Goa, Oct. 24 -- Dolcy D'Cruz

Inktober is an annual art challenge held every October that encourages artists worldwide to create one ink drawing each day of the month. It was started in 2009 by artist Jake Parker, who aimed to improve his inking skills and build positive drawing habits. Since then, it has grown into a global movement, attracting thousands of both professional and amateur artists annually. Each day features an official prompt word, published on the Inktober website and social media, which artists interpret in their own way and share online, often using hashtags like #Inktober and #Inktober2025. While ink is the traditional medium, participants are free to use any style or medium, including digital art, as long as they embr...