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08/07/06--14:20: Reserved (chan 2072771)




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08/21/06--11:56: The Divisions (chan 2072771)




Definitions of these terms should really go without saying, but since we keep getting asked...
  
BEGINNER
New to a particular style and learning the fundamentals.

INTERMEDIATE
Mastered the fundamentals and working to learn the more complex skills of a particular style.

ADVANCED
Mastered a good portion of the more complex skills of a particular style.

STOCK
Images that are provided to the public under various terms and conditions of use.

NON-COMPETITIVE
For those who do not wish to compete, but want to participate and get some exposure.  Judges and Admins are also welcome to submit to this division.&


02/19/07--19:17: Art Contests Coming Soon! (chan 2072771)




Hello everyone - just wanted to let you all know that :devchasing-butterflies: and :devlongstock: are now maintaining :devexpress--yourself:.

Since we both already run successful stock/resource clubs ( :devmanip-equips: and :devstockresources: ) we have decided to transfer all the stock memberships and deviations here to our other clubs and use this account to run different types of monthly art contests!

Things are still in the preliminary stages, but more details will be posted in the near future!

Thanks for stopping by!


AFFILIATES

:iconmanip-equips: :iconstockresources: :icongoodstocks: :iconstock4figureartists: :iconphotos


03/27/07--20:33: NEW BEGINNINGS (chan 2072771)




 *CLOSED*
The New Beginnings Contest has closed and the winners have been uploaded to our gallery!  Thanks to everyone who participated!

*HOW THIS CLUB WORKS*
We are different from other clubs here on dA in that we don't have members - you do not need to note us asking to join.  Everyone is welcome to submit an entry to our monthly art contests.

Each contest will have four divisions: beginner, intermediate, advanced and stock.  Participants will be able to select which division they wish to enter.  Each participant will be allowed to enter only once per account.  (If you have an art ac


04/08/07--19:29: Dreaming of Freedom (chan 2072771)

DO NOT FAVE HERE First Place - Beginner Division - New Beginnings Contest Submitted by ~blue-blossom Please fave and comment on the original: [link]









04/08/07--19:33: .Last.Form.of.Hope (chan 2072771)

DO NOT FAVE HERE First Place - Intermediate Division - New Beginnings Contest Submitted by ~AngelCage Please fave and comment on the original: [link]









04/08/07--19:35: First Breath (chan 2072771)

DO NOT FAVE HERE First Place - Advanced Division - New Beginnings Contest Submitted by =The-ShadowCat Please fave and comment on the original: [link]









04/08/07--19:38: Spring Flower 01 (chan 2072771)

DO NOT FAVE HERE First Place - Stock Division - New Beginnings Contest Submitted by *kuschelirmel-stock Please fave and comment on the original: [link]









05/01/07--07:26: ...april showers contest... (chan 2072771)




...closed...
The April Showers Contest has closed and the winners will be uploaded to our gallery once the judges votes are received and tallied.  Thanks to everyone who participated!

...how this club works...
...general...
We are different from other clubs here on dA in that we don't have members - you do not need to note us asking to join.  Everyone is welcome to submit an entry to our monthly art contests - whether you are a digital, traditional or stock artist. And, your deviation does not have to be new.

...divisions and number of entries...
Each contest will have four divisions: beginner, intermediate, adva


05/11/07--06:46: April Showers (chan 2072771)

DO NOT FAVE HERE First Place Tie - Beginner Division - April Showers Contest Submitted by =Ravenfire711 Please fave and comment on the original: [link]









05/11/07--06:48: Running Away (chan 2072771)

DO NOT FAVE HERE First Place Tie - Beginner Division - April Showers Contest Submitted by ~Eterea86 Please fave and comment on the original: [link]









05/11/07--06:51: Shimaera (chan 2072771)

DO NOT FAVE HERE First Place - Intermediate Division - April Showers Contest Submitted by *FractalEyes Please fave and comment on the original: [link]









05/11/07--06:53: santos with umbrella (chan 2072771)

DO NOT FAVE HERE First Place Tie - Advanced Division - April Showers Contest Submitted by *santosam81 Please fave and comment on the original: [link]









05/11/07--06:55: Feeling Spring (chan 2072771)

DO NOT FAVE HERE First Place Tie - Advanced Division - April Showers Contest Submitted by *vacuumslayer Please fave and comment on the original: [link]









05/11/07--06:58: Parasol 5 (chan 2072771)

DO NOT FAVE HERE First Place - Stock Division - April Showers Contest Submitted by *TimeWizardStock Please fave and comment on the original: [link]









05/30/07--17:34: Peter Pan Contest (chan 2072771)




