[ Poll ] An OC Art Contest! Only 2 slots left! Hurry up!

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Total Votes: 36

[Higan-san]

CONTEST

I'm currently moving, so I haven't and will not be online for at least another 2 weeks. Please still send entries. I'm working on a lot of stuff right now, so I'msorry if this seems to be taking forever.
Hello Gaia! This is the first in a series of art contests dedicated to my OCs for my current novel. There will be 10 entries, and the judging does not begin until all entries are recieved. If I have to wait FOREVER to get all the entries (i.e. 2 weeks+, depending on how much time I get on the computer), then I will call off the contest and judge them if there are more than 6. If there are less, the best gets a consolation prize instead of the grand prize.. When all entries are in, I will set up a poll with the entry numbers, and I'll leave it up for 3 days. As you see, it will be important to get as many votes as possible for your piece of art so BUMP this thread. That said, PLEASE do not make use/make mules to sway votes. From there, I will decide my 1st and 2nd place winners. The poll is for me if I have a hard time deciding whether I like one better than another. Feel free to ask questions if you have any.

[Higan-san]

Prize- 20k

Rules (please read)

1. More than one entry can be sent in per artist, but it still only counts as 1 slot. A single artist cannot fill in 2 or more slots. I will judge the best entry.
2. The winner will get the prize once they send me a titled trade request after I tell them they won. I will post this in the thread. I will not pm them. If they fail to collect in 3 days, I will award the prize to the 2nd place individual. My internet access is limited, so it may take me a few days to finalize the trade. Please be patient.
3. Only the winner gets the prize, but the 2nd and 3rd places may get a little memento.
4. The prize will usually be a gold amount. If there is an item that you would rather have that costs less than or equal to the prize, I can purchase it for you and them send it to you. If you are the winner and are interested, then pm me about that.
5. Hear that sound? That's the world's smallest violin playing "My Heart Bleeds For You". Don't whine if you lose.
6. Constructive criticism is good, putting down artists is bad. No flaming, please. If an artist flames, then they will be disqualified.
7. You can draw couples, even if I'm asking for 1 character. If you do, you'll have a higher chance of getting a prize as long as the quality of the art is good. When applicable, I'll post a picture of the person(s) they can be drawn with.
8. Tell your artist friends about this place. (Not really a rule, but...)

[Higan-san]

Hints to help you

a) Color is definently better than black and white.
b) I prefer action/dynamic/interesting poses verses standing ones.
c) READ THE DESCRIPTION! This will help you understand the character(s) more.
d) Be creative! Draw cool outfits and interesting scenes. Change clothing colors. Don't re-draw my samples or outfits unless you think they're totally amazing.
e) Pay attention to details. For example, my friend has a character with black hair, but one of her best samples has brown. And now everyone draws him with brown hair, ignoring the description. Don't do this.
f) The more complete the picture, the better (fullbody > headshot).
g) I like chibis, but I really prefer anime or realistic styles.

[Higan-san]

Today We Are Drawing...

Higan Grant- The main character of my story.

Pictures of him:: 1 2 3 lol- 4 5

Profile

]Name: Higan Grant [the hero]
D.O.B. September 21
Age: 35
Height: 5' 11 1/2'' (say's he's an even six feet)
Species: Half-human
Eye color: burgundy
Hair color/style: Slate grey as in ugly pencil lead color/ longish and messy
Build Higan has broad shoulders and is decently muscular.
Fashion Style: If it fits, he'll wear it. Layered shirts and comfortable pants. He's a pretty bland guy in that respect.
Loves to: eat, play with kids, spend time with friends, work in his forge.
Hates to: cook, fight
Personality He's rather sad and quiet now, and keeps to himself. He is suprisingly unobservant. Higan is nervous around women, especially younger ones like Rhea. He has occasional mood swings, and gets angry fairly easily. He keeps his feelings entirely under control until he berserks.
Quirks/abilities: 1. He is a berserker. He loses control around blood and shreds things. He can pick out his friends from his enemies most of the time. 2. He speaks very formally. No contractions or slang at all (example "I could not do that"; "Why do you not think this is pleasing?" wink 3.overall, a nice guy with extremely rare lapses
Favorite food: chicken cooked in any way
Themesongs: Savin' Me- Nickleback, Crawling in the Dark- Hoobastank, Gone Away- The Offspring, Pain Refined- Disturbed, Life is Beautiful- Sixx A.M.
Story: Higan was living a fairly successful life as a blacksmith when he was murdered. He was murdered by a high ranking political figure which he later learned was named Argent. Pushed from the eighteenth storey while trying to protect his wife Karen and son William, he didn't die when he hit the ground. His latent berserker ability kept him alive. He has to now live in a world among the nonhuman side of his family, and has to accept their odd culture. He also plays a key role in ending the genocide of his race against impossible odds. He will fail, but will survive to tell the story. He's fairly tolerant of everyone, but hates the fact that younger women are inexplicitly attracted to him.
Hopes to Find Argent and...and ...do something!

[Higan-san]

Slots

1. reserved for chibidragongal
2. reserved for thunderkidd
3. reserved for teh_chibi_kori
4. ROSETTA-MY-LOVE entry
5. xoxodogeyesxoxo entry
6. reserved for acue
7. reserved for Zagachan
8. reserved for KyonKyoto
9.
10.

[Higan-san]

I just want this to be a nice quickie.

[Higan-san]

It's a bit lonely in here.

[Higan-san]

Bump.

[Higan-san]

Is my prize too low or are there just no artists?

[Higan-san]

Bump.

[Higan-san]

bump.

[Higan-san]

BUMP!!! I AM ANGRY RIGHT NOW! I HAVE TO GO TO THE DENTIST, I'M NOT GETTING ANY ART FOR FREE, AND WHEN I MAKE A CONTEST NO ONE ENTERS. WHAT GIVES GAIA?!

I feel better now. smile

[Vinny Bunny]

Just be patient 3nodding People will come.
Sometimes it takes a while before people come/or they might be taking a while on their art (which isn't a bad thing at all) lol

[chibidragongal]

Well I'm here now! Atleast you will have one entry for sure. I'll try and get it done asap xd

[Higan-san]

@Vinny- I guess you're right.

@chibi- Thanks for entering. I'll stick your name on the list.