☼ Serendipity in Spades ☼ an Art + Craft Contest
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Having heard of a dire need of helpers, you make your way to the Duvalian Botanical Society's greenhouse where it is immediately evident that there is much, much work to be done. Rows upon rows of terrariums line the sturdy metal workshop tables, sometimes overflowing onto the benches meant for seating. Several people - volunteers like yourself, it seems - are being directed by a red-aproned gentleman in the back of the greenhouse. He isn't a large man, but he speaks with such confidence and authority that you are certain he's the one in charge. He directs the others without hesitation, telling them to "water those plants," or "move these specimens there." Sunlight beams in through the glass-paneled ceiling, catching the warm golden tones of his ponytail. He seems to notice you watching, and turns to face you. A hint of shyness softens his expression, and he suddenly appears much younger. |
DEADLINE All entries will need to be submitted (posted in this thread) by the event's close! Please check the Event FAQ for specifics. PRIZES For each category (Art and Craft) : First Place : 4000g + http://www.menewsha.com/images/items...72f0e7fad1.gif Blood Lotus 2nd Place : 3000g + http://www.menewsha.com/images/items...c481937213.gif Return to Nature 3rd Place : 2000g + http://www.menewsha.com/images/items...e873892f33.gif Spring Glade Honorable Mention : 1000g + http://www.menewsha.com/images/items...d2e668987e.gif Team Gasket Shovel Set For Overall Staff Favorites: First Place: http://www.menewsha.com/images/items...faebf87aa7.gif Medal of Totally Epic Win 2nd Place: http://www.menewsha.com/images/items...4dcd6f4fb2.gif Medal of Shiny Awesomeness 3rd place: http://www.menewsha.com/images/items...e8e4e2073b.gif Medal of Super Spiffiness And, all non-winning participants will receive a minor item as thanks for their efforts. |
Terrarium TemplatePlease paste this form into the thread to enter: Quote:
Note: If you are finding this terrarium hard to work with you can change the lines a little bit, or make another one, but your entry will need to include some kind of terrarium. Here are some other examples: Link, link, link. |
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With all the flowers I've been drawing lately this should be interesting. Making up a flower will be more fun that rl flower sketching.
Question though, does it have to have that vase in the picture? Can it just be part of the vase, ei focus on the flower with an edge of the vase showing? EDIT: Also can the vase be made bigger/smaller or wider/thinner? |
Oh.. the terrarium would usually have the plant growing inside, kind of like these: example
But.. I imagine some plants might like to climb out. *smile* I suppose that it would be okay to alter the lines a bit, too. ---------- Post added 04-15-2013 at 03:53 PM ---------- I hope that answered your question, Nephila. I'll.. just be over here if you need me again, ok? *walks toward the back of the greenhouse, where several crates of plant food have just been brought in* |
Hey um, I'm out of black printer ink and I do traditional art. Would I be able to maybe trace the jar? Or draw something similar to it?
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OH That's suppose to be a terrarium. I'm used to modern plan rectangle ones. I thought it was something else. That gives me a whole new idea. XD
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Hiya Momo - it looks like Nalin added a note after talking w/Nephila that it's okay to make your own terrarium shape if you want to. I'm sure that means tracing it is OK too. Just in case he doesn't come back from the back very soon. ;)
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YES!!!! My favorite contest is back! [boogie] *dances around like a maniac and cackles manically* I can't wait to get started on this!!! *resists urge to give Nalin a giant glomp and spill his plant food and just continues to spin around crazily instead* |
Hmm, I might try this... > o>
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yaay! thank you belly!
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Sure thing! Hopefully Nalin doesn't tire himself out too much back there, it would be nice to chat with him again. [lol]
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I'm already working on this, and loving the ideas that I'm gettin' down so far!
Unfortunately, my sample won't be able to exit the confines of its bottle.. this is an extremely rare specimen that wouldn't survive in the conditions as we know them! But that does give me some super intriguing seeds of ideas! -Re-read- Oh, 2 entries per person per category.. yesss..! Then! Let the lavish lushness grow~ grow my pretties! *huddles over specimen vials in a dark dark corner..* |
I have my concept and plan all drawn out! Just need to get the actual pieces done and then I will enter it! :D So excited!
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Oh, this sounds very exciting. I am going to start planning for this very soon.
---------- Post added 04-16-2013 at 04:22 PM ---------- [arrow] Quick question: Does the model version have to be a replica of the art or can it be something completely different? |
opportunity to break out my paint... hmmm.. i like it.
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I have an Art Entry!
My Specimen: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ps3f1e6fbc.jpg Description & Observations: A new variation of orchid. It has magical properties including illumination and levitation. I have a Craft Entry! My Specimen: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ps9549beaa.jpg Description & Observations:This is the first time I've ever tried to make anything like this. Crafting flowers not my strength. >.< |
oh to this contest i must do an art ^^
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Oh, Lokinta, that sounds very interesting! I am eager to see it. *smile*
momochan: BellyButton is correct, you may trace or redraw the outline for your art entry. Velvet: You won't need to worry about the terrarium if you're making a model. Nephila, thank you! I can tell that your samples were tended with care. They are quite beautiful, aren't they? *smile* I hope you all will forgive my late replies; it's very easy to get caught up in all the work around here! So many new plants I've never seen before - it's quite exciting. I must remember to rest.. sometime. *tired laugh* |
I simply meant that I want to enter both categories. :3 And I thought about doing a model of an actual terrarium and was wondering if it needed to be identical to the drawing of one I also intend on doing or if it can be different?
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