CLOSED
The contest is closed and the winners have been uploaded to the gallery. Thanks to those who participated!

how this club works
general
We are different from other clubs here on dA in that we don't have members - you do not need to note us asking to join.  Everyone is welcome to submit an entry to our monthly art contests - whether you are a digital, traditional or stock artist. And, your deviation does not have to be new.

divisions and number of entries
Each contest will have four divisions: beginner, intermediate, advanced and stock.  Participants must decide which division they wish to enter - please do


06/02/07--12:00: Goodbye Wendy (chan 2072771)

DO NOT FAVE HERE First Place - Beginners Division - Peter Pan Contest Submitted by *NonchalantConcern Please fave and comment on the original: [link]









06/02/07--12:06: Second Star on the Right (chan 2072771)

DO NOT FAVE HERE First Place - Intermediate Division - Peter Pan Contest Submitted by =Sunstone72 Please fave and comment on the original: [link]









06/02/07--12:08: Tink Recommended Them (chan 2072771)

DO NOT FAVE HERE First Place - Advanced Division - Peter Pan Contest Submitted by *vacuumslayer Please fave and comment on the original: [link]









06/02/07--12:10: Peter Pan41 (chan 2072771)

DO NOT FAVE HERE First Place - Stock Division - Peter Pan Contest Submitted by *faestock Please fave and comment on the original: [link]









06/15/07--20:09: Reserved (chan 2072771)







07/31/07--14:15: Summer Nights (chan 2072771)




how this club works

general
We are different from other clubs here on dA in that we don't have members - you do not need to note us asking to join.  Everyone is welcome to submit an entry to our monthly art contests - whether you are a digital, traditional or stock artist. And, your deviation does not have to be new.

divisions and number of entries
Each contest will have four divisions: beginner, intermediate, advanced and stock.  Participants must decide which division they wish to enter - please do not ask us to decide for you.  What level you feel you are at in your chosen genre/style is something we f


08/02/07--09:17: Guest CSS Designers! (chan 2072771)




We're pleased to announce that each month we will be having a Guest CSS designer!

We've compiled a fantastic group of designers who have agreed to make themed CSS designs for our contests which you can win!


OUR GUEST DESIGNERS
:iconthespook: :iconlittledeviltoo: :iconautumnights: :iconmj-coffeeholick: :iconkuschelirmel: :icondarthfar: :iconbazzabent: :iconmynti:


We'll be announcing the winners of the Summer Nights contest as soon as we've finished tallying the votes --- and be on the lookout for the new contest to be announced within the week!


We're also open to hearing contest theme ideas from YOU - so, if there is a cont


08/06/07--08:46: Striped Journal (chan 2072771)

Journal CSS created by =littledeviltoo for the Visions in Black and White Contest and as an exclusive prize to winners of the contest.









08/08/07--01:45: Night (chan 2072771)

DO NOT FAVE HERE First Place - Beginners Division - Summer Night's Contest Submitted by *bloddueuth Please fave and comment on the original: [link]









08/08/07--01:48: Drifting Like Summer (chan 2072771)

DO NOT FAVE HERE First Place - Intermediate Division - Summer Nights Contest Submitted by *line-through Please fave and comment on the original: [link]









08/08/07--01:50: La Petite Morte (chan 2072771)

DO NOT FAVE HERE First Place - Advanced Division - Summer Nights Contest Submitted by =Dina-bv Please fave and comment on the original: [link]









08/08/07--01:52: High Flier (chan 2072771)

DO NOT FAVE HERE First Place - Stock Division - Summer Nights Contest Submitted by *ponystock Please fave and comment on the original: [link]









09/04/07--15:40: I let yOu discover (chan 2072771)

DO NOT FAVE HERE First Place - Beginner Division - Visions in Black and White Contest Submitted by ~laoori Please fave and comment on the original: [link]









09/04/07--15:43: Will You Take Me Daddy? (chan 2072771)

DO NOT FAVE HERE First Place - Intermediate Division - Visions in Black and White Contest Submitted by =MicrophoneMistress Please fave and comment on the original: [link]









09/04/07--15:46: black and white ball (chan 2072771)

DO NOT FAVE HERE First Place - Advanced Division - Visions in Black and White Contest Submitted by *plado55 Please fave and comment on the original: [link]









09/04/07--15:48: DO (chan 2072771)

DO NOT FAVE HERE First Place - Stock Division - Visions in Black and White Contest Submitted by *petronieska-stock Please fave and comment on the original: [link]









09/04/07--15:54: Winter Solstice (chan 2072771)

DO NOT FAVE HERE Honorable Mention - Visions in Black and White Contest Submitted by *blue-blossom Please fave and comment on the original: [link]









