#Inktober2016 - Day One

Calling it close for my first #Inktober sketch of 2016, with an hour left before the clock struck midnight, heralding Oct 2nd! I’d opted to stay true to the clock (Singapore-time, fhanks), with a minimal opportunity to “cheat”, as I might have had in previous years/instances, because, where’s the fun and challenge in that? LOL

Anyway, started Day One with a blank slate, not planning what to draw, only starting when pencil was put to paper … but I knew I’d wanted to try ink washes, and I’d purchased a A5 Sketch Book (stated “(for) Paint” at the back too) at my recent trip to Batam, especially for Inktober hahaha

I’d thought not to “practice” before Day One, because I’d also wanted to start Day One “as-is”, and hope to improve and get myself into the groove as the days in October moves forth … so scroll down to see my Day One of #Inktober2016, chronicled in Instagram snaps!

Counting down the clock til midnight for October 2nd, doodling on a sketch pad bought in batam purely for #inktober heh ... #henglife #sketchlife #drawlife

A photo posted by Andy Heng (@asliceofheng) on Oct 1, 2016 at 8:01am PDT

#inktober #inktober2016 Day1 (1/6). Pencil base start, as I intend to ink wash over it first, then outline afters ... Or at least that's the plan :p #hengdraw #toysrevilart

A photo posted by TOYSREVIL (@toysrevil) on Oct 1, 2016 at 8:58am PDT

#inktober #inktober2016 Day1 (2/6). Ink wash base not as planned as all shadows are in the same shade hahaha need to wok more on this... Dab dry & blow dry before ink over next... #hengdraw #toysrevilart

A photo posted by TOYSREVIL (@toysrevil) on Oct 1, 2016 at 9:01am PDT

#inktober #inktober2016 Day1 (3/6). Fine ink pen over outline, alas losing quite a bit of initial penciled shape and form tho... Might consider using a thinner pen nip, so there is a lighter touch than what I think will en up being my usual thicker finish ... Trying to alter my habits anyways hahaha #hengdraw #toysrevilart

A photo posted by TOYSREVIL (@toysrevil) on Oct 1, 2016 at 9:05am PDT

#inktober #inktober2016 Day1 (4/6). Darkening the shadows. #hengdraw #toysrevilart

A photo posted by TOYSREVIL (@toysrevil) on Oct 1, 2016 at 9:07am PDT

#inktober #inktober2016 Day1 (5/6). Adding in the details AKA "make it messier" hahahaha before finishing off with white details and highlights ... #hengdraw #toysrevilart

A photo posted by TOYSREVIL (@toysrevil) on Oct 1, 2016 at 9:10am PDT

#inktober #inktober2016 Day1 (6/6) DONE! Opted not to use gray markers to define the other leg and provide a "floor", and leave this broken solider on it's own, for now... #hengdraw #toysrevilart

A photo posted by TOYSREVIL (@toysrevil) on Oct 1, 2016 at 9:13am PDT