Inktober is a yearly art event intended to improve your inking skills. Every day, there's a prompt which everyone will draw with either ink on paper or digital inking
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.
What to do
The main two ways to participate are to draw daily like a marathon or every second day like a semi-marathon. The operative word being marathon. It doesn't have to be your best piece of art or even something you're proud of in any way. As the creator of this community, I know quite a bit of what I create will be absolute trash. I'm ok with this though.
This community
A daily post will be pinned at the top to round up each days work. One may either make a post to the community, or comment on the pinned post.
"This week’s prompt is here, and it’s tiptoeing in under a trench coat. Sneaky is your chance to channel the art of covert creativity—think kids on each other’s shoulders, wobbling in an oversized coat, trying to pass as a very suspicious “adult” at the box office. Inktober is all about getting back to basics with ink and paper, and this week invites you to explore the shifty, the sly, and the suspicious with nothing but black lines and bold imagination. Whether it’s a cat burglar, a squirrel stealing snacks, or a masterpiece in mischief—draw it like you weren’t supposed to. 🖤"
As always, you’re free to create a separate post for your own stuff if you wish, or you can post it as a comment in this weekly prompt post. I will corral any individual posts and post them here as a com
"Time to channel your inner inky landscape artist and capture those breathtaking views—mountains, deserts, cityscapes, or even the surreal dreamscapes that live in your head. Whether it’s a vast horizon inked with delicate linework or a moody, high-contrast scene that looms with drama, this is your chance to show the world what a vista looks like in black and white. No color, no shortcuts—just ink, imagination, and a whole lot of dramatic perspective. Let’s see what epic scenes unfold from your pen! 🖤"
As always, you’re free to create a separate post for your own stuff if you wish, or you can post it as a comment in this weekly prompt post. I will corral any individual posts and post them here as a comment.
Rules:
Please remember to be kind. All skill levels are welcome he
"This week’s Inktober 52 prompt is… AXOLOTL! That’s right, the underwater salamander that looks like it belongs in a fantasy novel and a science textbook at the same time. With those feathery gills and permanent smile, it’s basically begging to be immortalized in black ink. So whether you’re cross-hatching every squishy detail or going bold with dramatic shadows and surreal twists, let those ink lines flow like an axolotl through a mountain stream. Just remember: no color, just glorious ink. Let’s see what weird, wonderful, wet little creatures you bring to life this week! 🖤"
As always, you’re free to create a separate post for your own stuff if you wish, or you can post it as a comment in this weekly prompt post. I will corral any individual posts and post them here as a comme
"Sharpen your pencils and ready your longships, because this week’s Inktober52 prompt is VIKING! Whether you're raiding your sketchbook for bold new ideas or setting sail into uncharted inky waters, it’s time to channel your inner Norse spirit. Helmets (with or without horns—we won't judge), beards, battle cries, and longboats are all fair game. So grab your tools like a true ink-conqueror and drawr your way to glory. Skål to another legendary week of creativity!"
As always, you’re free to create a separate post for your own stuff if you wish, or you can post it as a comment in this weekly prompt post. I will corral any individual posts and post them here as a comment.
Rules:
Please remember to be kind. All skill levels are welcome here.
"It’s time to bring bold, fiery energy to your art! Aries, the first sign of the zodiac, is ruled by Mars and symbolizes passion, courage, and determination. You can take this prompt in many directions—illustrate the Aries constellation with dazzling stars, draw a fierce ram charging forward, or capture the dynamic, unstoppable spirit of an Aries personality. Think flames, warriors, leaders, or anything that embodies fearless ambition. Whether you go cosmic, mythological, or personal, let that Aries fire ignite your creativity! 🔥♈"
As always, you’re free to create a separate post for your own stuff if you wish, or you can post it as a comment in this weekly prompt post. I will corral any individual posts and post them here as a comment.
"This word with sharp edges and deep meaning. Will you depict the clean slice of a sword, the bittersweet farewell of a broken connection, or something more… mysterious? Perhaps a workplace where minds are split, where the lines between memory and reality are as crisp as a conference room’s fluorescent glow. Maybe you'll sketch something symbolic—chains breaking, ties cut, or even a lone office worker staring at a suspiciously out-of-place herd of goats. (Why are they there? Best not to ask.) Or maybe you’ll follow a long, black hallway leading to an elevator, one that opens not just between floors but between lives. However you interpret it, let your pen carve out something unforgettable. 🐐"
"🤸♂️ Whether you’re thinking of daring aerial maneuvers, jaw-dropping skateboard tricks, or a mischievous prank gone wrong, this word is packed with action. You could sketch a fearless stunt pilot twisting through the clouds, a movie stunt double leaping from an explosion, or even a daring animal pulling off an unexpected trick. From circus acrobats to extreme sports, magic illusions to heroic rescues, there are countless ways to interpret STUNT—so grab your pen and make something spectacular! 🎨✨"
As always, you’re free to create a separate post for your own stuff if you wish, or you can post it as a comment in this weekly prompt post. I will corral any individual posts and post them here as a comment.
Rules:
Please remember to be kind. All skill levels are welcome here.
"🌼 Let this simple yet iconic flower inspire your creativity in endless ways. You might go for a delicate botanical illustration, a bold stylized design, or even a whimsical field of daisies swaying in the breeze. Feeling imaginative? Turn a daisy into a fantasy creature, use it as part of a character’s outfit, or reimagine it as a symbol of resilience, innocence, or hidden strength. Whether you ink a single petal or an entire floral masterpiece, let your creativity bloom! Don’t forget to share your work with #Inktober52—we can’t wait to see your take on DAISY! 🎨✨"
As always, you’re free to create a separate post for your own stuff if you wish, or you can post it as a comment in this weekly prompt post. I will corral any individual posts and post them here as a comment.
"A simple yet powerful word that can spark endless creativity. You might illustrate a cozy bedside lamp casting a warm glow, an ancient oil lamp from a forgotten civilization, or even a mystical genie’s lamp ready to grant wishes. Maybe you’ll take a more abstract approach, drawing a lighthouse beaming through the darkness or fireflies glowing like tiny floating lamps. Whether you go for realism, fantasy, or something totally unexpected, let this prompt light the way for your creativity. Grab your pens and get sketching!"
As always, you’re free to create a separate post for your own stuff if you wish, or you can post it as a comment in this weekly prompt post. I will corral any individual posts and post them here as a comment.
"Whether you take inspiration from the zodiac sign, the mystical symbol of two fish swimming in opposite directions, or the vast underwater world, there are endless ways to explore this theme. You could create an intricate celestial design featuring the Pisces constellation, sketch a pair of koi fish in a yin-yang formation, or dive into the depths of mythology with depictions of sea deities. Maybe you’ll capture the fluidity of water itself with expressive ink washes or tell a story of duality, dreams, and intuition through your art. However you interpret it, let your creativity flow like the tides—just don’t forget to use ink!"