Every October, artists everywhere are challenged to draw one picture a day as long as it isn’t digitally generated. Jake Parker started the Inktober Initiative in 2009, and ever since it has been an invitation for artists to push themselves further.

We’ve kept a close eye on some of the greatest Arab-centric drawings creations that happened this Inktober, and the results are beautiful.

1. Crappy situations make the best art

P.S. The artist is also making shirts with that drawing on them, you can contact him for more info.


2. A super hero drawing that’s all about empowerment

3. A reflection on old professions

4. A humorous take on politics

5. It’s not art if there’s no shisha

6. Remembering beautiful landscapes

7. The versatility of calligraphy

9. And embracing the tradition

10. Be grateful

11. “Who ever saves one life, saves all humanity”