Inktober: Endangered & Extinct – A Faunal Focus
For this year’s Inktober, my aim was to respond to the daily prompts—sometimes quite loosely—through illustrations of Australian fauna, with a strong focus on endangered and extinct species.

Australia is home to some of the most unique and vulnerable wildlife on the planet, and this project became a way to explore that biodiversity while also drawing attention to the creatures we risk losing—or have already lost. Each ink drawing was an opportunity to reflect not only on the beauty of these animals, but also on the fragile ecosystems they belong to.

Using the rhythm of the daily prompts as a creative springboard, I approached the challenge as both an artistic discipline and a small act of ecological storytelling.

Inktober is a global art challenge held each October, where artists commit to creating one ink drawing per day for the entire month. Started by illustrator Jake Parker in 2009, the challenge is designed to help artists improve their inking skills and build positive drawing habits through daily practice.

Participants often follow an official prompt list or create their own themes, sharing their work online using hashtags like #Inktober or #Inktober2025 to connect with the wider creative community. Whether you're a seasoned illustrator or just starting out, Inktober is a great opportunity to push your creativity, experiment with new techniques, and stay consistent with your art practice. All illustrations were created by ink and alcohol markers.