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Inktober

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What is Inktober?

Inktober is an annual month-long event when a prompt word will be posted for each day of October.

What is Inktober 52?

Inktober 52 is what happens during the months that aren't October. A new prompt will be posted once a week (typically Thursdays.)

How do I join in?

Simply draw by hand something based on or inspired by the prompt word. It can be inked traditionally (on paper,) or with a digital "ink" brush. The drawing can be anything from a simple doodle to an elaborate illustration. The color of the ink is negotiable.

Rules

  1. Be kind. Constructive criticism at most, if requested. We welcome artists of all skill levels and varying levels of free time to commit. This community is meant to encourage people to create art.

  2. No AI-Generated work The marks in your work must be physically drawn by (your) hand.

  3. Submissions must meet the theme of this community Your work must be based on the given prompt. Late work based on expired prompts are still eligible for submission.

From Inktober.com:
Jake Parker created Inktober in 2009 as a challenge to improve his inking skills and develop positive drawing habits. It has since grown into a worldwide endeavor with thousands of artists taking on the challenge every year.

Past Inktober Events
Inktober '25 Directory

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[–] ballskicker@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I really enjoyed seeing all the different submissions each day, hopefully there are plans for more of the same because it was a lot of fun seeing so many different takes on the same theme

[–] ink@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 year ago

I enjoyed seeing everyone's submissions too!

Inktober also does a weekly challenge that spans the year, called Inktober52, which we will be posting for people to follow along with if they so wish. That'll at least provide an opportunity for people to continue contributing to this community, either with artwork, their time, or both, until the next month-long Inktober challenge comes along. :)

[–] wise_pancake@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It was awesome having everyone’s artwork cross my feed every day

I enjoyed participating too, but it was a rough month for me and I didn’t keep up.

Thank you so much for facilitating this!

[–] ink@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

No judgment here - it was the same for me! Life happens. Thank you for participating though! Submitting drawings is great, but even just viewing others' artwork is a great contribution, and just as vital, y'know?

[–] wise_pancake@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 year ago

Yep, I definitely enjoyed the ones I participated in