Inktober | Day 9

🖊 Inktober Artist Tag – Day #9

Welcome to Day 9 of my Inktober challenge! Each day, I’m drawing a different prompt with a simple Catholic twist. Today’s theme is “Heavy”, and I chose to reflect on The Carrying of the Cross.

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Today’s Drawing Prompt: “Heavy”

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🕊 The Carrying of the Cross

This was the first idea that came to mind when I saw the prompt “heavy.” I suppose I could’ve done Aquinas or Augustine for their heavy minds filled thoughts. Aquinas was known as the dumb “ox” and oxen are pretty heavy.

And after they had mocked him, they took off the purple from him, and put his own garments on him, and they led him out to crucify him. And they forced one Simon a Cyrenian who passed by, coming out of the country, the father of Alexander and of Rufus, to take up his cross. And they bring him into the place called Golgotha, which being interpreted is, The place of Calvary. And they gave him to drink wine mingled with myrrh; but he took it not. And crucifying him, they divided his garments, casting lots upon them, what every man should take. And it was the third hour, and they crucified him.

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Thanks for following along! I’ll be posting a new Catholic-themed Inktober drawing every day. Check back tomorrow for the next prompt!

Inktober | Day 8

🖊 Inktober Artist Tag – Day #8

Welcome to Day 8 of my Inktober challenge! Each day, I’m drawing a different prompt with a simple Catholic twist. Today’s theme is “Reckless”, and I chose to reflect on Saint Moses the Strong. I believe he is also referred to as Saint Moses the Black.

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Today’s Drawing Prompt: “Reckless”

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💪 Saint Moses the Strong

Saint Moses the Strong was not always nice! He was “reckless” hence the prompt for today. He was the leader of a gang that stole and killed. He found himself on the run from the law later in life so he hid at a monastery. Moses became a monk and turned to God.

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🗣 Questions for the Readers

• How many pull-ups/ pushups can you do?
• Have you ever changed your mind?

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Thanks for following along! I’ll be posting a new Catholic-themed Inktober drawing every day. Check back tomorrow for the next prompt!

Inktober | Day 7

🖊 Inktober Artist Tag – Day #7

Welcome to Day 7 of my Inktober challenge! Each day, I’m drawing a different prompt with a simple Catholic twist. Today’s theme is “Starfish”, and I chose to reflect on Our Lady Star of the Sea.

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Today’s Drawing Prompt: “Starfish”

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⭐ Our Lady Star of the Sea

The title “Our Lady Star of the Sea, or in Latin, Stella Maris” is one of the many titles given to Mary, the Mother of God. It is thought to have arisen from a scribal error in a supposed etymology of the name of Mary.

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🚢 Reflection

Since today’s prompt was “starfish” what better to use Stella Maris for my subject. I’m not too technical on fitting the prompt specifically to the drawing - I’m just trying to fit things that go with the word and obviously there are starfish in the ocean. So let Mary, Stella Maris guide you through the ocean of this life!

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🗣 Questions for the Readers

• Favorite sea shanty?
• Favorite Marian hymn?
• Favorite lake memory?

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Thanks for following along! I’ll be posting a new Catholic-themed Inktober drawing every day. Check back tomorrow for the next prompt!

Inktober | Day 6

🖊 Inktober Artist Tag – Day #6

Welcome to Day 6 of my Inktober challenge! Each day, I’m drawing a different prompt with a simple Catholic twist. Today’s theme is “Pierce”, and I chose to reflect on The Immaculate Heart of Mary.

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Today’s Drawing Prompt: “Pierce”

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❤ The Immaculate Heart of Mary

For the "Pierce" prompt, I was immediately drawn to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Her heart, pierced with sorrow, is one of the most tender and profound symbols in Catholic devotion. I wanted to express both her pain and her unwavering love — a heart wounded not by sin, but by her deep compassion and unity with her Son’s suffering.

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🧶 Reflection

Mary’s heart was pierced not once, but continually — from Simeon’s prophecy in the temple, to the foot of the Cross. She bore the suffering of a mother who loved perfectly, and whose love made her vulnerable to deep sorrow. Yet in that sorrow, there is no bitterness — only purity, strength, and a holy silence.

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🗣 Questions for the Readers

• Why do you keep reading these posts?
• How long have you been following along on this art journey?
• What is one thing you’d like to seen drawn on this blog?

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Thanks for following along! I’ll be posting a new Catholic-themed Inktober drawing every day. Check back tomorrow for the next prompt!