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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
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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.
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No AI-Generated work The marks in your work must be physically drawn by (your) hand.
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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’s prompt is your excuse to unleash your wonderfully wicked side! Think of all the directions you can go: a classic cape-wearing mastermind with an over-the-top monologue, a misunderstood antihero just trying their best, or a tiny, adorable villain whose evil plan is something like… stealing everyone’s snacks. You can dive into fantasy and create a shadowy sorcerer, design a stylish comic-book nemesis, or sketch a villain who looks terrifying but is actually just having a very dramatic Thursday. Lean into tropes, flip them upside down, or invent something totally unexpected. This prompt is ripe for personality!
Play with silhouettes, sharp angles, expressive eyes, dramatic poses. Villains are all about presence. And don’t forget, Inktober is about getting back to the basics: simple tools, strong ideas, and letting your imagination run the show. You don’t need flashy tricks to create someone deliciously devious. Just your pen, your creativity, and a spark of mischief. So go big, go bold, go dastardly… and have a blast bringing your villain to life!"
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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:
- Please remember to be kind. All skill levels are welcome here.
- AI art is not allowed.
- Submissions must be based on the given prompt, but either traditional or digital mediums are welcome.
