Need a quick way to inspire your drawing community while keeping engagement up? Our Quote of the Day templates make it easy to share uplifting words that motivate artists and spark conversation. Use these ready-made prompts to foster connection and creativity, even on your busiest days.
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Quote of the Day posts tap into the power of motivation and shared values, giving artists a boost of encouragement exactly when they need it. Seeing words from creative icons or fellow artists reminds community members that growth and setbacks are part of the artistic journey. These simple posts also invite reflection, helping members connect their own experiences to the wider community and to their personal growth as artists.
Psychologically, quotes are effective because they distill complex thoughts into concise, relatable messages. They can spark memories, challenge limiting beliefs, or simply provide a moment of reassurance. When paired with a reflection or question, these posts not only uplift, but also promote discussion and deeper engagement among members.
Quote of the Day: Creativity takes courage. - Henri Matisse. What does this mean for your art today?
💡 Example: "Quote of the Day: Creativity takes courage. - Henri Matisse. What does this mean for your art today?"
Art is not what you see, but what you make others see. - Edgar Degas. How do you hope your drawings impact others?
💡 Example: "Art is not what you see, but what you make others see. - Edgar Degas. How do you hope your drawings impact others?"
Sometimes the smallest doodle can spark the biggest idea. Has this happened to you?
💡 Example: "Sometimes the smallest doodle can spark the biggest idea. Has this happened to you?"
Quote of the Day: Every artist was first an amateur. - Ralph Waldo Emerson.
💡 Example: "Quote of the Day: Every artist was first an amateur. - Ralph Waldo Emerson."
Drawing is the honesty of the art. - Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres. What does drawing honestly look like for you?
💡 Example: "Drawing is the honesty of the art. - Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres. What does drawing honestly look like for you?"
Today's quote: Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working. - Picasso. Share your thoughts.
💡 Example: "Today's quote: Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working. - Picasso. Share your thoughts."
Mistakes are proof you are trying. How has a mistake improved your art?
💡 Example: "Mistakes are proof you are trying. How has a mistake improved your art?"
Your art could be someone’s inspiration today.
💡 Example: "Your art could be someone’s inspiration today."
Quote of the Day: Practice does not make perfect, it makes progress.
💡 Example: "Quote of the Day: Practice does not make perfect, it makes progress."
How does this quote make you feel: Drawing is vision on paper. - Andrew Loomis?
💡 Example: "How does this quote make you feel: Drawing is vision on paper. - Andrew Loomis?"
Every line you draw is a step forward. What did you draw today?
💡 Example: "Every line you draw is a step forward. What did you draw today?"
Quote of the Day: The world is but a canvas to our imagination. - Henry David Thoreau.
💡 Example: "Quote of the Day: The world is but a canvas to our imagination. - Henry David Thoreau."
Drawing for just 5 minutes a day can change your skills. Have you tried this?
💡 Example: "Drawing for just 5 minutes a day can change your skills. Have you tried this?"
Today's quote: Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time. - Thomas Merton.
💡 Example: "Today's quote: Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time. - Thomas Merton."
What drawing advice has stuck with you the most?
💡 Example: "What drawing advice has stuck with you the most?"
Quote of the Day: Art is never finished, only abandoned. - Leonardo da Vinci. Do you agree?
💡 Example: "Quote of the Day: Art is never finished, only abandoned. - Leonardo da Vinci. Do you agree?"
A blank page is full of possibilities. What are you starting today?
💡 Example: "A blank page is full of possibilities. What are you starting today?"
Every masterpiece began with a single stroke.
💡 Example: "Every masterpiece began with a single stroke."
Quote of the Day: Do not be afraid to erase.
💡 Example: "Quote of the Day: Do not be afraid to erase."
Who inspires your drawing style the most?
💡 Example: "Who inspires your drawing style the most?"
Today's quote: Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life. - Picasso.
💡 Example: "Today's quote: Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life. - Picasso."
The best way to improve is to draw often. What is your favorite daily warm-up?
💡 Example: "The best way to improve is to draw often. What is your favorite daily warm-up?"
Quote of the Day: The artist sees what others only catch a glimpse of. - Leonardo da Vinci.
💡 Example: "Quote of the Day: The artist sees what others only catch a glimpse of. - Leonardo da Vinci."
