3rd Annual Halloween Art Contest (Results) - Guild Wars Guru archive powered by Guild Wars Legacy

Solas

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Oct 2006

Ireland

Currently LF Active HA Guild, Glad 2, Comm.3, R2

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30 Oct 2007 at 23:55 - 41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mordakai

aww, the little Asura tyke is cute.

my reaction too,fair play to them, must have taken awhiel to set up^^

i'm suprised by some of these results at how good they are, a pumpkin made of skills, the dogs bring a smile to my face, and the sugar man in a pumpkin was brilliant, also the paragon in the pumpkin.

the rit and para cosplayers were pretty good too^^
all them desevered get recognised

I Phoenix I

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Jan 2007

The Elite Lords of Chaos [LoC]

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30 Oct 2007 at 23:56 - 42

Quote:

Originally Posted by cosyfiep

did they print a list of the finalists??? (since there are 70 of them, I only see the grand prize, 1st place and honorables on the website...did I miss something???)

I got an email that told me I was a finalist, and it asked me to choose my preference of Mini from the three that were available. Also confirmation of my address and such.

I MP I

Hustler

Join Date: Nov 2006

in between GW2 servers

Mo/

30 Oct 2007 at 23:57 - 43

All the entries are special in their own way and very well done.

cosyfiep

are we there yet?

Join Date: Dec 2005

in a land far far away

guild? I am supposed to have a guild?

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31 Oct 2007 at 00:34 - 44

Quote:

Originally Posted by I Phoenix I

I got an email that told me I was a finalist, and it asked me to choose my preference of Mini from the three that were available. Also confirmation of my address and such.

ah, well, have checked, rechecked and double rechecked my email and nadda, nothing ziltch

....so I guess I suck eggs seeing as I cant even get a finalist position

......(yes I did send in an entry, but no I wont be posting it since it sucks aka didnt win anything, and I dont need anymore negative criticism than my own), but it would be nice to see the 70 as well, not just the 31 top ones---since they did win as well.

I Phoenix I

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Jan 2007

The Elite Lords of Chaos [LoC]

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31 Oct 2007 at 00:46 - 45

Quote:

Originally Posted by cosyfiep

ah, well, have checked, rechecked and double rechecked my email and nadda, nothing ziltch

....so I guess I suck eggs seeing as I cant even get a finalist position

......(yes I did send in an entry, but no I wont be posting it since it sucks aka didnt win anything, and I dont need anymore negative criticism than my own), but it would be nice to see the 70 as well, not just the 31 top ones---since they did win as well.

They said the emails will be out in the next 10 days, so perhaps your's will come later?

cosyfiep

are we there yet?

Join Date: Dec 2005

in a land far far away

guild? I am supposed to have a guild?

Rt/

31 Oct 2007 at 00:53 - 46

thanks for putting a positive twist on that!!! I can hope, but seeing as its an easy email and I am from the states.....well I let ya know. (but I'm not betting any money on it). Thanks again!

Hailfall

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Aug 2005

Germany

Phantom Commando

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31 Oct 2007 at 01:24 - 47

Koreena, you have the most adorable kids ever! That mini asura just is too adorable haha..

And good job on the FOW outfit! I am really jealous, wish i could make stuff like that..

lyra_song

Hell's Protector

Join Date: Oct 2005

R/Mo

31 Oct 2007 at 01:50 - 48

i like the doggies dressed as a monk, ranger, etc. ^^

Monique

Banned

Join Date: Oct 2007

31 Oct 2007 at 01:54 - 49

http://www.guildwars.com/events/cont...7/winner05.php

Definitely not the 13 years required to play the game!

This contest shows how much more artistic the women of our community are than the men. XD

Bryant Again

Hall Hero

Join Date: Feb 2006

31 Oct 2007 at 01:57 - 50

^ I wish that that girl had won, lol.

KamikazeChicken

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Aug 2005

Mo/

31 Oct 2007 at 02:18 - 51

They're missing the list of 70 finalists. :\

guevera verreuil

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Sep 2007

Imperial Isle

We Would Like To Play [Wii]

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31 Oct 2007 at 02:18 - 52

Quote:

Originally Posted by awiedman

i got a honorable mention. im darc sword the shing jea ritualist. but my girlfriend didn't win and she made ancient ritualist black like the one in the top 10. it took me 2-3 months to make it. it was hand sewn because i don't know how to use a machine, and was the first costume i have made. most of the people that i saw won are not cosplayers or are new to it. i think the photoshoped avatar of grenth shouldn't have won but that is just my opinion.

