The winners of the Screens of Terror Devious Desktops challenge have displayed mastery of the sinister, immersing everyone in a world of fright. Check out the winning wallpapers, and congratulations to our new masters of horror! #DeviousDesktopsSOT
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Make fear come to life on-screen in the Devious Desktops Screens of Terror Wallpaper Challenge for your chance to win a brand-new 5K .
Your winners have displayed mastery of the sinister in our Screens of Terror Devious Desktops challenge, immersing everyone in a world of fright. Their submissions have reimagined what true horror is, not just for us, but for all the artists to come.
Three winners have been selected by Ellysiumn, DeviantArt's Wallpaper Community Volunteer, as the most frightening entries this world has seen. Congratulations to our new masters of horror!
This brilliant mix of ugly faces creates a great impact, with well-balanced vibrant colours inviting us to look closer at all the subtleties. A really hypnotizing wallpaper.
An impactful wallpaper with a stunning interpretation of the theme, where we can observe all the creepy details plunged into the darkness, highlighted by a great execution.
This composition has a great impact, thanks to the game light/shadows producing movement. A powerful wallpaper showing skill in spotlighting the monsters.
Winners (3)
A brand-new, 27-inch LG UltraFine™ 5K IPS Display
1-Year Core Membership
8,000 DeviantArt Points
Semi-Finalists (22)
1-Year Core Membership
Contest Begins:
October 21, 2019 at 12:00:00 PM (PT - Los Angeles Time)
Deadline:
November 10, 2019 at 11:59:59 PM (PT - Los Angeles Time)
Entry Requirements:
Entrant must submit a completed 5120x2880 pixel wallpaper.
Age Requirement:
At least 13 years old as of October 21, 2019.
Criteria:
- Originality of Concept
- Quality of Execution
- Success in Portraying the Challenge Theme.
Selection Process:
- 25 semi-finalists will be selected from all eligible and qualified entries by a panel of full-time DeviantArt staff on or about November 14, 2019.
- Three winners, using the same criteria and methodology, will be selected from the semi-finalists by DeviantArt's Official Wallpaper Community Volunteer, Ellysiumn.
Please read the Official Rules for more details.
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Answer in the comments below.
Is there a horror story, scary creature, or haunted place that has impacted your life and how you create art?
Are you more of a skeptic or a believer when it comes to paranormal activity?
What are you most afraid of as an artist? Have you ever been scared to make something before?
