{"id":8402,"date":"2025-10-01T00:16:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T05:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/?p=8402"},"modified":"2025-10-07T11:39:54","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T16:39:54","slug":"inktober-2025-nearly-a-decade-of-ink","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/inktober-2025-nearly-a-decade-of-ink\/","title":{"rendered":"Inktober 2025: Nearly a Decade of Ink"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Every October, artists all over the world pick up their pens, brushes, and tablets to take part in Inktober<\/strong>, a daily drawing challenge built around prompts that spark creativity and consistency. For me, this little tradition has become more than just doodling on paper. I don’t remember when I started exactly but it\u2019s been almost a decade since I first stumbled across Inktober<\/a>, and I\u2019ve been hooked every October since.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When I think back on my earliest Inktober pieces, I can see how much has changed. My lines were rough, my ideas rushed, and honestly, half the time I was just scribbling to keep up. But that\u2019s the beauty of this challenge\u2014you don\u2019t have to be perfect, you just have to show up. Over the years, my sketchbooks have turned into little time capsules. I can flip through them and see not just how my drawing has improved, but also where I was in life each October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a dad, Inktober has also become a way to connect with my kids. They\u2019ve grown up watching me sit down with a pen and a blank page, and more than once they\u2019ve joined in with their own spooky pumpkins, silly monsters, and wild superheroes. It\u2019s a tradition that reminds me that creativity isn\u2019t just for artists\u2014it\u2019s for anyone willing to put pen to paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This year\u2019s prompts are already stirring up ideas (and maybe a little bit of panic\u2014thirty-one drawings is no joke). But that\u2019s the fun of it. Some days the pen glides effortlessly, and other days I\u2019m staring at the page wondering what I\u2019ve gotten myself into. Either way, I know by the end of the month I\u2019ll have another collection of drawings that tell a story\u2014not just of Inktober 2025, but of where I am right now as a dad, creator, and St. Louisan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow my Inktober journey on Instagram<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve ever thought about joining Inktober, let this be your sign. You don\u2019t need fancy supplies or professional skills\u2014just the willingness to try. Whether you stick it out for all 31 days or just dip your toe in with a few sketches, it\u2019s a rewarding experience that will surprise you with what you\u2019re capable of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s to nearly a decade of ink stains, sketchbooks stacked high, and another October filled with imagination.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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