The prompt for December 5th to 12th is “Krampus”!

"This week’s Inktober 52 prompt is here, and it’s time to get festive! Imagine a figure sneaking through the snow, a sack slung over their back, and a trail of little footprints leading to cozy chimneys. But wait—those aren’t reindeer hooves on the roof, and that sack isn’t full of toys…

Krampus is the ultimate “naughty list” enforcer, bringing a delightfully spooky twist to the holiday season! This horned, furry figure hails from Alpine folklore and traditionally tags along with St. Nicholas on December 5th, Krampusnacht. While jolly old St. Nick hands out treats to good children, Krampus wields his birch sticks and sack to dole out punishment to the naughty ones (or so the legend goes!). Once feared, Krampus has become a festive favorite in modern celebrations, with parades, costumes, and plenty of mischievous holiday cheer. Think of him as Christmas with a little extra bite!

This week’s prompt is KRAMPUS! Let your pens and brushes bring this dark, mischievous holiday legend to life. Will your Krampus be terrifying, mischievous, or just downright strange? Grab your sketchpads and let’s conjure some holiday havoc! 🎄👹"

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As always, you’re free to create a separate post for your own stuff if you wish, or you can post it as a comment in this weekly prompt post. I will corral any individual posts and post them here as a comment.

Rules:

  1. Please remember to be kind. All skill levels are welcome here.
  2. AI art is not allowed.
  3. Submissions must be based on the given prompt, but either traditional or digital mediums are welcome.

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