Thank you for the people who took the time out of their day(s) and submitted something for my first art contest of this book, it means a lot! 💛

I didnt have wifi until Tuesday since I am at my boyfriend's house so yeah! Sorry it took so long to judge qwq;;;

Now. With the sappy introductions out of the way, you guys can finally see what places you guys came in and mine and FatYoshi5's critiques and what we liked about your piece!

I loved all your pieces equally and don't lynch me if you didn't get the place you wanted! 💛

》Fifth place《
SodaTheKing

Arthur's commentary
Unfortunately, I can't give you a much higher place due to the other pieces having backgrounds and there just being a lot of white space; however, I can see the charm and idea behind this piece! Checking out your art book, I could see you're a developing or starting out artist and we all start there! Art is very hard to master and I know you'll improve and get to adding a background (even if it is simple like I do) and such like that. Being in last place isn't a bad thing and sometimes it can help us notice small things and improve!

The frogs are adorable and drawn very nicely! I noticed you referenced a base; however, I couldn't find the said base you used so I am going to give you the benefit of the doubt.

Last thing before we move to Nacht's commentary is that I noticed is that my oc (Qaireen - female) is a bit lighter than what her skin tone is... I don't know if that's because of the lighting or just the color tool being dumb but —

Nacht's commentary
As an outsider, I am confused about how this would fit into the theme without the frogs kind of filling in the blank of it being the frog prince (which is nicely done btw) cause if we take them away, it's two ocs interacting with one another. I just feel like this needs more details to help fit the theme better and a background. Not a bad entry.

Lemme know what you'd like for your uncolored sketch bust! Thanks for joining 💛💛

》Fourth place《
Figuring out fourth, third, second and first place was a pain. You're all so talented, hand it over 😭
HellOfADemon

Arthur's commentary
I really like how the characters are interacting and truth be told, I had a difficult time judging who should come in which place since everybody's talents are so different and all!

I really liked how the characters were interacting with one another and how Yvette is helping Demon's oc Soko around the forest tree and has references to the fairytale! I thought that was a really nice touch. Definently could fit in a "Alice in Wonderland" type thing but instead of Alice, we have Soko!

Nacht's commentary
Really liked how the checkered pattern was coming out of the tree, really added to that fantasy vibe. Really liked the tree's decorations and everything. Some of the spades and clubs on Yvette's dress kinda blend into the checkered flooring but everything looks aesthetically pleasing and not too crooked

Thanks for joining and let know what you would like for your one uncolored bust 💛

》Third place《
pastelchromist

Arthur's commentary
You were the first one done for a LONG while and I was fearful others weren't going to join but it's good to see the other entries, aye?? Anyways. I really like this! Can definently feel the vibe and aesthetic you were going for! I like the filter and shading you used over everyone and it really added to the affect! ... Reminds me of a movie poster!

Nacht's commentary
I really like how you used a lot of ocs in this; however, that doesn't really determine a higher place (just adding that in there before we get to my second point lol). I like how you incorporated these ocs into being the different characters of the Wonderland universe and it definently gives me movie vibes like Lex said. I could name all of the ocs you used and their respective references except the bitch in the back being Queen Of Hearts (probably a bitch—). Anyways, I like these pieces 

Thank you for joining and let me know what you would like for your bust ! 💛

》Second place《
lilspacebirb

Arthur's commentary
I really adore this piece! I adore the lighting, the shading and how you tried to reference the style of the original Hungarian folktale in your own style. I really liked how you took a different approach to this entry (even tho you struggled with finding ocs and stuff qwq;;) and how you did Vicente, Daymare and Ammil (left to right) and Orchid, Starling and Kage (left to right). The fantasy vibes DEFINENTLY show with the exotic colors and everything!

I also adore the halos, makes them look all majestic and cool and reminds me of a movie poster! This is probably one of my favorite entries from you! x)

Nacht's commentary
Doing the folktale of your own country ("Son Of A White Mare") is very clever and genius, always fun to look at different cultures from my own and dive into old folk stories. Everything looks beautifully colored, I like how the apple looks is like a motif to their curiosity and the locks and the coloring is nice, too. Sometimes the coloring looks a lil squished together but Lex said that you had limited time and stuff so it makes sense. Solid piece over all

Thank you for joining, let me know what you would like for your fullbody 💛

》First place《
I guess that leaves one left.
El-Musica

Arthur's commentary
Choosing first and second was REALLY hard as you guys did a bunch of stuff I really enjoyed and loved, decided to settle on this after shuffling everyone around. I know we havent talked AT ALL before you joined so I didn't really know how anything would turn out in your entry but damn is your art style adorable! I really liked your take on smashing Hansel & Gretel with wizard of Oz, makes a really funny image to imagine about who would be who and all that jazz!

I like the sketchiness, the free flowing atmosphere of your entry and how the ocs (Zaden & Yours) is interacting and yeah!

Nacht's commentary
Your style is adorable. I have never seen any of your artwork before (neither has Lex) but good job! The sketchy lines really add to the background and help the ocs and stuff stick out against the purple of the floor or the gold of the road or whatever! I like the corner shadings, really add a contrast to the floor and everything.

First and second place and fourth and third were REALLY hard to think of and who should go where. Please, nobody feel upset at their places since in the end, you all are amazing artists and creative as hell.

Congrats.

Thank you for joining and let me know what you would like for your two fullbodies 💛

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Thank you for everybody who took the time out of your days and joined in this small contest. You all did amazing. Please dont guilt trip about your place or whine if it wasn't what you wanted, it was hard as hell to judge and we feel satisfied with our placements 💛

Have a good day / night