Inktober Portrait Drawing Challenge: Lights, Camera, Ink! 🎨🎬


Hello friends,

We’re excited to announce the return of the Inktober Portrait Drawing Challenge at the Drawing Dojo! πŸŽ‰

This October, we're putting a cinematic twist on Inktober by drawing our favorite TV and movie characters – a fun way to develop your portrait drawing skills.

What to Expect

  • Daily Drawing Sessions – Meet + draw with fellow artists every weekday.
  • Drawing Prompts – Receive weekly portrait-themed prompts.
  • Community Support – Share your progress, get feedback.
  • Curated Resources – Tips on ink techniques + portrait fundamentals.

Rewards

Three lucky participants who complete this drawing challenge will be randomly selected to receive a 1-hour private mentorship session with me, tailored to your needs (a $250 value).

How to Participate

  1. Visit our website for all the details: www.dorian-iten.com/inktober​
  2. Join our Discord server and introduce yourself: discord.gg/Qq2n6UuKyY​
  3. Get started with the warm-up activities!

Free Session – You're invited!

I'm hosting a free live session on head construction during our warm-up period:

We are looking forward to seeing you at the Dojo!

Warm greetings,
Dorian Iten

Dorian Iten

🎨 Art Educator: Realistic Light & Shadow 🌐 Former Director at Barcelona Academy of Art 🌍 Trained by masters in art, illustration & design πŸ‘¨β€πŸŽ¨ 20k+ students & counting πŸ‘‡ Join our community

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