Project Mene - Cycle 5! Applications Closed!

Contestant Application!

Username: Kultura
Entry Sample:
[IMG]http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w292/demon-rubber-duckie/HOBO.png[/IMG]
Why You Have What it Takes to Win: I can work really fast on MAC, good sense of layering, can make clutter look good, good with colour co-ordination and I be online frequently! ... And I got here 1st!!!

[B][B][SIZE=3][COLOR=DeepSkyBlue]Contestant Application!

Username: Sizzla
Entry Sample: [IMG]http://www.menewsha.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=296&pictureid=10101[/IMG]
See my Avatars album for more. XP
Why You Have What it Takes to Win: 'Cause I'm FIERCE yo!
Seriously though, I like making outfits that match, people seem to like what I come up with AND I'm a winner. :XP
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Contestant Application!

Username: Zweres
Entry Sample: [IMG]http://i35.tinypic.com/298pyu.jpg[/IMG]
Why You Have What it Takes to Win: Other than being more fierce than the fierce Sizzla (XD), I have a balanced amount of confidence, and I'm hoping some of my unique item combinations and avatar taste can make me shine ahead of some of my other competitors.

[color=#ff0066][b]Judge Application!

Username: Cherry Flavored Antacid
Sample Rating: [img]http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w292/demon-rubber-duckie/HOBO.png[/img]
I can see the naturey theme, but too much of this seems random. It's really overwhelming, and many of the colors are not seen anywhere else (purple grapes, orange flower, blue shirt).
The Nature Cloak keeps it from being top heavy, but there's still just too much going on in this avatar for my tastes.
6/10
Why You Would Make a Good Judge: I understand balance and flow, I'm picky when it comes to matching, and I'm not afraid to give someone a low rating.
And since writing a review is quicker than trying to load up the MAC (which takes a while on my computer) and making an avatar, I can have my scores in quicker than I had my avatars in on the last round. xD[/b][/color]

I need more advertising >>

[B][COLOR="DeepSkyBlue"]Contestant Application!

Username: slowtrain
Entry Sample: [IMG]http://i358.photobucket.com/albums/oo25/traininvos/44713-1-1.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://i358.photobucket.com/albums/oo25/traininvos/adminspick.png[/IMG]
Why You Have What it Takes to Win: I'm happy to take advice, I'm always learning more about colour balancing and matching on top of what I already know and I have a helluva lot of creativity in these here bones[/COLOR][/B]

Contestant Application!

Username: Peanut
Entry Sample: [IMG]http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j105/Doggydayne50/5.png[/IMG]
Why You Have What it Takes to Win: Because I love to creat odd avatars that aren't cluttered, and want to prove that less IS indeed more, unlike the other users who spam up items and claim it's fantastic. Simple, awesome, amazing.
ALSO, I won 1st place in my category of '08 Vday contest. <3 I believe I can win here.

-squirmsquirmfidget-

Contestant Application!

Username: Tentenpuff
Entry Sample: [IMG]http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o239/weapons_kunoichi_xx/entry.png[/IMG]
Why You Have What it Takes to Win:
Uhm... I'm sort of good at matching, and I know how to balance things out. I try not to force shades together, and I have a pretty good knowledge of Mene's items. I know my way around a MAC, and, seeing as how it'll be updated soon, I'd the advantage of all of Mene's items without really having them in my invo... xD;;
That sounds kind of dumb, but... >>;
I think it would be fun? xD;

[COLOR="RoyalBlue"]Contestant Application!

Username: LillieRose
Entry Sample: [IMG]http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e65/NSAndy/Avatars/MeneAviContest.png[/IMG]
Why You Have What it Takes to Win: Because I love to create clean and simple avatars,I'm great with layering and I love crazy color combos.Oh and I loathe using sets,so if I can,I will never use a set,ever. xD
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[COLOR="DarkOrchid"]Contestant Application!

