Every October artists across the globe partake in the annual Inktober challenge hosted by Mr Jake Parker. During this 31 day ink extravaganza we follow his official prompt list, or even create our own. In 2017 I created my own with a Halloween-themed gardening doodles. This year, however, I followed the official prompt list, but with a twist. Instead of paper I doodled onto my collection of dried leaves. (Fitting the Fall theme perfectly)
It wasn't as easy as I anticipated. Because of the waxy surface of the leaves, the ink didn't stick, so I ended up getting creative with a Sharpie. Some of the leaves were a little too old and I just ended up poking holes right through them while they crumbled away grimly. Drawing too much detail was out of the question which is why I stuck to simple doodles.
But in the end I managed 31 doodles, so it was worth every minute. I wonder what I should try next year.
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On your marks... pens ready... and off we go!
Poisonous Plant
Tranquil Turtle
Roasted Marshmallow
Spell Book
Chicken
Drooling Zombie Shake
Exhausted Devil
Magic Star
Precious Bee
Flowing Octopus
Goodbye Cruel World
Whale caught by the Tail
Guarded Heart
Clock
Weak and Wobbly legs
Angular Origami Swan
Swollen Fish
Potion Bottle
Scorched Match
Breakable Teacup
Feeling Drained
Expensive Chandelier
Muddy Cake
Guillotine to Chop
Prickly Cactus on a Beetle
Stretching Mouse
Thunder
Gift box Snail
Double Goat
Jolt through an Eel
A Slice of face
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