{"id":723,"date":"2020-11-19T11:45:00","date_gmt":"2020-11-19T11:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nadiamakessomeart.nl\/?p=723"},"modified":"2022-01-25T14:21:08","modified_gmt":"2022-01-25T14:21:08","slug":"inktober-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nadiamakessomeart.nl\/index.php\/2020\/11\/19\/inktober-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Inktober 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

my thoughts on what is Inktober, and what I liked about participating in Inktober in 2020 (for the third time!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, Inktober 2020 is over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inktober is a yearly challenge <\/a>that unites artists from all over the world. The challenge is created by an American illustrator Jake Parker<\/a>. During October, one needs to create a piece of art every day. There is no prize waiting in the end \u2013 just a way to boost your creativity and find some new supporters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Inktober 2020 prompt list<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

That is my third time participating in a challenge \ud83d\ude42 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are some main takeaways from this year\u2019s challenge (that can also apply not to art?)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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2020 for sure, killed many of my dreams but gave way to new ones. Not everything needs to be held. We change, and that is OKAY.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We love staying in our comfort zone<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I noticed that in years of creating art, I still hate drawing hands. That is why maybe having a challenge is so important, so you learn something new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At work or in personal life, we should also not be scared to take a challenge and try to learn something new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We cannot do our best every single day<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

And this applies not only to art but to everything we do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thanks to all nurses and doctors for saving us from Covid-19!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

I felt very proud of some of the ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A drawing of a CHEF was inspired by my neighbour, who is a real chef and an entrepreneur<\/a>; got most likes than ever on my Instagram, which is, of course, very rewarding \ud83d\ude00 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the same time, some other days, I was so discouraged, tired, just wanted to do whatever or lay on the couch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That is what is part of our daily life too. We can try being the best all the time, but sometimes we cannot, and that is okay.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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the Chef art inspired by my Chef Friend<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u2026Going an extra mile is uncomfortable but is rewarding<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I like pushing limits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inktober, especially during a pandemic, often felt like it will last forever. But I wanted to finish it to myself and to get this extra inspiration I needed and learn new skills. and indeed, I met new amazing artists, learned new tricks, and actually feel more energetic and inspired now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That can apply to other uncomfortable things: going to the gym or finishing a work assignment. It may feel hard at the moment, but keep the eyes on the prize!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

And it felt very different this time. Working from home, no real separation between work and personal; and my art studio turned into a working cabinet.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Last October, I was a master student, so it was convenient to create art on my way to university every morning. A year before I guess, it was the excitement of the \u201cfirst time\u201d that kept me going.
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The third time was a charm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2020 has days when you think that you can do it all<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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some days we just carry on<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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and now for the final result!!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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