Skinartistry 2 Steampunk Wallpaper Challenge

http://www.skinartistry2.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?1918.post
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When:   June 1, 2010 to midnight, pacific time, September 1, 2010.
Who:     Registered Members of skinartistry 2 are eligible (with the exception of Admin staff and their families).
Prizes:   $75 first, $50 second, $25 third.

Rules:


1) There must be a minimum of 10 members signed up for the contest to proceed. Sign up is via the thread. So, encourage your friends to enter!!

2) Maximum of 3 entries per member.

3) You must incorporate one of the two models ( see resources links below) and a minimum of three of the remaining resources (see resources links below) in your design.

4) you must provide proper accreditation for the resources.

5) Uploads of contest wallpapers must go in the "Contests, Steampunk" upload category.

6) Winners will be announced July 15th, 2010. Winners will be contacted via pm with details on receiving their prizes.


The Skinartistry Admin staff will review all entries, and choose the the top three on the basis of composition, how well the contest images are integrated into the wallpaper and how well you follow the Steampunk theme.

Resources:

Model: steam traveller 10 by mizzd- stock   http://mizzd-stock.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d27b7ri
OR
by angellella   http://angellella.deviantart.com/art/STOCK-SteamPunk-148232246?q=boost%3Apopular+in%3Aresources%2Fstockart+steampunk&qo=220


Other Resources:

Bike by echodlight   http://echoedlight.deviantart.com/art/Steampunk-Vroom-Vroom-Stock-108092937?q=boost%3Apopular+in%3Aresources%2Fstockart+steampunk&qo=95

birdcage by fairygoodmother   http://fairiegoodmother.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d1dqu7l

Clock by leadsstock    http://leafsstock.deviantart.com/art/Antique-Steampunk-Clock-2-118544659?q=boost%3Apopular+in%3Aresources%2Fstockart+steampunk&qo=148

Gears by readheadstock    http://redheadstock.deviantart.com/art/Gears-Transparent-PNGs-106682534?q=boost%3Apopular+in%3Aresources%2Fstockart+steampunk&qo=191


SkinArtistry Contest thread:   http://www.skinartistry2.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?1918.post

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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top

You must incorporate one of the two models ( see resources links below) and a minimum of three of the remaining resources (see resources links below) in your design.

IMO, that really limits the creativity aspect.  Most of those resources suck as far as "resources" go.  Just my opinion mind you.  Maybe you should also have a "free for all" category...or do that at a later date.

Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Ill deffinatley enter, readheadstock and unholy stock are 2 of my faves:inlove:   cool contest guys.. xxx

Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Vampothika, reply 4
Ill deffinatley enter, readheadstock and unholy stock are 2 of my faves   cool contest guys.. xxx

Great!

Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Bump

Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top

IMO, that really limits the creativity aspect. Most of those resources suck as far as "resources" go.
 

Acknowledging that it is just your opinion, a person that is a really good artist can take even the crappiest resource and make it work. The object of a resource is a starting point ...like a blank sheet of paper is a starting point. You have to *make it your own* , make it fit in what you are creating, not just copy and paste.

 btw....Are you going to enter?   :grin:

 

Ill deffinatley enter, readheadstock and unholy stock are 2 of my faves cool contest guys.. xxx
  Mine too and I also have a stock account at DA...just pimping a little bit here...  :X ;)

 

Come on people and sign up, give it a whirl, you have nothing to lose and you could win $ ...perhaps for :beer:   and :pizza: !! B)

Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top

How many people have signed up so far?  I don't want sign up and start the project, only to have it get canceled due to lack of interest.

Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I signed up.  I don't know how much competition I'll be, but I'm in the process of upgrading my Steampunk Windowblind for Windows 7--making a wall to go with it should keep me in the Steampunk mood.

Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top

This makes 4 people signed up....we need 6 more to make it a contest!!  B) :w00t:

Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top

i did that sign up thing too to make it official xxx:inlove:

Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Vampothika, reply 4
Ill deffinatley enter, readheadstock and unholy stock are 2 of my faves   cool contest guys.. xxx

If tbc, Karen and Vamps are entering, I'll take a raincheck. These ladies are so talented that a fat fingered flummox like me would only make a fool (a larger fool than I already am) of himself.

Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top

If tbc and Vamps are entering, I'll take a raincheck.
....Doc, I can not enter the contest....you know how that is....  " no admiins, or their family members, including dogs, cats and fish, are allowed to enter the contest" ;) :grin:

Reply #15 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting DrJBHL, reply 13



Quoting Vampothika,
reply 4
Ill deffinatley enter, readheadstock and unholy stock are 2 of my faves   cool contest guys.. xxx



If tbc and Vamps are entering, I'll take a raincheck. These ladies are so talented that a fat fingered flummox like me would only make a fool (a larger fool than I already am) of himself.

C'mon doc, you're pretty good at throwing those kinds of things together into a nice, pleasing package.

Reply #17 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Your last resource (building facade) couldn't be found on dA, Barb....This doesn't mean I'm entering...ok?

Reply #18 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Your last resource (building facade) couldn't be found on dA, Barb....This doesn't mean I'm entering...ok?
  I'll look into it, thank you!!!   Oh I know it doesn't mean that, you just have to do how you feel, Seth....I'm not into arm twisting!!!  \o/ Loves ya!!!! <3

Reply #19 from WinCustomize Forums Top

 

The contest has been extended until September 1, 2010.

Reply #20 from WinCustomize Forums Top

a person that is a really good artist can take even the crappiest resource and make it work. The object of a resource is a starting point ...like a blank sheet of paper is a starting point.

So true.

If you're looking for an opinionated, biased and uber-critical judge of artwork....there ain't no better than me....if you wish/need a judge]....

I'm also incredibly humble and modest...;)

Reply #21 from WinCustomize Forums Top

If you're looking for an opinionated, biased and uber-critical judge of artwork....there ain't no better than me....if you wish/need a judge]....
 

   Jafo, we'd love to have you help with the judging!! :thumbsup:

 

So we have 4 definite and a possible 5 contestants.  As willistuder pointed out, the contest is extended to September 1...thinking that many people vacation.  So come on and sign up!!! :w00t: <3

Reply #22 from WinCustomize Forums Top

i cant wait to enter this comp!!<3

Reply #24 from WinCustomize Forums Top

can I use a daz babe in my wallpaper submission? or is it just those resources?......im cool either way, but you know how i luv playin with my barbies...^_^

Reply #25 from WinCustomize Forums Top

please sign up guys......so many talented people on this site,