the Halloween Art Contest!

Tzu

Site Contributor

Join Date: Mar 2008

UK/norway

Order Of The Etherbloom Crown [ZEN]

21 Sep 2008 at 21:05 - 1

anyone thinking about entering?

You don't have to reveal your plans, but have you started working yet? If
you're not entering, is there an entry you would like to see done by someone else?

This could serve as a thread for inspiration, and to receive feedback on work in progress. Also, it would be great if people could post their finished work here when the deadline has expired, so that everyone can enjoy every artists' work, even if they're not one of the winners or honourable mentions.

Previous contests (winners):

Halloween Art Contest 2007
Halloween Art Contest 2006
Halloween Art Contest 2005

Generally, the idea is for you to "craft Halloween art with a Guild Wars theme."
Last year, these were ideas of what you could enter, displayed in the rules:

__* Carve a pumpkin—real or not—and take a photograph.
__ * Create a blueprint for other pumpkin carvers.
__ * Sketch a costume by hand or on the computer. If you're extra creative, stitch up that costume, add some makeup or temporary tattoos, and model it in a photograph.
__ * Design a desktop image to share the joy in your home, school, or office.
__ * Decorate a cake, bake some cookies, compose a menu, build an edible haunted house—put your culinary skills to the task.
__ * Spruce up your homestead and send a photograph.

Remember:

! One entry per person
! "Entries will be judged equally on the basis of creativity, style, and the melding of Halloween into a Guild Wars theme."
! Last year there were 90 prizes available, but they upped the prize pool as they announced the winners because of all the great entries. You shouldn't expect this to happen again, but you must expect the entries to be even better than last year, and the competition to be more difficult. In other words, DO YOUR VERY BEST!

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I for one have started working on my entry. It will be a costume, so it's going to take a lot of time to construct. I'd be willing to post work in progress here and give constructive criticism to other artists, as well as help anyone else who's making a costume.
I'll be bringing the Sylvari concept art to life as best as I can.

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cosyfiep

are we there yet?

Join Date: Dec 2005

in a land far far away

guild? I am supposed to have a guild?

Rt/

21 Sep 2008 at 22:28 - 2

nope, I dont seem to have a kid that I can dress up for this 'art' contest....so after last year I have decided to just give up.

StarrTheInsane

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Feb 2007

Stephenville, TX

D/W

22 Sep 2008 at 00:03 - 3

Are they having one this year? Usually the deadline is mid-October, so if they are having one, there's not much time.

Operative 14

Forge Runner

Join Date: Nov 2006

Arizona, USA

[OOP] Order of the Phoenix I

22 Sep 2008 at 04:46 - 4

I'll probably enter another wallpaper this year. I'll never win, but it's fun to try.

Tzu

Site Contributor

Join Date: Mar 2008

UK/norway

Order Of The Etherbloom Crown [ZEN]

22 Sep 2008 at 09:54 - 5

Quote:

Originally Posted by StarrTheInsane

Are they having one this year? Usually the deadline is mid-October, so if they are having one, there's not much time.

agreed. If they are hosting one this year too, which I expect them too ~ but you never know for sure :S, I'm guessing they'll announce it soon, probably 'round 1rst of October.

Cosyfiep: whilst I know what you're getting at, their costumes were very good. I still think I saw one better fit for first place amongst the honourable mentions, but.. *shrug* can't do much about it but do your best.

Tender Wolf

Banned

Join Date: Jul 2007

All over Tyria, Cantha, & Elona

The Eternal Night Vanguard [TEN]

22 Sep 2008 at 23:05 - 6

I'm entering! I have a GREAT idea if I do say so myself.

It just came to me and I've almost got it done. Even if it doesn't win I'll keep it for fun because I really enjoyed working on it and am proud of it. Can't wait to show it to everyone!

Tzu I am looking forward to seeing what you come up with as well.

That ritualist costume was great, looking forward to seeing your next one.

exploiter

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Jan 2008

ign Punk Isnt Dead

23 Sep 2008 at 10:52 - 7

I hope we are having one this year. It will be my first entry

Tzu

Site Contributor

Join Date: Mar 2008

UK/norway

Order Of The Etherbloom Crown [ZEN]

02 Oct 2008 at 06:43 - 8

bumping this!

The contest is definitly happening! Someone from Arenanet just confirmed it over at inc-gamers. They're working with it as we speak.

guevera verreuil

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Sep 2007

Imperial Isle

We Would Like To Play [Wii]

02 Oct 2008 at 13:13 - 9

I would be uber upset if they didn't have one...especially since the last 3 said 'annual' and since i'm already working on something xD

Tzu

Site Contributor

Join Date: Mar 2008

UK/norway

Order Of The Etherbloom Crown [ZEN]

02 Oct 2008 at 16:56 - 10

Quote:

Originally Posted by guevera verreuil

I would be uber upset if they didn't have one...especially since the last 3 said 'annual' and since i'm already working on something xD I agree. what are you working on? If you don't want to say, maybe just mention the category?