Username: Stormy1
Entry Sample: [IMG]http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9/Moonys_Wolf/Entree.jpg[/IMG]
Why You Have What it Takes to Win: Because I love to create wonderful outfits that are clean and simple, unique and cluttered. I love using vibrant colors and colors that aren't usually pared together.[/COLOR]

..okay, why not? >__> not as judge this time though XD

[SIZE=2][B][B][COLOR=DeepSkyBlue]Contestant Application!

Username: [/COLOR][/B][/B][/SIZE][SIZE=2][COLOR=DeepSkyBlue]CrepsleyKabob[/COLOR][/SIZE][B][B][SIZE=3][COLOR=DeepSkyBlue]
[SIZE=2]Entry Sample:[/SIZE] [IMG]http://i33.tinypic.com/2cmxj5u.png[/IMG][IMG]http://i35.tinypic.com/sq1j0g.png[/IMG]
[SIZE=2]Why You Have What it Takes to Win: [/SIZE][/COLOR][/SIZE][/B][/B][SIZE=3][COLOR=DeepSkyBlue][SIZE=2]Because I'm amazing and awesome and creative and stuff and I have nothing better to do and.. yeah [/SIZE][/COLOR][/SIZE][SIZE=3][COLOR=DeepSkyBlue][SIZE=2]*shot*[/SIZE][/COLOR][/SIZE][SIZE=3][COLOR=DeepSkyBlue][SIZE=2] I dunno [/SIZE][/COLOR][/SIZE][SIZE=3][COLOR=DeepSkyBlue][SIZE=2]u__u[/SIZE][/COLOR][/SIZE][SIZE=3][COLOR=DeepSkyBlue][SIZE=2] I like making avatars and I think my sense of style isn't too bad, so I might have a chance of winning xD And if not, then oh well, at least I can say I tried ^^[/SIZE]
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[SIZE="1"][B]Judge Application![/B]

[B]Username:[/B] Pixore
[img]http://i38.tinypic.com/tasard.png[/img]
[B]Sample Rating: [/B] I absolutely LOVE that you used the space helmet, as it's not a commonly used item. Even more importantly, you used it well: you don't let it take over your entire avatar and it works very well with your color scheme. And although I've seen pink, yellow & black used together before, this avatar is still very original, standing out from the rest.

Overall, the color balance is very good, although I don't like the gray shoulder ruffles and gun, as it doesn't really match anything else in your avatar. Also, the yellow you've used throughout the outfit takes on many different shades. The pistol especially stands out, as it appears more orange in color. I think the yellow & black popsicle (the real name is the chocolate banana love melt) would have been a better choice for a handheld item.

Although it has its flaws, it's still a great avatar and I feel that it deserves a 7/10.

[B]Why You Would Make a Good Judge:[/B] I'm always playing around with the MAC so I feel like I have a good grasp on all the items available on the site. As a result, I believe that I would be a good judge since I would not only critique the contestants, but I also provide suggestions as to how they could have made their entries better. Although I tend to be delicate with my criticisms in the avatar chat forum, I definitely won't hold back on Project Mene!

As a person, I am very responsible and would definitely make time for this avatar contest. I would not submit ratings late, nor would I hastily put together comments last minute. As the contestants will undoubtedly spend significant amounts of time perfecting their submissions, it would only be fair to them if I made sure to critique their entries thoroughly.
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Contestant Application!

Username: Navi
Entry Sample: [IMG]http://www.menewsha.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=1636&pictureid=11813[/IMG]
Why You Have What it Takes to Win: I always try to match my avatars and yet keep them simple. I try not to clutter my avatars too much and keep them fresh and original. That being said - I do love to layer and can clutter if it looks excellent.

Contestant Application!

Username: Kiari
Entry Sample: [IMG]http://i37.tinypic.com/24kw7ph.jpg[/IMG]
Why You Have What it Takes to Win: Um I am good at matching odd colors together to make avatars look nice. I can make complex or simple avatars. I just love macing too. <3

Contestant Application!

