Every October, artists all over the world take on the Inktober drawing challenge by doing one ink drawing a day the entire month.
Inktober has been created by artist Jake Parker in 2009 because he wanted to improve his inking skills and develop positive drawing habits.
I haven’t done ink drawings in a long a time now, somehow I concentrated more on water colors instead. Also I never had enough time to participate in the last years.
This year however it coincided with my Autumn holidays and that’s all I needed to grab some paper, ink and a pen and get started!
I’ve been posting my drawings on Instagram (@art_photography_and_ceramics) these last days, but thought it would be nice to give my friends on WordPress a little look into my work as well.
Here are my first few drawings for Inktober 2019:
I was hesitant what to draw at first and simply made a quick Zentangle drawing of a bird to loosen up.
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This snail came next, it took me hours to finish it!
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One of my illustration heroes is Ilon Wikland who did most illustrations for Astrid Lindgren’s books of which “Ronja Robber’s Daughter” is my favorite. So I made this drawing of a cute “Rumpelwicht” (German) or “Rumphob” (English) who belongs to my favorite characters in this book.
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And because it’s Autumn and you can’t help seeing mushrooms and toadstools all over the place, I made a drawing of one.
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Thanks to Tracy from over at Reflections of an Untidy Mind who made a comment in my last post about it and thus encouraged me to do it, I finally gave it a try and drew one of my beloved bumblebees. 😀
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And one of my favorite cartoon characters simply had to make an appearance too…
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I’m not doing them very often but I actually quite enjoy making architectural drawings a lot.
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And because Halloween will be upon us in a matter of weeks, I put my skeletons out of the cupboard to give them an airing. 😉
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Having watched too many episodes of Game of Thrones this weekend (3 to be exact; And finally they’re broadcasting season 8 on free tv!! yay!!), I couldn’t help making some fan art. 😀
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And this is it for now!
I won’t promise to be able to draw each and every day, but I’m planning on doing it as often as I can.
If you can’t wait for more, please feel free to follow me on Instagram. 🙂
Otherwise there’s going to be a wrap-up post of my Inktober at the end of the month.
And my daughter participates as well!
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That’s wonderful! Does she share her work on Social Media? I’d love to see it. 😄
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She shares some on instagram. Studying hard her last year to be a dentist, so she uses only tiny post-it to be able to rationally participate. You can try “mimersbody”
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Thank you! I will! And good luck for her in her last year of studying!!
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Thank you – she will need it! It is a long journey, and I can see she is tired now.
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I think I’ve found her – love her drawing where she’s swallowed down by the freezer. 😉
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Incredible talent, Sarah!
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Thank you, Leya!! ☺
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These are all so incredible!! 😀 ❤
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Thank you very much!! 🙏💕💖
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You’re very talented! I enjoy your artwork very much.
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Thank you very much, Kally! So glad you enjoyed it!
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You are SO talented!
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Thank you very much, Diane!!
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Your ink art is so beautiful and you have clicked them so well!!
All are fabulous but my favorite one is Mushroom.
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Thank you very much, Deeksha! 🙏😍 I think that splash of colour might have done the trick. 😉
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Oh yes, that made a lot of difference!!
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I love your inkings as much as your watercolours (and your crafty creations)! You are sooooooo talented and put so much soul & love into the labour of your hands!
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Thank you so much, Ju-Lyn!! 🙏💕
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I must have missed this post, though I saw them on Instagram. They look great all collected together like this.
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Thank you, Chris! No worries, I seem to be more around IG these days anyway. 🙂
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I don’t know how many of your posts I’ve missed, Sarah. Too many have ended up in my spam folder. Your drawings are incredible. One more delightful than the next. I really love Rumpelwicht but each one is so perfect even the zentangle to warm up. Wow! You really are good at that.
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Thank you so much, Marlene! And please don’t worry about missing some of my posts – I rarely post these days, about twice a month is all I can manage at the moment. And if I have time I find it much more interesting to read my fellow bloggers posts than writing mine – ha! 😀 Looking forward to hop over to your blog soon and hope all is well! All set and ready for Halloween I hope? 😉
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I’ve got to get my Halloween blog ready tomorrow. I may have to start tonight. I’m like you. Rather read others blogs than write my own. We might have kids at the door this week since the weather is dry on Halloween. Hope you are doing well also.
