Now that the contest has officially run it's course, I'd like to thank all the contestants for their beautiful entries - this is far and away the best selection of pieces since I began running my contests 2 1/2 years ago.
Now I have allowed one entrant a little more time since he notified me in advance of issues beyond his control delaying his entry - so the main judging will be delayed a little longer - but for the entries already received, I am going to go ahead and list the poll for the Viewers Choice Prize.
For the artists - I truly appreciate your patience in waiting just a little longer - and feel free to post on your respective sites to "get out the vote" for your entries ;p
Thanks again - and stay tuned!
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Art Contest Entry - Wrenzephyr2
Another beautiful contest entry by Wrenzephyr2.
Threw in the title myself to match the color and the slot machine theme - although it's actually from a different musical than the contest title ;p
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Threw in the title myself to match the color and the slot machine theme - although it's actually from a different musical than the contest title ;p
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Saturday, February 16, 2013
Art Contest Entry - AutumnNatural
In the last - and very lengthy contest entry for tonight, AutumnNatural demonstrates to us that there's more than one type of winning lottery ticket. Between this one and that half-billion jackpot last year (anyone other than me buy a couple tickets just for the hell of it?) - it'd be a tough choice ;p
Friday, February 15, 2013
Art Contest Entry - zdemian
Art Contest Entry - Darkoshen
Another beautiful contest entry by a talented artist.
There's only enough cash for one guy to get in to the casino :( But heads you win, tails she wins ;p
There's only enough cash for one guy to get in to the casino :( But heads you win, tails she wins ;p
Artist: darkoshen
Title: "Free Admission"
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Art Contest Entry - blackshirtboy
The rest of the art contest entries are starting to come in - looks like we'll have a pretty good showing this time around.
Here we have a very tight little sequence by blackshirtboy - very nice thematic designs and framing!
Looks like someone finally got lucky at the Texas Hold 'em table.
Here we have a very tight little sequence by blackshirtboy - very nice thematic designs and framing!
Looks like someone finally got lucky at the Texas Hold 'em table.
Artist: blackshirtboy
Medium: Digital
Scenario: "A man on a losing streak finds his luck."
Title: "Luck be a Lady Tonight"
Art Contest Update
Ok, just getting ready to post some more new entries. This week wound up being a little more art-heavy than some weeks (but hopefully each post gets a fair look) - don't skip over anything if the art is below the break ;p
Still got more good stuff waiting, but didn't want to overdo it initially.
Anyhoo - just a quick heads up. Due to unavoidable work schedule conflicts - I won't really be in a good position to close the contest at midnight the 15th - so I'm pushing it to midnight the 16th. As long as entries are in my inbox by midnight Hawaii standard time Saturday night, I'll accept them.
Additionally - I've already been contacted by one artist who's been delayed by unavoidable power outages due to winter weather. I'm willing to accept late entries on a case by case basis if the artist is able to contact me in one way or another in advance of the deadline.
Thanks. May the best artist win ;p
Still got more good stuff waiting, but didn't want to overdo it initially.
Anyhoo - just a quick heads up. Due to unavoidable work schedule conflicts - I won't really be in a good position to close the contest at midnight the 15th - so I'm pushing it to midnight the 16th. As long as entries are in my inbox by midnight Hawaii standard time Saturday night, I'll accept them.
Additionally - I've already been contacted by one artist who's been delayed by unavoidable power outages due to winter weather. I'm willing to accept late entries on a case by case basis if the artist is able to contact me in one way or another in advance of the deadline.
Thanks. May the best artist win ;p
Happy Valentines Day!
Again...I'm not normally one for impromptu holiday commissions, but Synthean has really been on a roll for me recently...and today is no exception.
Valentine's Day (like most holidays) doesn't do a whole lot for me as a generally busy single person without any real relationships...but from time to time, the opportunities present themselves.
Soooo, hope you folks all have a great day with your special folks!
Valentine's Day (like most holidays) doesn't do a whole lot for me as a generally busy single person without any real relationships...but from time to time, the opportunities present themselves.
