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

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.
No AI-Generated work The marks in your work must be physically drawn by (your) hand.
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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Inktober 2025, Day 31, "Award" (infosec.pub)

submitted 1 month ago by zwiebeltee@feddit.org to c/inktober@sh.itjust.works

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@ink@sh.itjust.works : I just wanted to say thank you for taking the time to leave a comment on almost all of the submissions and for always finding something positive in the pictures. That's really encouraging. Thank you!

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

Haha, someone echoed a similar sentiment in a previous post, and I'll echo what I said then, here: "it helps that there are so many things to be positive about in regards to your art!" It really does make it easy!

It's been a pleasure to see your art day-to-day, though this event. I tend to be pretty reserved and taciturn (read: bad at thinking of/knowing what to say) irl so I worried that I'd run out of things to say for everyone's submissions, but my fear turned out to be unfounded, as I realized that I would never run out of positive things to say about your art (as well as the art of others!) So, thank you for making it easy. I hope you enjoyed doing this event with us, and even if you take a break, I hope that you'll continue being a part of this community in the future.

But for now, congrats on finishing! I hope you can kick back and bask in your well-deserved sense of accomplishment! :)

[–] zwiebeltee@feddit.org 2 points 1 month ago

I wish I had had more time for the drawing today. Then I would have put more effort into it. We're having visitors today, so it's just a quick sketch. But we persevered! Thanks to everyone involved. That was a lot of fun!