LunaLuna's Art Contest!

LunaLuna

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Dec 2005

San Diego, California

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I know I have not posted too much on this thread... One post about two years ago... But I've posted a contest on GW Incgamers and thought it would be to unfair not to allow everyone here a chance to compete.
Thread on GW Incgamers: http://guildwars.incgamers.com/showthread.php?p=5558099
I seem to have a bit of money... And I have absolutely no idea what to do with it, and I'm quite a big fan of art so I decided to make a contest, because contests are always fun haha

It isn't that much, only a maximum of 220k, but I thought it would be a bit of fun.

Requirements are immediately below, prizes beneath that, then judging information, and finally a bit of information and photos of my characters. Any questions just comment here or send me a pm!

REQUIREMENTS:
1. First and most important! ALL Drawings must be appropriate! No higher than a PG-13 rating, preferably PG. I would hope this would be obvious, but I'll place this here just in case.
2. You must include at least one of my characters in your drawing. Character is of your choice.
3. Setting is open to you! Whatever you wish to do, do it! As long as it fits within rule # 1. Does not have to be within the Guild Wars realm. ie. You can have my character sitting beneath a tree, in a library, or even stuck back in high school, backpack and all. BE CREATIVE!
4. Clothing worn by characters is your choice! As long as it fits within rule # 1.
5. If you decide to change the clothing worn; it is preferred that the hairstyle be the same as my character, I wish them to be recognizable. (This is preferred even if clothing remains the same but not as much)

YES! It is possible to win 1st place by drawing only ONE character!
YES! It is possible to win 1st place by NOT colouring your drawing!
NO! You DO NOT need to draw more than one character!
NO! You DO NOT need to be a really good artist to win! (An example of winning by not drawing well is by adding in a caption, possibly humourous?)
(Being a good artist, drawing additional characters and colouring may however help your chances of winning.)

DEADLINE:
October 7

PRIZES:
I have set up the prizes so that there are more winners if more people submit (As well as better prizes!)
I also want to reward those who spent more time by drawing multiple characters by giving out 2.5k per additional character of mine drawn.* (Maximum paid additional is 5k. That is two additional characters. Only 1st - 10th place will receive this bonus, Possibly honourable mentions as well.)

If one (1) to five (5) people submit; The prizes are: Total – 105k [117.5] [130k]
1st Place – 50k [Two characters drawn – 52.5k : Three characters drawn – 55k]
2nd Place – 25k [Two characters drawn – 27.5k : Three characters drawn – 30k]
3rd Place – 15k [Two characters drawn – 17.5k : Three characters drawn – 20k]
4th Place – 10k [Two characters drawn – 12.5k : Three characters drawn – 15k]
5th Place – 5k [Two characters drawn – 7.5k : Three characters drawn – 10k]


If five (5) or more people submit; The prizes are: Total – 170k [195k] [220k]
1st Place – 75k [Two characters drawn – 77.5k : Three characters drawn – 80k]
2nd Place – 50k [Two characters drawn – 52.5k : Three characters drawn – 55k]
3rd Place – 25k [Two characters drawn – 27.5k : Three characters drawn – 30k]
4th Place – 10k [Two characters drawn – 12.5k : Three characters drawn – 15k]
5th and 6th Place – 5K [Two characters drawn – 7.5k : Three characters drawn – 10k]
7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th Place – Choice** of a common stack (250) of materials from list below***
7th – 10th Place also receive [Two characters drawn – 2.5k : Three characters drawn – 5k]

*To receive bonus the additional characters must be one of my characters. Bonus does not extend to any character not mine that you may wish to include. Bonus INCLUDES any of my characters PETS.
**To prevent fighting over which materials given I may give out the materials based on price. 7th place receiving the most expensive at the time and 10th receiving the least.
***Materials of choice are: Wood Planks, Bones, Bolts of Cloth, and Iron

The prizes will NEVER decrease in amount. However if enough submit I reserve the right to increase the prizes! (Chances are I will only be adding prize value to honourable mentions)


JUDGES:
I will be judging these drawings along with my sister and two friends of mine. All of whom play guild wars and appreciate good and creative artwork. I may even seek more completely un-biased friends to judge if the four original judges can not decide.
We will be judging mainly on creativity. As stated above, quality of your art does not matter, though drawing well will certainly help your chances.


