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And there you have it! My first OC contest is officially closed. Thank you for all your fabulous entries! (If you're still on the edge of finishing an entry up send me a note.) Those who've entered while I was away, I'll get your entry points to you. If you've sent your entry long before (like a week ago) and still haven't received your proper entry level points, let me know. That also goes with entries I've failed to add to the folder. IF YOUR ENTRY AINT IN THERE LET ME KNOW PLEASE. canarywitch.deviantart.com/fav…


I'm going to give myself til Friday to announce the winners. It's going to be a lot more difficult than I thought to decide between all these jaw dropping entries?? (I also get my paycheck then haHA) I think I'm going to indeed need a second opinion on this one, and I'll have to contact a friend to help me decide. I never expected such an amazing turn out. Thank you again for everyone who entered. I wish I could give everyone a prize.

And to everyone who wanted to enter, but found the contest late, or didn't have enough time, THIS AINT GONNA BE MY LAST CONTEST. I might even host another one much later in the year (maybe in the late fall/early winter? Or maybe early next year? who knows.)  Maybe I'll add even more money and art to sweeten the pot? We'll have to see. I have an idea, but that all depends on the plans I have in mind start flourishing this year.

I'm sorry a lot of people relied on me for information I didnt have enough of or simply forgot to reply. I was in the middle of at least 20 different note conversations this past month, and It's hard to keep track of everything I needed to supply.
I'll do better next time (because by then I'll have at least the basic refs and bios in an organized for hopefully everyone now that I have a Toybox and now that I dont need to have everything spread between tumblr, Stash and google docs HHHHHHH







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Hello everyone! I’ve finally decided to do my first contest here after breaking 2,000- uh, wow- 2,500+ watchers here! I know it may be an odd number to have a contest for when I'm a little more familiar on the likes of tumblr, but DA has been by first social media art platform (social media in general actually!) and it would give me great delight to host a contest here again.

After much internal debate whether to do something elaborate with the theme or not, I decided to make my first contest a simple one:

Draw one or more of my original characters!


DEADLINE
March 20th! Two months from now and the Spring Equinox!


Rules:

1 - Anyone may enter, you don’t need to ask! (However if you find fun in asking permission to join I ain’t gonna stop ya lol ask away.) If you’d like to donate a prize, you may still also enter!

2 - For your entry to be eligible to win, it must contain: at least one of my original characters. You may add as many or as few as you wish, as long as at least one is there.

3 - Types of entries I will allow: Digital, Traditional, Comics, Literature (I will be the pickiest over this, but I would be intrigued if anyone gave it ago), Music (yeah! If you’re a music maker, a little song inspired by a character is really neat as well!)

4 - Nothing NSFW or anything above a PG or a very soft PG-13. Fetish/kink art will be disqualified automatically.

5 - You may choose to send your entry in a comment or note, either is fine.

6 - Prize Payment is preferred through paypal, but if, for some reason you need another way to receive the money (be it through a digital giftcard or whatever!) We can work something out.

7 - Your art must be your own. No copying, tracing, using bases, ect.


SUBJECT MATTER

My original characters:

Here are the stash files I’ve created. I’ve grouped some of them into pairs of their most prominent relationship (be it a friendship, partnership, ect, ect)

!!!!! sta.sh/21yhc1q2tc9a?edit=1 !!!!! (let me know if there's any issues with stash, I've had my share of problems LOL)

Also! Here are some tumblr tags for most of the characters here that contain aesthetic/memes/videos/music to help get a better picture of the character (Sadly, some have more content than others for now)
Click here for the tags!

The sketchbook drawings for everyone are 95% outdated, but are still appropriate character wise. It's just that some designs and the art style are old.

THESE WILL BE UPDATED PERIODICALLY WITH MORE INFO. And theres going to be A LOT of stuff I need to add. A lot of these guys dont have proper refs aside from a shoulders-up ref. I'll be doing things like adding more outfits refs, fullbody drawings, sketchbook drawings, bios, relationship charts, THE WORKS. I hope to get almost all of that done within this month. If you already have something in mind and dont need bios or more outfit refs for a character go nuts.

I ALSO suggest to go through my gallery. I leave random little tidbits of information in the descriptions.

All you really need to do is draw any of these little weirdos. I have OCs from different universes, so I suggest not mixing those. Unless you want to do a crossover. No real theme.


FAQ
Q: Where do I submit?

Through a comment or a note!

