Uploaded September 2017 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
✦✦✦ TO SKIP THE MUSIC/PAINTING INTRO, CLICK TO GO TO 5:10.
Some folks mentioned they didn't want a music intro, so this SKIP will take you right to the 10 Reasons! Thank you! ~ Mark
Tho' I've been an illustrator & designer for 30 years, a challenge like Inktober is thrilling, yet a bit daunting! For all of us new to it, there are many things to be aware of & avoid, but even more to be excited about! Find out more below!
10 Reasons to Avoid Inktober & Why You Shouldn't
1. Jake Parker - who is this guy, anyway?
2. The Expense - it's easy to spend a lot on this!
3. The Commitment - time is money and commitment can be tough!
4. Challenge vs. Fun - if it's not fun, then it's work.
5. Anxiety! - don't stress out, it's your artwork!
6. Pressure - know when to step back and breathe!
7. Other Projects & Tasks - set your priorities
8. What are the Benefits? - don't get discouraged, it's worth it!
9. Comparing - yes, there are better artists than you and I. that's okay!
10. Too Much Awesome!! - don't be intimidated by being awesome!
MUSIC:
“Neck Romantic” by M.D. Campbell (aka Me & Boris the Bull)
noisetrade.com/meandboristhebull
© 2017 M.D. Campbell
All rights reserved
MY BLOG:
markdcampbell.com/the-9-lives-of-mercutio
Instagram: mdcampbellart
Facebook: m.d. campbell
Jake Parker's Inktober: mrjakeparker.com/inktober
GEAR USED IN THE VIDEO:
• Hand•Book Travelogue journal
• Generic waterbrushes (filled with ink)
• Liquitex Neutral Gray Ink
• Liquitex Carbon Black Ink
• #108 Brass Nib (dip pen)
• PaperMate plastic mechanical pencil
I hope this video was helpful in some way. Please "subscribe" to the channel, and feel free to leave comments, thoughts or questions below. Thank you and cheers!
✦✦✦ TO SKIP THE MUSIC/PAINTING INTRO, CLICK TO GO TO 5:10.
Some folks mentioned they didn't want a music intro, so this SKIP will take you right to the 10 Reasons! Thank you! ~ Mark
Tho' I've been an illustrator & designer for 30 years, a challenge like Inktober is thrilling, yet a bit daunting! For all of us new to it, there are many things to be aware of & avoid, but even more to be excited about! Find out more below!
10 Reasons to Avoid Inktober & Why You Shouldn't
1. Jake Parker - who is this guy, anyway?
2. The Expense - it's easy to spend a lot on this!
3. The Commitment - time is money and commitment can be tough!
4. Challenge vs. Fun - if it's not fun, then it's work.
5. Anxiety! - don't stress out, it's your artwork!
6. Pressure - know when to step back and breathe!
7. Other Projects & Tasks - set your priorities
8. What are the Benefits? - don't get discouraged, it's worth it!
9. Comparing - yes, there are better artists than you and I. that's okay!
10. Too Much Awesome!! - don't be intimidated by being awesome!
MUSIC:
“Neck Romantic” by M.D. Campbell (aka Me & Boris the Bull)
noisetrade.com/meandboristhebull
© 2017 M.D. Campbell
All rights reserved
MY BLOG:
markdcampbell.com/the-9-lives-of-mercutio
Instagram: mdcampbellart
Facebook: m.d. campbell
Jake Parker's Inktober: mrjakeparker.com/inktober
GEAR USED IN THE VIDEO:
• Hand•Book Travelogue journal
• Generic waterbrushes (filled with ink)
• Liquitex Neutral Gray Ink
• Liquitex Carbon Black Ink
• #108 Brass Nib (dip pen)
• PaperMate plastic mechanical pencil
I hope this video was helpful in some way. Please "subscribe" to the channel, and feel free to leave comments, thoughts or questions below. Thank you and cheers!
