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UPDATE 11/27: Alright everyone, I have sent out the notes! If there are any questions or concerns feel free to let us know! You may submit your pieces into the Exchanges and Contests folder! Have fun!!


Alien Alliance Winter Art Exchange 2018!  

It's time again folks! Are you ready for the annual art exchange? Let's do it!


What is an Art Exchange?
An Art Exchange is when a large group of people join in to draw for one another! Each person is given another randomly selected person to draw for. In turn, someone else will be given your name and draw something for you. It goes on from there until everyone who volunteered has an art piece just for them, drawn by a fellow member! Also known as a "Secret Santa" in this particular case.


This exchange's theme is once again WINTER and NEW YEAR! Snow ball fights, sledding, scarf wearing, fireworks, or, well, if it doesn't get remotely cold at all where you live, then sweating over a nice gathering of present-opening or hanging out on the toasty beach! Whatever works, we don't judge! Have your own alien culture that celebrates holidays differently? Give it a try too!

Remember, you are drawing someone else's character! You may draw one of your own characters with them if you so choose, just keep their character as the main focus!


If you would like to participate, comment on this journal with a link to one of your characters that you would like drawn! Remember all the rules still apply (no trademarks, has to appear alien, etc.) If you are uncertain if your alien is "alien enough" please take a look at the chart for our guidelines: [GUIDELINE CHART] If you are still uncertain, simply ask!


Also, it should be noted that since our group has quite a variety of character designs, some characters may be more highly detailed than others. If you feel you do not have the skills to successfully draw a more complicated design, please say so and we will try to avoid conflicts (this also applies if you, say, cannot draw animals or cannot draw humanoids, etc.). Try as well to put effort into your art. Try not to produce quick sketches unless it's an emergency! We are expecting something with color or equivalent quality.


The deadline to sign up is Friday November 23rd (yay Black Friday!)!  In the evening of November 24th, I will randomize and select someone for each person, then send a notification to you through Note (from AlfaFilly).  Please do NOT pick a random person from the comments to draw for. You will be assigned a person.


I must stress, IF YOU DON'T HAVE TIME TO DRAW FOR SOMEONE DO NOT ENTER! When the exchange begins, you will have a month and a half to complete your piece. The deadline will be January 5th 2018. So please check your schedules and see if you're able before signing up!



Just like last year, I'd like to have a backup list! If you'd like to volunteer to draw for people who get dropped on, please mention so in your comment!

Volunteer list:
1. KurzB25
2. animeandrew1
3. Nancon
4. Ric-M

If you have any troubles during the exchange (scanner dies, computer breaks down, you get lost in the desert with no internet connection, you get abducted, etc.) just let us know somehow! We'll be lenient to you but please be respectful of this!


Thank you all for being awesome and allowing us to have another great year!
Peace