About

Inktober is a worldwide art challenge created in 2009 by Jake Parker. Every October, thousands of artists around the world create one ink illustration per day, following a list of 31 official prompts.

This challenge encourages creativity, consistency and sharing within the international art community.

This tool was designed to make your participation in the Inktober 2026 challenge easier. It lets you:

• Quickly check the daily prompts in English and French
• Automatically generate optimized Instagram hashtags
• Follow your creative workflow step by step
• Manage your time with built-in timers

Prompts page

Select a day of the month in the calendar to see the matching prompt. Use the "Copy" button to instantly get all the hashtags you need for your Instagram post.

Workflow page

Follow the 4 main creation phases: Draft, Outline/Inking, Finishing and Publishing. Each phase contains detailed steps with timers to help you manage your time efficiently.

1. Create one ink illustration every day of October
2. Post your artwork on social media
3. Use the hashtags #inktober and #inktober2026
4. Mention the day number and the prompt used
5. Share and encourage other participants

Important: By taking part in the Inktober challenge and using the #inktober and #inktober2026 hashtags, you keep full copyright over your creations.

Neither Jake Parker, Instagram, nor any other entity can claim ownership of your work. You are free to sell, exhibit or use it commercially.

Remember to sign your drawings and mention your copyright in your Instagram descriptions for optimal protection.

Note: This information is provided for guidance according to the terms of use in effect in October 2026. The publisher of this site is not a lawyer. For specific legal advice, consult a law professional.