Announcing the theme for the first Emoti-Art contest ever. And what more appropriate theme than -- Emoticon ART!
That's right. This contest challenges you to re-create a famous painting using emoticons. Here are some examples done in the past.
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You may pick any kind of art from any era. However, it must be a relativity well-known piece.
Now, as I mentioned before, to help make it fair, we are having two categories for entries: Emerging and Experienced Emoticonists. I am going to let each deviant pick which category they want to participate in. I am going to trust that you know your skill-level and will be fair. However, each entry will be reviewed by the judge and we reserve the right to bump you to the other category if we feel it's more appropriate. We have had a few people directly ask us where we think they belong, and we will do that if you feel uncomfortable picking yourself.
RULES:
Up to three entries per person Entries must replicate the full painting. So if the painting had a background, you need to include it. You must mention and link to this contest in the artist notes. You must link to a graphic of the original painting in your notes. There is no reserving paintings. So, that means more than one person can do the same painting. Animated or static will be allowed, but contestants will not get additional points for animation. JUDGES :
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+ and a third tie-breaker judge (TBA) DEADLINE: Contest ends April 15 at 11:59 CST That's six weeks, so there will be no extensions.
PRIZES:Each category will have 2 winners. For each category:
1st Place:
* Three month sub or points equivalent from Mirz123 and Ravenswd
* Special winners feature on Emoti-Art
* Journal Features by Mirz123
2nd Place:
* One month sub or points equivalent from Mirz123 and Ravenswd
* Special winners feature on Emoti-Art
* Journal Features by Mirz123
Any other prize donations are appreciated.
HOW TO ENTER:Entries must be COMMENTED here. We will then request they be added to the special Group folder.
Good luck and have fun.
ENTRIES:
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NON-COMPETING ENTRY
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ENTRIES IN THIS FOLDER ---> emoti-art.deviantart.com/galle…
