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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

  1. 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.

  2. No AI-Generated work The marks in your work must be physically drawn by (your) hand.

  3. 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 2025 Directory
Ink52 2025 Directory

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Ink52 Prompt 49 - GATOR (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by ink@sh.itjust.works to c/inktober@sh.itjust.works
 

"Get ready to dive headfirst into the swamp and stir up something fun, fierce, or downright weird! You can crank up the drama with a gator gliding through murky water, eyes just breaking the surface like a classic thriller scene. Or flip the tone and go playful! Draw a gator wearing boots, strutting through the bayou like it’s a fashion runway, or sipping sweet tea on a front porch. Maybe you want to tap into folklore and legend: imagine a giant, ancient gator as the ruler of the swamp, scarred and wise, guarding secrets beneath tangled roots and hanging moss.

Want to push it even further? Play with perspective, exaggerate those teeth, go heavy on the texture of scales, or keep it loose and cartoony. And remember, Inktober is all about getting back to the basics. ink, paper, simple ideas, bold lines, and showing up. Don’t overthink it. Let your hand move, make mistakes, discover happy accidents, and enjoy the messy magic of creating. Whether your gator is scary, silly, or legendary, just have fun with it and let it snap some life into your art! 🐊"

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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:

  1. Please remember to be kind. All skill levels are welcome here.
  2. AI art is not allowed.
  3. Submissions must be based on the given prompt, but either traditional or digital mediums are welcome.
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