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Ammit · Oct 4, 2017 4:40 AM

This art contest will close at the end of the month.

Want to create some art for the game? I am holding a contest for the best new fall themed background images.

::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. Absolutely 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.
Only fall themed creations will be accepted.

::Like someones entry? Vote for it by hitting "thanks" on their post.

Winners will each get one copy of a new RAINBOW RIOT gene.

Please note that I have moved the end date of this to October 27th so people have time to buy the gene if they don't win it here.

ParadisePark · Oct 4, 2017 4:55 AM

Are we to draw the horses as well?
Or are we allowed to use one from here?
(Should note that I mean when showing examples that the horses don't float)

Ammit · Oct 4, 2017 5:23 AM

You will not be showing any examples with a horse. Just provide the the background image. I will be checking the horses myself. :)

ColorGoodStables · Oct 4, 2017 5:42 AM

For those on mobile, how can we vote for art we like? I've never seen a "thanks" on mobile

OakCreek13 · Oct 4, 2017 5:46 AM

Am I allowed to use a website with stickers? Or must it all be hand drawn? (I don't draw very well lol)

Ammit · Oct 4, 2017 6:53 AM

@ColorGoodStables You need to use the non mobile view of the forum to give thanks at the moment. You can pick that option on your phone.

@OakCreek13 Sorry this contest is only for people who draw well. If you do not create it 100% yourself it means you legally arn't allowed to transfer copyright ownership to me which means I can not use anything you submit. We have lots of contests that don't require art skills but this one does.

RoseFlute · Oct 4, 2017 7:10 AM

Oooh, exciting! Just in time for me to utilize my extremely recent digital drawing skills. :D

Does anyone have a recommended image hosting website? I've used flickr so far, but the pictures don't tend to automatically resize in forum posts.

NorthernStars · Oct 4, 2017 7:16 AM

Good luck everyone, my art skills amount to badly drawn stick figures.

Ammit · Oct 4, 2017 7:28 AM

@RoseFlute Imgur is my go too.

pinestables · Oct 4, 2017 10:22 AM

Can we use photo editor "special effects" like automatic smoothing?

Ammit · Oct 4, 2017 10:52 AM

You may not use a photograph in anyway shape or form (other then reference). It does not mater if the software has photo in the name.

RoseChalice · Oct 4, 2017 10:52 AM

Two questions: Are people allowed, and are letters allowed?

Ammit · Oct 4, 2017 10:54 AM

Guys you are getting kinda nuts with the questions here. Does it fit the art style of the game? Did you draw it? If yes to both it's fine to enter. If you want to post an an example of something you are working on I can help you from there but all these hypotheticals are just getting silly.

MoonAcre Stables · Oct 4, 2017 11:03 AM

Excited to see what those who have artistic talent (I am not one of those people :)) ) create!!

RoseChalice · Oct 4, 2017 11:03 AM

Okay then! I thought I remembered those being talked about from other contests, but if you say so, I have some ideas. :P

Riverstone18 · Oct 5, 2017 3:19 AM

well i'd like to give this a try...all i can do is draw on Fire alpaca and Gimp though :)

Hyborian · Oct 5, 2017 5:11 AM

I seem to be channeling my inner Bob Ross! Lol! I've only recently got a graphics tablet, so It may take me a while, but I'm having fun so far.

OakCreek13 · Oct 5, 2017 8:00 AM

I might give it a swing! I'm a terrible drawer but I will try!!

OakCreek13 · Oct 5, 2017 8:01 AM

If it turns out nice I will enter it :D

pinestables · Oct 5, 2017 8:09 AM

Mine is ready I think. I only need some time to check out how horses look on it and make some improvements if needed.

