Hello and welcome to the third art contest of this book!

Yes, I do realise how much of a disaster the last one was, so I promise to all of you that it won't be like that this time. Also, apologies if I don't reply immediately, I have other things to do sometimes, so don't rage at me :/

Again, there's only going to be one level, with prizes for Expert. However, there's only going to be one judge - me - this time, to make it easier for me. Additionally, there's a twist to the instructions!

NOTE: I'm not stupid- I do usually realise if you haven't read the rules, or anything at all, because you
A) Don't do the form
B) Don't do it correctly
C) Copy the previously said password when it doesn't apply to you
At first, it was amusing to see that people though they'd get away with it, but know it's becoming plain annoying. PLEASE READ THE RULES
IF YOU READ THE RULES, YOU WOULDN'T HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PASSWORD OR FORM
...gosh darn it...
Just read the rules, and don't make it painful for me to try to respond politely when I'm blowing up inside :/
(Yes, I have also copied this into comments because quite a lot of people don't actually read the chapter...)

As inspired by Nettle-Fox, I'll be doing three different choices, as follows:

Option 1 - draw your favourite character from a book or film (preferably human) as an animal and give reasoning to as why you chose that!

Option 2 - draw a scene that you think may happen in my books, The Eternal Spark trilogy, based on what you've heard so far (short plot blurbs in my Applyfic)! If you want a colour palette for a certain character, I'll give it to you, but the main character's references/colour palettes will be included near the additional rules.

Option 3 - draw your favourite dinosaur, DINOSAUR NOT PTEROSAUR OR MOSASAURS OR ICHTYOSAURS OR PLESIOSAURS OR OTHER 'ANCIENT FLYING OR MARINE LIZARDS', either in a natural scene (e.g. peaceful forest, watering hole, etc) or in a fight scene (before or during or after)!

Feel free to ask any questions you'd like! I'll answer the non-spoiler ones ^^

Due to these very different options, I'm sure I'll love to see all the different entries! For Option 2 particularly, since I'll be able to see your theories for my books, and I might even get inspiration from them :)

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Additional Rules:

1) Choose and draw from only ONE of these options, and stick to the general colour palettes, anatomy and overall realism of the character as much as possible. If you are making a new character, such as a dinosaur, the colour palette must be realistic, or I'll ignore your tag. For example, if they're neon colours or unnatural patterns. I'll also ignore it, if you do it incorrectly, such as drawing a Pteranodon or human (for some reason).

2) For this contest, and this contest only, you can submit up to three different entries, if you think that that will increase your chances of winning. It can be one from each option (which probably will increase your chances) or multiple from the same one or two, I don't mind. Additionally, the prizes will be slightly debatable. If you win, you'll have the option to possibly swap your set prize for something else of equal/similar value.

3) Tag me to your completed entry, or I won't add it to the chapter. I'm not going to waste time continuously looking for someone's entry :/

4) In order to enter, you must read the rules, give the password (it has been changed from last time to something else) and tag at least 3 three people.

5) Winners are chosen by a criteria, not by personal choice. However, if it comes down to a draw, I'll be choosing then, and only then, by personal opinion.

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Extra Details:

Deadline: December 26th 2022 (rescheduled)

Winners Released: December 27th 2022

Theme: Any

Set Characters

Background: optional for 1, preferably/required for 2 and 3

References and Colour Palettes for Protagonists (for option 2):

Reference for Saffron:
(do NOT reference other's lineart off of her, because her anatomy is different)
This is an old and ugly reference so don't judge QwQ However, it is mostly accurate. But if you are drawing her later on in the story, her tail does have quills (they've regrown).

References for Xerecole:
(If you are drawing him later on in the book, only then will he have the jewels on his sides. Otherwise, he does not!)

He only ever wears the gold-and-jasper bracelets and tail band at important events, because they're too uncomfortable for him. One of his necklaces is made of thick string with a large red jasper 'bead' in the middle, and one smaller yellow agate 'bead' either side. His other one is made of a thin gold chain with a gold-framed amber 'drop'. He has a large, loose, oval-hoop earring in each ear, made from gold, as well as three hoop piercings in his left wing (at the base of the largest web - just above the first 'wing elbow bone'). The middle one is the largest, with one piece of jasper hanging from it.
Xerecole has a small star-blob-shaped birthmark under his left eye, with a smaller pointy blob shape beside it, which are a pale maroon colour, like his mother's patterns.

Marabou's reference will come later.

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Judging Criteria:

The total score will be following this criteria of your art. Here are the criteria for what and how I will judge.

Enjoyment (how much do I like the art piece overall - how nice is it, how detailed?) - ?/10

Accuracy (how accurate have the character's been drawn, have they been presented correctly?) - ?/5

Effort (does it look rushed, are the lineart or colours messy and stick out?) - ?/5

Creativity (is it just a sideview headshot, or is it in a creative position/scene?) - ?/5

Score: ?/25

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Form to Enter:

Username:
Where art will be published? (Has to be on Wattpad):
Option: 1, 2 or 3
Password:
Tags:

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Participants:

✔ - completed
❌ - not completed

14/18

1) Nettle-Fox (option 1) ✔
2) SmokyBerries (option 3) ✔
3) Stormy-Daze (option 2) ✔
4) MythicalNerdy (option 3) ✔
5) belovedjenna- (option 2) ✔
6) Phoenix_the_skywing (option 2) ✔
7) Ashfur2023 (option 1) ✔
8) Kai_Hinamaki-San (option 1) ✔
9) Alakazam2009 (option 1) ✔
10) ram3n_Catto- (option 2) ❌
11) cherrytea_x (option 1) ✔
12) starryskys_13 (option 1 and 2) ❌
13) RebeccaWood471 (option 1 and 3) ✔
14) Night_watcheer (option 1, maybe 2) ✔
15) 8StarShadow8 (option 1) ✔
16) Briarlight2137 (option 1) ✔
17) SaccharineKittyKatt (option 1) ✔
18)
19)
20)

(More slots will be added when more people join.)

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I honestly cannot wait to see your entries, so best of luck and enjoy everyone!!