(May 9, 2009 update) I have fixed the deadline to AUGUST 28, 2009. Extensions will be granted ONLY upon request.

I'm holding an art contest. Why? Cause it is fun, and I could get to know better with all of my current and potential fans! ^_^ Okay, now here's the deal...

The theme of this first contest is, if you haven't read the title, "Sports and Games". Essentially, I'd want you to draw Lauren Glass performing any sport or recreational activity. Simple as that! You can draw her alone or have some of your characters playing with or against her (I truly encourage having your character(s) included). By the way, Lauren is an anthro samoyed/arctic fox.

RULES
Yes, there are rules of course. But don't worry, they're not too strict!
(1) The entry should be YOUR art. If you and a fellow Deviant work together on one pic, notify me that you and your partner did it, so I will have the pic credited to both of you. These collabs are accepted, though not highly recommended. I'm here to see YOUR skill!
(2) No strong pornographic content, please. Light nudity is okay, but I don't highly advise it. I'm no anthro eroticist, and on top of that DeviantArt is a tough watchdog.
(3) Violence is permitted, as long as it is mild (like kicking or punching). But please no hate. Sports are meant for enjoyment afterall!
(4) Enter as many times as you wish! If all of your entries happen to be have the highest votes, only the highest pic will be chosen. This allows fairness to other contestants.
(5) As said before, I encourage (but don't require) the use of your character(s). Afterall, some sports can't be played with just my Lauren alone. She really needs some interaction!
(6) Submit your entries on this very journal or send me a note. Please don't use my e-mail, for I rarely use it.

PRIZES
A contest wouldn't make sense without prizes. Afterall, you should deserve something after spending a good deal of time and dedication! Here's the prizes (sorry, I don't have cash or nice cars to offer!) :
***FIRST (one winner): A request pic containing your character(s)/and friends' characters (if desired). Full detailed background also requestable.*
***SECOND (two winners): A request pic containing your character(s). Full background will be decided by me.
***THIRD (four winners): A request pic containing your character (only one). Simple background.

CHARACTERS
This is the basic info sheet of Lauren Glass: [link]

Here are some other pics of Lauren in different situations. Just to stimulate some ideas.
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[link] <---recommended for close-ups of her!

I also have a male character named Alexander Hunt. He is optional to this contest. He is a red fox:
[link] (primitive, but I hope you get the idea! )
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[link] (includes, Vicki Johnston, another character of mine. She's quite optional as well.)


DEADLINE
AUGUST 28, 2009. Extensions are guaranteed upon request .

JUDGING
---I have devised a "points" system where any NON-ENTRANT can vote for more than one contestant. You can vote for THREE people (only one voted pic of each artist you choose).
---Scoring points are 25, 16, and 9 respectively.
---Please, be very honest, for I will be observing the validity of your votes! All votes are to be submitted on my journal entry that announces the commncement of voting. If you're still unsure of how this system works, please ask me.
---I myself will not be voting. It's all up to you!


And enjoy!


ENTRIES:

1. Celestial-angel1 [link]

2. Mgyk [link]

3. Greengelpen [link]

4. Cookie211 [link]

5. LilGothicPanda [link]