We challenge you to:

Draw Something Melting!

If you are new to Inkscape, feel free to keep it simple.

Multiple entries are welcome, and please do stick around for the chat!

All abilities are invited to get involved. The complexity of your entry is down to you.

Please post your finished artwork below. 

IMPORTANT: If you would like to know what you could do to improve your artwork, add the phrase to your comment: "Brutal Feedback" --- only for those with nerves of steel! (Please include a brief description of your process, difficulties you have experienced and your desired outcome).

Because of limited resources, moderators may not always be able to give feedback. However, other participants may be able to offer advice.

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Please see CHALLENGE RULES before submitting your artwork

Instructions/Information

• To submit your artwork, scroll to the bottom of the page and while logged in, click the paperclip (bottom-left) to upload your image, add a description in the text box (optional) and click "Submit Reply".
• If you'd like to post work-in-progress artwork, create a thread in the "Work in Progress" section of the forum, and post your images there, with the title "[Month] [Year] [Challenge Title] WIP - [your artwork title]" (you are welcome to ask for help there if you get stuck). When finished, post the final graphic to this thread.
• There are no winners (HOWEVER, WE MAY SHARE ARTWORK WHICH STANDS OUT WITH THE INKSCAPE COMMUNITY). These challenges are intended to inspire, to encourage you to share your work and to build a supportive community.
• If you post your artwork here, you agree for us to share your artwork and use your artwork to create a banner for social media - to opt out, add "Please don't share" to your post.
• Please don't post artwork containing AI generated graphics or 3rd party images. as it can be hard to see what you (the artist) has produced using Inkscape.
• You're encouraged to discuss and offer feedback/constructive criticism to others, but please be respectful.
• Most importantly, be creative, give your best, and have fun!

We look forward to seeing your entries!

Challenge entries (so far)

A simpler piece at first. Quickly, because it melts! ;D

@razr A nice first entry. Loving the bold reflection on the top... looks glossy!

ChocoTales by Inkscape
Discover Inkscape's unique flavors
X-Rayed

@pacer yeah, it glossy, because it's melting :)

My idea was to make the word Inkscape melt.

I used outline type, pen tool path effects.

The bevel is not a filter - it was taken from the paths.

@Inkonic Very nice. My only gripe is the drop shadow on the right is a bit harsh. Overall, your design is quite realistic. - Thanks for sharing!

@Paperacrobat

Welcome to the challenge!
I like this. Interesting use of color blending.

Thanks for sharing your artwork with us.

Pacer
Challenge Coordinator

@Paperacrobat Hi, Mark. Well done!. My only remark is that the drippings should have been combined with the corresponding letters S and C.

@pacer Hey, Pacer. Yes, I noticed. You're absolutely right. I may correct this in the future.🧐

Meltoji
X-Rayed

@Inkonic

That's nice... I was out in the sun earlier... I can relate!

@inkonic Thanks for the comment.

I totally missed that the melts were not joined to the letters!

@pacer  yes the drop shadow was a bit dark :-) 

@pacer
@inkonic

Is it ok to resubmit my image - ive updated it but cannot edit my original image.
New image is here - thank you :-)

@Paperacrobat

Of course. You may also post multiple entries if you'd like to.