The Inktoberist’s Fire
Gather ’round, ye witches and wizards so wise,
For a spell to unlock the mind’s creative guise.
With ink from a pen, begin the brew,
And to it add a silly sketch or two.
A line from a story, written with flair,
Will imbue the mix with fantastical air.
Now count out thirty and one bright ideas,
And a dash of whimsy from between your ears.
From a bat take its upside-down-ness so queer,
And mix in a cat’s quick wits and austere.
A frog’s leapability so spry and keen,
And a spider’s design, an intricate sheen.
Lastly, the petals from an English rose red,
Will complete the spell, just as I said.
Now all in the cauldron mix and blend,
And heat it with Gruff’s fiery breath, my friend.
With a chant and a stir, the magic’s begun,
To unlock creativity in everyone!
So drink up, dear friends, it tastes just like tea!
And watch as your wondrous mind breaks free.
Thank you to everyone who followed, supported, commented or looked on from a distance.
And here’s a golden oldie to keep you rocking on your heels – Happy Halloween!
Inktober 2023
Completed.
16 Comments on Inktober Fire
LL
31st Oct, 2023 10:10
So, just like that its over? Like, read it and weep, and move on. The cauldron is hot, for the remainder of the day and then will be allowed to cool? Thanks for a fun Inktober, Jules.
Jules Smith
31st Oct, 2023 16:10
Thank you! And thank you for supporting me, LL, it means a lot.
It’s over. All over. That’s it now. Until tomorrow…;P
John Coffey (Coffeypot)
31st Oct, 2023 11:10
I have enjoyed your INKTOBER post very much. Thanks for the opportunity to send my mind on great trips. Keep the cauldron hot.
Jules Smith
31st Oct, 2023 16:10
That’s so nice of you to say, John. I shall try and keep the fire burning!
Roger B.
31st Oct, 2023 12:10
Inktober is over, the witches who conceived this hellish month-long task are in the cauldron, and Jules is again freed to pursue her whimsies of choice. Bravo!
Jules Smith
31st Oct, 2023 16:10
Yes! Released into the wilds of my very own mind. I don’t know if that’s a good thing…
Anyway, now to Wales…;P
Bathwater
31st Oct, 2023 12:10
Dragons were my favorite things to draw in pen and ink. I used to be very good at it.
Jules Smith
31st Oct, 2023 16:10
Oh! Now you tell me! Just like Paul M, we have a drawing expert in the mix. I must see one. Perhaps a dragon postcard?
the late phoenix
31st Oct, 2023 13:10
A JOB WELL DONE ALL MONTH LONG, mah dahlin!!!
top pic: The Flight of Dragons!!! my favorite nostalgic ’80s cartoon movie, Jack Tripper in the lead role.
top pic: watch out where you’re spitting that fire, dragon, you almost caught the pages of the Green Notebook Grimoire there.
bottom pic: loving this one, has that Japanese watercolor ethos to it.
McGruff the Crime Dragon!!! keeping the cobblestone streets free from bike thieves since the year 900.
oh, and Happy Halloween!!!
*checks that YouTube video again*: damn, you sexy!!!
*)
Jules Smith
31st Oct, 2023 16:10
I know. A whole month and everything!
Thank you for all your support, my sweet, it’s much appreciated!
The green notebook is fire-resistant as it has an ice spell over it.
Gruff the tragic dragon takes no prisoners. You saw how he was with Petal.
Happy All Hallows. The Great British Bake Off is doing botanicals. I would have thought pumpkins were in order but they sing their own tune; which I kind of like. *)
Rick
31st Oct, 2023 14:10
Well done! I like the golden oldie.
Jules Smith
31st Oct, 2023 16:10
Thanks, Rick! Thanks for visiting and commenting – really appreciate it.
Golden oldies are always the best!
LSP
1st Nov, 2023 00:11
I saw “flair” and somehow read “Blair.”
Terrifying.
Halloween.
Jules Smith
1st Nov, 2023 11:11
Good Lord! That’s enough to give a chap nightmares!
Masher
2nd Nov, 2023 05:11
Not easy to write a post every single day for a month, but you did it… and with a drawing every day too.
Seriously well done.
Jules Smith
2nd Nov, 2023 12:11
Thank you, Masher. You’re a dab hand at it too!
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