Q: I'm coming from somewhere outside DeviantART and don't have and account here of my own. How do I send my entry to you?

hmu at spellboundstarscore @ gmail . com and send me your entry there! Or message me on tumblr!

Q:May I ask you a specific thing about a character or multiple characters to help my entry?

A: Of course! If you’re interested in doing a specific scenario and you’re wondering how a character might do or how they might deal with a certain thing, I’m always free to chat! Otherwise feel free do what you think is best or what you feel the character is.

Q:May I add my own OC in with your character?

A:Sure! The more the merrier!

Q:How many times may I enter?

A:You may enter two entries. Though, only one of them is eligible to win.

Q:May I change the outfit to an OC?

A:Sure! In fact I welcome it! I’m super interested in outfit design based on a characters aesthetic. It doesn’t need to be set in the fantasy setting either. Modern real-world casual attire is cool too! Wanna draw a character as a freakin mermaid? Go for it! You feel more confident in drawing anthro characters? Give these dorks a fursona. Go nuts. Just keep whatever outfit or AU you set them in tasteful and appropriate.

Know I will be judging a little harder on AUs, but if you can pull it off well you get major kudos.

Q:How many judges?

A:For now, only me. But I think I’ll ask the outside assistance of a friend who doesnt have a DA, as far as I know. And perhaps a few art buddies.

Q:How will you be judging/ How do I make my entry the most appealing to you?

A:I don’t really want you to worry about what will make me happy. I rather want you to do what feels right to you. I want you to craft your entry based on the information I’ve given you and, most importantly, the impression my characters give you and any kind of connection you may or may not share with them.

A few things to consider might be that skill isn’t a key factor into this.I might look for attention to detail and well-put thought. Don’t compare your art skill to other artists when I’m mainly looking for creativity and effort.

Q:May I contribute a prize?

A:Yes! Any prize donations are super welcome. You may also still enter if you donate.

I only ask that you please follow through with them.

Q:Is there any chance you’ll extend the deadline?

A:I’m sorry to say probably not. I understand outside circumstances get in the way but I want to be fair to those got in their entries on time. If you have any concerns on the date, please send me a note ASAP so we can work something out. I might change it if there are concerns right off the bat. Please don’t wait a week before the deadline.


PRIZES

(ACCEPTING PRIZE DONATIONS.)
Depending on the number or quality of submissions, I may add a forth place or more money.

1st Place

$150 or 15,000

Two fully colored bust shots!

Two chibified character art!

A month feature on my profile.

A colored half-body request by themandii

A colored bust shot from gatooroo

A colored fullbody fromBlakkaStar

A half-body drawing from TashyKish 

A chibi from MisfitsOfSanity

A 3/4 body from xiomicchi

2nd place

$100 or 10,000

Two mono-colored bust shots.

A month feature on my profile.

A colored portrait by themandii

A pixel pagedoll from gatooroo

A colored portrait from BlakkaStar

A headshot drawing from TashyKish 

A chibi from MisfitsOfSanity

A halfbody from xiomicchi

A chibi and 100 from shindianaify

3rd place

$50 or 5,000

A single mono-colored bust shot

A month feature on my profile.

A colored chibi by themandii

A black and white portrait from gatooroo

A Chibi drawing from TashyKish

A Chibi from MisfitsOfSanity

A portrait from xiomicchi

A simple fullbody from Leshine  

A chibi and 100 from shindianaify

HONORABLE MENTIONS 

Two honorable mentions will receive a month feature on my profile as well!
AND A sketched portrait from BlakkaStar and a colored portrait from Sym-biote

PARTICIPATION POINTS

(THIS IS FOR THOSE ENTERING THROUGH DEVIANTART)

If you enter my contest you automatically will receive 10 once you send me your entry. (For only the first entry)

If you advertise my contest via journal entry, poll or some where on social media you will receive 20 (please link it in the comments below or send a note)





ENTRY FOLDER



If you have any questions feel free to ask! I may even add it to the FAQ

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Comments: 295

Gaby-T In reply to ??? [2017-03-27 23:22:17 +0000 UTC]

I want to know too :3

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Muscklein [2017-03-22 04:06:11 +0000 UTC]

ahhh I can't wait!! good luck to everyone, I saw a lot of amazing drawings!

