By Dan Coman

BRIEF 59: ALL MY FRIENDS

Brief 59: All My Friends
Deadline: Sunday 22nd September 2013
Image: Elisabeth Dunker 

Best friends. Potential friends. Facebook friends. Friends of friends. This brief is about all of them, real or not. 

We accept all mediums so get out your pencils, camera, scissors or tablet. 

Email your work to sparkapolooza [at] gmail [dot] com, upload to our Facebook page or tag #sparkapolooza on Twitter or Instagram. 

Less procrastination, more doing yeah!

Digital social sketches 
By Laura Tj

By Galit Shachaf

By Belinda Wilson

Brief 55: Draw a portrait using only a single line

Brief 55: Draw a portrait using only a single line
Deadline: 21st March 2013
Image: by Quibe

This brief is part art school exercise part Francis Bacon inspiration.

Grab your pencil/paintbrush/mouse/whatever floats your boat and get drawing a portrait- remember it's one single line only. Once you start you can't take your pencil off until it's done!

E-mail your works to the usual address- sparkapolooza at gmail dot com or upload to Facebook/Twitter/Instagram and tag us #sparkapolooza

By Lily Perthuis

Brief 54: Going Incognito

Brief 54: Going Incognito
Deadline: 22nd February 2013
Image: Photo by Eli Klein via The Daily Mail. Artist: Lui Bolin

This brief is inspired by spies in trenchcoats, a wardrobe of disguises and the art of being unseen. 

This year we're experimenting with how long each brief is open so expect to be on your toes!

Our favourite submission and secret prize winner from last month goes to Alice- we loved her characters.

Looking forward to seeing everyone's take on the brief! E-mail your works to the usual address- sparkapolooza at gmail dot com or you can upload to Facebook/Twitter/Instagram and tag us.

Brief 53: Post-it Power

Brief 53: Post-it Power
Deadline: 8th January 2012
Image: Photo by Audrey Kawasaki

This brief is inspired by Giant Robot's current exhibition Post-it Number 8 which involves over 260 artists transforming the humble square into pieces of art. We might not be able to be there but we're joining them in spirit. Whether you're inspired by post-it's or simply use them as your medium you have 1 whole month (think of it as our little Christmas present) to get your works to us!  Our favourite entry will also be sent a special surprise.

E-mail them to the usual address- sparkapolooza at gmail dot com. 

By Lily Perthuis

By Laura

Brief 52: Ice-cream Lover

Brief 52: Ice-cream Lover
Deadline: 20th October 2012
Image: Artwork by The Glue Society, image from here

Brief 51: Birds of Paradise

Brief 51: Birds of Paradise
Deadline: 16th September 2012
Image by: Laura Tjitradjaja

Close your eyes and imagine the colours and textures of paradise. Is it what it seems? This brief we're inspired by the jungles of Malaysia and Bali(and a little by Portlandia too). Since we were so slack last brief we've given ourselves and everyone else a little more time- this one is open for a whole month!

Brief 50: Shoes

Brief 50: Shoes

Deadline: Monday 9th July 2012

Image by: Peony Yip

Red shoes or blue suede?  It's undeniable shoes have been the the focus of many creative endeavors. What's your take?

Brief 49: The portrait

Brief 49: The portrait

Deadline: Wednesday, 20th June 2012

Image by: Ren Hang

Portraits are about capturing a person- whether your forte is illustration, words, design remember to make it interesting, edgy and make us want to look twice!

Brief 46: Throwing Shapes

Brief 46: Throwing Shapes

Deadline: Wednesday 14th March 2012

Photo shot by: Justin Ridler

Each month when we put up a brief we try to walk the line between two meanings. We're inspired by dance, colour, movement and of course, shapes. Which way will you go? 

Brief 45: All Wrapped Up

Brief 45: All Wrapped Up

Deadline: Saturday 25th February 2012

Photo by: Sayaka Minemura

It's time for a new brand brief so get ready to work guys! Have a look at all submissions that we've got this year as well and do leave a comment on which ones you like. Yes, we're hoping to get you all together for an exhibition of your favourite works so let us know your thoughts and feedback!

By Dan Coman

By Justin Bellchambers

Brief 43: Beyond the Square

Brief 43: Beyond the Square

Deadline: Saturday 21st January 2012

Image via: Christian Flatscher

Welcome to Sparkapolooza 2012! To kick off our first brief we invite you to get out of your comfort zone and go beyond the square (literally but hopefully conceptual!).  Our 2 week deadline returns and we now have an About page which we strongly encourage you to read. Need some extra reminding about looming deadlines and new briefs? Keep in touch via Facebook & Twitter. Happy creating!