CHARACTERS TO DRAW
Quick bit of information and pictures! If additional information is required of you or simply wanted, just pm me your question or post it below.

Lady Zaila Fearghus
Status – Primary Main Character
Profession – Elementalist
Pet – Albino Rat named Cera
Main Armour Worn – Vabbian dyed white
Hobbies – Reading and Drawing
Settings – Quiet settings (Forest, Library)
Worships – Lyssa and Balthazar
Relationship Status – Currently (though secretly) in love with a charr deserter named Ulrik Blackburn; Sister to Kayla Fearghus
http://img54.imageshack.us/img54/9742/zaila.jpg
If by chance you wish to draw Ulrik Blackburn he has the appearance of a Charr Chaot
http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/gw...CharrChaot.jpg
Ulrik counts for an additional 2.5k bonus if drawn


There And Bak Again (Also known as Kayla Fearghus)
Status – Secondary Main Character
Profession – Monk
Pet – Dune Lizard named Gil'Gareth
Main Armour Worn – Monument dyed pink
Hobbies – Gardening and Studying
Settings – Peaceful (Library, Garden)
Worships – Dwayna
Relationship Status – Single; Sister to Zaila Fearghus.
http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/4508/kaylaf.jpg

Canthan Longbow (Also known as Mik Yung-Bayan)
Status – Secondary Character
Profession – Ranger
Pet – Phoenix named Jay Jay
Main Armour Worn – Elite Canthan dyed silver
Hobbies – Exploring and Taming Extraordinary Creatures
Settings – Adventurous (Mountains, Forests, Cliffs)
Worships – Melandru
Relationship Status – Single, Half brother to Avye Bayan
http://img54.imageshack.us/img54/465/canthan.jpg

Avye Bayan
Status – Lesser Secondary Character
Profession – Ranger
Pet – Tiger named Haber
Main Armour Worn – Elite Fur-Lined dyed pink
Hobbies – Assassinating, Hunting and Partying
Settings – Hidden/Party (Hiding behind corners and Dances)
Worships – Melandru and Grenth
Relationship Status – Single; Half sister to Mik Yung-Bayan
http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/3397/avye.jpg

Fearghus Marnipoof (Also known as Fili DeMarni)
Status – Lesser Secondary Character
Profession – Warrior
Pet – None
Main Armour Worn – Ascalon dyed brown
Hobbies – Mercenary and Hunting Charr (Mainly Ulrik Blackburn)
Settings – Chaotic (Bar)
Worships – Balthazar
Relationship Status – Single, Obsessively in love with Zaila Fearghus
http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/3121/marni.jpg


Remember, any questions, just reply here below or pm me! And to all possible artists: HAVE FUN!

ravensong

ravensong

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Sep 2006

Croatia

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Hmm, I might try If I have time.

Qing Guang

Qing Guang

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Nov 2008

California

Lucid Spirits [LIFE]

N/A

I think I may toss my Ice Crown in the ring, if I've got time.

So tell me, that Canthan Ranger boy (lol sorry, played Jenna too much today - I tend to RP her when I'm alone, and she has a crazy thing for Rangers), if he could tame any non-tameable, reasonably easy-to-draw (not a Jade Armor, lol, and preferably waist-height?) beast, what would it be? (formulating image in head, just missing the critter)
Oh don't say that everyone has a chance at winning!

Quote: Originally Posted by Qing Guang View Post
if he could tame any non-tameable, reasonably easy-to-draw (not a Jade Armor, lol, and preferably waist-height?) beast, what would it be? (formulating image in head, just missing the critter) Hmmm any non-tamable? I'd say a Ruby Djinn, but those are fairly tall... For waist-high I'd say a nightmare, perhaps an imp... or a kappa (the turtle-like creatures in factions) not sure if any of those are easy to draw, if you try and find it is too difficult I'm sure he (and I) wouldn't mind if you chose one yourself.


