I Spent The Whole Of October Drawing A Fantasy City And Every Building Has A Story
This year I participated in the Inktober Challenge for the first time. My idea was to build a fantasy city.
For each prompt, I drew a house using only fine-liners and markers. Throughout October, I spent many hours each day on my pictures. The city grew and grew.
I had to work on the floor because my desk was much too small for that huge paper. I should work on a bigger table in the future
I created a whole town from scratch for Inktober where each house tells its own story
The story of building no. 4 is about a witch going on holiday with her sister. They arrive exhausted at the hotel (no.7) and fall directly into bed. They miss the shooting stars at night and can not observe the universe at the observatory (no.8).
It was after the first week that I got an idea of the entire city
Every house was created out of my imagination. I had no concrete idea how each building would look like at the beginning. Sure, I did research and looked at different types of constructions, materials, objects, etc. However, each drawing came out of my head.
After two weeks, the first half was done. Inktown rose above the horizon
I tried to put as much detail into each house as possible. Although I have my own story to each building, I want viewers to invent their own stories.
Can you imagine what happened at the fair (no. 17)? Why is the house (no. 19) burned down? Who actually lives in the castle (no. 22) up there? Let your imagination run wild!
This is the shape my Inktown took after three weeks of work
All the houses are connected in their stories. The people living in the bus (no. 29) are musicians who regularly play live on the Radio Station (no.25).
In the yoga hall (no.26), people train to climb the rocky mountain. The tourists go up to the peak by cable car (no.30).
Afterward, they treat themselves with a slice of cake in the cafe (no.31). Gifts for the friends at home are bought in the souvenir shop (no.28).
I live in the last house. There are still rooms available. Who would like to move in?
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Load More Replies...Not really sure which is better, your intricate, delicate drawing skills or your Tolkien-like storytelling imagination. You have been doubly blessed!
Thank you :) There are many stories in my mind. I usually keep them for myself.
Load More Replies...I didn't know the game. I live in Germany. Here, many cities have half-timbered houses :)
Load More Replies...Looks a bit like my Hometown (Idstein in Germany) especially number 31 and 13 look very familiar
Idstein is a beautiful city. It is not too far away from me. I love the old houses in German Cities.
Load More Replies...Thank you. I'll stay tuned :)
Load More Replies...Thank you :) How long does the applaud than take?
Load More Replies...Wow - just...WOW!! I could spend all day just gazing at all the intricate bits and pieces!!! It's like a modern fairytale where stories are hidden here and there and you can find them if you look hard enough. Truly fantastic work and so, so much skill!!
Thank you for your nice comment. I am very happy to hear that you can find your stories in the picture. I wanted to tell tales without words with the picture :)
Load More Replies...This is a beautiful piece of work. I agree with every comment and you deserve all the praise you have received. I want to move in! Any houses still up for 'purchase?'
I used to live in Germany too. This brings back wonderful memories. Absolutely stunning!!
That's nice to hear that it brings back your memories :) Where did you live in Germany?
Load More Replies...Many Thanks. I stay tuned and keep practicing.
Load More Replies...Not really sure which is better, your intricate, delicate drawing skills or your Tolkien-like storytelling imagination. You have been doubly blessed!
Thank you :) There are many stories in my mind. I usually keep them for myself.
Load More Replies...I didn't know the game. I live in Germany. Here, many cities have half-timbered houses :)
Load More Replies...Looks a bit like my Hometown (Idstein in Germany) especially number 31 and 13 look very familiar
Idstein is a beautiful city. It is not too far away from me. I love the old houses in German Cities.
Load More Replies...Thank you. I'll stay tuned :)
Load More Replies...Thank you :) How long does the applaud than take?
Load More Replies...Wow - just...WOW!! I could spend all day just gazing at all the intricate bits and pieces!!! It's like a modern fairytale where stories are hidden here and there and you can find them if you look hard enough. Truly fantastic work and so, so much skill!!
Thank you for your nice comment. I am very happy to hear that you can find your stories in the picture. I wanted to tell tales without words with the picture :)
Load More Replies...This is a beautiful piece of work. I agree with every comment and you deserve all the praise you have received. I want to move in! Any houses still up for 'purchase?'
I used to live in Germany too. This brings back wonderful memories. Absolutely stunning!!
That's nice to hear that it brings back your memories :) Where did you live in Germany?
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