"ODES" to OCTOBER

"ODES" to OCTOBERAre you seeing things? Of course you are! As soon as a word is spoken, or read, you are having a vision of its meaning, unique to you, unlike anyone elses interpretation of that same word! Quite magical! Many artists think so too, and join in on a recently popular annual daily drawing challenge, occurring every October on social media, providing a list of 31 prompt words to use each day to make a scene, an object or any work using ink and imagination!

Are you seeing things? Of course you are! As soon as a word is spoken, or read, you are Òhaving a visionÓ of its meaning, unique to you, unlike anyone elseÕs interpretation of that same word! Quite magical! Many artists think so too, and join in on a recently popular annual daily drawing challenge, occurring every October on social media, providing a list of 31 Òprompt wordsÓ to use each day to make a scene, an object or any work using ink and imagination! New England illustrator, Lynn Sevigny uses the magic words to conjure up some of HalloweenÕs colorful characters during the season of the Witch.
ÒODES to OCTOBERÓ demonstrates how a daily writing or drawing exercise can be more fun and rewarding than you may think. A conquered challenge, a commitment met, and even a discovery of a hidden talent, is surely possible! Unlike the prescriptive books on the shelves, this Òcomical bookÓ can be ÒThe Potion,Ó of mixing business with pleasure, while also celebrating one of the most enchanting months of the year!