It can be your choice, (They all use an assortment of various things depending on what the build is...) but if you want specifics, based off of the main build they use therefor most used weapon:

Lady Zaila Fearghus: Staff of the Forgotten

http://wiki.guildwars.com/images/0/0..._Forgotten.jpg
There And Bak Again (Kayla Fearghus): Wayward Wand and Healing Ankh
http://wiki.guildwars.com/images/7/7c/Wayward_Wand.jpg
http://wiki.guildwars.com/images/a/a8/Healing_Ankh.jpg
Canthan Longbow (Mik Yung-Bayan): Ironwing Longbow
http://wiki.guildwars.com/images/3/3...ng_Longbow.jpg
Avye Bayan: Lorelle's Longbow (She also sometimes uses daggers)
http://wiki.guildwars.com/images/a/a...7s_Longbow.jpg
Fearghus Marnipoof (Fili DeMarni): Elemental Sword and Zodiac Shield
http://wiki.guildwars.com/images/3/3...ntal_Sword.jpg
http://wiki.guildwars.com/images/8/87/Zodiac_Shield.jpg

Qing Guang

Qing Guang

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Nov 2008

California

Lucid Spirits [LIFE]

N/A

Was out treasure hunting in Vabbi today... what would Mik think about one of those big old Tusked monkeys? I know they're huge... I was thinking a smallish juvenile one maybe. But it's up to you.

LunaLuna

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Dec 2005

San Diego, California

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Originally Posted by Qing Guang
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Was out treasure hunting in Vabbi today... what would Mik think about one of those big old Tusked monkeys? I know they're huge... I was thinking a smallish juvenile one maybe. But it's up to you. In Vabbi? Not sure I know any there, but do you mean the Tusked Howlers in Kourna? (Could be mistaken, I don't often play Nightfall anymore...)

Interesting if you do mean those... I never even gave thought to them, they are quite extraordinary! If you can do one of those that would be surely be okay with me, after-all, who wouldn't want a big gorilla with tusks? haha

StormX

StormX

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Nov 2005

E/Mo

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Originally Posted by LunaLuna
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Hmmm not sure about that, I think if you do submit more than one it should still count as one, just multiple scenes of one submission... Not sure if it would be fair to give two prizes to one person, you know?

I'll ask the other judges later, see what they think. yup thats what i meant, i do more than 1 pic but it counts as one entry.

ps.what kind of ele is she btw?

Qing Guang

Qing Guang

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Nov 2008

California

Lucid Spirits [LIFE]

N/A

Quote:
Originally Posted by LunaLuna
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In Vabbi? Not sure I know any there, but do you mean the Tusked Howlers in Kourna? (Could be mistaken, I don't often play Nightfall anymore...)

Interesting if you do mean those... I never even gave thought to them, they are quite extraordinary! If you can do one of those that would be surely be okay with me, after-all, who wouldn't want a big gorilla with tusks? haha
Oh haha you are right... I was all over Elona yesterday, and I can never remember if Moddok Crevice is officially Kourna or Vabbi.

Coolio! They don't look too hard to draw, and they're pretty impressive. *starts sketching a placement thumbnail*

LunaLuna

Ascalonian Squire

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San Diego, California

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Originally Posted by StormX
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yup thats what i meant, i do more than 1 pic but it counts as one entry.

ps.what kind of ele is she btw? Oh good, because the other judges agreed that there is one prize per person.
Which element is she? I often go out with her as a nuker so fire, but when I write about her I usually make her an air elementalist. Is that what you mean?

