{CLOSED} 1,000 point prize art or design contest

Jul 1, 201616 min read

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Published: Jul 1, 2016

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WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT 12 PM EST, SO LIKE 3 HOURS
I'll be working on schoolwork until then so forgive me if it ends up being a bit late

I know I said I wasn't going to do another one, but oh well. Since I got the huge pay yesterday, I will do a contest. And I speculate that more people will join this time, because the Prize is much larger. Like, way larger. And a long time for the contest to actually go on.

This is an art and/or design contest, meaning that you can draw something of my OC's and/or create a design for me. You can do both, if you want. Like a separate art contest and design contest but in one! Because I don't have enough points to do both and be enticing.

The rules of the contest are as followed-

The drawing MUST contain an OC of mine, the sta.sh files will be shown later in the journal. If it does not show an OC of mine, it will not count and you will not get a chance to win. If for some reason you can't get into the file, then you MUST tell me.
You don't have to be a watcher, but it is appreciated. Plus, if I update something (such as more prizes, an extension, etc. Y'know, the usual) you'd see it because I will not remind you.
You do have to do a journal though. I didn't do that last time and only 4 people entered so it's just a precaution.
You can insert your own OC's if you want, or yourself, or me if you know what I look like. Doesn't really get you extra points or anything, but it'll look cooler maybe.
When designing, it doesn't have to be like a whole ref sheet, just a drawing is fine. But a ref sheet does get you a bit more likely to win.
If you don't win with your design, you are allowed to sell it for whatever you want. I might want to go back and buy it later though.
Can be SFW or NSFW, but if NSFW you have to abide by all of DA's rules on that kind of stuff. If you're not comfortable uploading it to your gallery, you can note me the sta.sh.
You are allowed to do multiple characters in one picture or you can do one character at a time if you want.
You can do multiple drawings/designs, but you can only win once.
Can be either digital or traditional, but if it is traditional it must be visible/scanned well.
It must be uploaded before November 5th , because that's when it ends. I will not take it the day after, because you will have missed the deadline.
I actually don't find the purpose of clothing adopts, so I would say that creating clothing for one of my characters is a no.
EDIT: I keep forgetting things, I'm sorry. You ARE allowed to use a base. I have to use bases and linearts so I know the struggle. I know I already answered this in the comments, but some people don't read the comments and I'll be asked it again, I can tell. Same with references if you need. Absolutely anything goes. Except for giving me characters that you bought or were given from someone else.
I kinda want to add this b/c I think they're funny as hell but you can also do a 'Draw the Squad' kinda thing or those haunted house drawing meme things. Y'know what I'm talking about?

Guidelines for the designing-

As stated, doesn't have to be a ref, but it helps.
Must be colored or have digital color palette available.
Doesn't have to be super complicated, but shouldn't just be 1 or 2 colors either.
Must be some sort of canine/feline/Humanoid (male, female, genderfluid, etc) Including Satyrs/Taurs and everything else. EDIT: I forgot, I also accept anthros! I knew I was forgetting something XD
You can do multiple, but you could only win once. In fact, I encourage you to do multiple! More chances to win.
Doesn't have to include a name and such, but they don't help or hinder you.
I prefer more natural colors, but some unnatural are fine too. Accessories are fine, but they don't help or hinder you.
If you win, you have to be okay with me using the design. Otherwise, that kinda defeats the purpose.

And that's it for rules and such. This is the sta.sh file of my characters that you have to include if you're doing art: sta.sh/21w2zqvy89nk?edit=1
You can also check it out if you're creating a character to see what I like and such.

And please make sure that you comment your entry here as well as tag me! For some reason, my inbox doesn't show me when I'm tagged sometimes.

I'm sorry, I keep forgetting things. It's about 90 degrees F here and heat doesn't go well with remembering things. And if you want to donate prizes, it'll be much appreciated!

ALSO, I am not judging on art style, so don't let that deter you from entering! I judge on how much I like the overall design/the drawing and not the art style. This is super hard to explain wow. Even if your art style is super cartoon-y and you see an entry that is hyper-realistic, I might choose yours if I like how you drew my characters. Art style doesn't matter to me. Neither does quality. I once bought a 400 pt commission and I really didn't like it as much as one that I got for 25 pts.