trust, chiitan loves supporting artists on bsky. it’s like “ariana, what are you doing here” lmao.

Do I recommend doing Batober? Yes, it practices your inking and comic skills with a set due date. There are so many Bat Family members and villains to draw other than Batman.
Was it worth the time? Yes, I'm gradually becoming a better artist, hopefully to do a DC variant one day.

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4) DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE the time it takes to create art.
Again, I can't stress this enough, I have so much respect for comic book artists today who take the time out of their day to brainstorm, plan, write, ink, color, and mass produce the stories we can read today. Just get drawing, NOW.

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3) PLAN. If you want to post big, individuals prompts, go ahead, but I do suggest prepping your rough sketches a month beforehand.

For beginners trying Batober, I totally recommend posting comic panel prompts just like I did. It takes off the pressure to post "peak" art everyday.

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"What did you learn during this drawing challenge?"
1) DO DOUBLE CHECK YOUR PROMPTS. I found out the prompt lists had 2 or 3 duplicates. 💀💀💀
2) Using high contrast inking styles is so fun, I will practice more chiaroscuro techniques in my free-time to improve for next year.

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"What are some of your favorite pieces from this year's Batober?"
My personal top three are:
- Bat
- Ears
- Treat

I just love exploring different sides of Batman that aren't just "rich, grumpy, old guy in a bat costume." Give me interesting run than just copy and paste, DC.

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"Why did you start Batober in the first place?"
I'm not the first one who invented Batober, I was actually inspired by Chris Samnee's inking work and HIS Batober.
Procreate releasing a new comic brush pack was just icing on the cake.
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I’M FREE. NEVERTHELESS WE PERSISTED.