I also want to remind you guys what I was judging on first, so that no one gets mad. As I reminder, I posted this criteria in the rules so you could see exactly. Also as a reminder, I am NOT judging on skill. Here's what I was looking for on the entries:
1. Effort
I like to see that both time and thought went into the piece. Did you take 2 minutes on the drawing, or did you take your time and really try? Even if you're not quite up to par on skill level, I can tell whether or not you took your time on the piece of art.
2. How well you captured my fursona and her likes
Did you follow her color scheme and markings, paying attention to any details I might have added? Have you thought about what kind of setting would be suitable for her? I gave you guys some clues on where you'd see her
3. Original Ideas
This is a major thing I was looking for. I want to see interesting ideas on how you're portraying her. I'd rather see her -doing- something than just standing there. If she is standing there, I want to see her caught in some kind of emotion to explain -why- she is standing.
4. Chaos Star
This symbol is super important to her character. I really wanted to see it incorperated in a way besides just something hanging around her neck. It's not necessarily always there as a necklace, but is present somewhere always-- and usually hides somewhere.
Also, if you guys want me to edit and add in why I chose the entries, I'd be happy to
And the winners are.....
FIRST : LINKSAGE
Winner chooses 2 pets from the "Contest" category, and gets a detailed pic!
SECOND: COMMANDER BONGO
Gets 2 pets from the "Contest" category, plus a moderate or better pic!
HONORABLE MENTIONS:
BLOODSOUL
DRIZZLE
You guys get a sketch, and to pick a pet from the Contest Category!
Congrats guys!! Opening up the Contest category in a moment here, so you can pick your pets! First gets to pick first, second picks second and so on. You may ALL pick your pets now. IF someone else chose the pet you wanted, I'll return your trade first with a trade suggestion so you can pick another
PLEASE ALSO POST YOUR REFS ON WHAT YOU WANT ME TO DRAW FOR YOU!Thank you again--- ALL of you, for the amazing and thoughtful entries, and making this contest a success!! You guys are all so awesome, you make judging very hard <3 <3
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RULES:
1.NO SELLING.
PLEASE, I ask that whatever drawings you do of her, you do not sell or claim her to be your character. I don't care if you want to post your art online (if its on FA or DA, let me know! I'll want to fav it
), but she is my fursona, and very dear to me.2.Original works only, please.
This means no linearts, photo manips, or modifying someone else's work. If you'd like to color in lineart and post it here, you can. However, it will NOT be included in the contest and you MUST link back to original lines.
3.Take your time!
I'm not forbidding 1 minute drawings, but I will heavily take into consideration the amount of effort and thought that went into the piece.
4.Open to ALL skill levels.
I am NOT judging on skill. Here's a few things I will be looking at though:
a. Effort and thought that went into the art.
b. How well you captured the character, both personality and theme.
c. Original ideas (ie, how dynamic is the pose? Is she just standing there, or moving?)
d. How/If you included the Chaos Star. (is it just in there, or did you cleverly hide it somewhere, like in the pattern of the trees, or on something?)
5.You must post entries here!
Entries that are pmed to me will not be counted. Because I can be very fluff-brained, I need entries all in one place. If you need to upload your pic somewhere, please use a program like photobucket or imageshack. You don't need to ask to enter, just enter!
You may enter more than one entry, however, if there are enough entries to choose multiple winners, you may only win once.
I am working on one now ;D Can we enter as many times we want or just one?
