LINDA CHIDO ART
The yearly Crayonuary 30 Day Challenge Event starts the end of January 2026
A 30-Day Creative Practice and Ongoing Community
When is the last time someone gave you a box of crayons and permission to just play?
Crayonuary® is a creative practice built around one simple idea: make one drawing a day, for thirty days, using only crayons.
No pressure.
No skill requirements.
No performance.
Just showing up, daily, with color and paper.
Crayonuary was created in 2018 by artist Ron Gross and has since grown into a shared ritual for artists, families, educators, and creative seekers who want a consistent, accessible way to stay in relationship with their creativity.
What Crayonuary Is (and What It Isn’t)
Crayonuary is not:
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a competition
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a productivity challenge
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a social media performance
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a test of talent
Crayonuary is:
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a repeatable creative practice
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a low-barrier entry point into daily making
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a communal rhythm you can return to year after year
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a reminder that creativity does not require permission, perfection, or expensive tools
At its core, Crayonuary is about continuity, not outcome.
The Practice
Choose any 30 consecutive days.
Each day, make one drawing using only crayons.
That’s it!
Your drawing can:
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take two minutes or two hours
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be abstract or representational
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be playful, messy, or quiet
There are no stylistic expectations and no correct results.
The only commitment is showing up daily.
Crayons are used intentionally. Their familiarity lowers defenses, bypasses intimidation, and invites experimentation. They are accessible, inexpensive, and universally recognizable — making this practice open to all ages and experience levels.
Why a Daily Practice?
A daily drawing practice does something subtle but powerful over time.
Participants often report:
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a stronger relationship with their own creative instincts
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reduced hesitation around starting
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increased comfort with imperfection
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a renewed sense of curiosity and play
Crayonuary is not about mastering a medium.
It’s about building a habit of attention.
The Crayonuary Journal
For those who want light structure, we created the Crayonuary 30-Day Journal, designed by Ron Gross and Linda Chido. The journal includes:gentle prompts to help you beginspace for daily drawingsroom for notes, reflections, or observations. The journal is optional. Many participants use plain paper, sketchbooks, or whatever is at hand.
Crayonuary works because it is simple.
The Annual Crayonuary Event
Each year, Crayonuary officially kicks off in late January and runs through February.
During this time, we host:
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a public kickoff event (often at a local library or community space)
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optional online sharing
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giveaways and sponsor-supported materials
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occasional workshops and gatherings
Participation does not require social media.
Sharing is optional.
Crayonuary is designed to be experienced first in your hands, not on a screen.
Beyond the 30 Days
Crayonuary is also the gateway to a larger creative ecosystem led by the Chido Gross family of artists.
Many participants choose to continue through:
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workshops
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seasonal programs
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curriculum-based classes
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ongoing creative circles
Crayonuary isn’t meant to end on day 30.
It’s meant to give you a way back into making — again and again.
Who Crayonuary Is For
Crayonuary welcomes:
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artists and non-artists
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adults and children
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educators, parents, and caregivers
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anyone who wants a creative practice that fits real life
No prior experience required.
Just crayons and willingness.
Sponsors & Community Support
Crayonuary is supported by generous sponsors who provide crayons and materials, allowing us to keep participation accessible and inclusive.
Their support helps expand this practice into libraries, schools, and community spaces.
Join Us
Crayonuary begins again each year in late January.
You can join at any time.
To stay informed about the next Crayonuary cycle, workshops, and related programs, you can join the mailing list below.
ARTIST RON GROSS
Has led the Crayonuary® 30-Day Challenge since 2018. In 2024, he started collaborating with his wife, Linda Chido to create some goodies for you and to promote the challenge through LINDA CHIDO ART.
Read Ron's story of crayon journaling and how the Crayonuary® 30-Day Challenge was born below.
THE CRAYONUARY® WORKSHOP
In development. Coming SOON!
If you are interested in having a Crayonuary Workshop at your business, non-profit, school, or corporate event. Please reach out to us with THIS FORM and be sure you mention that you are interested in the Crayonuary Workshop. We will get back to your shortly and be happy to discuss the details with you!