What do you do when you hit a creative block?
💡 Example: "What do you do when you hit a creative block?"
Today's quote: To draw, you must close your eyes and sing. - Pablo Picasso. How do you interpret this?
💡 Example: "Today's quote: To draw, you must close your eyes and sing. - Pablo Picasso. How do you interpret this?"
Art is about seeing things differently. When did you last surprise yourself with your art?
💡 Example: "Art is about seeing things differently. When did you last surprise yourself with your art?"
Quote of the Day: The only time I feel alive is when I am painting. - Vincent Van Gogh.
💡 Example: "Quote of the Day: The only time I feel alive is when I am painting. - Vincent Van Gogh."
What does drawing mean to you in one word?
💡 Example: "What does drawing mean to you in one word?"
Today's quote: There are no mistakes, only happy accidents. - Bob Ross.
💡 Example: "Today's quote: There are no mistakes, only happy accidents. - Bob Ross."
Drawing can be a form of meditation. Has art helped you relax or destress?
💡 Example: "Drawing can be a form of meditation. Has art helped you relax or destress?"
Quote of the Day: Imagination is more important than knowledge. - Albert Einstein.
💡 Example: "Quote of the Day: Imagination is more important than knowledge. - Albert Einstein."
What is your go-to tool or material when you draw?
💡 Example: "What is your go-to tool or material when you draw?"
Every artist finds their own path. How did you start your drawing journey?
💡 Example: "Every artist finds their own path. How did you start your drawing journey?"
Quote of the Day: The discipline of creation, be it painting, composing, writing, is an effort toward wholeness. - Madeleine L'Engle.
💡 Example: "Quote of the Day: The discipline of creation, be it painting, composing, writing, is an effort toward wholeness. - Madeleine L'Engle."
What is one thing you would tell your younger artist self?
💡 Example: "What is one thing you would tell your younger artist self?"
Today's quote: Drawing is like making an expressive gesture with the advantage of permanence. - Henri Matisse.
💡 Example: "Today's quote: Drawing is like making an expressive gesture with the advantage of permanence. - Henri Matisse."
Share a moment when you felt proud of your artistic growth.
💡 Example: "Share a moment when you felt proud of your artistic growth."
Quote of the Day: Art speaks where words are unable to explain.
💡 Example: "Quote of the Day: Art speaks where words are unable to explain."
If you could draw anywhere in the world today, where would it be?
💡 Example: "If you could draw anywhere in the world today, where would it be?"
Today's quote: The object of art is not to reproduce reality but to create a reality of the same intensity. - Alberto Giacometti.
💡 Example: "Today's quote: The object of art is not to reproduce reality but to create a reality of the same intensity. - Alberto Giacometti."
What inspires you to pick up a pencil each day?
💡 Example: "What inspires you to pick up a pencil each day?"
Quote of the Day: Drawing is the root of everything. - Vincent Van Gogh.
💡 Example: "Quote of the Day: Drawing is the root of everything. - Vincent Van Gogh."
Art has no rules, only tools. How do you break the rules in your art?
💡 Example: "Art has no rules, only tools. How do you break the rules in your art?"
Post a Quote of the Day at a consistent time to give members something to look forward to. Pair the quote with a short commentary or reflection, and ask members how it relates to their own drawing journey. Rotate between quotes from famous artists, community members, and general motivation to keep the content fresh. Encourage replies by tagging members or using polls alongside the post. Save time by prepping a batch of quotes in advance and scheduling them throughout the week.
For all platforms, keep your post visually clean and easy to read. Use a simple background or branded template when sharing images. On platforms with Stories or Reels, consider pairing the quote with a time-lapse drawing. Always include a question or CTA to prompt replies, regardless of the platform.
Once daily is ideal, but even 2-3 times per week can keep members motivated and engaged.
Look for quotes from artists, authors, or community members. Art books, interviews, and online quote sites are great sources.
Try adding a specific question or call to action, tagging members, or relating the quote to current community events or challenges.
Images or branded backgrounds can boost visibility, but keep them simple so the quote remains easy to read.
Yes, especially if the quote is relevant to current topics, but try to space repeats out and update commentary to keep things fresh.
Always credit the author when possible, especially for well-known quotes or when sharing community members' words.