I really enjoy hosting contests, so this will be the first of two that I plan to make c:
What is this contest? I would like for you to design me a character based on my preferences! ^^
Edit - if you answer the poll (no need to provide me proof) you may have a pet from here Just state that you did so in the trade message!
End Date - April 1st EDIT - shortening the end date to March 15th.
This gives you a little over 3 months ^^ You may request a 1 week extension up to 48 hours in advance.
Prizes -
Every entry can choose 25 pets from here
The Winner will receive
+ your choice of 200 items from my collection
Second Place will receive
+ your choice of 200 items from my collection
+ 400 c$
I will only be keeping 1st & 2nd place entries.
What is this contest? I would like for you to design me a character based on my preferences! ^^
Edit - if you answer the poll (no need to provide me proof) you may have a pet from here Just state that you did so in the trade message!
End Date - April 1st EDIT - shortening the end date to March 15th.
This gives you a little over 3 months ^^ You may request a 1 week extension up to 48 hours in advance.
Prizes -
Every entry can choose 25 pets from here
The Winner will receive
+ your choice of 200 items from my collection
Second Place will receive
+ your choice of 200 items from my collection
+ 400 c$
I will only be keeping 1st & 2nd place entries.
- Rules -
- Any creature with fur - I specifically like big cats, foxes, canines, or deer
- A borzoi, sphynx, or Serval
- A hybrid creature with a mix of features
- Dragons
Colors: - Natural greys, browns, oranges, and red
- Pastel yellows, oranges, and reds
- All types of blues and purples
Themes: - Vintage / Retro
- Space / Galaxy / planets (including astronauts / space travelers)
- Celestial / Angelic
- 90s Arcade - specifically this kind of pattern
- Surrealism / Weirdcore ****
- Steampunk - specifically something that could fit in the arcane world
- Vaporwave
- Deities / Gods (please be respectful with these)
- Elemental powers / abilities
- Circus / Carnival (especially darker themes)
- Wild west / cowboys
Features: - Lots of wings / wings in odd places
- Lots of eyes OR none at all
- Glowing powers / abilities / etc
- Body parts made up of / containing various objects and/or made of something like light or galaxies
- Weird / unconventional shapes or hybrid creatures
- Bird like features / feathers / colors. I specifically like swans, blue jays, crows, and tropical birds!
- Skulls / Bones / etc
- Outfits / accessories such as earrings, necklaces scarves, weapons, etc. I like characters with lots of drapery / jewelry
- Planet designs / patterns in their markings
- Crystals
- Horns / antlers - one set or multiple
I both like simple designs with unique silhouettes / outfits / features and more complex designs.
Dislikes: - Heavy amounts of green
- Satanic designs (creepy / scary / monsters are great! just don't like satanic)
- Goth / punk
- Primarily pink or heavily cutsey designs
- Very traditionally feminine designs
- designs that are or appear to be children incl kidcore
- Dark / hard to read designs
- Excessive spots (small patches or unique spots are cool!)
- Primarily bright / neon red designs
- Birds / reptiles (features of birds or reptiles are loved, just not being fully these species. Dragons are the exception)
Feel free to dm me if you have questions / want to run an idea by me!
1 - Bases -
Bases are acceptable as this is a design comp, however I prefer the use of larger / more detailed bases if they're used. Example one more like this over one like this
Please do not use a tiny base like this
Lineart edits heavily preferred if using a base
Bases MUST be properly utilized and credited. You must link me back to the original base in your entry, so I can verify its use fits the artists TOS
Dollmakers / generators of any kind are NOT allowed.
Please keep in mind I do prefer off base designs, but this is still an option for you to use c:
2 - Entries -
You may enter as many times as you'd like. Each entry is eligible for an entry prize.
Entries must AT LEAST be a front or side view neatly colored fullbody. I will not accept headshot/bust only designs. You are more than welcome to add more views to your entry!
Entries must be uploaded to the following sites: Imgur, FurAffinity, DeviantArt, directly to CS (or oekaki), Toyhouse, Twitter, or Tumblr.
If you have a different site you'd like to upload to please dm me. Note I CANNOT view entries uploaded to Instagram or Pinterest
All designs must be original. Art theft will not be tolerated.
Please include where to credit you, and if applicable, your TOS. You must allow for the resale / redesign of characters as well as the ability to take off site (with credit) to enter.
3 - Prizes -
Prizes will be awarded to the first and second place participants.
Users who do not place are welcome to keep their entries and do whatever they'd like with them
If you would like to elect not to keep your entry, please let me know! I'm happy to give them a home!
I may want to purchase your design if it does not place, if so I will reach out via dms to try to work a fair price ^^
4 - My commitment to you
Designs created by you will be for personal use only. I agree to contact you, the designer, to work out a separate payment option should I want to purchase a commercial license for it.
Your design will not be used / distributed by me as an NFT / cryptocurrency / etc.
Credit will be given to the site of your choice at all times for your design.
If requested, I will link back to your design TOS on the designs profile / sales ad should it ever be resold.
If you have additional comments / questions / concerns please dm me.
Character Preferences -
See below for requirements / likes / dislikes and design ideas! The only thing you must stick to is the requirements, otherwise have fun!
Requirements:
Your design must be
- Anthro or feral
- SFW
- Following CS guidelines
Likes:
See my toyhouse favorites to see some of what I like. (do not directly copy any of these designs)
Note - please look through unsorted and the folder linked for ideas. The other two folders are friends / raffle / etc and not necessarily a representation of my preferences.
Species:
Entries:
leopia | Prize Collected? Y
kao-ru | Prize Collected? Y
gudnoodle | Prize Collected? Y
Heda Vampiric | Prize Collected? Y
Linsang | Prize Collected? Y
