Showcase your kid’s artistic talents!

This is Felix from the K-Pop group Stray Kids. I have been in drawing classes with Outschool for several years now and I love drawing.

I really love both reading and art, so I was inspired to sketch this dragon eye in graphite by the dragon king Kazul from the Enchanted Forest Chronicles (the series was written by Jessica Day George, if anyone is interested 🙂). Kazul is my favorite dragon of all time because she is so witty and clever, and she is a strong female character AND the best friend of the main character in the series. Dragon eyes—especially this one—make me feel calm, centered, and empowered.

When I made this artwork, I felt deeply connected with the inspiration flow between my reality and fantasies. Art is the one thing fulfilling the gap between what’s real and what’s not - this artwork describes my gap between fiction and reality.

My name is Lani. I did this piece for Chinese homework, and this artwork made me feel calm.

What inspired me was I like animals so much and a fox is Cool and than memes r not cool

I’m Aly and I love creating stories that bring light and joy into the world. Motivated by the love of my family and one of my favorite books, Pilgrim’s Progress, my animation follows a little fire fox that goes on a journey to find her long-lost relatives. I wanted to illustrate the importance of perseverance and that everyone has a place where they can belong. Sharing this message with others gives me hope that it will inspire the viewers to connect with and love their families well.

This is the original version of Godzilla. During his first appearance in 1954 he was black and white, so I decided that using his original colors would keep a faithful design to his debut appearance, and would also feel original for today's standards. Without his first appearance and that original idea of him the franchise of Godzilla would have never started in the first place, so choosing this design is meant to give respect to the first model that ever came out.

Hello, I’m Marleau this painting was inspired buy my two favorite things. Purple flowers and sun sets. This painting gives me a sense of joy looking at my two favorite things and a sense of peace. Thank you so much for considering my work!

This is my dad's favorite animal and I made this for his birthday.

My name is Sansa L., I got inspired because beluga whales have been my favorite animal ever since!! I love them cause they are called “canaries of the seas” which means they make noises in the ocean!

Hi! My name is Anita and I always get inspired when I go outside to the nature. It calms all my stress away while I sense all the peace coming to me. I see the plants flowing, and I hear the wind gently brush in my ear. In this artwork, I make sure I include everything about what I feel about nature and how it inspires me.

Hello, my name is Laila. I never seen space and I want to see it one day. That’s why I made this art piece. I’d like to get into the rocket and fly to the space. My favorite planet is Saturn and the Earth. We live on the Earth and I love our home planet. Thank you.

it inspired me beacuse i like super heros so i made my own it teels a lot about me i hope you like it

Hi my name is Cristina! This piece was inspired by one of the protagonists in my favorite novel series, The Powerless trilogies' Kai Azer. In the story his childhood is full of battles. The battles of his own fears and the battles of protecting the people he loves. As a Bear protects it's family and it's forests, this is the perfect animal to present Kai (his bouncy brown curls and a Bears brown fur match as well). This drawing came out much better than expected! I am very proud of my creation.

this dress makes me think of lavender and I love lavender I love the shade of purple

My name is Charlee. This art makes me feel good because I love cats and drawing humans. I’m inspired by other people in my class drawing beautiful artwork.

My drawing is of Paris Hilton, a fashion icon of the early 2000's and late 90's. She inspires my fashion design art and my own style. I am very interested in early 2000's fashion, and drawing her is inspiring to me.

I have been so lucky to find great art teachers on outschool. I always wanted to learn oli painting and I found the best teacher on outschool. I made this piece for my grandfather because he has eagles that come by a pond near his house. I love painting because when I paint nothing else exists. The only thing that matters is the painting. I never worry about other stuff I just get lost in creating.

I am RiAnn .I enjoy sketching , reading books and math . I visited a farm that inspired me to sketch this artwork .

If I can draw an angel I can draw anything.

Hi, my name is Hana! I have been drawing for as long as I can remember, but I picked it up even more as of last year. I made this artwork for my sibling's birthday to depict our view during the concert of K-pop group Seventeen. We had such an amazing time so I tried my best to capture the magic and thrill of the moment! I am really proud of the color and detail in this piece. Looking at it brings me back to the awesome time I shared with my sibling :)

I am a lover of Japan and anime and love art. The characters are cool and I love their faces they make and how happy they look. I love using markers to make my drawings look real and make my art pictures for decorating my room so it can be like my own cool anime place!

