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DeviantArt and Wacom have teamed up to bring you a series of Original Character Challenges! These challenges are opportunities for you to design exciting original characters based on a prompt for the chance to win Wacom products!
Contest Closed
Winners Cross the Finish Line
Cool competitors of all styles captured the attention of the DeviantArt community for our Radical Racer Original Character Challenge. The amount of imagination and talent displayed was incredible, but these nine are taking home the prizes. Congratulations to our winners and a huge thank you to everybody who participated in our third Original Character Challenge.
First Place
Judge's Comments
Vintage and sci-fi components enhance the creative motorcycle-and-tank blend, which, like Riley Roadblock's spike-adorned clothing and road rage attitude, fits the mean streets. The colors strongly invoke the outland aesthetic through the sharp, crisp artwork, with the action scene expanding the incredible concept.
- TsaoShin
Judge's Comments
I can imagine watching this original character in his own Saturday morning cartoon. Seeing the tiny "Danger Baby" in the large (and very cool) car filled with toys and gadgets is hilarious. The attention to detail, concept, and execution should all be celebrated.
Judge's Comments
I love everything about this design; the linework, the color, the restrained shading, and especially how cohesively all these elements work together. How the artist managed to make a lobster look fast is masterful! The subtle Ukiyo-e flavor to the piece is icing on this cake.
Second Place
Judge's Comments
This pint-sized racer packs a punch with a cleverly designed vehicle that can transform and travel in two ways. It's easy to imagine this detailed concept in action, especially with the beautiful dusky color evoking a barren desert lit by a setting sun.
- TsaoShin
Judge's Comments
The idea of using a paint brush to create the vehicle of your choice is a really fun approach that allows for so much flexibility in the story. The brush itself is beautifully crafted, and the use of Chinese characters to create the animals is a nice touch.
Chelsea-TrousdaleJudge's Comments
This looks like it could be the next hit animated show. I love the creativity on display here and did not expect to see a veggie-racer in the running. Sprig’s design is perfectly proportioned for maximum cuteness. The zesty linework plays well against the bright popping colors.
Third Place
Judge's Comments
A strong character and vehicle design makes me want to know even more about the exciting concept. The unique gladiator vehicle allows the special move to act as both offense and defense, demonstrated in the amazing action scene showing it acting as a wrecking ball taking out opponents.
- TsaoShin
Judge's Comments
The attention to detail extends beyond the character to every element within the design, including the traditional watercolors used. The visual story presented to the viewers is so engaging and interesting! From the lucky charm to the special trick, there's no shortage of fun and creativity with Zhuill.
Judge's Comments
A league of racing fairies who pilot fast insects is such a unique idea; it ignites my imagination. The rendering is distinctive in its softness, which underpins the delicate nature of the fairy and her invertebrate steed. Each design element reinforces the concept of speed and racing.
Semi-Finalists: Overall Skill
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Featured Artwork
About The Artist
Jake Parker is a New York Times Best Selling illustrator who has worked on both books and comics, as well films for Blue Sky Studios and Fox Animation. He also works as an online instructor to teach others how to become professional illustrators, and in 2009, he started the popular art challenge Inktober.
Jake Parker
Featured ArtistAbout The Artist
Jake Parker is a New York Times Best Selling illustrator who has worked on both books and comics, as well films for Blue Sky Studios and Fox Animation. He also works as an online instructor to teach others how to become professional illustrators, and in 2009, he started the popular art challenge Inktober.
Example Artwork
Cesar is a third generation driver – more comfortable on a cycle than he is in a conversation. On the most dangerous track in the Titan League, the track that killed his father, Cesar races not to win... but to survive.
The Titan Class Cycle is the largest, most powerful, and hardest to pilot of all racing cycles. Built around a colossal engine to tackle the harshest terrain, piloting a Titan is like riding a bull that's strapped to a rocket.
Cesar wears the ring of his late father around his neck for good luck. His father wore the ring for every race of his career, except for his final race that killed him.
Titan League Racing only has one rule: no explosives. Cesar has experimented with several tricks to gain an advantage. His favorite is the gumball; a heavy ball with extremely sticky pads that brings a Titan's tires to a violent halt.
Prizes
9 Winners Across 3 Categories Will Win Wacom Products!
Working from the prompt, draw your original Radical Racer character. Winners will be chosen in three different categories.
First Place (x3)
- Wacom Cintiq 22 with Pro Pen 2
- 1-Year Core Membership
- 8,000 DeviantArt Points
Second Place (x3)
- Wacom One Creative Pen Display
- 1-Year Core Membership
- 6,000 DeviantArt Points
Third Place (x3)
- Wacom Intuos Medium BT
- 1-Year Core Membership
- 4,000 DeviantArt Points
Semi-Finalists (x22)
1-Year Core Membership
Judging
Winners will be chosen in three categories.
Category 1:Overall Skill
25 Semi-Finalists selected by DeviantArt staff based on the below criteria. 1st, 2nd, 3rd place selected from the Semi-Finalists by DeviantArt Community Volunteer
TsaoShin based on the same criteria.
- Relevance to Concept and Prompt
- Artistic Skill
- Overall Execution
- Originality
Category 2: Creative Execution
1st, 2nd, 3rd selected by DeviantArt staff based from the pool of all eligible entries (excluding Semi-Finalists):
- Relevance to Concept and Prompt
- Outside-the-box Thinking
- Creative Execution
- Uniqueness
CATEGORY 3: Artist's Choice
1st, 2nd, 3rd selected by JakeParker based from the pool of all eligible entries (excluding Semi-Finalists):
- Relevance to Concept and Prompt
- Line Work
- Dynamic Poses
- Shape Language
- Creative Clothing
Congratulations to our first, second, and third place winners! Thank you to everyone who participated in the Original Character Challenge.
Rules & FAQ
Contest Begins
June 24, 2020 at 12:00:00 PM PT
Deadline
July 22, 2020 at 11:59:59 PM PT
Age Requirement
At least 13 years old as of June 24, 2020.
Your Thoughts
Answer in the comments below:
1. What would inspire you to race around the world?
2. Where would you stop along the way?
3. What helps you most during your creative process?