"You and Mally would make a perfect couple."

Mally is in my alliance and she is a girl. that is her brother in law, if i remember right.

"the bloke in the red rit armor looks cool now he knows how they feel to had the mask covering their eyes"

thx

ahahaha. thank you baby. i got finalist so i still won a little something, i just don't get to be displayed online, which is good...bc i think i'm a lil out of shape >_<
but i'll share anyways. it took me awhile to sew everything together too. especially the beaded collar >_< oh what a 5 hour pain that was! and the 3 hours i spent on the straw effigy >_< bleh..i'm glad the work paid off a little though ^_^

Kakumei

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jul 2005

Grind is subjective

learn this please

31 Oct 2007 at 02:35 - 53

Quote:

Originally Posted by KiyaKoreena

Actually I made the costumes specifically for this contest. Art doesnt not always equal=drawings/paintings/sculpture. Costuming is an art and you obviously have no idea the amount of work that goes into it.

Congratulations on the win--I have to say, that Gwen costume looks fantastic. You deserve the prize you got.

Perynne

Site Contributor

Join Date: Oct 2006

Finland

Runners of the Rose [RR]

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31 Oct 2007 at 06:38 - 54

Awww, I entered but didn't get anything. Mine was probably a little too photoshopped/touched up. It looks like all of the costume entries that won didn't have any additional touch-ups or mood settings done digitally. Oh well, live and learn.

My entry, in case anyone wants to see it:

Shakkara, your costume is gorgeous! But don't be so pissed that you didn't win, you gotta admit that there's so many gorgeous costumes/drawings that were really well done too (although there were a couple of entries I didn't agree with at all). I rechecked the rules and there was that worrying bit about using art/clipart/whatever from other sources... I didn't think it would count if you had permission for it, like for stock photography, but looks like they aren't taking any chances.

Oh well, better luck next year! And congratulations to all the winners, you've showed us some really amazing art! <3

pumpkin pie

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jul 2006

behind you

bumble bee

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31 Oct 2007 at 06:46 - 55

In my Humble Opinion this Entry deserve to win, but i am not the judge. so. but still wants to say something :P

http://www.guildwars.com/events/cont...7/winner09.php

redd66

Banned

Join Date: Jan 2007

31 Oct 2007 at 08:22 - 56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monique

http://www.guildwars.com/events/cont...7/winner05.php

Definitely not the 13 years required to play the game!

This contest shows how much more artistic the women of our community are than the men. XD

You are right. My daughter is 7 years old. However, she was not the entrant, just the model. She wanted to be a dervish for Halloween and that became our project for the event. My 3 kids and I spent about 16-20 hours making the scythe and the costume. Everything was from scratch . The only item we bought premade was the chain which we glued to the spike balls we made. After Halloween the boys want the scythe mounted on their bedroom wall. The boys made the scythe and I have a funny feeling I will be carrying it around most of Halloween night as they made it a bit large for their sister.

The kids wanted a panda... but they did a bit too good apparently and placed too high. If anyone wants to trade vizu and ectos for panda, let me know.

the lesser

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Sep 2007

Orlando, Florida

[LNS]

31 Oct 2007 at 08:23 - 57

u serious? nobody mentioned this one?

the man himself? = the best. fricken awesome.

(yea of course it aint gon work.. i was referring to entry 08 by brydon marks)

Hengis

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Apr 2006

London

Better Than Life (BTL)

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31 Oct 2007 at 11:12 - 58

Once again I am amazed at the quality of these submissions!

Congratulations to Koreena on the win! Very well deserved IMO!

I can't begin to imagine how much work must have gone into those costumes. They are certainly not something that was thrown together in an afternoon! I'd love to see higher versions of the pictures to see the detail better too.

Congratulations too to Grey Fox - I have a Grey Fox original drawing of my character hanging on the wall in my study, and he did my avatar/sig too. I love his unique style. Good to see you are still drawing GW stuff! :-)

I wish I had a fraction of the artistic ability of the winners/runners up, but unfortunately art of any kind is something that I can only appreciate rather than do.

tyche7

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jul 2006

Nebraska

The Killer Panda Bears

W/Mo

31 Oct 2007 at 16:19 - 59

wow *jealous*
(plus some of those girls are H-O-T).

