Creative Challenges

We’re calling on our community of artists, makers, creators, and visionaries to showcase how you boldly live your truth. Use your favorite art tools to bring your True Colors story to life! This could be an illustration, written word, lyrics, voice recording, watercolor painting, comic strip, etc. The creative opportunities are endless! #TrueColors2026

How to Enter:

• Create an original piece inspired by the theme "Show Your True Colors" and what it means to live authentically.

• Use any creative medium you love like drawing, painting, journaling, poetry, writing, comics, digital art, music, voice recordings, and more.

• Submit your entry as a post here in the Pentel Creator Collective Group

Took my pentel pens to a Brewers game and did some drawing. Great way to watch a game!

Your true colors aren’t just the brightest ones. They’re the quiet, messy, muted, resilient, or the hopeful ones. And every shade matters!

This little piece is a reminder that your story, your voice, and your creativity matter. Using the Aquash Aquabrush, the “gel-icious” colors of Pentel’s EnerGel True Colors United Pack liquify and blend like watercolor! Outlined with a bit of Sparkle Magic, these letters and words represent a message to create and be who we want to be!

Pentel always celebrates authenticity, self-expression, and the courage to show your true colors. Create something that reflects who you are and join the #PentelChallengeTCU for a chance to win weekly prizes. Even better, proceeds from the True Colors United Pack help support youth experiencing homelessness, with a focus on LGBTQ+ and BIPOC young people.

The challenge runs June 22–July 17. Share your art, embrace what makes you uniquely you, and submit…

#TrueColors2026

Loving that this challenge exists and can’t wait to see all the entries! #pentelchallengetcu