Username: Cami

Entry Sample:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v111/AmariT/Character%20Outfits/CamiPandaPirate.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v111/AmariT/Character%20Outfits/Camiqueenofcats4.png[/IMG]

Why You Have What it Takes to Win: I have my own unique style and regularly produce clean attractive avatars. Rather than just throwing items on, I try to create easily recognizable themes. I'm looking to improve my outfits while still keeping my signature look.

Contestant Application!

Username: Thoth Star
Entry Sample: [img]http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u343/thothstar1/tealthoth.png?t=1229479696[/img]
Why You Have What it Takes to Win: My avatars usually have a theme inspired by a thought or color combination. This avie was inspired by the "Beauty and beast" movie and based on the colors green & blue. ^^

[COLOR="RoyalBlue"]Because I know your having a hard time cutting it down to 10 people I'll also apply as a judge which I think will be just as fun : D

Judge Application!

Username: Stormy1
Sample Rating: [IMG]http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9/Moonys_Wolf/tealthoth.png[/IMG]
The avatar look like its half way done to be frank but I can see the theme that was the inspiration for it. I don't understand why the flower petals are in it as it doesn't really connect to anything. With there being no shirt you can see the red jewel like things hanging down from the mask which is distracting seeing as the only other red thing is the eyes. Perhaps adding something small that wont throw off your color scheme? The black in the socks also throw me off as well as the head wings as they don't really go with anything except the white from the wings. Other then that, the greens and the blues flow together. You don't see green and blue avi's much so its an interesting color choice.
Still a interesting avatar and I can see the theme sort of. 6/10

Why You Would Make a Good Judge: I tend to tell it like it is and not skate around the bush. I also like to think that I'm good at matching colors and making outfits flow so I know what to look for in others outfit and figure out what is missing and where it needs to be placed at. I'm a good critique-r as I am an editor for my school paper so I'm use to it.[/COLOR]

Contestant Application!
Might as well try right?

Username: Cora Lorington
Entry Sample: [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v471/mischeif_the_cat/meme.jpg[/IMG]
Why You Have What it Takes to Win: I know how to make colors flow nicely and I tend to take the time to play with my avatars until I am 100% sure they are exactly as they should be. If I'm not sure then I put them up on the chopping block for others to judge and continue to improve until they are at 100% my best work.

[B][COLOR="DarkOrchid"]Judge Application!

[COLOR="Teal"]Username:[/COLOR] [img]http://i37.tinypic.com/24kw7ph.jpg[/img]
[COLOR="Teal"]Sample Rating:[/COLOR] I love how BOTH teals are used in this avatar, its something that you don't see quite often and it was carried out well here. The green helps to break it up and mix it up at the same time without the whole thing being a big mess of blue. I just wish there was a way to get the light teal on the head without sacrificing the face to slap on the mask. Nice effort, 7/10
[COLOR="Teal"]Why You Would Make a Good Judge:[/COLOR] Because A) I have experience! XD And i feel i tend to give fair unbiased rates, as well as hand them in on time. Which is important for a contest if i do say so myself. (EXCEPT THIS DOESNT COUNT AS MY ON TIME PART XD yay for last day app /win)[/COLOR][/B]

[COLOR="Cyan"][b]Contestant Application!

Username:[/b] Rylynne
[b]Entry Sample: [/b]
[IMG]http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h166/Lhanae/screen-capture-9.png[/IMG]
[b]Why You Have What it Takes to Win:[/b] Well, I love to create new avatars and experiment with the different color combinations and item layering on Mene. :> Even though I'm new here, I do have a fair sense of what goes well together and what doesn't. I can take critiques, and as I'm new, I'm coming at this from a fresh perspective. I also plan on learning everything that I can, as well as trying my best to please the judges to the best of my abilities. =)[/COLOR]

I hope this late application is still accepted. ^^;;