome to the 59th #W2DTogether drawing challenge!

(If you are new here and would like to know more about this challenge, you can take a look at these 2 posts (post 1, post 2) that explain everything.)

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This week's challenge is somewhat similar to last week's, when I asked you to draw your own OC (Original Character).

But this time, we're making things a little more personal!

This week, I want you to draw your perfect avatar or profile picture!

You know how a lot of people don't like using their actual photos as profile pictures on social media, gaming platforms, Reddit, Discord, or pretty much anywhere online?

Well, you're an artist! Why not create your own? (that you could even use in the future as an actual profil pic ;)

Imagine that from now on, instead of using a photograph, a random image you found online, or one of those default profile icons, you could use a drawing created entirely by you!

Something that represents you, your personality, your interests, or simply how you'd like to be seen online. If you could draw your ideal profile picture, what would it look like?

And that's exactly what I want you to create this week! :)

WHAT SHOULD YOU DRAW?

The possibilities are pretty much endless!

You could draw:

  • A portrait of yourself, realistic or stylized.
  • A cartoon or anime version of yourself, maybe with exaggerated features or a completely different look.
  • An animal avatar that you feel represents your personality.
  • A fantasy version of yourself, perhaps as a wizard, warrior, fairy, or anything else.
  • A fictional character or mascot that you'd love to use as your online identity.
  • A simple illustrated icon or symbol that represents something about you.
  • An entirely imaginary version of yourself, perhaps what you'd look like in a video game or another universe.

You don't even have to draw a face!

Maybe your perfect profile picture is a mysterious figure wearing a hood, a little cat with glasses, a character hiding behind a book, or even a simple illustration of something you really love.

It's completely up to you!

THERE'S ONE IMPORTANT DETAIL! 👀

SUPER IMPORTANT: Your drawing should be designed to fit inside a circular profile picture!

Think of the little circle you see next to someone's username on Reddit, Instagram, YouTube, Discord, or other platforms.

That's the format we're aiming for!

You can draw directly inside a circle or create a square drawing that would look good when cropped into a circle.

Just remember that profile pictures are usually displayed quite small, so think about what you'd want people to notice first.

And here's something I'd like you to think about while drawing:

Imagine that this is going to be your actual profile picture from now on. What would you want it to look like?

Of course, you don't actually have to replace your current profile picture, haha. But try to approach the challenge as if you were designing something you'd genuinely love to use!

WANT A LITTLE EXTRA INSPIRATION?

Think about the way you'd like to represent yourself online.

Would you want your avatar to look:

  • Cute and friendly?
  • Mysterious and serious?
  • Funny and a little ridiculous?
  • Elegant and artistic?
  • Colorful and full of personality?
  • Minimalist and simple?

There's no right answer.

And unlike last week's OC challenge, this isn't necessarily about inventing a character with their own personality and story. This time, it's about creating an image that could represent YOU online, even if that image is completely fictional.

TRADITIONAL AND DIGITAL ARTISTS CAN BOTH PARTICIPATE

Use pencils, pens, markers, colored pencils, or any other drawing materials you like. Digital drawings are welcome too.

Your avatar can be realistic, cartoonish, anime-inspired, minimalist, detailed, black and white, colorful, or anything in between.

All skill levels and drawing styles are welcome!

SO BASICALLY:

Draw the profile picture you'd love to use for yourself!

It can look like you, an imaginary version of you, an animal, a mascot, or anything that represents you.

Just make sure your design works in a circular profile picture format.

And most importantly, have fun creating something that's yours! :)

Rules

  • It must be your own drawing.
  • Drawing tools only: traditional or digital. No paintings and no AI art.
  • All skill levels are welcome.
  • Your drawing must be an avatar or profile picture designed to fit inside a circle.
  • You can share one drawing or more.
  • To be included in the competition, post your drawing in the comments of this thread. You can also make a separate post in the subreddit with the #W2DTogether flair, but your official entry must be in the comments here.

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How We Pick the Winner

After one week, we'll hold a community vote to decide which drawing best captures the theme. The winner will be showcased in the sub with their artwork.

If the winner shares an art link (Instagram, portfolio, website, etc.), we'll also include it so they can get recognition and maybe even new followers.

Time Frame

This challenge is timeless. You can participate anytime, even years later.

Review Date:
For community feedback, we'll gather and review all submissions on Sunday, 1 November 2026, so make sure to post your entry before 4:00 PM UTC that day. Drawings posted before that date will be part of the review session.

Note: If you are new here, you can check out last week's challenge here or see all the challenges collected here


r/LearnToDrawTogether • • 2d ago

#W2DTogether Vote for the Best Drawing in the Comments! - Who should win #W2DTogether number 58?

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First, I want to thank u/tonearm - u/Bunazon - u/Sulines-9318 - u/Present-Emphasis874 - u/Mechablast17121 - u/Ayoubkarma7 - u/symson - u/ymArtSpace - u/PLAT0H - u/Sharp_Masterpiece_60 - u/Whole_Dog6988 - u/118shadow118 - u/Shadilan - u/Kanao_Umbrella_369 - u/mousehousestudio - u/EmoAnimeBitch- - for taking part in this 58th #W2DTogether drawing challenge! :)

This week’s entries came out really cool. I hope drawing them was as enjoyable for you as seeing the final pieces was for us.

