Inktober 2020 roundup

I gave you the halfway update on my Inktober efforts and now we are almost halfway through November and I never concluded that post! Starting off I was diligently drawing a little every day, life however interfered and I realised that for the second half of the month that was not really realistic. I wanted to unwind, not be stressed out about deadlines – I have enough of that in my day job.

I, therefore, combined a few of the prompts into single drawings.

I loved Inktober. I loved it so much that I have been continuing my drawing, although not daily. I bought myself some water colour paint to see if I can combine some mediums. All in all I found an artistic side of myself that I did not know. I also loved how accomplished completing something small can make you feel.

Another lesson is that the creativity of others can be truly inspiring. Not even to compare but to incorporate, to learn and to grow.

These little zendoodles are definitely something that I will continue, after all, I have a whole sketchbook to fill.

Artist trading cards

#Inktober2020 – the plot thickens

Today I want to share a teeny tiny post on something that I think it just a beautiful idea. Last week I chatted about my plan for Inktober2020 and also my DIY zentangle tiles… I did, however, have to find the perfect paper and as it goes (clickity click goes the mouse) I came across the concept of artist trading cards.

Is this not a beautiful plan. A tiny personalised gift… or even a collection of these as a feature in your house. A swarm of little miniature paintings. A quick search in Google brought up this Pinterest page. The featured image of this post also shows round die cut tiles, themed as part of a collection.

Isn’t it gorgeous? Just think how annoyingly chuffed I am going to be if I get this right!?!

Here is something I tried about 100 years ago, but I am thinking I will end up with a few friends for this little guy.

So as with all new finds, I have plans. Many many plans. I am inspired and excited, which always breeds hectic online shopping carts, but I am standing strong!

If you want to get started you can purchase cards on Loot here. I am trying to refer you with a fancy URL parameter, but I am not sure that my URL parameter adding skills can be put on my CV just yet. They have options with various colours like black for collages or assorted greys.

Let me know if you are attempting anything for #Inktober2020 or even #InktoberTangles2020? Goodness, I have never hashtagged anything in my life. It is clearly never too late to start.