2018 UPDATE
Visit the Inktober 2018 Drawings galley to see my drawings from 2018. Instead of strictly following the official prompt list, I did a combination of my own prompts and a few of the official ones! It was another fun October of ink drawing!
This year (2017), I participated in the Inktober ink drawing challenge.
Inktober was created by Jake Parker in 2009 as a challenge to improve his inking skills and develop positive drawing habits. Participation in Inktober is simple: Draw something in ink, post it online, and repeat the process each day during October. Over the years, Inktober has grown from one artist’s personal challenge into a worldwide annual event that is enjoyed by thousands of artists!
I followed Jake Parker’s 2017 Inktober prompt list and successfully completed an ink drawing for all thirty-one days of the month!
![Drawing of a shattering light bulb](http://dantabata.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/2017-10-12-shattered-inktober-350x350.jpg)
It was fun and challenging to figure out creative ways to express each prompt. Participating in this challenge matched up perfectly with my ongoing effort to draw something new each day.
![Drawing of a filthy pig](http://dantabata.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/2017-10-18-filthy-inktober-350x350.jpg)
Inktober also helped nudge me back into drawing comics by stirring up my creativity. I used the final five Inktober prompts as the inspiration for a new five-panel comic.
If you’re seeking new ways to spark your creativity, Inktober’s single-word prompts could be just what you’re looking for. I’ve found this to be a fun addition to using image searches, reference photos, and live scenes/subjects as the basis for my daily drawings.
![Drawing of a mouse and an oil can](http://dantabata.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/2017-10-26-squeak-inktober-350x350.jpg)
Visit the Inktober 2017 Drawings galley to see all 31 of my Inktober drawings.
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