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Ammit · Nov 12, 2016 4:37 AM

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We are holding a contest until the end of November. Create some new background art for the game and win two copies of snowflake.

::RULES::
You must post below with an image that is exactly 500 X 333 pixels and .png format.
It must compliment the art style of the game.
It must be digitally painted/drawn by you. No photo manipulation.
Make sure horses look correct on this background, if they look strange floating awkwardly I won't use it.
You must be the sole creator of the art work.
No copying any copyrighted designs. Create something unique.
I will select as many or as few winners from both servers as I want to use on the site.
Categories are strong suggestions, but you don't have to follow them.

::Categories::
To Compliment Axiom
Winter/Holiday Theme
Fall Themed

Contest closes at the end of the month but I may start picking some winners before them. Each winner will be two copies of snowflake added to the horse of their choice. Good luck!

jezmynespice1 · Nov 13, 2016 9:45 PM

does it have to have a horse in the picture or can it just be the background?!

Ammit · Nov 14, 2016 2:42 AM

It must only be the background.

MoonAcre Stables · Nov 14, 2016 3:38 AM

This is exciting! Can't wait to see the art work. I however can barely draw a stick figure so unfortunately I will not be participating lol

Flying Stunner · Nov 14, 2016 11:30 AM

I only have a mobile device, and no program skills. :(

AHayesHorses · Nov 17, 2016 4:38 PM

Not sure I did a spectacular job but I gave it a shot. Here is an Axiom Complimentary background. I can also make it into different colors to compliment all the Axiom colors
http://imgur.com/a/HF3tl

AHayesHorses · Nov 17, 2016 4:44 PM

Here is what it would look like with a horse. I think I might play a little more with the planet to see if I can make it look more like the horse is on it.
http://imgur.com/a/1rjvd

jezmynespice1 · Nov 17, 2016 5:10 PM

here's one for the fall theme http://i.imgur.com/fVFAL1M.png?2 :)

SummertreeFarms · Nov 17, 2016 5:15 PM

a hayes, that is really cool!

jezmynespice1 · Nov 17, 2016 5:17 PM

very nice Hayes :-)

Ammit · Nov 17, 2016 6:17 PM

@jezmynespice1 is this a photo manipulation? I can only accept original digital paintings. :)

Cheers · Nov 17, 2016 6:22 PM

A Hayes and Jezmyne, those are both really cool looking!

jezmynespice1 · Nov 17, 2016 6:58 PM

@ammit it was originally, but i thought maybe i had edited it enough to make it my own, i have no digital art skills good enough for that :-(

MoonAcre Stables · Nov 17, 2016 9:47 PM

A hayes I love it! MoonAcre isnt my name for no reason! It looks so cool and I love how when the horses are on it they're standing o the moon :)

AHayesHorses · Nov 18, 2016 7:23 AM

thanks everyone for the positive feedback! I tweaked it a little and I think I like this version better. The horse looks less "floaty" in this one.
Without the horse http://imgur.com/a/9WFWl

With the horse http://imgur.com/a/dmfUW

EccentricEquines · Nov 18, 2016 8:49 AM

I think adding the horses shadow will help it look complete. Nice job!

Maddyhall · Nov 18, 2016 11:28 AM

A Hayes I absolutely love that! Beautiful work!

AHayesHorses · Nov 18, 2016 12:26 PM

Thanks Eccentric Equines! I knew I forgot something :D

hiddenvfarm · Nov 18, 2016 1:19 PM

My stud was chosen for the pic:-) I would love to make a pic but i cant on mobile

Denalidom · Nov 18, 2016 11:46 PM

Not sure if it fits the art style, but I was messing around earlier and came up with this:

https://imgur.com/q696RYW
http://imgur.com/7v4eqnC

I imagine it's way too "flat" for the game, but I figured I'd ask before I start on something else. Done with a track pad (shoot me), gonna go get a new mouse tomorrow!

Edit: Added another: https://imgur.com/X1PGC47

I can edit/change any part of them

MoonAcre Stables · Nov 19, 2016 6:19 AM

Oh wow Denali I LOVE that last one!