I was inspired in my art class. Using oil pastels and watercolor, I chose to create a stag because they look strong and majestic. I enjoy experimenting with color.

The night sky is very impressive.

I created this piece to show the feeling that even when no one is around, something is still watching. I used a single eye to represent awareness and presence in silence. This piece made me feel both calm and uneasy at the same time, reminding me that we are never completely alone, even in stillness.

This piece was inspired by me wanting to make my very first animation from start to finish. I learned how to use Procreate Dreams in my OutSchool class. And I came up with a simple story, made a storyboard, and then turned it into an animation which was very exciting. I also added sounds to make it more immersive. This project helped me learn a lot, and it shows my first step into animation.

My name is Korra. I like drawing and wanted to try an anime portrait mixed with some realism.

My artwork, Carmel Pups by the Sea, was inspired by the puppies I saw on Carmel Beach during Spring Break two years ago. I wanted to capture how cute and playful they looked together, and this painting makes me feel calm and relaxed because it reminds me of a special day by the ocean.

My name is Mercy and I'm 15 years old. Music has always greatly inspired me and I wanted to make a piece that represents that. I have a dream to visit California someday and make my own music, a dream that was in part inspired by one of my favorite bands, Incubus.

My name is Kinley and I am 14 years old. I have always loved drawing but especially now because I have been taking out school classes with professor Sanya for the last year and I have improved SO much. I love her drawing classes and look forward to them every week. This piece made me feel really happy because it reminds me of the beauty of nature.

I love painting Lord Ganesha because he is the god of new beginnings and always looks so kind. I was inspired by the bright colors of yellow and orange that remind me of a sunny day. When I look at my art, I feel very happy and calm. I hope my painting makes people feel like they have a big, colorful friend watching over them.

I am Layla, and I love a lot of mascot horror (a media that makes a setting with a mascot scary!) I made this art piece with a character from Indigo Park, which is a game I love a lot! I think Rambley the Racoon, who is the mascot and digital guide character! I decided to draw him to show my love for the game!

My name is William and I’m ten years old. I love to draw, it’s one of my favorite things to do. I am inspired by the art of Dave Pilkey.

I love to read, write, and draw. The Wings of Fire series has inspired me a lot in my writing and my art. I've read the books and drawn the characters countless times. Every time I do, I find something new that inspires me and pushes me to keep creating. Glory is one of my favorite characters in the books, which is why I chose to draw her as my entry for this showcase.

My name is Edie and I drew this during one of my art classes (Mythical Creatures Drawing Club). I have been drawing since I was little and I am very proud of this picture.

My name is Addie. I’ve recently been into art so I started taking art classes. So I made her, and I made it because she is beautiful. Drawing is my passion, and I’m honored to have this opportunity to submit my artwork.

Hello, I’m Hannah. I started taking art classes this year, and it sparked my love for drawing. Art has always been a great way to express myself and I hope to get better every year.

In my drawing there is a young girl finding her peace through meditation, by sitting in a serene environment surrounded by nature. This inspires me because whenever I meditate, I feel eternal peace washing over me, and I feel like I can forgive any unkind action that anyone has ever done to me. I think the art of meditation is a beautiful thing that inspires me deeply. The first time I meditated I felt changed completely, and for the better. This drawing resembles how I feel when meditating.

My name is Nixon and drawing makes me feel good about myself. For my majestic bee, it makes me feel great how the colors look.

My name is Juniper and I am 10 years old. My artwork titled Unicorns in New York symbolizes possibility. Even in tough times, imagination can carry us somewhere new. That is why possibility inspires me the most, it can become anything and I want that for everyone!

Hi! I am Shashvini! As you can see I made a chick in some grass with flowers. What made me create this art is that I like chicks and I thought it would be a good choice for this art contest. This is what inspired me. Whenever I think of this art I always think of peaceful things, I think this art is a very calm art. A chick in grass on a peaceful sunny day. This is a little bit about my little chick in the grass. I hope you enjoy it! Thank you!