LunaLuna

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Just letting everyone know one entry has been submitted by 'RioOnimaru' on GuildWars.incgamers... Also a reminder that the deadline is September 30th... If you think that is too soon just reply here or pm me...

kylanf

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jun 2008

A/D

The deadline's ok by me, I've already been thinking about what to draw, but i got a question:

Ofc we have to draw 1 of your chars at least, but can we draw one of our chars doing something as well in the pic? Like let's say...my ele Sashay Elegance swapping fashion tips with Zaila? lol I'm not gonna do that-it just came to the top of my head-but I had a perfect idea in mind with my main char Angel Of Slyness in the pic as well

LunaLuna

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San Diego, California

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Originally Posted by kylanf View Post
Ofc we have to draw 1 of your chars at least, but can we draw one of our chars doing something as well in the pic? Like let's say...my ele Sashay Elegance swapping fashion tips with Zaila? lol I'm not gonna do that-it just came to the top of my head-but I had a perfect idea in mind with my main char Angel Of Slyness in the pic as well Yes you can include any other characters, however you only receive the 2.5k bonus on any extra character of mine that you draw....

Qing Guang

Qing Guang

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Nov 2008

California

Lucid Spirits [LIFE]

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Oh my goodness I better get a move on... arghh... maybe I will work on this tomorrow instead of going to MOCA which I wasn't particularly interested in anyway.

I do have a rough thumbnail of what I'm planning, though, so there's a start.

LunaLuna

Ascalonian Squire

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San Diego, California

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Oh my goodness I better get a move on... arghh... maybe I will work on this tomorrow instead of going to MOCA which I wasn't particularly interested in anyway. Oh I wouldn't want you to cancel anything for this! If more time is needed I'll be more than ok with moving the deadline a bit further.

BlueXIV

BlueXIV

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Mar 2006

CA

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I hate the MOCA.

ravensong

ravensong

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Sep 2006

Croatia

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I hate the MOCA. What did you say?


Qing Guang

Qing Guang

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Nov 2008

California

Lucid Spirits [LIFE]

N/A

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Oh I wouldn't want you to cancel anything for this! If more time is needed I'll be more than ok with moving the deadline a bit further. Naw s'okay. As I said I'm not too interested in MOCA. Contemporary art except for David Hockney = not really my thing. My real time constraints come from also doing college apps and Avatar's art contest at the same time (the latter is of course my own fault for getting greedy and double-booking myself).

EDIT: Do you mind if the BG for my picture is an photopaint of one of my screens? I figure I haven't got a ton of time, and so this will either be a landscape with people or a portrait with background, and I'd rather it be the latter.

LunaLuna

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EDIT: Do you mind if the BG for my picture is an photopaint of one of my screens? I figure I haven't got a ton of time, and so this will either be a landscape with people or a portrait with background, and I'd rather it be the latter. Yes I'm definitely ok with that. The most important thing in the drawing is the characters

LunaLuna

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Dec 2005

San Diego, California

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Just bumping thread as well as reminding everyone that the deadline is 14 days away (including today)

LunaLuna

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I have received a couple requests to extend the contest time, therefor I am pushing the deadline to October 7

Qing Guang

Qing Guang

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Nov 2008

California

Lucid Spirits [LIFE]

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Oh thank you so much! I wasn't going to ask you to move the deadline, but I was a bit worreid as I haven't yet started my entry for the other contest and I've got a project to start work on for school...

*much relieved*

LunaLuna

Ascalonian Squire

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San Diego, California

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Oh thank you so much! I wasn't going to ask you to move the deadline, but I was a bit worreid as I haven't yet started my entry for the other contest and I've got a project to start work on for school...

*much relieved* Yea, probably not the best time to start a contest... (right at the beginning of school...) I'm glad I decided to push the deadline, I would have done it sooner had you asked

Don't stress too much over this, wouldn't want that

LunaLuna

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Dec 2005

San Diego, California

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Just bumping again with a question: Who here is going to submit? I'd like to know which prize list will be used/perhaps extend the prizes.

Also deadline is now October 7 if you did not catch that.

