#ContinuousLineAnimal is February’s 28-day drawing challenge, built to keep you drawing without overthinking. Each day we'll draw an animal in continuous line, focusing on energy and shape instead of detail. Use a photo, real life, or your imagination, then post your drawing with #ContinuousLineAnimal so we can see what you - Have a dedicated sketchbook with at least 31 pages - Draw using any medium, skies the limit! - Don't spend more than 15-minutes drawing; put a time limit on it - Post daily in the Continuous Line Storytelling with the hashtag #ContinuousLineAnimals
This is not a watercolor challenge -- unless you want it to be; it's a drawing challenge. Open to all skill levels and mediums -- use what you have: Pen Only Pen and Watercolor Crayons Colored Pencils iPad Procreate Urban Sketching Continuous Line Drawing Ball Point Pen Oil Paints Oil Pastels
Gather your goods and let's draw!
ANDALE!
Join Artist/Educator Meagan Burns in the Continuous Line Storytelling group for this fun 28-day drawing challenge that will catapult your drawing skills if you stick with it.
Whether you're an experienced artist or a beginner, this drawing practice can have a significant impact on your drawing ability. Meagan will offer proven tips and techniques for incorporating continuous line practice into your routine, and guide you towards discovering your own personal style.
1. Push through drawing fears to add more unique character to your drawings 2. Gain a better understanding of composition and logistics; how things are connected 3. Build confidence and gain a sense of accomplishment by starting and completing your drawings with unique character
Who is Meagan Burns
Meagan Burns is an artist, instructor, and founder of Art Leap Adventures, a unique travel sketch workshop business that offers immersive art experiences in historical urban cities. Originally from Chicago, Meagan specializes in continuous line drawing, guiding students to overcome their drawing fears and embrace a fluid, expressive style. Through Art Leap Adventures, she has organized workshops in vibrant destinations like Mexico City, Oaxaca, San Miguel de Allende, San Francisco, and Paris, inviting artists of all levels to explore the world through their sketchbooks.
In addition to her workshops, Meagan created the Continuous Line Drawing group in 2021, a thriving community designed to help artists build skill, strength, and confidence as visual storytellers. Through this group, she has connected artists from around the world, encouraging creativity and personal growth through continuous line drawing. Meagan is also one of the admins of the San Miguel de Allende Urban Sketcherschapter, where she has been contributing to the local and global sketching community since 2016.
With a diverse background in marketing, graphic design, and regenerative farming, Meagan brings a wide range of experiences to her teaching. Her workshops focus on loosening up, embracing imperfections, and finding joy in the creative process—principles that resonate with artists looking to capture the essence of place through continuous line sketching.
What's in My Art Bag: Sailor Fude de Mannen Fountain Pen (or similar of your choice) Sharpies Unibal 207 Impact Bold Staedler Pigment Liners Pentel Brush Pens Platinum Carbon Ink (to refill fountain and brush pens) Daniel Smith Watercolors INDART Saturated Inks Quality Watercolor Brushes HB Pencil // Gum Eraser Water Containers // Paper Towels Salt, Scrapers, White Crayon, White Gel Pens