InkFortNight
Theme – Quiet Earth
Prompts for the First Week
- Low Hill and Tree Copse
- Wild Mushroom
- Floating Leaves
- Mug & Thermos
- Polaroid — 2 or 3 small things
- Wooden Sign — give it a fictional name
- Rolling Hills with a Couple of Trees
Prompts for the Second Week
- Wildflowers in a vase or jar
- Soup bowl
- Favorite cozy escape
- Folded blanket
- Favorite drink
- Book
- Window view
I put a lot of thought into this and came up with prompts that are easy to draw and paint. Use them in order, or skip around. Interpret them however inspires you.
The Gallery
Everything is happening directly on the website, making this a focused, cozy space for us to build a daily creative habit together.
You can post photos of your daily sketches, browse the gallery, and connect with everyone else. I want to see what you make, and your fellow creators do too!
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The Essentials
- Theme – Quiet Earth: small, unhurried things.
- Dates – 14 days, September 17–30. Wrap-up blog post Oct 1st.
- Prompts – 14 prompts built around Quiet Earth. Follow them, go freestyle, or mix it up. Any medium you like.
- The one rule – Size: 2″ to 3″, no larger. That’s it.
- Who this is for – A gentle, low-pressure challenge for beginners or anyone wanting a daily practice without the fear of perfection.
And this isn’t only for those who draw or paint — if you sew or stitch, small embroidery work is just as welcome here as ink or watercolor.
How to Prepare
To help you make the most of the next two weeks without feeling overwhelmed, here are some ways to prepare your creative space:
Basic supplies – You don’t need anything fancy. A simple pencil, eraser, pen and a few pieces of paper or a small sketchbook will do.
Color – Use whatever you have at hand. Set yourself a small palette to keep things coherent, or change it up daily. Either way works.
Paper – A smaller space feels far less intimidating than a blank page. Cut one 8.5″ x 11″ sheet into multiple 2″ – 3″ pieces, or mark out 14 boxes in a sketchbook — just make sure the paper suits your medium.
Give yourself 15 minutes – Carve out a tiny window for this. Don’t worry about creating a masterpiece. Enjoy the feeling of ink on paper, and embrace the messy lines.
Drop the perfectionism – I really want us to focus on sketching and community over flawless masterpieces. Give yourself permission to create messy lines and mistakes. Think sit down and unwind, not sit down and draw.
Grab your pens, and let’s begin.
I cannot wait to see what you create. It will be a lot of fun to do this together!
Happy inking,
-Soma
