Inktober is basically an artistic boot camp disguised as fun. Every October, artists everywhere grab their pens, ignore their responsibilities, and commit to making one ink drawing a day. It started as a challenge to get better at inking, but now it’s a global creative marathon fueled by caffeine, smudged hands, and questionable life choices. One can follow the official prompt list—or just draw whatever your sleep-deprived brain invents at 2 a.m. I chose to follow the list in 2024.