INKTOBER 2023
I return to analogue routes as most of this year I have worked primarily on digital illustrations. Inktober 2023 I approached differently this year, letting go of trying to create perfected pieces but instead take the pressure of quick outcomes.
The ideas was the process was to be intuitive, taking each outcome as it comes. Introducing a collection of miniature Lino-prints demonstrated as circular stamped pieces.
1. Dream
Initially I did think of a woman gazing at the stars - I decided against it as I didn’t like the feeling of dreams being unattainable. I realised my own dreams sit closer to me. I have a lot of ambitions and dreams for myself but I ultimately want to share them with her one day.
2. Spiders
This spider is inclusive of a web. Sitting comfortably in the center.
3.Path
A winding road, leading onwards to an adventure upon a sunrise.
4. Dodge
This is my most least favourite of the prompts. The idea was harder to convey given the size and medium... a bit meh.
5.Map
More of a compass than a map - was thinking along the lines of navigation
6. Golden
A sunshine. Similar aesthetic to some of my prompts with a celestial theme.
7. Drip
A dewy drop, dripping from a leaf
8. Toad
I had sketched a digital drawing of this frog and wanted try it out in a Lino print.
9. Bounce
A bouncing bunny with folk motifs in the patterns.
10. Fortune
A gleaming crystal ball with mystic hands.
11. Wander
A wandering pair of boots treading lightly through the grasses.
12. Spicey
A Chilli pepper.
13. Rise
Following on with my obsessions of mountains and sunrises/sunsets.
14. Castle
Although I attempted to do as many original pieces and stay away from fan arts. I couldn't resist “ Howls Moving Castle”for the Castle prompt.
15. Dagger
My least favourite.
16. Angel
A biblical representation much like the idea I had explored with in the earlier Inktober52 prompt but now with an opportunity to create it as a Lino print.
17. Demon
Yokai themed Demon .
18. Saddle
A little leather saddle bag.
19. Plump
Robins that arrive in my garden are very cute. . . also very plump.
20. Frost
As we are getting closer to winter and came off the back of the previous prompt.
21. Chains
A close up detail .
22. Scratchy
I’m pretty sure that any cat owner can relate.
23. Celestial
Moon faces fitting the theming of an earlier prompt “golden” which had a sunshine. Animation sparkles the stars.
24. Shallow
The ripples of a clear water pond. A gif version developed with swaying ripples and flickering seaweeds under the waters surface.
25. Dangerous
Linked to the previous prompt with a tonal shift by adding in the shark
26. Remove
Removing my face from a past version of myself.
27. Beast
October is the month for Over the Garden Wall influences and this is the beast that carries the lantern in the forest.
28. Sparkle
Shiny crystals that sparkle.
29. Massive
A very large planet amongst the stars.
30. Rush
Representing the rush of these Inktobers Ive showcased this year. Similar to the Lotus appearing rapidly for a short time and retreating again. Under the surface though still pending to emerge.
31. Fire
Flicking in my palms. Radiating light in the dark. Warming my hands and sustaining its shapes with a gentle smoulder.