For those who don't know, the drawing challenge for this week was to : Draw your OC

You can read more about it here if you missed it here:

#W2DTogether Drawing Challenge Number 58

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And now it’s time to pick our winner.

Now it’s your turn:

  • Look through all the drawings below.
  • Share your thoughts with the artists:what you liked, what stood out, or any advice you might have.
  • Most importantly, let us know in the comments which artwork you think fits the prompt best and should win this challenge.

We’ll keep this open for this week before announcing the winner, based on your comments and votes.

So help us crown the winner of the 58th #W2DTogether drawing challenge!

Btw, I dropped this week’s challenge #59, go check it out and join in!


r/LearnToDrawTogether • • 20h ago

You don’t know what you are drawing until you are done.

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r/LearnToDrawTogether • • 2h ago

Work in Progress :) 🤡Drawing + process🤡

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r/LearnToDrawTogether • • 1h ago

critique welcome Voici quelques croquis sur lesquels je travaille, qu'en pensez-vous ?

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Je m'exerce à partir de photos pour améliorer mon trait notamment sur les mains (mon cauchemar), la perspective, la dynamique. J'aimerais bien avoir des retours et des astuces. Y a t'il un personnage que vous aimez et qui serait intéressant de creuser ?


r/LearnToDrawTogether • • 18h ago

Day 1 of learning how to draw

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So I am starting a thing where I will develop a habit to draw 1hr atleast daily for however long I can continue to make my drawings sketching and art over all better I will post everyday about my work and progress this is what I did on day one also I am following tutorials rn cause I am just beginning the hollow knight was today's drawing rest of them were the practice I did today would love some insights and info about how to be better and also tell me how did i do


r/LearnToDrawTogether • • 4h ago

Little Halloween decorations

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Hey guys👋, just wanted to share some of my drawings that my sister turned into little decorations for her Halloween section in the book store she worked at, I'm also going to do Christmas decorations for her,.but is there any way to make them better tho, I feel like I can do even better, like maybe make the drawings interact with the books and each other ?

Would love any ideas and or feedback. Thanks for reading ☺️


r/LearnToDrawTogether • • 1d ago

Funny Art Related when you can't even draw a freaking circle and then you see this.. -_-

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r/LearnToDrawTogether • • 4h ago

Sketch A quick practice while feeling under the weather. (Timelapse with ibispaint)

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r/LearnToDrawTogether • • 5h ago

I have hit an art block

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I’m not that good of an artist but give me some things to draw I need something


r/LearnToDrawTogether • • 5h ago

Seeking help Does anyone know of a book that helps you learn how to draw that doesn’t require a lot of materials?

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Hello,

Basically the title. I’m looking for some sort of book that helps you learn how to draw—as in the fundamentals, and how to actually think like an artist (so much art advice feels like just saying what to do and not actually how to do it)—that DOESN’T require me to buy out an entire art store for the

My end goal is digital art, so buying out an art store and using all these materials honestly doesn’t interest me. I‘m willing to learn by using traditional art, especially because I can’t afford a drawing pad right now, but I just want to use a pencil. Colored pencils are fine too sure, but only for learning color theory. I don’t want to get everything else, but every book I try has a whole shopping list at the front and it’s frustrating.

I was just hoping I could get a book that could actually be of use because I really just have no idea where to start when learning how to draw.


r/LearnToDrawTogether • • 5h ago

Oct.27

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I messed up on the portrait . But the clothing looks good


r/LearnToDrawTogether • • 22h ago

Done another squirrel

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This one's posh, he lives at Centre Parks


r/LearnToDrawTogether • • 9h ago

Seeking help he was supposed to look "dead" ...

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r/LearnToDrawTogether • • 13h ago

ink Inktober Jour 27 / Bête

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r/LearnToDrawTogether • • 11h ago

Seeking help Alliance St Louis advice welcomed.

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r/LearnToDrawTogether • • 11h ago

Seeking help most recent works

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The original post was for r/learntodraw. Since no one really commented on it, i'll post it here to ask for tips and advice. I don't consider myself good at drawing, i think what i do it's mediocre, and that's why i wanna improve.


r/LearnToDrawTogether • • 11h ago

Drawing Bart Simpson (NO GUIDELINES)

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r/LearnToDrawTogether • • 12h ago

This is my first drawing (After the apple and tree I drew when I was a kid.)

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r/LearnToDrawTogether • • 12h ago

Day 45

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Pretty mid day wasent feeling it


r/LearnToDrawTogether • • 12h ago

Digital drawing My latest drawing of one of my OCs in a prison attire she gently styled...

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r/LearnToDrawTogether • • 13h ago

Pattern Design

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r/LearnToDrawTogether • • 17h ago

Art Question What can I improve on my art

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r/LearnToDrawTogether • • 14h ago

Do you have any advice?

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r/LearnToDrawTogether • • 1d ago

Hi

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