Pumpkin was a stray we found on a farm. He is the king of my bed.

I am 11 years old and I enjoy photography. My mom says I have a good photography eye and see things in pictures to catch certain moments.

This piece is Called saving the Sun. It’s about those People or moments that Make you feel like golden sunshine is pouring onto your skin, These moments Are things I cling too, especially when I’m Having hard times. This piece Inspires me to find something that makes me feel that, Something that makes it feel bright and sunny even when it’s not.☀️

I love to read and crochet. This piece is inspired by spring. It makes me feel calm and peaceful.

My name is Aarya, and I love drawing animals. I was inspired to create this piece because I enjoy studying how animals look and trying to capture their expressions and personalities. I especially liked working on the eyes and fur to make the drawing come alive. This artwork makes me feel proud and excited, and it inspires me to keep practicing and getting better at art.

My name is Sarabel and I love all things creative, especially drawing. I spent a approximately 20 hours working on this drawing and am very proud of my work.

Hello! I am Laelah I'm 11 years old, and a young artist. What inspired me to make this art piece? Well for one I am a Swiftie and I love making art, I thought it would be fun to draw The Life of a Showgirl album and plus Taylor Swift is a good person to look up to. Anyways Laelah out! Thanks for reading ^^

This piece was inspired by my best friend who loves chess, although I know next to nothing about it, he talks about it a-lot and it inspired me to draw this piece and learn a bit more about chess and Bobby Fischer in the process. :)

My name is Lucy C and I love all things dragons, mystical and magical. My art piece is inspired by what I think a dragon’s ocean cave home would look like. Imagining dragons and ocean environments makes me feel excited and inspired.

I love drawing and anything fashion related. I spend most of my free time drawing, reading, and looking through my old sketchbooks. In one of my sketchbooks I found a really pretty purple and blue dress, and decided to recreate it for the showcase. I hope the judges like it as much as I do!

I did this in my art class, and i loved how it turned out so i wanted everyone to see it!

I’m Riley and I love cats, chocolate and creating things. My painting makes me feel happy. This piece was inspired by flowers. I created it in class while learning about different indigenous cultures.

The inspiration for my artwork is space. Space has always inspired me so when I saw the category for the competition I knew that I had to do space. My artwork makes me happy and I am proud of it.

We follow the Hipbee explorers on YouTube and go gold panning every summer. They were the inspiration and I'm very happy about it.

My name is Allen, and what inspires me is what my art piece is called - books and food. Food inspires me to try other foods when I grow up and books inspire me to become an author and read the longest book in the world. This art piece goes out to my art teacher, Mr. Christache!

My dad brought my mother some beautiful flowers and it inspired me to paint them. Luckily we painted tulips on our next outschool lesson. What a coincidence!

I’ve always loved creating art. “Wolfychu Fanart” is a piece inspired by a story time animator on YouTube named Wolfychu, I’ve enjoyed her content for years and wanted to make something to express how much I appreciate her work. “Aurelia’s Rage” is a piece inspired by my story, which I’ve been writing for the past 6 years. It was also a way to experiment with monochrome colors, and see what my art would look like if i didn’t stress over it looking perfect, and just drew what I wanted.✨

This mural is inspired by the last seven years I've spent worldschooling with my family across 50 countries. In biodiversity hotspots like Brazil, Costa Rica, and Thailand, I was surrounded by multitudes of vibrant birds and colorful flowers. Traveling filled me with awe, joy, and a deep sense of wonder, so I painted this huge 9' x 12' wall mural. I hope its size and scale invites people who walk by to pause, feel that same wonder, and cherish the beauty of our wonderful world.

Now over two years I have been enjoying and learning animal drawing lessons on Outschool with Michelle Yother. Drawing animals is cute and a lot of fun!

I'm a 10 year old girl with a younger sister. My sister wanted a character who could ride a horse and was named Harriet. I drew the picture and designed her outfit. Harriet is always up for an adventure and likes to explore!

