The Breakdown

This year’s Pentel Challenge is all about celebrating the beauty of self-expression—and this time, we’re asking you to explore it through your own or someone else’s story.

We’re calling on our community of artists, makers, creators, and visionaries to showcase how they or someone they know, boldly lives their truth. Maybe it’s a friend, a family member, a role model—or even a stranger whose authenticity moved you. Use your favorite art tools to bring their story to life that captures their spirit, energy, and essence. This could be an illustration, written word, lyrics, voice recording, watercolor painting, comic strip, etc. The creative opportunities are endless!

We are honored to partner with True Colors United, whose mission is to implement innovative solutions to youth homelessness that focus on the unique experiences of LGBTQ and BIPOC young people – head over to truecolorsunited.org to learn more! Our “Show Your True Colors” packs are a great way to express your truest self – plus each pack sold provides funding back to the non-profit organization.

Express yourself with Pentel by entering the challenge below

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