Good job to all though!! very impressive.

bamm bamm bamm

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jul 2006

31 Oct 2007 at 16:55 - 60

Zav's depiction of Shiro is genius. If I had to choose a winner other than Koreena, I'd go with with the Mad King Statue or Rock Star Allie, but i think they chose right.

KiyaKoreena

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jun 2005

USA

Kirins of Holy Light

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31 Oct 2007 at 17:09 - 61

Thank you to the people with kind words. :-) My husband said if there are people interested in seeing some larger pics and descriptions of the work done to make it we will try and put up a page for that on the site soon. If you are interested please pm me and I will try and get that done.

Now to go put the asura down to nap and take "Gwen" out to play in the yard. First thing she did this morning was put her costume on. *L* She's running around the house going "Superhero!"

Dr Strangelove

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Dec 2005

Wasting away again in Margaritaville

[HOTR]

31 Oct 2007 at 17:21 - 62

#1 http://www.guildwars.com/events/cont...7/winner09.php
#2 http://www.guildwars.com/events/cont...7/winner08.php
#3 http://www.guildwars.com/events/cont...7/winner10.php
#4 http://www.guildwars.com/events/cont.../mention08.php

I'm not wild on the costumes winning, but I'll admit they do look pretty good.

DreamRunner

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Nov 2006

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31 Oct 2007 at 17:29 - 63

I really love the doll. Its detail and the hair is very nice and makes me think... hmm desu fan?

Ekelon

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Dec 2005

Rebel Rising [rawr]

A/W

31 Oct 2007 at 17:48 - 64

All the entries were pretty nice. Seeing the one of the GW skills that made a pumpkin makes me regret not thinking about sending something in for the art contest since I suck at making costumes/carving pumpkins, but I'm okay at photoshop stuff like that.

Congrats to all the winners (especially those who get a panda/kanaxai in addition to just having their submission posted on the website, hawt)!

phoo slaya

Academy Page

Join Date: Mar 2007

United Clans of Perfect Chaos

R/N

31 Oct 2007 at 18:24 - 65

Yea i know it's not my place to complain about who wins, and arena net is the one giving the stuff away, but i am going to anyway because I am in a bad mode because i did badly on an exam yesterday. to start it off let's have a look at the judging guidelines "Entries will be judged on the basis of creativity, style, and the melding of Halloween into a Guild Wars theme." Apparently it was ok to completely disregard this or have a pumkin randomly thrown in(hardly melded<-idc if that's a word or not) That came off pretty bitter

anyway, if u want to see my piece, check it out
and tell me what u think. and i promise to never complain about the makers of a game ever again, it makes me feel like a dumbass

Diablo???

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jun 2005

Seattle

SPQR

N/R

31 Oct 2007 at 18:28 - 66

that's pretty cute. lol

Lonesamurai

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Apr 2006

Cheltenham, Glos, UK

Wolf Pack Samurai [WPS]

R/A

31 Oct 2007 at 18:29 - 67

I axtually really liked that pick, it was funny

pkodyssey

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Nov 2005

In a cardboard box with Internet

The Order of the Frozen Tundra (TofT)

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31 Oct 2007 at 18:31 - 68

First, we will hold you to the non-compliant clause of your statement. I suggest Anet flag your account and do a regular query to see if you violate it. LOL

Second, your piece was original.

Third, how many people do you think entered? I think the GW staff did a fine job judging with the mass influx of entries they received. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Lastly, prepare for closure since you have no real question here just a whine.

Seren!ty

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Feb 2006

[iDum]

R/E

31 Oct 2007 at 18:32 - 69

Your pic is very nice ^^
I do kinda agree with what you said though. 2 Winners are a bit off; Nikki Perlot and Noanoa. Just a "look at me I wear Guild Wars clothing" entry.
The other winners, however, have rightfully won imo.

netniwk

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Mar 2005

Bellgium

W/E

31 Oct 2007 at 18:39 - 70

pretty funny

certainly better than some of the Honorable mentions (imo).

headcarb

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: May 2006

England/Shing jea

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31 Oct 2007 at 18:55 - 71

ROFL @ the nu rave wammo
http://www.guildwars.com/events/cont.../mention20.php

Master Ketsu

Desert Nomad

Join Date: May 2006

middle of nowhere

Krazy Guild With Krazy People [KrZy]

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31 Oct 2007 at 19:13 - 72

An art contest is an art contest. They recieved a lot of entries so they would have been judged on spur-of-the-moment. The Judges have their own tastes, so what ? Did the best piece of art win ? Probobly not, Im sure their were alot of good entries that should have won and personally I dont like the number 1 entry. But its a contest. Who cares. We cant expect anet to grade each individual entry as if they were professional art critics. Contests like this are supposed to be for fun.

