For those going for the Inktober challenge this year, how do you organize your time/drawing plan?
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Man, I just fly by the seat of my pants and do it as the day happens. I'll spend around an hour and just see what works.
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@charitymunoz i’m not an inktober Expert but I did colmplete the challenge last year. What I did was plan before hand. Before Inktober started I’ve already made sketches that’ll last me for a few days. All I had to do is color them in when inktober came. When the sketches ran out, I made more sketches that’ll also last me for a few more days. It also helped that I chose a fairly simple prompt so that it won’t take me a lot of time everyday to complete. I’m joining again this year. I think I’m going to make a book. I’ve already decided on my theme. I think I’ll create 10 illustrations all in all. My target is to complete a piece every 3 days. I think I’ll start my sketches soon.
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This will be my first time joining in on the Inktober challenge (ink’s opaque permanency scares me
) but I am relieved to read that a lot of you are planning ahead because preparation will help fight my fear. I will flexibly schedule in my drawing time for the early morning after my workout. I’ve picked a theme that will help me develop a story idea and I’ve decided to keep the drawings small scale and to alternate between digital and traditional ink so that I can build both skill sets. This month I will collect references, practise with some fundamental mark making drills, watch the SVS inking classes and get on with some thumbnailing to give myself the best chance of following through with a good outcome 
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There’s a good lesson I’m learning in this thread. And it’s a obvious one — you can’t rush good art
Not sure why I had the idea that a good artist would whip something up in 5 minutes 31 times when regular illustration work benefits from time spent fleshing out thumbnail sketches, research, etc. The curse of social media and the myth that everyone is perfect online I suppose -
I know inktober is suppose to be 31 ink drawings, but there is no way I can fit this into my schedule this autumn, due to deadlines, covid situation, and life in general. But I really love inktober, it feels like a festival one month long for me. So I have made a modest version for me to join in.
- Post 2 ink drawings a week for this inktober.
- I want to try out some of Lee's inking experimental techniques. Looking forward the new class.
- I will try to sketch ahead.
Happy drawing, everyone.
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@xin-li same. i totally understand your situation. I’ve decided to only complete 1 piece every 3 days for my sanity’s sake.
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@lpetiti Love the idea of the 20s theme. Can't wait to see your work!
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@danielerossi I always challenge myself to do the inking on that day because I use challenges to improve my abilities and decrease my indecision/procrastination. As I push myself to move away from "safe" drawings, I need a bit more time to get the drawing right and do the research. Consequently, I sometimes do pencil work ahead of time. I think a lot of Inktober (or other challenge) process decisions are about what you want to get out of it. Also, to successfully complete a challenge you have to think about realistic time management. I can go from blank page to finished ink drawing in about two hours if everything goes well. IF...
And I don't always have two hours a day during October solely for this challenge. Just some things to consider. -
@xin-li a great goal!
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@Joanne-Roberts I'm excited to try it! I hope to start working on the ideas soon. I'm a teacher, so I haven't been able to work on my own art, and definitely feel like I've been missing out!
