Illustration
Inktober 2022

Every year, during the month of October, an art challenge pops up on Instagram, and that challenge is called #Inktober! As an illustrator, I always wondered whether I could do it because the task required was for me to draw an image a day during the month! It might sound like a  challenge that involves ink, but artists are open to using any medium to execute the work. Due to the huge commitment, I was always reluctant to participate. However, something felt different this year, and I was determined to try it!

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Out of all the lists I found on the platform, I decided to participate in Jomo Goodlife’s prompt list. Something about his list convinced me to try on this challenge, as it is simple yet meaningful if I think deeper about each word. The best part is he also provided days to take breaks which were very helpful for me to pause and reflect during the process.

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To make the challenge more manageable, I focused less on the details and more on the message and concept of the artwork. The colours chosen are also very minimal, and I repeat them to make the whole series more coherent.

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This was also an opportunity to let loose from my usual style and experiment more with different compositions, abstract shapes and colour combinations. Although I thought the whole process would be hard and rigorous, it was rather light-hearted, and I enjoy the random topics I get each day! 

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In the end, I managed to create a tiny desk calender from it as well as a zine which contains all the drawings.