IMO: http://www.guildwars.com/events/cont...7/winner09.php

should have been the winner.

Shiishii Momo

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Nov 2006

I need a guild, R5 KOBD

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31 Oct 2007 at 19:42 - 73

In before close. +1.

I like your pic, it should have at least placed me thinks. A few people vehemently defended their costuming as an art form yesterday, most people thought it was cheesy sucking up.

Aera Lure

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Aug 2005

In Baltar's head

Bring Out Your Dead [BOYD], former officer [LBS]

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31 Oct 2007 at 19:46 - 74

I understand the OP's point, but personally, I cant see how even having just a costume has nothing to do with Halloween. That's one of the main things about Halloween from the US perspective, respecting other points of view internationally. I dont think the contest necessarily was meaning to say there needed to be a pumpkin in every entry etc.

Aurei

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Sep 2007

31 Oct 2007 at 20:54 - 75

Huh, I've got a finalist award. O.o I made this entry really late (I started three days before deadline), so my work has a lot of mistakes, but I'm happy becouse of the prize.

Mordakai

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Aug 2005

Kyhlo

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31 Oct 2007 at 20:56 - 76

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aurei

Huh, I've got a finalist award. O.o I made this entry really late (I started three days before deadline), so my work has a lot of mistakes, but I'm happy becouse of the prize.

which one was yours, or is it not posted?

Esadha Kephal

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Apr 2007

Shards of the Silvermoon [MooN]

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31 Oct 2007 at 20:58 - 77

Congratulations to all of the winners! The entries were fantastic this year (clearly, so much so that extra prizes were added!) and I don't envy the judges... at least they didn't have to rank everything into individual places...

(And thank you for some of your comments about my entry

I have to say, I would have never attempted Rt Imperial in human scale.. ~25 hours for 1:3 scale was bad enough...

)

I Phoenix I

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Jan 2007

The Elite Lords of Chaos [LoC]

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31 Oct 2007 at 21:33 - 78

If anyone cares, here's my submission. I got a finalist award for it, so I'm not too sad. I started about three days before the deadline, and this is the first wallpaper I've made, so I'm happy. And yes, the bottom is messed up. I had to expand the image and I didn't know what to put there...Copy-Paste ftw, haha...and I know, it's not that original.

crazybanshee

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jun 2006

Look out!

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31 Oct 2007 at 21:55 - 79

Yeah, I wasn't going to complain but I thought I should at least get an honorable mention

I guess they should call it the GW costume contest so we're all clear on it.

I think I attached my picture lol not sure. It's a cantha scene with master togo outside a building, and frostmaw with a couple wurm larvae, one is dressed as a snowman and one as a black moa, I thought it was pretty good, took a lot of time to get the righ screenies and put it all together in photoshop since I can't draw or sew...

Fitz Rinley

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Oct 2005

The Rusty Rose

W/Mo

31 Oct 2007 at 21:57 - 80

Also, it is difficult in some cases to translate the concept of original art. The western ideal of original is very different than the eastern. I remember when a Korean instructor was starting on his third column of words we were to use to make original sentences. We had only been in class a couple weeks and did not know many words or grammar structures and he wanted original sentences for each. We, all being American, gasped at trying to be original with so little to work with. To him, being original didn't have anything to do with being Unique/separate/different from everybody elses. We were told in the Orient, if you copy someone's painting it is still your original work/copy and a compliment to the maker of the piece you copied.

That being said, I do think some entries were not completely original in the Western sense of judging art. Inclusion of backdrops, etc. may have been seen as too close to plagiarism (even if they were not) to qualify. I also entered, but I had no expectation of placing or winning anything - I just did it for fun. What I entered did not fully meet the requirements as listed, I created a focus item skin that was Halloween based, using a squash blossom as its inspiration. I did not do a great job in the mixed media - but it has been 25 years since I tried any. So, clearly I was not a contender to begin with. The contest called for cookies, cakes, costumes, etc. Traditional, or classical art, was not really emphasized for this contest at all - and I am surprised any of such placed.

Personal favorite? I like the Minipets, sorry. A Maltese Monk just has to kick ass and take names.