Fun Competition

**Auron** · March 11th, 2006, 09:16 AM

As the title implies this is a competition I'm having. The competition tests the artists creativity to pretty much create an image out of nothing. Here's how it works. I put up a description of something that I want drawn. I give as many details as i can possibly give. After the idea is postes, artists are to create pictures of what they think the description would turn out as. The winner will be selected based on what I see to be the closest match to the description. If you please you may add extra details beyond what I described so long as the original description is not changed in the process. This competition if for FUN. The reward is simply that your art WILL be recognized as good. I applaude any and all who attempt this challenge. It is greatly appreciated and should be fun for everyone. Now I shall give you the first description of the competition. (Note: I will be extremely detailed, also WHAT the description is...uhhh....describing can vary from characters, creatures, locations, etc.)

DESCRIPTION #1 :
Name: Sargathun
Gender: Male
Height: 5"8 (Tall for people who can't make an exact measured person)
Weapon of Choice: Curve-Meld (Cursed Sword)
Weapon Description: A pitch black sword and (as the name implies) is slightly curved as it progresses from the hilt to the tip. (I MEAN SLIGHTLY!) The sword is said to kill an innocent by a magical...misfortune AS WELL as its marked target. You are welcome to decorate the sword with as much detail as you like. The sword has a slight red tint along the edges.

Character Description: Long black hair, Grey Eyes, Is somewhat tanned (from constantly fishing in his childehood), Clothe choices lean toward blue and black mixes.

If you need MORE details just ask but be sure to specify WHERE I need more details at.

(All submissions should be drawn in a "Final Fantasy" esque style.)

I hope you enjoy this competition. I can't wait to see what you guys can pull out of your hats!

Please note that by reading this post you sign a contract to not use this idea outside this topic without my permission...and likewise, I may not use your ideas without your permission. Thus, It is an even trade.

(Also, I couldn't figure out where to put this type of thread. If its not in the right place right now...please point me where I SHOULD post it. Thank your for your cooperation and understanding.)

**loomer** · March 11th, 2006, 09:29 AM

well...that sounds like a ton of fun....for you

**Flake** · March 11th, 2006, 09:53 AM

Originally Posted by Auron

(Also, I couldn't figure out where to put this type of thread. If its not in the right place right now...please point me where I SHOULD post it. Thank your for your cooperation and understanding.)

I think you want the "non paying jobs" section.
http://conceptart.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=44

**ceberae** · March 11th, 2006, 09:53 AM

5 hours in m$paint, 25 hours in photoshop 4 color,, my bestest pic yet!!!111

**Red_Rook** · March 11th, 2006, 09:57 AM

what a wast of time. So in a nutshell you want people to do your art for you cause your too lazy, dont have the cash to hire artists or just want a personal collection.

Oh and btw for future refernce, reading a publicly available document, is not a binding contract. And to be dead honest, this isnt really that creative, so not only will you probably get no entries but i dont think your in danger of anyone stealing your ideas.

**Red_Rook** · March 11th, 2006, 09:58 AM

i stand corrected, ceberae wonderful work!

**Mirana** · March 11th, 2006, 12:14 PM

The reward is simply that your art WILL be recognized as good.

...yikes.

So...I'll make a stab at being constructive. This is not the place for these kinds of self-gratifying contests. Most of the users are used to being paid for artwork, and the forum already has a running character "contest," with no ulterior motive like getting artists to draw your characters so you can have a bunch of fanart.

Try Deviantart, Mangaworkshop, Elfwood, ArtWanted, MAG, MOB....etc. I know some of those sites actually have those kinds of contests, and MAG&MOB are monthlies where the winning artist gets to post their character for others to draw.

**Shamagim** · March 11th, 2006, 12:21 PM

(edited, don't want to be that mean

)

PD: OMFG!!11 Great work cerebae!!!, how did U make that ultra kawaii effect!!11???//

**Auron** · March 11th, 2006, 12:21 PM

Thank you for telling me this information. You were much more helpful then most of the above posts!

(for Mirana)

**Thunder Doom** · March 11th, 2006, 01:50 PM

Hey, this IS fun

20 hrs MSPaint, 50 hrs Painter IX, 30 hrs Photoshop 4, 5,000 hrs Etch-a-sketch

**Mort** · March 11th, 2006, 01:56 PM

man that was so clever trying to get someone to do free work again. keep em coming. hehe. you hear something new everytime i think.

btw ceberae is that drawing copyrighted becouse somone might steal your design.

**Shamagim** · March 11th, 2006, 02:00 PM

Hey, dont forget the big ass water mark, like Mort said, you dont want anyone to steal that jem, they might get famous and stuff...

**Slash** · March 11th, 2006, 02:20 PM

good call on the watermark there.. i almost forgot, wouldnt want anyone to steal my art!

//edit: i forgot... its 2006 now.

**Craig D** · March 11th, 2006, 02:23 PM

Slash,
you also forgot the

on the sword tip.
Don't get sloppy on us now.

**ceberae** · March 11th, 2006, 02:48 PM

Great catch on the copyright, guys! Wouldn't want my masterpiece used by illicit businesses. For free.

Slash,Thunder Doom, great work! But like Craig D says, where's the

? That's like, -10 points on the kuwai scale!

**Interceptor** · March 11th, 2006, 02:51 PM

Wow! What a great idea! I wish we had some sort of weekly activity where we could draw a charater! and maybe the same for enviros and creatures and industrial designs!