No registration is needed — LAC is open to everyone! Simply follow the instructions in the weekly challenge and join whenever it suits you.

No, participation in LAC is completely free. If you’d like to support the project, donations are always appreciated but never required.

Yes! While we feature posts weekly, you can participate at any time. Late entries and revisiting old challenges are always welcome, but they will not be reposted in our Instagram account.

Of course! LAC is designed to be flexible. Join when you can — whether it’s weekly, monthly, or once in a while.

Absolutely! You can send your artwork by email to the co-host and still be included in the community features.

Any kind — from sketches to detailed paintings, in any medium including digital. The goal is exploration, not perfection!

Not at all. Use just one, a combination, or even small elements from the images to inspire your own creation.

No. Only the provided reference photos count for participation. This ensures a shared starting point for the community — though you're free to mix elements.

Yes! LAC encourages personal interpretation and creativity. Just make sure the theme and some reference connection remain visible.

Yes, feel free to explore the theme with multiple pieces. Just make sure to tag them appropriately and post before the deadline for a chance to be featured.

Of course! You can do as much or as little as you like. A quick sketch or color study is totally valid — it’s about creative habit and joy.

Every Friday on the LAC Blog and Instagram — including photo references, a focus point, and the deadline. Subscribe to the newsletter to stay updated.

Usually Thursday midnight (CET). If it changes, the updated deadline will be mentioned in the blog post or on Instagram Stories.

You can still post your artwork anytime, but late entries won’t be reshared on our Instagram feed. They’re still visible through the hashtag.

Upload it to Instagram using the hashtag listed in each challenge. You can upload it to the LAC forum.

Yes! LAC welcomes everyone — from total beginners to professionals. It’s about joy, growth, and exploration.

Explore our Painting Tips for guidance on composition, color, texture, and more. Weekly challenge posts also include helpful image analyses.

Definitely! Use the Library (organized by theme) or Archive (by week) to revisit any past challenges at your own pace.

You can find all past prompts in the Archive (by week) or in the Library (organized by artistic topic). Both are available from the main menu.

Yes! Just mention the reference photo co-host as the photographer. Their name is always listed in each blog post and Instagram caption.

Each blog post and Instagram caption lists the co-host and photo credit. You'll also find this in the newsletter, forum, archive, and library.

The forum stores all high-res reference photos, offers space for feedback, and holds archived prompts. It’s also great for non-social media users.

It’s the best way to stay updated. Every Friday you’ll get challenge info, blog links, and high-resolution images — directly in your inbox.

Yes! The Painting Tips blog and Art Heritage blog include painting tips, and inspiration from art history to support your learning.

The focus point is a weekly artistic theme — such as light, texture, composition, or color — designed to guide your attention and help you grow specific skills while painting. It’s not a rule, but a learning aid you’re encouraged to explore.

Not at all! The focus point is meant to inspire and guide your exploration. You’re free to interpret it in your own way, or even skip it entirely — LAC is about creativity, not restriction.

Each challenge blog post explains the focus point in detail and includes guiding questions and tips. You’ll also find theory posts in the [Painting Tips] section that explore these topics more deeply.

Begin by reading the guiding questions in the weekly post and observing the reference photos. You don’t need to master the topic — just try something new and enjoy the learning process.

Yes! I love involving the community. If you have an idea for a focus topic (like a concept you’re curious about), feel free to DM or message me on Instagram. per mail or on the forum. I’ll consider it for future challenges.

Make sure you followed the full guidelines — including correct hashtag, tagging the account, quality of the photos, and posting on time. Most missed reposts are due to typos or forgotten hashtags.

While I try to repost as many artworks as possible submitted before the deadline, reposting is done manually and I can’t guarantee 100%. Once the new prompt is posted (usually Friday 18:00 CET), reposts for the previous week stop.

LAC is a community, and reposting allows others to see, comment, and engage with your artwork. Private accounts cannot be seen or reshared by me due to Instagram’s restrictions.

Use the weekly hashtag correctly, post before the deadline, and share something meaningful — your creative process, progress shots, reflections, or lessons learned all help your post stand out.

Simply avoid using the weekly hashtag. Using it means you give consent to LAC to potentially feature your artwork on our Instagram feed, Stories, or Reels.

Yes! Just make sure your Reel provides value — like sharing your painting process, thoughts, or tips. Reels that only show the final artwork without additional insight are not accepted for Collab.

Collaboration posts are decided case-by-case. Apart from the co-hosting case, they’re typically offered to long-time contributors who actively support the community by sharing feedback, tips, and participating consistently.

Make sure to follow all the steps (weekly hashtag, deadline, public profile) and create something authentic. Tip: sharing your process or interpretation often increases your chance of being featured.

Co-hosts provide the photo references, introduce themselves, and help keep the challenge running. It’s a fun way to give back to the community! You can apply via the Submission Form.

Yes! We’re always happy to welcome new co-hosts. You can find all the details and apply through the Co-Host Application Page on the website.

Co-hosting is a wonderful way to share your favorite places with the community. You’ll be introduced in the post, which helps others get to know you better. You also get a guaranteed Collaboration post, even if you don’t have an Instagram account.

No. The feature to upload more than 4 photos, allows me to choose those, which fit best to each other and the focus point.

To ensure variety in location, subject, and artistic focus, I plan the sequence of prompts carefully. Depending on the number of submissions, it may take several months before your photos are selected and scheduled. Thank you for your patience!

Absolutely! Just let me know several weeks in advance so I can plan accordingly and include it in the schedule.

Yes, I’ll contact you via Instagram DM to let you know the preselected week. Your confirmation is required before the schedule is finalized.