In this video I’m asking the big, slightly unhinged Inktober question: can I catch up and finish the entire sketchbook before the end of the month? I’m working through the pressure of a ticking calendar and the reality of being behind, and I talk through how I approach a sketchbook challenge when I don’t have unlimited time or energy. This is very much a “show up, make the marks, keep going” kind of session—because that’s the only way I ever get to the finish line. If you’re doing Inktober (or any prompt list) and you’ve missed days, I share the mindset that helps me get back into it without spiraling: I focus on progress over perfection, I let myself simplify, and I keep the pages moving. The whole point is to make art consistently and learn as I go, not to produce a flawless portfolio. By the end, you’ll walk away with practical motivation to catch up, keep your sketchbook momentum, and finish strong—even if you’re sprinting to the last day.