If the "challenge" includes etching, extract the espresso and then pour the milk in a stream from a height til full. Place spots of froth either randomly or in a pattern, get a toothpick or skewer and draw it through each spot in a straight or wavy line.
Another one is to place froth in a crossed fashion, then use the skewer to draw swirls to get a cyclonic design.
To us snobs, free pouring is true latte art, and etching is frowned upon. However, this is the best advice I can give you given the limitations you are undertaking upon yourself.
If you can pull off a decent rosetta or a 4 leaf tulip on that machine you got there, you can do great latte art on any semi auto or manual machine.
Good luck. Do stick around and learn a few more things on this and other forums as well as stick around specialty cafes in your area.
If you can, do a certified barista course. This will open up a lot of knowledge for you.
As mentioned before, a cheap semi auto like the Breville or Sunbeam will produce better results and they are affordable if you do decide to upgrade.
You will never regret it.

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