5 Tips I WISH I Knew Before My First Inktober - 5 TIPS (+Bonus) to survive Inktober!!

[@marian_hayes]

I’ve been doing InkTober since 2019 and I didn’t complete it in my first year either. I always follow the official prompt list and I make a list of several ideas for each prompt. And some tips that I have are that you can use old art that relates to a particular prompt on some days and post them as a way to take a break and avoid burnout. Also, it’s okay to have some days where you do simpler pieces and some that are complex. And when I go to look at other artists’ takes on the challenge, I like leaving witty comments or ones that have personality in them

[@MelaMandzik]

I love the post old art tip to no get burnout!

[@efvp1969]

Thank you! Excellent tips which I will apply for my very first “Inktober” 😳🥰

[@MelaMandzik]

I'm glad to hear you found the video useful!

[@lacmalince1652]

Oh my goodness! Was that the Loveland Frog? You get a follow for that. I like the idea of limiting things like style or supplies. Also it can not be stressed enough to be prepared. My first year I spent so much extra time chasing down pens and ink every day. I also love Just Start! Honestly. I kind of forgot. I will do my first drawing today.

[@Taracinablue]

Planning is a great idea. I tend to get stuck thinking on what to do for prompts.

[@MelaMandzik]

Me too! I still need like 3 prompts to finish this year list haha

[@0re0cat]

I just happened to see this video on my home page and I really love it

[@MelaMandzik]

I'm happy the video was helpful! let me know how your Inktober goes!

[@tealmandzik5257]

I love seeing all your Inktobers!

[@fleurdeb7803]

Hey, Mela! Thanks so much for the tips, especially planning. It's my first Inktober, so I'm totally open to suggestions on how to survive and thrive. My plan for now is to start simple, just folded copy paper, ballpoint pens, the official prompts and my camping memories, pics (15) and physical gear, working day by day. Folded copy paper is what I used for an art journal while camping in the Colorado Rockies six years ago, so it's significant to the story, as well as budget-friendly from being on-hand. Can't wait to see what you create! 🎨

[@MelaMandzik]

I love that your Inktober is going to have the Colorado camping backstory! That's unique!

[@mafianote3685]

Great video! I'll definitely be applying these tips for next year lol This year im following someones tmntober inktober prompt list, simply because the official list is too vague for me lol (ik thats the point but still) And also because i like turtles

[@MelaMandzik]

Yeah I can't follow the official one either! too boring!! Wow I had to google what Tmntoker was and I love it!

[@Espirito-Art]

What an interesting and useful video! You gave me the desire and confidence to make my own list - thank you!

[@MelaMandzik]

Yes!! Are you doing Inktober this year??

[@Espirito-Art]

@@MelaMandzik Thanks to the desire you gave me, probably yes!

[@Twiddle_things]

Finished my first year but was never able to after. Hopefully I can do it this year!!

[@MelaMandzik]

Let me know how it goes! Today is the third day and I'm already tired hahaha

[@lacey_and_her_stories]

Thank you, your video really helped!

[@MelaMandzik]

I'm glad it was helpful! :)

[@JJdoes_art]

Thanks for the tips

[@Antisympathy]

The orange paper cardstock?

[@MelaMandzik]

I think it is Canson Art Paper :) I bought it years ago!

[@Antisympathy]

@@MelaMandzik I couldn’t find canson art paper but found canson colorline paper and mi-tientes on Amazon.