We are halfway through September, which means Inktober 2017 is right around the corner. Are you planning on joining the art challenge this year? If so, I've put some tips together below to help you prepare ahead, stay organized and make some awesome art.
What is Inktober? Starting October first, hundreds of artists will take up their pens and take on Inktober. It is, simply put, a month long art challenge. The only requirements are that you create an ink drawing every day of the month. (It's okay to sketch with pencil first.) There are no real "rules". You aren't restricted to any style, genre or size. You don't even have to make a drawing each day. Basically, it's a totally chill, flexible challenge that has been around since 2009. Every year there is a prompt list, but you don't have to use it. Lots of artists simply draw what they want, or they choose a theme for the month. Some create their own prompt lists instead. You can read everything about it on the Inktober website. There are no winners or prizes. The fun is in meeting your goals, improving your skills, and hanging out with other artists doing the challenge. So are you in? I did the whole 31 days last year. It was hectic, but I learned a lot! Here are my tips to help you get ready well before the challenge begins: Whipped up a custom birthday greeting last night for someone. I have to draw cakes because I sure can't bake 'em! I think I probably expressed sympathy for desserts with my Cupcake cartoon, but this really is an issue. Think about it from the cake's perspective. First they light your head on fire. Then, someone spits all over you. Then they hack you to bits and pass you around for everyone to taste. If that were a movie plot, it would be R rated. And that's just if you are a regular cake. Fancy cakes go through all sorts of tortures before their big entry. Yikes! |
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