Welcome to the fifth and final post in a series of posts featuring prompts for Inktober – This week the is a bundle of Miscellaneous themes that did not fit into previous weeks! If you’re not familiar with Inktober I’ll be going into more detail in just a moment but basically, it is an art prompt that takes place every October using only ink. There is a set prompt list created by the original Inktober founder, however, it has become such a wonderful community project now that there are so many new prompts popping up each year. Every year Inktober is responsible for the creation of so much fantastic art and connecting people with new artists. It is also the inspiration for many people and with so many fantastic prompts to choose from there is something for everyone! So I wanted to share them all before October comes around so people can take part or start following hashtags to see the wonderful art that emerges from these prompts.
Disclaimer: I have done my best to only include prompts in which the creators have clearly stated they are happy for people to share and take part in. If I have accidentally included a personal one or you wish for your prompt to be removed from this list please let me know and I’ll be happy to oblige.
2019 Update
If you’re looking for 2019 prompts head over here. Each year I’ll be using Pinterest to collect and organise prompts. You can find all the 2018 prompts in their own board:
About Inktober
Inktober is an art prompt that was originally created in 2009 by Jake Parker who wanted a challenge to develop his inking skills. It has grown from there to become a worldwide event with thousands of artists of all skill levels taking part. The prompt consists of 31 words that act as a prompt, an idea for an ink drawing for each day. As explained in the FAQ section of the Inktober website participants are welcome to use whatever medium they want and interpret the prompts in their own way. That includes working with calligraphy and lettering if that is your field of interest. In general the rules are pretty much lax about everything; if you want to do one a day or several in one day then that’s fine too! The whole point is to get together, challenge yourself and most of all have some fun doing it
Below is the official Inktober 2018 prompt list:
About Inktober
I would have loved to have done a post for every single theme I found but it was just not possible, so this final post is a selection of prompts that either did not fit into the previous weeks (Magic & Fantasy, Horror & Supernatural, Nature, and Fandom & RPGs) or have no distinctive theme. Here you can find some great music-based prompts, especially if you’re a kpop or jpop fan, historical and cultural prompts, food prompts and also some prompts that contain a bit of everything we’ve seen so far.
History & Culture
Food
Music
Character Design
Health & Wellbeing
Physical Body
Miscellaneous Themes
Mixed Themes
Mixed Themes
Hey friends! Y'all doing #Inktober2018 this year?
— Adori-tan~✨ (@adriscribbles) September 3, 2018
I AM AND I EVEN MADE A PROMPT!!
I'm using black and gold (and white) inks to draw different witches!!
If y'all wanna use it, feel free and tag me if you do!! I wanna see what y'all create!!#inktober pic.twitter.com/eCYTKBVPE2
Seventeen-inspired prompts for #inktober2018 !
— 鱼粥 ❤ x 3000 (@yuzhouu) September 4, 2018
If you want feel free to do this~ pic.twitter.com/HjnYLSUMtV
https://www.instagram.com/p/BnRjjzVHeRw/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
https://www.instagram.com/p/BnPcC8-HAvc/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
https://twitter.com/inkviral00/status/1037524945797083136
https://twitter.com/inky_thoughts/status/1037231616265838592
https://twitter.com/Dollrose_art/status/1037008541276692481
https://www.instagram.com/p/BnG_vFOhTm5/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
https://twitter.com/kaebcake/status/1037839547651039237
Hi guys! I created my own #prompt #list for #Inktober this year. Feel free to use it! Follow me on Instagram: https://t.co/IhQZxTXR3o and use the tag: #inktoodyart pic.twitter.com/JmwMGZj97f
— teodora (@ToodyArt) September 5, 2018
https://www.instagram.com/p/BnbWjgGAAJF/?taken-by=kamidea
https://www.instagram.com/p/BnXaBNzhp9s/?taken-by=art_by_con
https://www.instagram.com/p/BnapaZHhc1v/?saved-by=justgeekingby
https://www.instagram.com/p/BnUEuCxBtul/?saved-by=justgeekingby
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bnbm9XDBXFB/?saved-by=justgeekingby
https://www.instagram.com/p/BnakKtCgWjR/?saved-by=justgeekingby
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bnd2pzSltKV/?saved-by=justgeekingby
Decided to try my hand at making a prompt list for #Inktober2018! Turns out, more difficult than I thought it'd be. Anyone is welcome to use! #inktober pic.twitter.com/EjMYdREgh8
— Kells (@SweetAgnostis) September 9, 2018
https://www.instagram.com/p/BneTK4Bnw_h/?saved-by=justgeekingby
https://www.instagram.com/p/BnzdmhHBZ1d/?saved-by=justgeekingby
https://www.instagram.com/p/BoDFydNB7yK/?saved-by=justgeekingby
https://www.instagram.com/p/BoEyBwyHEQC/?saved-by=justgeekingby
https://www.instagram.com/p/BoGgmB0ns-M/?saved-by=justgeekingby
https://www.instagram.com/p/BoGnVz3DpZI/?saved-by=justgeekingby
https://www.instagram.com/p/BoGuU_ajhD8/?saved-by=justgeekingby
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn5hbKRAplT/?saved-by=justgeekingby
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn6VnpxCsbv/?saved-by=justgeekingby
Over to You
That’s the last of my Inktober prompt lists and I would love some feedback from you!
Did you enjoy it?
There are other community art prompts throughout the year, as well as writing and blogging events too. Would you like to see more content like this on my blog?
Have you chosen a prompt to follow or have you made one of your own?
If you’re not taking part, are there any prompts that you’re following?
Let me know in the comments!

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