My name is Vika, and when I grow up, I want to be an artist. I believe art is a great hobby and profession, and it can make people very happy. I drew this penguin as a mascot that can inspire people to do art and be creative and imaginative. Her name is Aurora Boreartist. Art makes her life brighter, and it maker her brighter too, see, she is not just plain black like other penguins. And she wants to show that art make make everyone else's life brighter too.

I love making costumes and characters, and then drawing them into different outfits and places

My name is Mari, and this piece is about seeing beauty in everything if you look hard enough. It makes me feel accomplished knowing that with a positive attitude towards things I can have a happy life.

Hi! My name is Rebekah, and this is my art piece entitled "hope." In this drawing, I depict myself as a skeleton, which represents vulnerability and the beauty of originality. The bones are chipped and broken from trauma, betrayal, and hurt. However, despite all the pain from life circumstances and mentality, there is new growth. Flowers bloom from the vines crawling up the body, showing that hope can still be found in the darkest places of life, and there is always something more to live for.

I enjoy creating art that tells a story through color, nature, and imagination. This piece was inspired by a dream of a magical world full of birds, where the rainbow seemed endless and the moon glowed like the sun. A great crane soaring peacefully through the sky made me think of freedom, hope, and beauty. It reminds me to believe in myself, think big, and imagine endless possibilities.

Watercolor of Aurora borealis, a winter mountain scene, and a mother and baby snow leopard. This watercolor features a rare sighting of a winter mountain prowl of a mother and baby snow leopard underneath the Aurora Borealis. This art makes me feel calm and happy as I think about these rare winter creatures living peacefully in the mountains. I used to live in Alaska and I had the privildge to see the Aurora Borealis in real life so this watercolor reflects my memory seeing it.

The picture is called Spring. It makes me feel calm and happy. I like how the sky looks soft and colorful at the end of the day. I am a child. I love drawing, especially with paints. I like playing with my cat and my friends.

I’m an autistic artist. I draw to better understand the world around me. This is a gouache painting I did during a recent frigid spell here where temps were hitting -40. It calmed me to think of the animals tucked safely away.

It reminds me of my handheld I got and it makes me happy, the characters in the piece is from the handheld

Dave is a character I created because I challenged myself to create a character with a twist. I like dragons so that is why I chose one. I’m proud of this drawing because it turned out well and makes me laugh.

I wanted to make my own original character that I hope to one day turn into a game. It makes me feel adventurous!

I really devote myself to drawing and really love drawing animals like cats and dogs! I am deeply proud of how far I’ve gotten in art!!! My piece was inspired by cats, because they’re so cool! (obviously.) It makes me feel very proud of how great I’ve gotten at art!!!

The peaceful image of a turtle shows a connection to the natural world, encouraging me to appreciate the beauty around me and find calm in everyday life.

Throughout the process of creating this piece, I always envisioned this flower as a symbol of my island’s beautiful landscape and scenery. The vivid colors of “El Ave del Paraíso al Mediodía” reflect Puerto Rico’s rich history of resilience and zest for life. Its abundance across the island reminds me of my ancestors and all they had to endure.

I have been using watercolor paints since the fall. What inspired me was that I love drawing and painting eyes. I had recently read a book about a cat, so I mixed the two together and came up with a cat eye painting. This piece makes me feel curious.

I enjoy painting because it allows my creativity and imagination to come alive on canvas. This drawing captures a white-tailed deer who is wandering in woods without any fear and hesitation. I get inspiration from the natural beauty surrounding us including plants, animals and surreal nature. This reminds us that boundaries and rules are for humans, we should be free to wander, explore and choose our path to success.

My name is Emma! This piece is of my OC Saito. He loves to read and is the nerd of the group. I decided to draw him because I relate to him and I love to read:)

This art piece was inspired by a weeping willow and represents loneliness. I created it late at night and had soo much fun bringing her to life. Now she hangs in my stairway and depending on the day, the characters expression seems to change. Sometimes she appears peaceful; others she seems much more sad.

hi! My name is Payton S. I am 10 years old, i live in a growing town in Indiana! i love theater, singing, and esspecially art!!! i also love my dog, georgia! she is the best dog ever. so thats what i encorperated in my piece. i think i would be amazing to win the money, but even more amazing to have my piece showcased in times square in New York!!!!!!!🫶🏻

This artwork shows how freedom in America has grown and changed over time. The Statue of Liberty stands in the center as a symbol of hope, while the colorful, graffiti-style background represents the energy and creativity of the people. This piece inspires me because it reminds me that even as things change, the idea of being free continues to bring people together and move forward.

