What is bluff inktober?

Bluff Inktober is a creative challenge held during the month of October that encourages artists and illustrators to create a new ink drawing every day based on a prompt given by the challenge organizers. The prompts usually relate to a specific theme or topic, such as nature, fantasy, or mythology, and serve as a source of inspiration for the artists to come up with creative ideas and interpretations.

The term "bluff" in Bluff Inktober can refer to the act of misleading or deceiving others, as well as to a high, steep cliff or bank. This play on words reflects the challenge's emphasis on using ink as a versatile and sometimes unpredictable medium that can produce dramatic, unexpected effects.

Bluff Inktober was originally inspired by the popular annual art challenge Inktober, which was created by artist Jake Parker in 2009. However, Bluff Inktober is independent and not affiliated with the official Inktober challenge. It has gained a following among artists and art enthusiasts on social media platforms such as Instagram, where participants share their daily ink drawings using the hashtag #bluffinktober.