Chains – 2023 Inktober Dictionary Page Art Print by Amanda Vance

Part of Amanda Vance’s 2023 Inktober Series, where each illustration was originally drawn on authentic 1960s dictionary pages inspired by daily word prompts.

For the word “Chains”, Amanda reinterprets the idea of connection through tenderness instead of confinement. Two figures — inspired by her grandparents sitting together on a porch swing — are drawn in delicate linework, suspended by long chains that frame the page. The piece captures stillness, comfort, and the quiet strength of lasting bonds, transforming a word often associated with restraint into one of love and continuity.

Reproduced as a fine art giclée print on archival-quality paper, this edition preserves the fine ink detail and soft tone of the original page. Chains makes a heartfelt addition to any collection, resonating with themes of family, nostalgia, and time.

• Print size: 8x10, 10x13 inches
• Archival giclée print (acid-free, cotton-based, semi-smooth surface)
• From Amanda Vance’s 2023 Inktober Series