Tzu

Tzu

Site Contributor

Join Date: Mar 2008

UK/norway

Order Of The Etherbloom Crown [ZEN]

hmm, I made something a couple of days ago, but I need to get my scanner working to submit it. I'll try to make it to the deadline, otherwise I'll send it to you whenever, it doesnt have to be a part of this contest/I dont need gold ^^

Crazystars

Crazystars

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Sep 2009

I started by trying to draw my own sannin, it looked terrible becuase I wasnt very talented, I re drew some of those pictures to see how I improved, Really, All art has to start somewhere.

Qing Guang

Qing Guang

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Nov 2008

California

Lucid Spirits [LIFE]

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At some point (ie when I can tear myself away from my games and when I don't have a lot of homework) I will get back to work on the pic I started. It's in primitive lineart stage right now. Fortunately, Jenna is a tiny detail in this one so I basically only have to draw one set of armor (yay!). The monkey shouldn't be toooo tough; it's kinda smallish (it's a baby, I think). And there are no special effects to do this time... and I'm using a different brush. So yeah.

But it will be done by the 7th!

LunaLuna

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tzu View Post
hmm, I made something a couple of days ago, but I need to get my scanner working to submit it. I'll try to make it to the deadline, otherwise I'll send it to you whenever, it doesnt have to be a part of this contest/I dont need gold ^^
Oh I'm not sure if I'd feel right by taking it for free. If need be we can call it a commission and I'll pay what it is worth. Or even you can take a photograph of it if your scanner remains broken till deadline, and the photo can be judged, then later you can scan it for me.

Quote: Originally Posted by Crazystars View Post
I started by trying to draw my own sannin, it looked terrible becuase I wasnt very talented, I re drew some of those pictures to see how I improved, Really, All art has to start somewhere. Please, don't feel as if you shouldn't submit, remember even if you think it is ""terrible"" the judges may not. Also remember we will be judging more on the creativity of the piece rather than the quality.

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Originally Posted by Qing Guang View Post
The monkey shouldn't be toooo tough; it's kinda smallish (it's a baby, I think). Haha, cute little baby scary monkey

LunaLuna

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Dec 2005

San Diego, California

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Just reminding everyone that it is now October, meaning the deadline is 7 days away!

Qing Guang

Qing Guang

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Nov 2008

California

Lucid Spirits [LIFE]

N/A

I'd better get back to work then!

LunaLuna

Ascalonian Squire

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San Diego, California

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Down to 5 days left!

I would like to let everyone who is participating know that due to the deadline shift one of the four judges is unable to judge as she has now left on vacation and contact is bad.

Three judges now.

LunaLuna

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Dec 2005

San Diego, California

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Well with tomorrow (Tuesday) and Wednesday being the final days to submit I thought I should say the exact deadline now rather than just which day.

I will stop collecting submissions the first time I log in after 12:01am PST on Thursday.

Tzu

Tzu

Site Contributor

Join Date: Mar 2008

UK/norway

Order Of The Etherbloom Crown [ZEN]

oh good ^^ working on an entry now, hope to have it finished by tomorrow.

I made an entry before, but it's stuck a few thousand miles away from me and wont get here in time by mail. Youll get it later sometime.

Qing Guang

Qing Guang

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Nov 2008

California

Lucid Spirits [LIFE]

N/A

Soooo, I procrastinated and when my Spanish teacher went psycho yesterday with the homework I totally didn't think I'd finish (won't have any time tomorrow), but I got lucky with no hw today and pulled through! Ta-da!



Sooo, yeah I was going to include Jenna hiding behind a tree and admiring him, Ranger-crazed woman that she is, but I decided that that really didn't fit the tone of the piece, so I axed that idea. Yeah the baby monkey looks wonky but it's the best I can do. Also, I think when I flattened it the lines got really dark and something weird happened with his right foot, I'm not sure what. And I seem to have lost the kind of tannish layer over the scales and under the bordered pieces! Oh, and I think the fruit is a peach. I just kind of made it up.

Still, a really fun assignment, and challenging. If you haven't noticed I draw mainly female humans/humanoids in a 3/4 view... so a piece with a man, an animal, and a profile view was quite tough for me! I like the end result, though.