09/15/07--08:49: Visions in Black and White (chan 2072771)






HOW THIS CLUB WORKS

general
We are different from other clubs here on dA in that we don't have members - you do not need to note us asking to join.  Everyone is welcome to submit an entry to our monthly art contests - whether you are a digital, traditional or stock artist. And, your deviation does not even have to be new!

theme and guest CSS designers
Each month we will host a contest with a different theme and with a coordinating journal CSS designed by one of our Guest CSS Designers.  The guest designers have graciously donated exclusive CSS designs to us to use for the contest and to distribute the CSS as a


09/30/07--21:53: Where Wild Things Roam (chan 2072771)




CLOSED
The Where the Wild Things Roam Contest has closed and the winners will be uploaded to our gallery once all of the judges votes are received and tallied. Thanks to everyone who participated!

how this club worksgeneral
We are different from other clubs here on dA in that we don't have members - you do not need to note us asking to join.  Everyone is welcome to submit an entry to our monthly art contests - whether you are a digital, traditional or stock artist. And, your deviation does not even have to be new!

theme and guest CSS designers
Each month we will host a contest with a different theme and with a coordinating


10/09/07--15:42: The Ghosts of my memory (chan 2072771)

DO NOT FAVE HERE First Place - Beginner Division - Where Wild Things Roam contest Submitted by ~Sharringan Please fave and comment on the original: [link]









10/09/07--15:45: Suburban Jungle (chan 2072771)

DO NOT FAVE HERE First Place - Intermediate Division - Where Wild Things Roam contest Submitted by =Sunstone72 Please fave and comment on the original: [link]









10/09/07--15:48: Lord of the Giants (chan 2072771)

DO NOT FAVE HERE First Place - Advanced Division - Where Wild Things Roam contest Submitted by *donaldsart Please fave and comment on the original: [link]









10/09/07--15:50: Chipmunk 1 (chan 2072771)

DO NOT FAVE HERE First Place - Stock Division - Where Wild Things Roam contest Submitted by *TimeWizardStock Please fave and comment on the original: [link]









11/02/07--17:43: Halloween Contest Closed (chan 2072771)






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How This Club Works

general
We are different from other clubs here on dA in that we don't have members - you do not need to note us asking to join.  Everyone is welcome to submit an entry to our monthly art contests - whether you are a digital, traditional or stock artist. And, your deviation does not have to be new.

theme and guest CSS designers
Each month we will host a contest with a different theme and with a coordinating journal CSS designed by one of our Guest CSS Designers. The guest designers have graciously donated exclusive CSS designs to us to use for the contest and


11/10/07--19:55: My Halloween (chan 2072771)

DO NOT FAVE HERE First Place - Beginner Division - Halloween Contest Submitted by ~Sharringan Please fave and comment on the original: [link]









11/10/07--19:57: Flying on a Broomstick (chan 2072771)

DO NOT FAVE HERE First Place - Intermediate Division - Halloween Contest Submitted by ~timpu Please fave and comment on the original: [link]









11/10/07--20:00: Halloween Piece (chan 2072771)

DO NOT FAVE HERE First Place - Advanced Division - Halloween Contest Submitted by *turk1672 Please fave and comment on the original: [link]









11/10/07--20:01: Pumpkin Patch Back Textured (chan 2072771)

DO NOT FAVE HERE First Place - Stock Division - Halloween Contest Submitted by *SolStock Please fave and comment on the original: [link]









01/12/08--19:20: Subs & Contest Updates (chan 2072771)




 
 
Thank you so very much to the generous :devfractaleyes: for the one year sub and :devlittledeviltoo: for the three month sub!     What an absolutely fantastic surprise to find when I logged in - please be sure to stop by and thank these fabulous gals for keeping this community going!

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CSS DESIGNERS WANTED


We're looking for some great CSS designs that we could use for our monthly contests in 2008.  You don't have to come up with a theme (if you don't want to) - just design something pretty and we'll think up a contest theme to go


02/05/08--12:11: Express--Yourself deviantID (chan 2072771)

The new *Express--Yourself devID created by*Sharringan Original dev can be seen here: [link]









02/05/08--12:20: devID and Avatar Winners (chan 2072771)




Congrats to the following who I've chosen as the winners of our devID and Avatar Contest!

:thumb74196786:
by :devmidnighteskye:

:thumb69096284:
by :devSharringan:

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Details of the next challenge will be announced within the week - stay tuned, I have some new things in store for 2008! :D

:devchasing-butterflies:


03/24/08--13:10: Feel the Music - Voting Results (chan 2072771)




VOTING PERIOD STARTS NOW!

Voting period for the Feel the Music Challenge begins NOW and will end at midnight Saturday March 22.

