Peachtober Challenge Accepted

I hope it's not too late to announce this, but… I’m officially participating in the Peachtober 2024 Challenge! This is a daily art prompt challenge for the month of October, and I couldn’t be more excited!

A year ago, I launched my Instagram account (@stepie_pop), and I so wanted to join Peachtober then. But I decided to spend the past year learning, practicing, and preparing for this moment—Peachtober 2024. And now, I’m here, doing it! You can follow along with me on Instagram to see everything I’ve created so far. As of today, I’ve completed daily prompts one through nine! 🎉

Now, a little secret... I actually started working on my Peachtober submissions in September, right after @furrylittlepeach shared her prompt list for the challenge. One of the best things about social media? I can schedule posts ahead of time. So, while I’m fast asleep at 3:00 am, my scheduled posts are hitting your feed. Ah, the magic of technology! ✨

Usually, I take my time with artwork—about 5 to 8 days for a digital piece. But for this challenge, I’ve had to pick up the pace, completing each piece in about 2 days. It’s been messy, and definitely not as polished as I usually prefer. But you know what? I’ve been learning to let go of perfectionism, both in art and in other parts of my life, and it’s been freeing.

The best part of Peachtober is the community. It’s amazing to see so many talented artists participating, and I spend time each day appreciating their work and sending them love. And if you stick around for Friday’s prompt, “wheel,” I’ll be sharing a very special life announcement! I’m so excited!