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20 Days Of Creativity: Day 15 – Self Portrait

When was the last time you let your pencil dance across the page without worrying about perfection? Day 15 of our 20 Days of Creativity Challenge invites you to do exactly that. Today, we’re diving into the exciting world of Picasso inspired drawing – a style that celebrates freedom, boldness, and imagination.

Picasso’s art often broke away from the rules of traditional drawing. His use of abstract forms, strong lines, and playful distortions made his work instantly recognisable. But more than that, his approach gave artists permission to explore without limits. That’s what we’re encouraging you to do today.

Paper, pencils, markers, and a mirror ready to start a Picasso-style self-portrait

Why Try Picasso Inspired Drawing?

Picasso’s style is perfect for creative exploration because it removes pressure. Instead of aiming for lifelike accuracy, you focus on:

  • Bold lines that define emotion rather than exact detail.

  • Playful shapes that let you reimagine everyday objects and faces.

  • Expressive colour (if you choose to add paint or markers) that brings vibrancy to your work.

This project is about expression, not perfection. Whether your sketch looks “right” doesn’t matter – what matters is the energy you put on the page.

yes, nose, and mouth being drawn in unusual positions to create a cubist-style face

How to Get Started

Grab a sketchbook, a pencil, and maybe some coloured pens or paints if you’d like to expand your drawing. Then:

  • Loosen up – Start with freehand shapes or quick outlines of objects and people around you.

  • Add exaggeration – Make eyes larger, noses longer, or bodies angular. Don’t be afraid to distort.

  • Layer details – Play with overlapping shapes or unusual perspectives.

  • Bring in colour – If you want, finish with bright blocks of colour to make your work pop.

Each line is part of your creative journey. Let your hand guide you instead of overthinking every mark.

This Is Just a Idea

As with every day in our challenge, this project is simply a starting point. You might follow the Picasso-inspired style closely, or you might take just one element – such as bold lines – and build your own idea from there. What will you create today? We’d love to see your take on this project.

Creative Benefits

Picasso inspired drawing offers so many rewards:

  • Boosts creative confidence – There’s no “right” way to draw here.

  • Relieves stress – Freeform drawing is calming and mindful.

  • Encourages experimentation – You can mix styles, colours, and techniques.

  • Improves observation – By exaggerating what you see, you notice details you’d usually miss.

Artist outlining shapes in black to make features stand out and enhance the Picasso-inspired look

Join the Conversation

Don’t forget – this is part of our #20DaysOfCreativity challenge. Share your Picasso inspired drawings online, tag us, and use the hashtag to connect with fellow creators.

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