Chicken of the Seas

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Apr 2006

California, USA

Vulpes Velox [Fox]

Me/

06 Oct 2008 at 23:26 - 11

Good to see that the contest really is happening (http://www.guildwars.com/events/contests/halloween2008/) If I have the time, maybe I'll enter something involving food or a Photoshop manip. Or if I can, I'll try to do a generic pumpkin carving

KiyaKoreena

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jun 2005

USA

Kirins of Holy Light

06 Oct 2008 at 23:44 - 12

My entry is 95% done, but seeing the prizes kind of killed my drive to finish right now. And no, its not costumes this year. Had enough of people complaining about my entry last year.

Tzu

Site Contributor

Join Date: Mar 2008

UK/norway

Order Of The Etherbloom Crown [ZEN]

07 Oct 2008 at 08:11 - 13

Quote:

Originally Posted by KiyaKoreena

My entry is 95% done, but seeing the prizes kind of killed my drive to finish right now. And no, its not costumes this year. Had enough of people complaining about my entry last year. complaints!? :/ that's harsh.

And yeah, the prizes really suck this year -_-'
The only thing I almost sort of want is the nightfall collector's edition, but not really. No point in throwing in the towel just because of that though, I have almost finished it anyway, I'll lose more by not competing.

KiyaKoreena

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jun 2005

USA

Kirins of Holy Light

07 Oct 2008 at 14:49 - 14

Harsh is the people who a year later are still griping about my costumes winning an art contest even though it followed the suggestions of things to do. I know, "its the internet, get a thicker skin" but honestly....

I finished the last bits and took the pictures yesterday. This week will be going over and photoshopping any mistakes/lighting issues and making the little webpage again like last year for the people interested in how it was done. I am quite proud of my work that I did this year and think a few people will enjoy seeing it.

Still cant help but be disappointed there are no minis and unless I can get 1st or 2nd I wont be winning anything new. But thats pretty much the same for anyone that placed high last year.

StarrTheInsane

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Feb 2007

Stephenville, TX

D/W

07 Oct 2008 at 18:44 - 15

I'm just glad the deadline is closer to halloween this time. Last year I had something I was really happy with and then found out that I'd missed the deadline by a few days. Maybe I'll revamp my old one since it never got used...

Drizzitdude

Academy Page

Join Date: Jul 2008

why would i tell you?

The Final Kingdom

D/W

07 Oct 2008 at 20:38 - 16

I want to enter but i cant think of anything compared to the awesomeness of the last year entries. And a pumpkin just seems kind of boring. I want to win for the graphics card and the signed Nf though.

emberlights

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Feb 2008

08 Oct 2008 at 17:09 - 17

Yes, I'm entering. Not really disappointed with the prizes, I rather have a new video card than a minipet. Actually, cause I really DO need a new video card =D. I doubt I'll win 1st place though. I'm just doing a drawing. Good luck everyone.

KiyaKoreena

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jun 2005

USA

Kirins of Holy Light

18 Oct 2008 at 05:57 - 18

Just sent in my entry, I can't wait to see what everyone else came up with.

guevera verreuil

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Sep 2007

Imperial Isle

We Would Like To Play [Wii]

19 Oct 2008 at 17:40 - 19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tzu

I agree. what are you working on? If you don't want to say, maybe just mention the category?

eep! i should check guru more often :S

doing 15k druids.
going to be so cold outside

Roguish Seraph

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Dec 2005

Kamadan

[Evil]

Mo/E

03 Nov 2008 at 00:37 - 20

how does everyone think they did?

KiyaKoreena

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jun 2005

USA

Kirins of Holy Light

03 Nov 2008 at 02:53 - 21

I think I got in the top 20 with mine. *crosses fingers* My husband doesnt think he got near the finals, but at least we have a pretty desktop wallpaper now.

guevera verreuil

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Sep 2007

Imperial Isle

We Would Like To Play [Wii]

03 Nov 2008 at 03:25 - 22

I liked my entry this year more than the last one which got top 100 :S

Hopefully, I did better ^..^
*crosses all fingers and toes*

Should we post our entries here or no?

KiyaKoreena

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jun 2005

USA

Kirins of Holy Light

03 Nov 2008 at 18:54 - 23

Might as well post 'em here.

I guess someone has to go first...

