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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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Feel free to contact me if you're up to help mod this community.

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"This week, think of SNEAKER as a little invitation to slow down and just enjoy making something. Grab whatever traditional tools you love, a simple pen, a favorite sketchbook, that inkwell you only pull out when you’re feeling fancy, or even that beat-up pencil you’ve had since forever. There’s something grounding about putting real ink on real paper, especially in the fall when everything feels a little nostalgic anyway.

Let SNEAKER take you wherever your memories or imagination want to go: the shoes you wore out as a kid, the pair you always wanted, a magical sneaker running through crunchy leaves, or just a quiet, cozy sketch that feels good to make.

No pressure. No rules. Just you, your tools, and a little creative moment in the middle of your week.

Use the hashtag #Inktober52SNEAKER so we can all cheer each other on. But most of all, enjoy the time slowing down and being creative.

Stay warm, stay inspired, stay inky!"

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To participate, please create a separate post for your submission, and a moderator will add it to the weekly prompt post.

Rules:

  1. Please remember to be kind. All skill levels are welcome here.
  2. AI art is not allowed.
  3. Submissions must be based on the given prompt, but either traditional or digital mediums are welcome.

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If following the Inktober prompt isn't your style but you would still like to do a weekly prompt with a community here on Lemmy, please check out and support !52WeeksofArt@lemmy.world by @Okokimup@lemmy.world

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