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You are so talented Sarah. You already know how much I love your water color paintings, pottery artworks and photography, and now your ink drawings too. They are all superb, but I do have a crush on the Rumphob, toadstool and the snail. Great job!
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Thanks so much for your lovely words of support, dear friend – they mean the world to me! Much love!xxx
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Anytime Sarah. You know that I truly mean it. Much love dear friend!
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Isn’t it wonderful to see the growth of your talent? Love the mushroom and the Rumpelwicht 🙂
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Thanks so much, Inese! This challenge is so much fun and I really enjoy stretching my artistic wings. 😄 Have a lovely weekend! xxxxxxxxx
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Wow! So wonderful, amazing … I can not find all the words, i want to use. Love it, so much. Great art! Thank you for showing, Sarah! I have to apologize for the long delay, even on Insta. Have a wonderful start into the new week, and some time to rest. Michael
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Thank you very much for your lovely words, Michael! And no need to apologise – as you can see I’m not very good at replying instantly. 😉 Have a wonderful weekend!
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Thank you too, Sarah! Have a beautiful weekend too.😉😉 Michael
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Stunning artwork!
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Thank you very much, Khaya!
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Here is more beautiful art from Sarah at Secret Art Expedition https://secretartexpedition.wordpress.com
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Thanks so much for the reblog, Charles!!
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Hello dear Sarah! I have not connected here in a while, so I was so thrilled to see that your latest post is sketching! Your work looks fabulous. I also just sent you an email…I will be visiting Germany in November, and I would love to connect if possible.
Sending love,
Melissa
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Thank your for your lovely comment and email, Melissa! So glad to see you back on WordPress and I look forward to see your beautiful drawings again. 😄
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Sarah, thank you for sharing more beautiful art!
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Aww – thank you, Charles! And you’re very welcome! Have a wonderful weekend!
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Wow!! Sarah, these are fabulous.
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Thanks so much, Jennie! And I wanted to tell you how sorry I am to still not have caught up with you – ever since that social media break of mine I’m struggling a bit and am way behind with catching up.
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You’re welcome, Sarah. No worries! I always feel like I’m catching up. Hope all is well. 🙂
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All is well, Jennie. 😊 Just very busy and wished a day had more than 24 hours! 😁 Wishing you a lovely weekend!
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Good to hear from you, Sarah! I feel the same way about needing more than 24 hours in a day. Sigh! My best to you. 🙂
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This post seriously made me smile. Your work is amazing! I love ink drawings 💕😍
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Thank you so much, Lisa!! 🙏💕 Did you find the time to do a few ink drawings yourself? Happy October! 💕🍁🍂
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I haven’t…only things for WFNC. I still want to. You inspire me 💕💗
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These are all so fabulous! Wonderfully done! 😍
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Aww – thank you so much, Charlie!! You really made my day! 😄💕
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You are so talented, my friend! Loved all of the sketches especially the snail.
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Aww – thank you very much, Kerry! ❤🐌
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These are all great Sarah. I love the variety of subject and styles. Can’t say it too often … you are incredibly talented. xxx
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Aww – thank you so much, dear friend!! xxxxxx
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I love these Sarah. But HOW does anyone find the time to draw and post something every day??? 🙂
I can certainly see the benefits of making time to draw every day though.
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Thank you very much, Darren! 😍 Hehe! I’m just as puzzled as you. 😉 I thought at first that it would be an impossible thing to do but so far I managed it. It also helps that I’m not putting myself under pressure, meaning that if I don’t find the time to draw that’s okay for me too. And it really is good practice!! 😄
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You’re very good at drawing with ink, Sarah! All of them are wonderful, although I admit my favorite is the “Rumplewitch!” He’s just so darn cute…. And I’m glad to know I’m not the only one who loves Snoopy, too!