My entry:

My husband's entry:

There are larger versions of both at http://hw2008.kirins.net

guevera verreuil

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Sep 2007

Imperial Isle

We Would Like To Play [Wii]

03 Nov 2008 at 21:11 - 24

oh mai.
lookit all that detail o.o

so...*coughs* i didn't exactly finish mine but i have a reason! i don't have a sewing machine so everything was done by hand.. and that's faux suede which is rather thick xD
and i didn't know that the belt got twisted up like that, but these were the best shots of the outfit not *me*

KiyaKoreena

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jun 2005

USA

Kirins of Holy Light

03 Nov 2008 at 21:21 - 25

Hehe I like your caption. There always seems to be one part of an outfit that just doesnt cooperate come photo time.

awiedman

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Nov 2006

We Would Like To Play [Wii]

03 Nov 2008 at 23:07 - 26

Here is mine

one funny thing is i forgot to put a full picture of my costume in the submitted photo
and we took the pictures on saturday. i finished the photos on sunday and sent it in with my rits name miss spelled

here is a close up on the inset picture

kinda hard to see the mad king it seems some times

and here is the whole costume while im running the flag

i still had fun even if i dont win a mini panda this year

Mamath

Academy Page

Join Date: Aug 2007

Brisbane, Australia

The Gecko Liberation Army

Me/

04 Nov 2008 at 15:07 - 27

Here's my entry. A little b/w comic, I hope it's readable...

The inking's sloppy but then it was very rushed. My bad! ^^;

*EDIT* Lemme just say: oommmgggg Anet release the contest results already. I wanna seeeee xD I was refreshing the main site all day today. :P

guevera verreuil

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Sep 2007

Imperial Isle

We Would Like To Play [Wii]

04 Nov 2008 at 19:27 - 28

*squeals*
honorable mention ^.^

man...i'ma have to step up next year xD

KiyaKoreena

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jun 2005

USA

Kirins of Holy Light

04 Nov 2008 at 19:53 - 29

Congrats Guevera.

Im so disappointed, going to go binge on Halloween candy now.

Tender Wolf

Banned

Join Date: Jul 2007

All over Tyria, Cantha, & Elona

The Eternal Night Vanguard [TEN]

04 Nov 2008 at 22:59 - 30

Doh! I was so proud of my work and thought I'd at least get an honorable mention. I mean, it's 100% original and has never been done before. Not to sound like a jerk but some of the winners, well, they just weren't that good in my opinion. But meh, I enjoyed making my entry and I'm not just gonna get rid of it. Observe...

I was digging through my basement and happened to come upon an old Barbie doll (Butterfly Art Barbie, who was discontinued years ago due to having a large tattoo on her stomach) and another one given to me by a friend's younger sister with the new and unusual feet. A head swap, some sewing, and gluing later, I came up with this:

Barbie as Tender Wolf!

I know that hasn't been done before. lol More detailed shots could come later. Be sure to see Urgoz's Longbow and Howl in there as well.

And the elite druid armor and the flowers in her hair, not to mention the witch hat that could be acquired before. muhahahahaha I couldn't cut her hair though because with that particular style it would have poofed out, so I had to leave it as it was. I think it still comes close, I didn't even have to repaint the face because it resembled my character's so much.

Nemesis Xero

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Aug 2006

Belgium

tdwc

04 Nov 2008 at 23:07 - 31

Love your costume Guevera, congrats on the honourable mention

And that comic is just great

KiyaKoreena

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jun 2005

USA

Kirins of Holy Light

04 Nov 2008 at 23:09 - 32

Very accurate looking Tender Wolf. :-)

They should have extended the honorable mention list like last year.

Chicken of the Seas

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Apr 2006

California, USA

Vulpes Velox [Fox]

Me/

05 Nov 2008 at 00:38 - 33

Great stuff i've seen this year though I'm kinda dissapointed that the Gwen costume won...yes, its very magnificently done but its not exactly Halloweeney...not to mention it was done not intended for the contest. And that Photoshop picture stealing one... -shrudders- I ended up not submitting anything because I've been busy but i'm pleased with the other results.

Just a tip for you costume makers though, even if your costume is great, make sure you can see all of the main parts of it! Make it look as appealing as possible in you photograph so your audience won't have to wonder what a certain section of it looks like

Just something I've noticed that bugs me a little, but then again it might be the several years of photography I've had

guevera verreuil

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Sep 2007

Imperial Isle

We Would Like To Play [Wii]

05 Nov 2008 at 01:19 - 34

Quote:

Originally Posted by KiyaKoreena View Post

Congrats Guevera.

Im so disappointed, going to go binge on Halloween candy now.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nemesis Xero

Love your costume Guevera, congrats on the honourable mention Thank You ^^

I'm glad I'm getting some more skill pins. I'm crazy about those things

StarrTheInsane

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Feb 2007

Stephenville, TX

D/W

05 Nov 2008 at 01:51 - 35

Gratz to the winners!

Mine didn't stand a chance. It was a coloring book style Mad King Thorn with a word search around it that could be printed out and given to kids. Since it didn't make it as a finalist and no one has seen it yet, I'm thinking of saving it and having a coloring contest with the restriction that submissions must locate a certain number of words in the word search first.

Kiya, I would have liked to see your diorama in the top 20 as you say. Alot of work went into setting the scene and I had fun exploring all the details.

Tender Wolf, I like your submission, but I have a strong hunch they had to turn it down as Barbie is a trademark of another company.