OCTOBER 1-31 est. 2016
DRAW THE
DARKNESS
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What is Monstober
Monstober is a 31-day drawing challenge built around horror, folklore, mythology and dark fiction.
Every year, a new list of 31 prompts is released. Each prompt invites artists to research, interpret and create their own version of a creature, character or dark concept.
You can draw daily, work at your own pace, complete the full list or choose the prompts that speak to you.
No pressure. No perfection. Just draw the darkness.
Started in 2016, MONSTOBER has grown into an annual ritual for artists who prefer shadows over light.
Why join Monstober
Monstober is made for artists who want more than generic spooky prompts.
The list combines horror icons, folklore, mythology, cult cinema, strange creatures and original dark concepts. Some prompts are familiar. Others ask you to dig deeper.
Use Monstober to build discipline, explore new ideas, sharpen your style or create a full October body of work.
The 2025 prompt list
The 10th edition of Monstober is available now.
A Decade of Darkness brings together horror icons, strange creatures, folklore, cult cinema and dark mythology.
The 2026 prompt list will be released on September 1st, 2026.
How it works
Save the official prompt list
Create artwork based on the prompts
Post daily, weekly or at your own pace
Share your work
Use hashtag #OfficialMonstober and tag @monstober_art
Miss a day?
Keep going. This is about momentum, not perfection.
NO RULES
NO LIMITS
JUST DRAW
Featured artists
Selected Monstober artists will be featured on the official website.
Want your work to be considered? Submission calls will be posted through the official Monstober Instagram account.
THE ARCHIVE
Monstober has been running since 2016.
Browse previous prompt lists and see how the challenge has evolved over the years.
Join MONSTOBER
Draw. Share. Survive October.
Share your work, connect with other artists, and become part of the Monstober community.
# OfficialMonstober #Monstober2026 #WeAreMonstober #MonstoberArtist
Get Monstober updates
Join the list and get notified when the 2026 prompt list drops on September 1st.
Support Monstober
Monstober is free to join
But keeping the challenge online takes time, design work and maintenance.
If you want to support the project, you can make a small donation through Ko-fi.
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