INKtober #1: Apple
I wrote my freewrite,
Chose a photo,
Decided to give it a try.
And so I did.
Am not sure if I will continue,
But at least I tried.
It may not look much like it,
I thought all I had was a Sharpie,
Then remembered I could use a ballpoint pen too, but too late.
So here it is, the process I went through.
Pencil at first,
But redrew three times.
The ink was Sharpie at first,
But I had to add some colour,
Otherwise, it looked more like a coconut. 😄
Come join in - INKtober 2026 Prompts for Artists!
INKtober #1: Apple
This reminds me of the drawing lessons we used to have in this Community, and I think I once drew an apple that turned out a bit hairy – it looked more like a coconut, hahaha. I actually think it turned out really well for a first attempt. So I hope you’ll join in again sometime. And of course, you can also combine drawing by adding a miniature, relic and if it’ it’s prickly, then you’ve got your cactus too.if you ask me you had fun!
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Awww thank you Kitty ❣️❣️❣️ I am doubting myself haha. I got really worried when I saw it looked more like a coconut. And you know, when I held the Sharpie, I panicked! I couldn't draw over the pencil for a while until I said to myself, do or die haha. I will attempt the next ones. I am thinking to draw the photos I choose for my freewrites, not sure if it will work.
No way. Everyone can see it's an apple.
Maybe you’ve actually invented a new species or already found your way of drawing.
Your apple looks good, and it’s a myth that an apple is always round. In real life they are not round and there are some really ugly apples in there too.
Most apples are far from perfect; Mother Nature isn’t really concerned with that, but rather with survival, seeking out the light and flavour.
Keep on drawing and experimenting, you can combine drawing + prompts, the two communities, of course.
Yes, you can let your drawing (or a part of it) accompany your freewrite and are free posting something here and there, exactly as you like.
I’m also thinking about creating the drawings myself to go with the texts I write; I’ve tried doing it in the past, but I’ve noticed that when I’m short on time, I don’t really get round to drawing. But who knows perhaps by the end of the month, I will be faster and it won’t feel like so much work anymore. In November there's also a ‘prompt’ challenge, and the aim is to have a book by the end of the month. I’m thinking of doing something creative, less time consuming, perhaps alternating short stories or poems with those prompts. It doesn’t necessarily have to be 2,500 words a day.
I love that so many people are taking part, and it just goes to show: creative writers are creative in so many more ways too.
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Cuando dijiste que sin color parecía un coco, me mató, porque es tal cual lo que se ve en Apple3. Igual banco que hayas redibujado tres veces en vez de tirar la toalla en el primero. La vida me enseñó que el que muestra el proceso y no solo el resultado, ese aprende de verdad.
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Hahahah yess. I got worried when it looked like a coconut, which was why I thought better to color the apple. Hahah. I almost gave up. The moment I put down the pencil and picked up the ink pen, I started to panic. Thank you for reading and for appreciating.
Jajaja, sí. Me preocupé cuando empezó a parecerse a un coco; por eso pensé que sería mejor colorear la manzana. Jajaja. Casi me rindo. En el momento en que dejé el lápiz y cogí el rotulador de tinta, me entró el pánico. Gracias por leer y por valorar mi trabajo.
Wow!!
You out did yourself here.
The whole journey is part of what makes it great
Beautiful work 😊
😅😅😅 thank you @beckymia. I might just continue with the rest of the prompts based on your encouragement.
Haha yes, you're already doing amazing
Did your apple arrive?
Haha it got stolen 🙃
You have many artistic talents! I liked the drawing, and the humor you added to the text! Have a great day!
Heheh thank you, thank you @ladyaryastark ❣️❣️❣️. One of the random attempts haha. Not sure about artistic talents though.
Excellent for a first attempt. How do you choose the drawing? Are you given a word or do you choose the drawing yourself?