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Steffy-Desu [2017-03-22 02:18:13 +0000 UTC]

My entry! <3
fav.me/db348g6
;_; sorry for taking so long

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Gaby-T [2017-03-21 23:28:06 +0000 UTC]

my entry 

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TEAofeyes [2017-03-21 23:27:04 +0000 UTC]

Here is my entry,
The Wave

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LABS107 [2017-03-21 22:25:28 +0000 UTC]

*run* fav.me/db33gfw my entry ;w; sorry for the delay u.u

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DarkstarVampire [2017-03-21 19:02:08 +0000 UTC]

Hope I'm not too late ;u;

Here's my entry:
darkstarvampire.deviantart.com…

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homiicidiac [2017-03-21 18:18:26 +0000 UTC]

Doesn't that sound pretty?    The night was quiet, calm. Tranquil. The cool air was soothing instead of biting, and stars shone brightly above their heads. The two of them had been gifted with clear skies and a pleasant temperature. The snow had melted over the week and, miraculously, the grass underneath breathed air once more.
    Jonathan glanced over at the boy that rested beside him. Kio was in his true form, his odd horn catching the starlight and glinting gently. The boy remained an oddity despite the time they spent together, from the purple hue of his skin to the abundance of cream-colored fur that grew along his body. Kio stroked the grass almost obsessively, apparently enjoying the feeling of it trailing between his fingers.
    “I never saw this stuff before, Jonathan.”
    Jonathan’s dark eyes switched from Kio’s hands to his bright blue-green gaze. Kio was staring at him, a blissful expression r

OH YEAH LITERATURE ENTRY
but there will be a drawing to accompany it as long as @/Scowliiish can find their tablet pen! c:

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EmilyArtStudios [2017-03-21 06:53:50 +0000 UTC]

Ah;;;; I'll post my entry here too just in case;;;

Morning Coffee

<,3

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MisfitsOfSanity [2017-03-21 06:46:01 +0000 UTC]

Here's mine  
misfitsofsanity.deviantart.com…

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MisfitsOfSanity In reply to MisfitsOfSanity [2017-03-21 22:56:14 +0000 UTC]

I ended up changing the background last minute, hope that's okay. But it's not the due date yet so I think I'm good

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The-Elusive-Caravan [2017-03-21 06:18:53 +0000 UTC]

Phew

Made it just in time.

Here's my entry: fav.me/db315bi
Here's my journal: the-elusive-caravan.deviantart…

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MonsterGirlPiper [2017-03-21 00:55:23 +0000 UTC]

Here's my second entry! <3
monstergirlpiper.deviantart.co…

I realize it's hard to see the actual work because of how fast it's going so I uploaded the before and after for you as well.

monstergirlpiper.deviantart.co…

monstergirlpiper.deviantart.co…

I hope it's okay that it's a little late. >//u//<

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Ocanya In reply to MonsterGirlPiper [2017-03-21 01:03:57 +0000 UTC]

LOL the funniest   good job

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MonsterGirlPiper In reply to Ocanya [2017-03-21 02:05:54 +0000 UTC]

Aw thank you so much!

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Hell-Alka [2017-03-21 00:32:46 +0000 UTC]

my entry) 

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Gaby-T [2017-03-20 23:48:03 +0000 UTC]

so i can send the entry before 7pm of 21th(PST time)?

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CanaryWitch In reply to Gaby-T [2017-03-21 02:22:46 +0000 UTC]

Yes, that's fine! As long as it's around that time.

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Riemea [2017-03-20 23:32:05 +0000 UTC]

This is super last minute, sorry, but here's my entry: Star Whisperer
Dumb question, is it ok for you if we post our entries to our other internet spaces like tumblr, too (with all due credit of course)?

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CanaryWitch In reply to Riemea [2017-03-21 19:34:56 +0000 UTC]

yes absolutely! Go right ahead!

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Riemea In reply to CanaryWitch [2017-03-21 21:49:55 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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BromocresolGreen [2017-03-20 19:56:27 +0000 UTC]

Hello! I'd like to enter with this: bromocresolgreen.deviantart.co…

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RevyOwls [2017-03-20 19:19:33 +0000 UTC]

Here my entry: revyowls.deviantart.com/art/Oc…
Hopefully I'm not too late.  

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vaerhare [2017-03-20 17:13:09 +0000 UTC]

//slaps this here last minute ((kinda))
I hope u like it WHEEZES

 

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de-yuli [2017-03-20 15:04:17 +0000 UTC]

Hello there, i already sent you note about my entry. I hope you like it!