Voting is open only to those whose thumbs are displayed below!  Everyone who participated is required to vote or else their entry will be disqualified.

Each entry has been assigned an "Express Yourself Number" (referred to as EY#) - please send me a note with the EY# of your two favorite beginner entries and your two favorite experienced entries.

Winners will have their entries added to our gallery sometime after the voting period ends on March 22 but before the next challenge is announced arou


03/24/08--13:22: Is gonna blow the blues (chan 2072771)

DO NOT FAVE HERESecond Place - Beginner Division - Feel the Music ChallengeSubmitted by ~RedWomanPlease fav and comment on the original: [link]









03/24/08--13:24: iPod Wallpaper (chan 2072771)

DO NOT FAVE HEREFirst Place - Beginner Division - Feel the Music ChallengeSubmitted by ~WearwolfaaPlease fav and comment on the original: [link]









03/24/08--13:26: The Red Violin (chan 2072771)

DO NOT FAVE HEREFirst Place - Experienced Division - Feel the Music ChallengeSubmitted by *masliePlease fav and comment on the original: [link]









03/24/08--13:28: Sailor's Lament (chan 2072771)

DO NOT FAVE HERESecond Place - Experienced Division - Feel the Music ChallengeSubmitted by =PygarPlease fav and comment on the original: [link]









05/07/08--20:22: Subtle Textures (chan 2072771)




DEADLINE IS LOOMING....NOT A LOT OF ENTRIES....PRETTY PLEASE WON'T YOU ENTER????  The theme isn't as hard as some are making it seem, really!    

CHALLENGE RULES

Your entry should contain one or more SUBTLE textures.

(If you are unsure what I mean, look at these galleries for examples in a variety of media where subtle textures enhance their works: :devkayceeus:, :devLeonidafremov:, :devsheispretty:, :devannejulie:, :devmollinda: and :devfaboarts: to name just a few.  EDIT:  Look down at the comments, I've given some more general dA galleries you can look to for inspiration as well.)

T


05/24/08--06:55: Calling the Storm (chan 2072771)

DO NOT FAVE HEREFirst Place - Experienced Division - Subtle Textures ChallengeSubmitted by =PygarPlease fav and comment on the original: [link]









05/24/08--06:56: Honest Reflections (chan 2072771)

DO NOT FAVE HERESecond Place - Experienced Division - Subtle Textures ChallengeSubmitted by *MeeliahPlease fav and comment on the original: [link]









05/24/08--06:59: ..:Ein Lied:.. (chan 2072771)

DO NOT FAVE HEREFirst Place - Beginner Division - Subtle Textures ChallengeSubmitted by =CindeeRooPlease fav and comment on the original: [link]









05/24/08--07:01: there are no odinary moments (chan 2072771)

DO NOT FAVE HERESecond Place - Beginner Division - Subtle Textures ChallengeSubmitted by ~RedWomanPlease fav and comment on the original: [link]









05/24/08--07:05: Subtle Textures - Voting Results (chan 2072771)




VOTING PERIOD STARTS NOW!

Voting period for the Subtle Textures Challenge begins NOW and will end at midnight Thursday May 22.

Voting is open only to people who submitted a deviation to the challenge!   

Everyone who participated is required to vote or else their entry will be disqualified.

Each entry has been assigned an "Express Yourself Number" (referred to as EY#) - please send me a note with the EY# of your two favorite beginner entries and your two favorite experienced entries.  Thank you for not voting for your own submission!

Winners will have their entries added to our gallery sometime after th


07/10/08--22:32: Aloft (chan 2072771)




CHALLENGE RULES

Your entry should fit the theme Aloft.
The challenge is open to any member of deviantArt.
We accept any non-animated visual works.
Your entry does NOT have to be a new deviation.

DEADLINE  

The deadline to submit an entry to this challenge is July 31.

LEVELS

There will be two challenge levels - beginner and experienced.  

This is to allow artists who are less experienced in their chosen medium to be judged separately from those artists who are more experienced and/or skilled in their chosen medium.  

Whatever level you enter is completely up to you!  If you don't indicate


08/11/08--08:36: Aloft - Voting Period (chan 2072771)




VOTING PERIOD STARTS NOW!

Voting period for the Aloft Challenge begins NOW and will end at midnight Sunday August 15.

Voting is open only to people who submitted a deviation to the challenge!   

Everyone who participated is required to vote or else their entry will be disqualified.

Each entry has been assigned an "Express Yourself Number" (referred to as EY#) - due to the low number of entries this time around, please send me a note with the EY# of your your choice for first place in the beginner section and your first place choice in the experienced section. Thank you for not voting for your own submission!

Winn