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Thank you very much, Ann! Ever since reading the book ing childhood I dreamed of meeting a Rumpelwicht one day. 😄 They’re so cute, if a little dumb. 😉
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Lovely! I do love the Snoopy one! 🙂
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Thanks so much, Linda! 🙏😄
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You’re wonderfully talented, Sarah. I don’t think you really needed any warming up. It sounds like a great challenge to keep the creative inks flowing. 🙂
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Aww – thank you so much, Diana! 🙏 ❤ It’s amazing what a little practice can do, I already feel more comfortable drawing with ink than before the challenge and I’m only halfway through. 😄
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Great sketches… well done, Sarah. 👍All drawn with such creativity. Ahh that Snoopy drawing is also my favourite! 😄
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Thanks so much, Iris! 😄 I really enjoy letting the creative juices flow free! 😄💕🐨🌺
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What a collection! I was going to check out your Instagram collection but I couldn’t find the link. Probably me!
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Thank you, Jacqui! You can find the link in the post or copy and paste this in your search engine: @art_photography_and_ceramics 😊
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I concur with the comments of your other readers! These drawings are incredible, so expressive!
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Thanks so much, Liz!!
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You’re welcome, Sarah!
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I love these types of challenges. Inktober is a great idea, you’re so good at finding these things.I don’t think I saw the snail yet, but it’s great. Drawing is such a wonderful gift.
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Thanks a lot, Lani! 😄 Inktober has haunted me for four years now, I’ve always admired everyone who participated. 😄
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You are good, Sarah! I so like pen and ink drawings–the details are fabulous.
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Thanks a lot, Lois! It’s much fun doing these ink drawings, quite different from my usual watercolours. 😄
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Wunderbar. Each drawing has so much charm, Sarah. And I love that bumblebee. Awesome.
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Dankeschön! 😉 And thanks again for suggesting to draw the bumblebee – I enjoyed it very much. 😊
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I’m so pleased, Sarah.
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These are soooo good! I like them all. You know how to put your drawing another notch up – you added red color to the mushroom, that make it stands out greatly!.
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Thank you so much! 🙏 I really couldn’t resist adding some colour to that one. 😄🍄
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I am so pleased you are using your talents, Sarah. I know of many who don’t. Sadly, the rest of us don’t get the pleasure of their work. Fabulous drawings 🙂
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Thanks so much, Suzanne! 🙏 I admit that this challenge makes me realize how little time I spent drawing these days, and how much I enjoy it. We should all try to incorporate more of the little things we enjoy in our hectic days.😊
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Totally agree, Sarah and I do 😎
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Ever so fabulous Sarah 😀 I enjoy ink creations as much as monochrome photography
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Thanks a lot, Brian! 😄 I love monochrome photography too. 😊
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Sarah, these sketches show such incredible diversity of subject and style rendered. If I didn’t know better, I’d say each was drawn by a different artist. Kudos to you for having so many skills. I’m having a hard time choosing my favorite, but am glad I’m no closer to the bumble bee than this page – handsome though he is. Would love to cuddle the darling little Rumpelwicht – I think we could give each other some comfort. May I ask if you pencil sketch first, or do you commit immediately to ink on paper? I’m looking forward to seeing the rest of this month’s entries.
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Thanks so much, Shari! I admit – if bumblebees were as huge as the one in my drawing I would probably run! 😄 The Rumpelwichte are so cute I’d love to cuddle them too. 😊 As to my technique – it depends on the subject I draw. If it’s a more complex drawing I do a pencil sketch before so I get the details right.
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Wonderful, Sarah! ❤
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Thank you, Bette! 😄❤
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Loved them all, Sarah! I love color, so my favorite is the ink and water color toadstool.
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Thanks so much, Rosaliene! I have to admit that l simply couldn’t resist adding a splash of colour to this drawing. 😄
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These are wonderful, Sarah. As someone who can’t draw a stick person, is it relaxing for you? I love the toadstool!
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Thanks so much, Jill! Yes, it is very relaxing to me except that l try to make one each day and also take its pic and then post it – that part is terrifying! 😂
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Beautiful art work. So talented. I adore Mr. Rumphob.
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Thank you very much! Mr Rumphob’s my favourite too. 😄
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I can see him living like the Hobbit.
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They do actually live in caves beneath the ground!! 😄
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Fantastic
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Oh Wow! These are all absolutely AWESOME. 🙂 I especially love the Mushroom. You’re so talented! 🙂 The first bird is beautiful too with the elaborate detail and gotta love Snoopy. 🙂
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Thank you so much!! 😄🙏 It was lots of fun drawing these all. 😄
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Awesome detail!!
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Thanks very much!! 😄🙏
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You’re welcome very much 🙂
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