Soooo, hope you folks all have a great day with your special folks!
Monday, February 11, 2013
Synthean - 2013: Year of the Snake (1)
Well, I don't get the chance to work on too many holiday commissions - generally hard to wrap my schedule around them - and to get guaranteed deliveries....but every now and then the stars align perfectly.
Now...after the amazing work Synthean did on a simple piece of gift art for me last year - not to mention the amazing Christmas sequence - I figured it was only fair to give him a full commission for this one. Chinese New Year coinciding with the Year of the Snake seemed like a perfect combination.
So without any further ado...I present: Dance of the Serpent (in 3 acts).
Now...after the amazing work Synthean did on a simple piece of gift art for me last year - not to mention the amazing Christmas sequence - I figured it was only fair to give him a full commission for this one. Chinese New Year coinciding with the Year of the Snake seemed like a perfect combination.
So without any further ado...I present: Dance of the Serpent (in 3 acts).
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Art Contest Update
That's right folks - one week left for Art Contest #6. All entries are due by midnight next Friday, the 15th.
We've already got one very tight entry. Looking forward to seeing what all you other talented folks have whipped up.
As mentioned before, still have a number of projects in the works and others ready for posting in the next few weeks - although still having some minor delays for the "first commission of the year" TG project ;p Don't worry - it'll be worth it.
Thanks for the support - as always, donations in support of more art are always appreciated - and even if you don't see a donation project at the moment that interests you, I am always more than happy to direct your donations towards the featured artist of your choice.
We've already got one very tight entry. Looking forward to seeing what all you other talented folks have whipped up.
As mentioned before, still have a number of projects in the works and others ready for posting in the next few weeks - although still having some minor delays for the "first commission of the year" TG project ;p Don't worry - it'll be worth it.
Thanks for the support - as always, donations in support of more art are always appreciated - and even if you don't see a donation project at the moment that interests you, I am always more than happy to direct your donations towards the featured artist of your choice.
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Solios - Denacian Recaller
Cross-posted to "Growing Up Gecko".
I've been working with several different artists on ongoing character designs for the "Growing Up Gecko" saga over the last few months...need to spend more time on writing too. I get these amazing ideas - especially while out running - reams of dialogue/details/etc - but then I lose most of it once I sit down in front of the keyboard. While all the artists I work with are extremely capable - when coming up with a very non-human look from scratch...I enjoy turning to Solios for the initial breakdowns
Anyhoo, more biological/personal data to follow on this character - combined an originally human character/role with this alien character I already had in mind. For the moment, all you need to know is she's a Denacian Recaller (full species designation at this time) - serving as Dean of the School of Xeno-Archaeology at the Halicarnassus Institute of Scientific Development and Learning - let's call her Dean Herodotus XXXVIII for the moment.
I've been working with several different artists on ongoing character designs for the "Growing Up Gecko" saga over the last few months...need to spend more time on writing too. I get these amazing ideas - especially while out running - reams of dialogue/details/etc - but then I lose most of it once I sit down in front of the keyboard. While all the artists I work with are extremely capable - when coming up with a very non-human look from scratch...I enjoy turning to Solios for the initial breakdowns
Anyhoo, more biological/personal data to follow on this character - combined an originally human character/role with this alien character I already had in mind. For the moment, all you need to know is she's a Denacian Recaller (full species designation at this time) - serving as Dean of the School of Xeno-Archaeology at the Halicarnassus Institute of Scientific Development and Learning - let's call her Dean Herodotus XXXVIII for the moment.
Friday, February 1, 2013
Nymic-Tf - Biting the Hand
I know, I know, this still isn't the promised "first commission of the year" previously advertised - just a few delays there - but this commission has been in the pipeline a little while, so didn't want to hold up content on the site any longer than necessary....
Well, as I've mentioned before - when I come across new artists advertising their craft on The Process or DA, I often try to give them a shot. I've been following a number of folks over the years and it's really cool to see the progression over the years.
