Hello everyone!
As you probably guessed, I am looking to purchase and start coloring an adoptable species here on CS. I am not all that talented when it comes to drawing lines, but I think my coloring and color schemes skills are pretty good. (Maybe, I don't know). I have been wanting to start a species ever since I joined CS, but considering I don't have a tablet I will be eternally grateful to anyone who makes me some beautiful lines 
I have a few ideas as to what kind of creates I would like you to create, I will list and describe them below as well as explain the prizes and how I will be judging.
I have a few ideas as to what kind of creates I would like you to create, I will list and describe them below as well as explain the prizes and how I will be judging.Awards
For my top TWO favorite creatures, I will allow the artists to pick any REASONABLE number of pets and items from my account. The only pets you may not take are my 2009 Beta fish or any of my Unicorns. But all of my others are fair game (Yes, I do have rares and such :3) Not only with these winners take my pets, but they may also have the choice of being an artist for the species, this piece will be an option to any winner, thus it is not required, it is only an offer.
I WILL NOT GIVE PRIZES TO RUNNER UPS, SO PLEASE; DON'T EVEN ASK.
Do's:
~Add shading
~Add accessories
~Add highlights
~LOCK ALPHA****
~Different manes, tails, eyes; ETC***
~Dimorphism (Females and males are slightly different)
~Aging stages*
Don't's'
~Color in for me
~Have only one layer
~Messy or boring lines
~Make an ugly species
duh~Give it only one pattern EX: always has spots or has to have stripes.
~"Flat" character
Now for the important stuff; what kind of species and I looking for?
Species Idea #1: A Benari.
Phoenix like bird, with long and feathery plumage. Large eyes and possible a head frill on the males? Might be an elemental species, so maybe some sort of editable "magic" looking layer. Long talons on both genders. Possible items might be a sword or some sort, a pouch that they carry, or maybe even some sort of saddle and reins... They will be predators so I would prefer that adults of this species are rather fierce and brave looking. No "Chibi-ness" on any adult forms.
Phoenix like bird, with long and feathery plumage. Large eyes and possible a head frill on the males? Might be an elemental species, so maybe some sort of editable "magic" looking layer. Long talons on both genders. Possible items might be a sword or some sort, a pouch that they carry, or maybe even some sort of saddle and reins... They will be predators so I would prefer that adults of this species are rather fierce and brave looking. No "Chibi-ness" on any adult forms.
Species Idea #2: An Agelast
Agelast is a greek word meaning "Someone who never laughs". Not only is it my URL on tumblr, but it is also my favorite word of all time! These are a canine species that has 3 long and silky tails each, and very athletic and muscular bodies. They live in packs or tribes of about 20, and live mainly in northern forests. They are a highly intelligent creature, who communicate with their pack members using only body language and a type of almost brain telepathy. They are incapable of human speech, but understand it just fine if taught from a young age, and as their name suggests; they are incapable of laughter. I would like to see some claws or fang options on these guys, as well as heavy and tribal like jewelry such as bangles, necklaces, leg wraps, tails wraps, cloth tied around their necks or tails, and piercings. Weapons would be a plus. Agelasts are secretive and are creatures, so I would like them to APPEAR gentle and calm even though they're bodies are very lithe and powerful.
Agelast is a greek word meaning "Someone who never laughs". Not only is it my URL on tumblr, but it is also my favorite word of all time! These are a canine species that has 3 long and silky tails each, and very athletic and muscular bodies. They live in packs or tribes of about 20, and live mainly in northern forests. They are a highly intelligent creature, who communicate with their pack members using only body language and a type of almost brain telepathy. They are incapable of human speech, but understand it just fine if taught from a young age, and as their name suggests; they are incapable of laughter. I would like to see some claws or fang options on these guys, as well as heavy and tribal like jewelry such as bangles, necklaces, leg wraps, tails wraps, cloth tied around their necks or tails, and piercings. Weapons would be a plus. Agelasts are secretive and are creatures, so I would like them to APPEAR gentle and calm even though they're bodies are very lithe and powerful.
I bought a design for agelast, no more entries for them please!
As much as I love my species, I would still love to see your ideas and imaginations. Dragons, Fish, birds, Cats, Centaurs, Unicorns... as long as it is well done; it is fair game in this competition!
I wish you all good luck, and can't wait to see what y'all create 
<3
I decided not to include swords because a cannot draw a sword for the life of me. XD