Ammit · Nov 19, 2016 6:52 AM

Love the last one but not sure it is going to show once a horse is on there.

Make sure all images are 500 by 333 as well. Your second looks too small. :)

Denalidom · Nov 19, 2016 1:10 PM

Ok, now I'm happy with it.

SandycreekFarm · Nov 19, 2016 3:32 PM

I'm not very good at painting with a mouse, but here's a suggestion for an Axiom background.

MoonAcre Stables · Nov 19, 2016 6:52 PM

I like the one with the trees Denali :) the snowman is my favorite part lol hes so happy

jezmynespice1 · Nov 19, 2016 11:35 PM

well its not very good but at least i tried :-\ here's one for the autumn category http://i.imgur.com/cqQHU0k.png?1

Bourbon · Nov 22, 2016 5:06 AM

Gave a go at a Christmas theme. I gave up part way through since it's too small a file size for me, I usually work at A3+ so it looks really rough.

KniKna · Nov 22, 2016 5:08 AM

That's gorgeous, Bourbon! :x

MoonAcre Stables · Nov 22, 2016 5:10 AM

Love that bourbon!! The colors are beautiful

Ammit · Nov 22, 2016 5:13 AM

Bourbon you can always do larger size and then downsize it at the very end. :D

But yes looks great.

Could really use some fall themed entries. :D

Bourbon · Nov 22, 2016 5:24 AM

Thank you all :) I did actually work at 200% of the file size and still struggled. Maybe I might have to consider 300% if I have enough time to doodle some more entries. They're not bad warm-ups really.

Ammit · Nov 22, 2016 5:26 AM

Ya web stuff is so tiny compared to print stuff.

Ritsika · Nov 22, 2016 9:36 AM

Axiom compliment:

Holiday Theme:

Fall Theme:

Ammit · Nov 22, 2016 9:41 AM

Guys these are all so good! <3 I may have to select winners and runners up.

Ritsika · Nov 22, 2016 10:03 AM

@Ammit, thank you for the opportunity! I used to do photomanipulation art, but this digital background painting is a whole new experience. It was surprisingly fun. :)

I love all the unique ideas that people have come up with. So many pretty backgrounds!

MoonAcre Stables · Nov 22, 2016 10:08 AM

Oh Rits! The Axiom one is my absolute favorite! Great job on those! You're all so talented. I wish I had some kind of digital art skillz lol

PaintsStables · Nov 22, 2016 1:48 PM

Everyone is so talented, nice job on all of them!

Cheers · Nov 22, 2016 6:13 PM

Good job everybody. These look really cool!

SandycreekFarm · Nov 23, 2016 6:31 AM

Autumn Orchard

Ritsika · Nov 23, 2016 9:51 PM

Rainbow Axiom Texture Background:

Ammit · Nov 24, 2016 3:50 AM

Thanks everyone for your fall entries, but I will no longer be accepting fall entries.

I would love to see some entries that are NOT the suggested categories. Entries that are unique are more likley to win something.

MoonAcre Stables · Nov 24, 2016 5:50 AM

Wow Rits that is SO cool!

jezmynespice1 · Nov 25, 2016 6:01 PM

here's one for springtime http://i.imgur.com/FbLgZSA.png :-)

SummertreeFarms · Nov 25, 2016 6:16 PM

I have three that I am working on. I haven't finished any of them, but wanted to get the concept/ideas out there to see if they would work.

Ritsika · Nov 25, 2016 6:27 PM

Confluence Farms, I like them! Especially the winter pasture.

MoonAcre Stables · Nov 25, 2016 7:31 PM

I like them too!

KniKna · Nov 26, 2016 4:06 AM

I made a sort of seaside background. The ponies can stand in the field overlooking the ocean and feel that fresh sea breeze ruffle their manes :)

ColorGoodStables · Nov 26, 2016 12:50 PM

I really like the pasture ones! Wish I had a laptop still used to be so good a lot digital art

SummertreeFarms · Nov 26, 2016 4:42 PM

Here is another one that I thought would be fun for Secret Santa:

hiddenvfarm · Nov 27, 2016 7:17 PM

Confluence I love that idea!

Ammit · Nov 28, 2016 2:36 AM

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