The Official FESS Art Contest

[Popo]

THE OFFICIAL FESS ART CONTEST

Hello, FESSers! I'm very pleased to announce FESS's first art contest! (With high hopes that there will be more to follow!) The premise is simple; for each contest that takes place within this thread, I'll post a prompt for the entries to be based on, and a date by which entries must be completed and submitted, along with any other necessary information. In general, the prompts will be broad, and the contest will be open to any and all types of style, medium and appropriate subject matter. At the end of each submission period, I will select the winning entry based on a number of factors, including creativity, quality, and reflection of the prompt. Pretty simple, right?

Please check out the guidelines below for some general specifications:

• Entries can be comprised of any subject matter you like, so long as it reflects the prompt in some way, and complies with what is considered appropriate content on the Art Board. (See the Art Board rules if you need a quick reminder!) Whether it be an original character or a still-life or fanart, or even a landscape, so long as it captures the essence of the prompt, it is applicable to this contest.
  
• Entries can be produced in any medium you like. Pen, pencil, Photoshop, markers, mixed media, photography--all are valid for these contests.
• Entries should be no larger than 900x900 pixels, and no smaller than 300x300 pixels. I'm not partial to any particular file size, so long as it isn't abnormally large. I also have no specifications for file type, though it should suit the entry. (Ex: If you plan to submit a photo, don't submit it as a GIF. It should be in JPEG format.)
  
  
• Each participant can enter one entry per contest. For entries that require multiple submissions, such as comics, please number and submit all pages. (Try and keep the max number of pages 10 or under.)
• Entries will be judged equally on three categories:

 - How well the submission carries the theme of the prompt...
 - How much creativity the submission shows...
 - How well the piece is executed...

• You don't have to be a member of FESS to submit an entry! Though you are encouraged to create an account, non-member entries may be submitted by email.
  
  
• Only submit work that belongs to you. This should be obvious.
• The first-place (and possibly second/third-place) winner will receive a small something they can place in their signature.

And that's it! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to send me a PM. I'd be more than happy to clarify any questions or concerns you might have. Prompts will be posted below, along with the corresponding dates.

GOOD LUCK!

The next prompt will be posted on Saturday November 1st 2008.

[Popo]

Contest #1 ♦ Begins Saturday November 1st 2008 and ends Saturday December 13th 2008

Entries Received: 1


The prompt for this contest is reflective of the season. As artists, it's your job to work with and convey the theme...

...Cold Weather!

You can tackle this prompt from all sorts of different angles, but just to get the ideas flowing, I've included a few suggestions to start you all off. Feel free to use them, combine them, tweak them, or come up with something else.

Weather: Frost, snow, ice, flurries, blizzards, yellow-red-orange leaves, etc.
Attire: Coats, gloves, mittens, hats, scarves, boots and the rest.
Activities: Raking leaves, baking holiday treats, drinking something warm, picking apples, snowball fights, building snowmen, making snow angles.
Holidays: Any of the numerous holidays that fall within November and December. (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Eve, snow days, etc.)



Have fun and good luck! If you have any questions, look at the general guidelines in the post above, or PM me if I still haven't covered your concern. This thread will also remain open for questions and comments.

[Tir]

I've got mine done, but could I send it to your e-mail later? (as in...Friday?) I don't have any time for it now ^^;

[Popo]

I've got mine done, but could I send it to your e-mail later? (as in...Friday?) I don't have any time for it now ^^;

As long as it get's to me by December 13th, you're fine.