Hi members!
First of all, I want to welcome all of the new members. Please don't be shy and fall back into the group's walls and keep from participating in a challenge. You never know what you can do unless you try. Right?
Well, we're ready for our new challenge. This challenge features the theme that was number one when we had the last challenge theme poll. Since so many requested this challenge, I hope you like the stock choices, and that you can put aside 2 weeks to work on a wonderful fantasy entry.
So, let's get going!
Our new challenge is called,
"A Fairy In Winter", and it features the stock of ~
Jaymasee. You will have your choice from two of her beautiful fairy stock sets.
Since we have so many new members I need to remind them of a rule.
I've also noticed some of our regular members have forgotten this important rule:
No matter what I give you as a required stock (unless it's a background, of course), that stock must be the most important part of your deviation.Do not let the required stock get "swallowed up" by the background (meaning, a LOT of background, and the required stock is very small and insignificant). So keep that in mind when you're composing your entries, okay? I may or may not accept your deviation, but it will definitely affect your entry in the competition.
Examples of deviations from our
"In the Winter" challenge from last year:
We're leaving designs for awhile and returning to
"scenes". If I see a design, (decorative, abstract, surreal, or other style), I will not accept it. If you do not know the difference between a "scene" and a "design", go here:
[link]If you need to review parts of a good composition (the Elements and Principles) to help you succeed in this challenge, go here:
[link] I don't have any examples of the current challenge, but you should do fine without them. I've been very please with the last couple of challenges and believe you can do this without any problems.
Be sure to read the expectations below carefully and understand what this challenge is about before you begin looking for additional stock. Got questions? Don't hesitate to make a comment below this blog, or write a note to the group.
Remember, I have the right to decline
any deviation for content.
Due date for the challenge is Sunday, January 27th.
Please watch the Countdown Clock on our HOME page for the exact time of the challenge in your area. Late entries will be added to the gallery but will not be accepted for the competition.
Build Your
"A Fairy In Winter" Challenge Entry By Using These Expectations:
Since this challenge name has "Winter" in it, this must be a Winter theme scene. It can be a "Winter to Spring" scene
only if you're using the Green Fairy stock, but it doesn't have to be. That's your choice.
You have your choice of any one of the poses from the two fairy stock series. You'll find them from the page links below.
You can use any background you like.
NO Pre-Made Backgrounds!! I want to see you create your own background that fits the theme of the challenge.
You must use any additional stockof your choice to carry through the theme. Everyone should use more then "3" additional stocks. I encourage everyone to use more then 3 so that you have more interesting images. A model in a background is not very creative. One with three or more additional stocks is better, but is not all that it can be.
Resources and brushes are okay to use (in fact, I encourage you to use them!), but they are
not stock, and can't be counted as stock.
For this challenge, you can use a monochromatic (everything done in different shades of the same color) color scheme.
Don't forget the group policy about "airbrush/painting", and other ways to get a "painterly effect" on your photo-manipulation. If you are unsure, you can read all about it on the group's HOME page.
Challenge Stock Choices. You will find the stock series on these pages of ~
Jaymasee gallery. You may have to scroll down or to to the next page to find them. I can
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[link]The Green Fairy 1-The Green Fairy 17
[link] Please be creative. Very important. Still, be careful. You don't want to be "overly" different. It will only confuse the judges.
You can enter 2 deviations into the challenge. Each entry must use different required stock and different additional stock.
All Level Winners in the "Competitive" category will win stock prizes.
Let me know if you have any questions before you get started on your deviation.
Are you ready? Go have some fun creating!
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR DEVIATION IS COMPLETED
A. First, in the Artist's Comments box, make sure you post that your deviation is for the "A Fairy In Winter" Challenge at #
ManipulateThis and include our icon.
B. Second, have the level you're entering under (Level 1 for Novice, 2 for Beginners, 3, for Intermediate, and 4 for Advance) with the info above in your "Artist's Comments". If you're not sure about the level, please read a description of each level in the rules.
[link]Choose your level carefully and accurately. A wrong level can affect winning the challenge.
If you're a new member and I've suggested a level for you, please participate under that level until you and I decide it's time for you to move up a level.
C. Then submit your deviation by selecting
"Contribute Art" in the menu on the Home page of the group, or from the
"Submit To Group" link on the right hand side of your original deviation. It must be approved before it's placed into the FEATURED gallery.I always move from the FEATURED to the challenge folder, so don't worry about that.
Remember, deviations that are NOT for the challenge will be declined. D. You will receive a confirmation message at your art account if the entry was accepted or not. If it was declined you will receive a comment with the decline entry telling you why.
If there is time, you're allowed to edit your deviation or start again. An edited deviation will change the original if you use the
"Edit Deviation" link on the page of the deviation.
IMPORTANT!If the above happens and you do not delete the original deviation from your gallery, please send a group note so that I know to remove the original entry.
WHAT TO DO WITH A "NON-COMPETITIVE" ENTRY
Please see the Rules concerning
"Competitive" and "Non-Competitive" .
[link]I am here to help. If you have any questions or need my help, don't hesitate to contact me.
Do your very best in execution, and really create a fascinating entry!
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`anmari has been spreading her infectious positivity throughout our community for over 6 years. Throughout this time Ana has been at the core of all things devious, passionately developing an eclectic gallery, helping organise devmeets, participating in chat events and also recently completed dedicating her time as a Community Volunteer. We are absolutely delighted to bestow the Deviousness Award for May 2013 to `anmari, congratulations! Read More
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