Nymic-Tf hasn't been around too long as far as I can tell and he's already shaping up with some quality work.
Now frankly, this is another one of my "standard" commissions with a new artist, but I'm still very happy with how it turned out ;p
I call it "Biting the Hand" - but frankly I'm not sure poochy even waited long enough to be fed.....
Well, as I've mentioned before - when I come across new artists advertising their craft on The Process or DA, I often try to give them a shot. I've been following a number of folks over the years and it's really cool to see the progression over the years.
Nymic-Tf hasn't been around too long as far as I can tell and he's already shaping up with some quality work.
Now frankly, this is another one of my "standard" commissions with a new artist, but I'm still very happy with how it turned out ;p
I call it "Biting the Hand" - but frankly I'm not sure poochy even waited long enough to be fed.....
Saturday, January 26, 2013
Art Contest Entry - Temp-Tress
3 weeks to go in Art Contest 6 and I've got the first official entry to post. I actually received this last week but didn't have access to post until this weekend sadly. Keep working on those entries folks - plenty of time to get them in!
I'm happy to present a beautiful comic by Temp-Tress.
She won the bet, but I guess she should have worded those wishes a little better....
I'm happy to present a beautiful comic by Temp-Tress.
She won the bet, but I guess she should have worded those wishes a little better....
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
alorok - Busty Poodle-Girl!
Yes, I am expressly aware that this is not the "first commission of the year" that I promised - but since I commissioned this piece quite a while ago last year and only just received it, I think it'll do for the moment. Really didn't want to leave you without any content posts for the entire month even with my crazy schedule.
BTW - one month left to create and submit entries for Art Contest #6 - tell your friends!
Ok, so here we have another poodle-girl transformation. (I really can't get tired of them - particularly when done so right). Again, this one by alorok mixes things up a little in style - particularly in the "upper body" so to speak. I think it turned out really well ;p
BTW - one month left to create and submit entries for Art Contest #6 - tell your friends!
Ok, so here we have another poodle-girl transformation. (I really can't get tired of them - particularly when done so right). Again, this one by alorok mixes things up a little in style - particularly in the "upper body" so to speak. I think it turned out really well ;p
Saturday, January 5, 2013
Happy New Year 2013! (belated) - Pricing Change!
Wow! Happy New Year folks! I was not expecting under any circumstances to be offline this long when moving into my new apt. Apologies for the lack of posting.
Unfortunately, this delay coupled with a very busy upcoming month of work (out of town stuff again) - basically means that there won't be any new content posts on the site till the very end of the month or early Feb. So basically we will be ringing in the New Year with Cluedog just a little later than expected, but there will be a number of large pieces for viewing in Feb as well. Maybe even a little something for Chinese New Year!
Not to forget of course - the art contest that ends on Feb 15 - about 40 days away - again, all entries are due by midnight on the 15th - but if you have a Valentines Day excuse, no big deal - I'll probably be too busy at work to check my mail till the end of the day either way ;p
So basically, due to the situation...from now until - I post again - probably the end of the month - Out of Town Pricing is in effect. Take $1.50 off any listed prices for donation art - but I'm afraid I can't guarantee exactly how soon I'll be able to send them to you. Thanks for the continued support though.
Unfortunately, this delay coupled with a very busy upcoming month of work (out of town stuff again) - basically means that there won't be any new content posts on the site till the very end of the month or early Feb. So basically we will be ringing in the New Year with Cluedog just a little later than expected, but there will be a number of large pieces for viewing in Feb as well. Maybe even a little something for Chinese New Year!
Not to forget of course - the art contest that ends on Feb 15 - about 40 days away - again, all entries are due by midnight on the 15th - but if you have a Valentines Day excuse, no big deal - I'll probably be too busy at work to check my mail till the end of the day either way ;p
So basically, due to the situation...from now until - I post again - probably the end of the month - Out of Town Pricing is in effect. Take $1.50 off any listed prices for donation art - but I'm afraid I can't guarantee exactly how soon I'll be able to send them to you. Thanks for the continued support though.
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