Our Stock Use Contest #6 starts today January 21, 2020.
There are 5 stock photos to choose from.
You must use one of them, or more if you'd like.
You have more than a month and a half to complete your entry.
Your entries will be judge according to your Skill Level.
Use the same skill level as in the previous contests.
You can't change at will unless you have
improved and move up to a higher level.
Those who haven't partake in these contests before
and don't know their skill levels yet,
feel free to ask me in a private or group note.
Skill levels explained.
Beginner
You are not comfortable with the program you used to compile a photo manipulation.
You are struggling with shadows and lighting and depth of field.
Do not know how to cut out properly, or using masks.
You do not know how to blend properly.
Intermediate
You are comfortable with the program you used to compile a photo manipulation.
You're still figuring out how and where to add shadows and lighting, and depth of field.
You know how to blend, learnt to cut out indestructibly by using masks.
You're still in search of your style.
Advance
You know exactly how to use the program to compile a photo manipulation.
You know where to add shadows and lighting, and depth of field in your creation.
Your blending is seamless, cut out indestructibly by using masks.
You've found your style.
Required Stock
CONTEST RULES
You must be a member to play.
You must use at least one of the required stocks.
The stock you picked must be visible in your creation
Your entry must be made on or after the contest start date.
You may enter twice, but only one entry can win.
You must include the following in your description:
1. The name of the contest, namely Stock Use Contest #6
2. Our group icon - :icon FeedYourImagination: (without the space)
3. Your skill level - Beginner, Intermediate, or Advance
(Your entry will be declined if this is not included)
You must credit and notify all stock used.
1. If the resources are from DeviantArt then a direct
link to the original stock photo is required.
2. If the resources are from any other legitimate stock sites,
or your own photos, just mention it
in the description, no links are required.
No images from Google, Bing or Pinterest are allowed.
When you are finished with your masterpiece,
submit it to the folder marked Contest - Submit Here.
We accept ONLY Photo Manipulations and Mixed Media
1. Photo Manipulations - Manipulations are required to have three elements or more.
2. Mixed Media - The use of stock photos with 3D renders and/or painting.
We accept any Fantasy art, dark fantasy as well.
We need 15 or more entries to proceed to voting.
We reserve the right to add or subtract from these rule at any time.
The Deadline
March 5, 2020 at 23:59 SAST
The Prizes
Points donated by
Advance 1st Place - 400 
Intermediate 1st Place - 300
Beginner 1st Place - 100
Premium Stock
Art Feature
Llamas for Winners
If you want to donate more prizes, anything
like art features, premium stock, free artwork, etc,
please contact me, or leave a comment on this journal.
More points are always welcome.
