As often as I’ve had a blank canvas in front of me, I always feel a bit intimidated to make the first marks. Then I remind myself: “It’s the journey, not the destination.” – Jason Steed

Bat

Trip

My goal was to make my team laugh at my art skills and reassure them of their job security. – Taleen Ericksen

Gargoyle

Crabby

I usually only draw people, so Inktober is a good excuse to work on other areas of my art. – Maddie Gray

Bluff

Bouquet

I started Inktober strong, but then I bought a house and hosted a family reunion. But it was fun while it lasted! – Rachel Klein

Match

Bad Dog

Inktober is a great chance to get my creative ink flowing, and I like that the prompts are things I wouldn’t pick, because that stretches me. – Heather Steed

Snack

I loved Inktober as a creative challenge. I’d never used a fountain pen before, and the old world writing instrument added another dimension. Ink stained fingers became the norm for a month. I look forward to next Inktober! – Alison Hayes