Character Design Contest! [ WINNERS ANNOUNCED! ]

[sylvre]

THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.
Judging will now begin. :3

[Kimmyjkw]

Good luck, everyone. :3

[spiralstar]

Good luck, everyone. :3

Ditto ^^

[vaquero]

Good luck everyone, there's a lot of great entries!

[sylvre]

AND THE RESULTS ARE IN!

First, I have to say a huge thank you
to everyone that participated in this event.
I really appreciate all the entries,
and you have no idea how much fun this was for me. <3

But now, for the part everyone's been waiting for:

FIRST RUNNER UP:

KIMMYJKW:
Can I just say: oh. my. gosh, adorable. I am so in love with this creature, you have no idea! <3
I really appreciate the time you put into his design, as well as providing me with a good idea of his general size.
Amazing creativity, Kimmyjkw! C:

THIRD PLACE:

GIGGLYHORSE:
I knew this was going to place the second it was posted. I love this deer!
I've never considered a deer as a character before, and the natural colors blended with the purple is just perfect.
I'm a huge fan of the floaty purple balls in the antlers, and loveloveloove the wings! <33

SECOND PLACE:

KAGAMI:
Does this little critter even need an explanation? x3
I love everything about it - the hair, the orbs, the eyes, the body type and shape.
It's so creative, and so original. I was really blown away by this entry.
And can I just say, I really, really wish it was real so it could ride around on my shoulder all day. 8D

FIRST PLACE:

JELLI:
It's like you crawled into my head to poke around while you came up with this beautiful creature. <3
The colors are just perfect, and I am so in love with all the detail you put into it.
I am such a fan of the dull body colors mixed with the bright blues and greens.
The wings look like gems, and the mask is so intriguing - it makes me think a lot about why it would be there.
This is amazingly well done, and a wonderful piece of artwork as well!

GRAND PRIZE WINNER:

EMBERWOLF:
I just can't stop looking at this wolf. There is so much detail and artistic ability here, it blows me away.
I am so glad you provided me with a description of all his markings, because I am just awestruck.
Equality has always been something I would be willing to fight for, so he is absolutely perfect for me.
You have done a fantastic job here, EmberWolf, and I hope you always keep drawing. <3

HONORABLE MENTIONS:
There are five of you that have been awarded with Honorable Mention.
I'll be sending you a PM about what to do from here, but so you're not blindsided,
I'll be asking if you are interested in selling your design to me. If you are, you'll be choosing one pet from this group.
Of course, never feel bad if you'd rather keep the character. I'd completely understand. C:
[ You won't be getting a PM from me until I've seen you've posted and seen the results for yourself. ]


EMBERWOLF:
This is such a beautiful dog. I love the colors and the markings and her slender build. <3


KIMMYJKW:
This guy's been stuck in my head since the first day you posted him. I love the concept, and overall everything about him.


ebilcollie:
All I have to say is: b'awwwwwwwwwwww! I love this creature! The colors are my exact shade of perfect. <3


Keyblade:
I am so in love with the overall expression on this antelope's face! And the floaty wings? Wonderful. 8D


iTopaz:
I can tell you put a lot of time into this very detailed dragon, and I am very impressed. Plus, so beautiful!

TO THE PARTICIPANTS:
Because of how blown away I was by all of you, I have made a participation prize pool.
Basically, it's a small little "thank you" for participating in this contest. c:
If you did not already win a prize, you are welcome to choose one pet from this group. <3
[ These do not count as a "prize," so I will not be keeping your characters. ]

TO THE PRIZE WINNERS:
To keep the results a surprise, I will not be sending out prizes until I see you've posted here. :3
[ That way you don't get tipped off by a waiting trade before you get to see the thread yourself. xD ]


Thank you again, so much, everyone! 8D

[ebilcollie]

'grats everyone.

[spiralstar]

Congrats to the winners! :3 Oh well, I guess I didn't place, but never mind ^^ EmberWolf, I knew your Equality Wolf was gonna win xD It's gorgeous...

cedar & foster - GigglyHorse hasn't been on for a long time, I personally know she's busy with homework, so you might have to wait a while until she accepts

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Congrats, guys! <3

[EmberWolf]

Thank you very very much ^-^ I'm glad you like the equality wolf and I really enjoyed making it and my other entries for the contest <3 Congrats to the other winners as well :3 I had lots of fun with this contest ^-^

[Kimmyjkw]

You deserve it, lav~ 8DD