#inktober 31

ALT-Text (Deutsch): Schwarz-weiße Tuschezeichnung auf A4. Im Vordergrund stehen mehrere Menschen silhouettenhaft vor einem gigantischen Kürbis, der den größten Teil des Bildes einnimmt. Eine Person hebt stolz einen Pokal in die Höhe, während die anderen applaudieren oder staunen. Der überdimensionale Kürbis wirkt majestätisch und leuchtet im Kontrast zum dunklen Nachthimmel. Licht und Schatten sind stark betont, wodurch eine dramatische, ehrfürchtige Stimmung entsteht. ALT-Text (Englisch): Black-and-white ink drawing on A4 paper. In the foreground, several silhouetted figures stand before an enormous pumpkin that dominates the scene. One person holds a trophy high above their head while others clap or gaze in awe. The gigantic pumpkin glows against the dark night sky, with strong contrasts of light and shadow creating a dramatic, reverent atmosphere.
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ALT-Text (Deutsch): Schwarz-weiße Tuschezeichnung auf A4 im Low-Poly-Stil. Ein facettenartig aufgebauter Pokal mit der Gravur „EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH“ wird von polygonalen Händen emporgehalten. Über ihm schwebt eine geometrische Sonne, eingerahmt von zwei stilisierten Lorbeerzweigen. Feine Kreuzschraffuren und Rasterflächen verleihen Tiefe und Struktur. ⸻ ALT-Text (Englisch): Black-and-white ink drawing on A4 paper in a low-poly style. A faceted trophy engraved with “EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH” is held aloft by polygonal hands. Above it floats a geometric sun framed by stylized laurel branches. Fine cross-hatching and grid textures add depth and structure.

The award goes out to everyone who made it through Inktober!

This month was an ink-bootcamp: one new drawing every day based on the official prompts—zero chance for procrastination. I learned a lot, tried new things and reflected along the way.

My takeaways:

I like Inktober because artists from all over the world connect and share their work. It reminded me of how social media used to feel—and showed me, by contrast, how much it has changed. Many talented artists have become invisible among too many AI posts, too many platforms and questionable algorithms. The effort it takes to stay somewhat visible is completely out of proportion, which is why many give up. Honestly, I would probably give up too if I had to start from scratch today.

I’m curious to see how appreciation for handmade art will evolve—and whether people will still ask, a few years from now, who actually drew an image and how it came to be.

I’m grateful that after all these years, there’s a small community around my work. I don’t think that would be possible today if I had to start again from zero—especially not with drawings alone. Special greetings to everyone in the Discord group 👋🙂

What I want to say is this: if you want to support human artists, visit them directly once in a while—check out their websites, subscribe to newsletters or RSS feeds, support them on Patreon or buy their books. That’s how you get the content you truly want to see—and help keep handmade art alive.

Inktober also reminded me that it’s time to look beyond the Kplx universe. Maybe there’ll be more textless drawings or English-language comics from me in the future. Maybe more humans will show up instead of flies and worms. Dieter, Frieda, and Gerd won’t disappear completely, but after so many years, it feels good to start a new chapter—and I hope you’ll enjoy it as much as I do.

Thanks—and have a great weekend! 🙏😃

Here’s a look back ...


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