I'm really curious how other designs will look like :)

ParadisePark · Oct 5, 2017 8:16 AM

Mine is done, looks fine with draft horses, Got to check others to make sure.
Just silently waiting for others to post XD

pinestables · Oct 5, 2017 8:34 AM

EDIT:

OakCreek13 · Oct 5, 2017 8:44 AM

I'll put mine up when it's done I just want to enter even though mine won't look nearly as beautiful as everyone else's :)) lol

@pine yours is beautiful I like it!

pinestables · Oct 5, 2017 8:46 AM

Thank you! the struggle with my drawing tablet was real lol

OakCreek13 · Oct 5, 2017 9:06 AM

What drawing app did you use? If you don't mind me asking :) I was thinking of maybe doing pointillism with my drawing :)

pinestables · Oct 5, 2017 9:09 AM

I used Corel Painter 2015 :)

Riverstone18 · Oct 5, 2017 9:40 AM

Nevermind :D

Riverstone18 · Oct 5, 2017 9:43 AM

Got it!
:D

ColourWorld · Oct 5, 2017 12:16 PM

I'm working on something. I just hate doing any art on a computer X_X

SandycreekFarm · Oct 5, 2017 4:18 PM

I feel your pain, ColourWorld. I only have a mouse to work with on my PC. Painting or drawing with a mouse is not conducive to good work.

@Pinestables and RiverStone Great work! Both are like things I see in the fall here in northern PA.

Cheers · Oct 5, 2017 4:38 PM

Love both the works up so far! Pine Stables and River Stone, I bow to your artistic abilities! I particularly like the low gray sky in River Stone’s...definitely evokes that “time to get inside by the fire” feeling I think of when I think a Northern Hemisphere autumn. Pine I love that your clouds look wind driven, like it’s one of those days when you know when you get up in the morning half the leaves will be gone from the trees.

SummertreeFarms · Oct 5, 2017 7:59 PM

I have TONS of ideas, but can't make them come out right! If anyone wants to take my 'starters' and refine them, I would not mind! (if that is allowed?)

Anyway, here's one:

Painted Dreams · Oct 5, 2017 8:01 PM

Oooh! I love that one Confluence! :x

Justin123 · Oct 5, 2017 8:13 PM

Justin is my 14 year old palomino gelding

Riverstone18 · Oct 5, 2017 8:27 PM

Aww thanks Cheers :x i have another i'm working on :D

jezmynespice1 · Oct 5, 2017 8:30 PM

I wish I was good enough to enter, can't wait to see all the gorgeous art work!

Riverstone18 · Oct 5, 2017 9:33 PM

Got another one done :x i think i like this a little more :D

ParadisePark · Oct 5, 2017 11:32 PM

My original idea that I made at 3 am, woke up later that day and realised it doesn't exactly fit with the game art :P

ParadisePark · Oct 5, 2017 11:48 PM

Updated the image. Added a River and Tree aswell as more details :D

pinestables · Oct 5, 2017 11:54 PM

I think the first one is visibly better and in my humble opinion it fits with the game art :)

Riverstone18 · Oct 6, 2017 12:08 AM

Wowza Paradise.....the second one is pretty too! maybe a little better then mine :p

ParadisePark · Oct 6, 2017 12:11 AM

Pfft no way your 2 are way better :P

Riverstone18 · Oct 6, 2017 1:23 AM

haha nah i'd rather draw more horses :p just like my new profile pic :D

Hyborian · Oct 6, 2017 1:35 AM

Here's Mine,

It's my first 'proper digital painting, took me ages to figure out how to post it here, had to open an imgur account in the end, because postimage wouldn't work.

Riverstone18 · Oct 6, 2017 1:36 AM

WOooOooW Hyborian :O :O :O :O it's amazing!!!!!!!

ParadisePark · Oct 6, 2017 1:36 AM

@hyborian that is amazing :o

pinestables · Oct 6, 2017 1:41 AM

Beautiful! :O

Riverstone18 · Oct 6, 2017 1:47 AM

*Looks down at the backgrounds i made then says* "you're a disgrace.....why can't you be like Bob ross" =))

pinestables · Oct 6, 2017 1:50 AM

Lol I had to use google to check who Bob Ross is

Riverstone18 · Oct 6, 2017 1:57 AM

Oh LOL =)) =)) =)) =)) =))

Hyborian · Oct 6, 2017 2:18 AM

Lol! I learned to paint by watching 'the joy of painting' I can't do much else! =))
Now I can see a couple of little mistakes.

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