#paintpanic

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This might’ve been the most challenging one yet. I really wanted to make this year's batch a good one and push myself creatively (for better or worse, haha), all while working through a harrowing handful of months filled with body pain, healthcare stress, the state of the world in general, etc. Even though I had a head start on the prompts and got everything done with plenty of time to spare... the burnout still hit as hard as it always does. That, at least, is on me. I definitely need to find a way to trim down or condense prompts next year (and fit in way more breaks for the sake of my poor wrists).

Hurdles and stressors aside, though... I did have a lot of fun this year. Learned a lot, tried some new things, made myself laugh a couple times, got to see and share a lot of other folk's amazing art along the way... A nice ray of joy in an otherwise difficult time. I even feel pretty proud of everything I’ve made this month (even the ones that weren’t my favorites). Dunno if I could've said that last year, given the place I was at mentally... But I've been getting some help with that, and I’m trying to be nicer to myself. More patient. To acknowledge the stuff I do well in addition to what still needs improvement. It hasn't been easy (I dunno if it ever will be), but, given where I am now compared to the start of the year… I think it’s worth it to keep trying. To grow and to learn. To spread joy and support and hope to others where I can until the bad times become a little less bad. To keep going no matter what. 💛

... Alright alright, that’s enough sappiness, haha. Thanks once again to Panic for providing these excellent prompts (also shoutout to @//peachsupremeart for their own Kirbytober prompt list), to the many kind folks who leave likes, reblogs, and comments, and to all the other wonderful creators who took up the challenge as well. Whether you made it through to the end, are still chugging along, or only managed a couple prompts and called it a day... please know that it makes me so happy to see so much creativity in this community. Your works - no matter the type or skill level - are just as much an inspiration to me as I hope mine can be for others! I tried to share as many as I could, but I highly recommend everyone go check out the event tags for yourselves - those being #kirbtober, #kirbtober 2025, #kirbytober, #kirbytober 2025, etc., preferably sorted by Latest so you can see this year's batches - and send some love to everyone who participated!

And, now... I must rest. See you again soon, errybody! Stay safe out there, and have a Happy Halloween! 🎃

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Prompt List by @//paintpanic

Day 1 - Heart | Day 2 - Forgotten | Day 3 - Rainbow

Day 4 - Copy | Day 5 - Fav. Character | Day 6 - Armor

Day 7 - Floral | Day 8 - Galaxy | Day 9 - Dream

Day 10 - Flight | Day 11 - Secret | Day 12 - Fav. Game

Day 13 - Blade | Day 14 - Dimension | Day 15 - Royal

Day 16 - Crystal | Day 17 - Control | Day 18 - Cutscene Redraw

Day 19 - Memory | Day 20 - Machine | Day 21 - Dark

Day 22 - Moonlight | Day 23 - Retro | Day 24 - Artifact

Day 25 - Butterfly | Day 26 - Fav. Place | Day 27 - Revenge

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Prompt List by @/paintpanic

Day 1 - Dream | Day 2 - Revenge | Day 3 - Song

Day 4 - Headcanon | Day 5 - Royal | Day 6 - Ancient

Day 7 - Copy Ability | Day 8 - Phantom | Day 9 - Magic

Day 10 - Mechanical | Day 11 - OC or Fav. Character | Day 12 - Clone/Copy

Day 13 - Spin-Off | Day 14 - Miracle | Day 15 - Cutscene Redraw

Day 16 - Overgrown | Day 17 - Galaxy | Day 18 - Mirror

Day 19 - AU or Parallel | Day 20 - Retro | Day 21 - Duel/Rival

Day 22 - Ship or Hangout | Day 23 - Wish | Day 24 - Another Dimension

Day 25 - Epilogue | Day 26 - Moon | Day 27 - Control

Day 28 - Final Boss | Day 29 - Trick or Treat | Day 30 - Soul