This is my 8th year participating in the annual October “Inktober” challenge, and yesterday I finished up the first 15 days of prompts. Right on schedule! Like last year, I’m following the official daily word prompts (the full list is at the end of this post), creating ink images representing each word. I made an 9”x6” 33 page accordion book that will eventually display each illustrated prompt, giving myself much more space for sketching. Each of the first 15 sketches was done in ink, and I’ve decided to permit myself the use of watercolor pencil to add liveliness.
Flambé wanted to play too, and we both had fun! Here’s what I came up with for days 1-15.
So what exactly is Inktober?
Inktober is an annual art challenge lasting for all 31 days of October. It was created by artist Jake Parker, with the purpose of improving art skills and developing daily drawing habits. Inktober.com posts an official list of word prompts to help guide this journey, from which participants create a daily ink drawing.
Even though there’s an official list of words to follow, “Inktober is just a framework to get yourself to draw better, flex a little, and/or have some fun with your art. Inktober is a challenge NOT a contest to see who the best artist is. It’s a challenge to see how much you can improve your art in a month, and to be inspired or to help inspire other artists to do the same.”
Anyone can participate, in any way imaginable. You can come up with your own list or search for the numerous lists created by many others, like the one of patterns posted annually by Zentangle. And you can use ink, pencil, paint or crayon. There’s really no rules, no wrong approach. Just make art every day in October!
Even though Inktober 2023 is well underway, you can still take on the challenge beginning now and into the the following months. Or anticipate and participate in the event in October 2024.
For more information, search the web for Inktober.com. I’d love to know if you go for it!
a curious nature 
Love those prompts. I’ll be late starting, but maybe I can complete most of the list before the end of the month- poetically speaking of course! E
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Wonderful, Elaine! I can hardly wait to read 31 new poems!
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Very clever drawings, Barb! I really love the golden egg — it just beams and shines off the page. I haven’t participated in Inktober, but enjoy seeing the creative drawings from the prompt. I was on a trip for 10 days this month, so I knew for sure, I wasn’t going to have the time. I look forward to see your next 15!
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Thanks so much Karen! I surprised myself with the golden glimmer of the egg! I’m having fun with the prompts. Ooooooo …… a 10 day trip sounds wonderful. Hope to hear more, and maybe see some creative posts?!
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Congratulations on eight years of creative consistency! Incredible talent! 👏🏻
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Thanks so very much, Michele! You are so kind!
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You are welcome and most deserving of accolades. 🌼
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So wonderful photography and inspiring photos 🌹🙏👍🏻It is all there on photos as well and so patience
to sketch the beauty of the nature and grace things in 8 years 😍😮 congratulations my dear friend 👏🎉
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Thank you so very much, Thattamma! Such lovely comments. This is really a fun challenge, and the fun happens every year because the prompts are all different!
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It is so beautiful 😍 thank you so much for sharing dear friend 🌹🙏💗🌹
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Barb –
These are great! I’m doing Inktober, as well. This is my fourth year. It really keeps one’s drawing skills up and it’s always fun to be creative. ✍🏻🎨
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Thanks so much, Dee! I also find the daily practice is super beneficial, and the prompts always stretch my imagination and comfort levels. I’d love to see how you are interpreting the prompts …… maybe after you’ve completed them all?
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