Reflecting on Mothtober: A Month of Moth-Inspired Art

November is here, and with it, the close of Artober. I'm excited (and a bit amazed) to share that I completed every drawing for my custom Mothtober list!

Seeing them all together is so rewarding. Now I'd like to know: Which one is your favorite?

👉 Cast your vote!👈

The challenge and the joys

Was it tough? Well, yes and no. Some days, finding the time and energy was challenging. Each piece took a few hours, and pushing through on low-energy days was hard. But once I got going, the process was often meditative and deeply relaxing—a form of active meditation.

Lessons learned

This journey taught me a lot, from digital drawing techniques in Infinite Painter to a new appreciation for moths and their beauty. Here are some highlights:

• Digital Skills: Practicing on my tablet helped me get comfortable with this tool, discover the brushes I love most and how to use them to create textures effectively.
• Coloring and Proportions: My eye for color and shape improved, and I feel a new confidence in my skills.
• Creativity with Decor: Experimenting with compositions sparked ideas I can’t wait to revisit.
• Moth Appreciation: I learned to see the intricate, often subtle beauty in each moth—every pattern, every hue. And discovered many species I didn't know about.

What's next?

• Mothly calendar 2025 - I’ll create a calendar featuring the month’s top-voted pieces! Feel free to Vote here and help decide which drawings will make the cut.
• New prints coming soon - Prints of popular pieces are on the way. Sign up for my newsletter (below this post) to be the first to know when they drop.
• New Challenges: I’m considering an centipede-inspired series and maybe a new “Roll for Insect” TikTok series—think dice rolls and creative challenges. Follow my Tiktok account to get notified! But first, a short break to regroup and focus on building up my store and social media presence.