🖊 Inktober Artist Tag – Day #1
Welcome to my Inktober series! If you're new to it, Inktober is a drawing challenge where artists draw one ink-based drawing every day for the month of October. I remember participating in this challenge in high school art class but have never done it since. I kind of forgot about it until I stumbled upon it searching for drawing tags for my blog.
Today’s Drawing Prompt: “Mustache”
⏱️ Drawing Timelapse:
🎬 Watch the Timelapse on YouTube🌿 Saint Spotlight: St. Philip Neri
St. Philip Neri (1515–1595) was an Italian priest and founder of the Congregation of the Oratory. Known as the "Apostle of Rome," he combined deep spirituality with an infectious sense of humor. He often used joy and gentle humor to disarm pride and draw others to Christ. Philip believed holiness should be filled with joy and simplicity. He once walked through the streets with half his beard shaved to humble himself and keep vanity in check. His playful nature and sincere heart made him a beloved spiritual father to many.
🎨 Artist Q&A
- What would a modern-day saint with a mustache look like in your art style?
- Which saint do you think had the most “art-friendly” features to draw?
- Do you ever include humor in your religious artwork?
- Have you ever drawn a saint or religious figure just for fun?
- If you could illustrate a children’s book about one saint, who would it be?
He would probably look like a 21st century man.
For some reason the female saints are seem easier to draw...
I've never added humor.
Yes many times. A lot of my blog posts were just for fun.
Maybe St Philip Neri. It would show children that saints can be humorous too.
🖋️ Thanks for following along with today’s Inktober post! If you’re doing the challenge too, or just want to answer the Q&A questions, feel free to tag yourself and join the fun. I’d love to see your artwork and reflections! And if you have additional questions for me to answer during this inktober series please submit them to me in the comments or through the contact form!
And don’t forget to check out my brother’s writing project at The Scripted Scroll—he’s chronicling his own creative challenge this month.
– Esteban