I was inspired by survival in the wild. In my painting, a girl and her cat are camping in the wilderness. There are many different trees and plants around them, and many shades of green that make the forest look full of life. In the middle of the picture, there is a warm campfire lighting up the girl. She is fishing by the river with her cat beside her. You can see their reflections in the water. Far away in the wilderness, there is a rainbow that you can faintly see in the sky.

This was inspired by my love for birds and nature. I hope you like it!

I love drawing. It makes me happy when I imagine myself on the Art Magazine cover model.

I enjoy drawing. I like draw all kinds of animals and mythical creatures. I am inspired by mythical creatures and cryptids. And drawing my versions of them. This is one of my favorites. I enjoyed learning its story and interpreting it.

I am kind, sweet, and sometimes spicy. What inspired me to do this is that I love pesto pizzas and I drew another one that looked so cute. This picture makes me feel good.

Hi, my name is Tatiana. I made this painting for my brother who is about to graduate high school. A big part of our summers is a sailing camp on the Neuse River. I made it in hopes it would remind him of our time together when he went away to college.

My name is Sercie and I love drawing people and their expressions. I have five siblings (three biological), so I’m always surrounded by different personalities that inspire my art. This piece is inspired by a homeschooled Olympian and the quiet strength it takes to follow your own path. I created it with markers and pen, focusing on emotion in the eyes and face. Art is my escape and a way to capture the stories I see in people.

I enjoy exaggerating muscles into almost inhuman proportions, so this piece was very enjoyable. My favorite medium is ink with watercolors.

Music has something to offer nearly everyone! If you like writing, you can write music. If you like an instrument, you can play it. If you like singing, you can sing. If you like art, you can make album covers. If you like organizing, you can be a manager. There’s so much opportunity! Throughout history, people have used music to spread messages of inspiration, and I hope that this piece inspires you! Music has inspired me so much as an avid singer, and I just love listening to it so much!

I’m a weaver and garment maker who pushes each project to teach me something new. I wove the striped, polka dot, and solid fabrics on an 8-shaft loom using the yarn shown, then constructed these boots from scratch on a last. This was my first time making boots. The project involved shaping with heat and stiffeners, setting grommets, securing heels, and adding leather trim. I love polka dots for both their look and structural challenge. This piece reflects my process: learning by doing.

My favorite animal is a dolphin. I was inspired by the Artemis II launch that I watched. My picture makes me feel like anything is possible when dolphins fly!

My name is Chloe and I was inspired by my favorite video game, Monster Hunter. The piece I drew makes me feel fierce and strong, ready to take on any battle that comes my way.

I got into art a few years ago. I tried out different styles, and I found I enjoyed fantasy drawings. My inspiration for this drawing was to make people feel as if they were in a fantasy world. The dragon I drew, the colors I used, and my background all conveyed a world of myths. It made me feel imaginative, creative, and proud of my work. I hope to create more pieces like this.

When thought about things that inspire me, one thing stood out- memories! I have many inspiring memories, but the most vivid and meaningful are of small moments. This piece is based on one such memory: of holding my dad’s index finger when my hands were too tiny to hold his hand properly. It makes me feel nostalgic, inspired, and maybe a little wistful. It reminds me to appreciate small things while they’re here, and to cherish the love that made me who I am now, even as memories fade with time

What inspired me was my main therian mask I made as a human like version. I thought it would be cool to make her a human in a unsettling but cute way. It makes me feel more confident to be weird and who I am and also creative. She honestly IS me but a psycho version.

This art is a mix of watercolor, collage, and pencil drawings. It is inspired by my best friend.

I like art and have been doing art on Outschool for two years. I have two rats. I made this piece because it was fun.

Hi! My name is Cassandra, I enjoy drawing anime and manga style art. The inspiration for my piece is the emotions I feel when I reflect on my self. This piece to me, expresses deep reflection and contemplation. I feel calmly happy when I look at this, and I want others to feel that too. :D