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Hvntress [2017-03-20 12:45:36 +0000 UTC]

Here's my entry! Hopefully, I'm not too late.
hvntress.deviantart.com/art/CE…

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Hell-Alka [2017-03-20 06:05:57 +0000 UTC]

Hello! I have a question. If I add my character, he can be naked (without sex overtones), not the wine of the chest and perineum, the view from the back and only the ass can be seen. Or is it worth giving clothes?

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CanaryWitch In reply to Hell-Alka [2017-03-21 19:38:43 +0000 UTC]

Hi there! sorry for the late reply, I wouldn't mind tastful nudity for someone else's OC. : )
As long as it's not too explicit.

(If your talking about it for the entry you submitted recently, no problem here! Great anatomy btw!)

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Hell-Alka In reply to CanaryWitch [2017-03-21 19:41:18 +0000 UTC]

oooo I'm glad! I added the cloth, just in case, but I have a version without it)

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CanaryWitch In reply to Hell-Alka [2017-03-21 19:42:34 +0000 UTC]

Oh ok! You can submit either version!

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Hell-Alka In reply to CanaryWitch [2017-03-21 19:43:51 +0000 UTC]

It's good) but I'll probably leave the one that is now, and without clothes it will be just in addition)

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CanaryWitch In reply to Hell-Alka [2017-03-21 19:45:02 +0000 UTC]

All right! That's all fine to me! Thank you for entering!

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Hell-Alka In reply to CanaryWitch [2017-03-21 19:52:17 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for organisation of this contest and for sooo awesome characters *-* I'm very like to was drew my art, your OC's so inspired and I love this atmosphere and themes!   

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Arritiquity [2017-03-20 05:44:44 +0000 UTC]

Here is my two entries!
First entry: fav.me/db2x7hg
Second entry: fav.me/db2x7xv

why do thumb's hate me

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Mayeru [2017-03-20 03:23:18 +0000 UTC]

here's my entry! (sorry for the delay)

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Ocanya [2017-03-19 17:51:51 +0000 UTC]

my entry: 

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Prince-Zer0 [2017-03-19 17:04:33 +0000 UTC]

Here is my entry ^^

fav.me/db2ueq0

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SandraAssaf [2017-03-19 12:29:02 +0000 UTC]

This is my contest entry:
 

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AleksandraBokova [2017-03-18 23:54:52 +0000 UTC]

Your characters are so all so amazing! 
Here is my entry  fav.me/db2rks6

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Bwaarf [2017-03-18 20:04:22 +0000 UTC]

Here they are !!!
fav.me/db2q67s

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Muscklein [2017-03-18 07:10:44 +0000 UTC]

Hi! Here is my entry for the contest: almarus.deviantart.com/art/OC-…
Hope you like it!!

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gatooroo [2017-03-18 07:10:30 +0000 UTC]

i won't be able to get my entry in on time, but i'll be glad to make it a gift to you!
and i'm still able to make the gifts, that's for sure! good luck to anybody joining!

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CanaryWitch In reply to gatooroo [2017-03-19 03:44:53 +0000 UTC]

Aww, maybe next time!
Thank you so much, then! ANY ART OF MY OCS IN YOUR STYLE IS A GIFT GOSH BLESS

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AkiaWalker [2017-03-18 07:04:04 +0000 UTC]

Oh that's oerfect, I think I can enter now! ; u;

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CanaryWitch In reply to AkiaWalker [2017-03-19 03:43:57 +0000 UTC]

Oh neat! Thank you!
Yeah, I won't be heavily strict on this. As long as it gets in before I make the announcement it's all good!

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AkiaWalker In reply to CanaryWitch [2017-03-21 12:13:20 +0000 UTC]

I think I made it. ; u;
fav.me/db31oux

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The-Elusive-Caravan [2017-03-18 06:09:30 +0000 UTC]

What's the time zone for the deadline on the 20th of March?

By the way... ARGHHHHH Your drawing style is so.... exotic.... I dunno how to put the words.
I'm honestly going to watch you, just cause I really connect with your artstyle....   
Even though you encourage us to draw and do whatever feels right....., I've never been so nervous, joining a contest before, until now. Because I want to live up to your awesome artstyle and stay true to the characters as much as possible.   

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CanaryWitch In reply to The-Elusive-Caravan [2017-03-19 03:46:47 +0000 UTC]

Oh that's so sweet! I just want everyone to have fun~
Thank you for the insight, that's really interesting to read it put that way. Thank you!
Thanks so much for the support.

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uhhlias [2017-03-18 05:12:31 +0000 UTC]

WHY DIDNT I SEE THIS EARLIER..... |'D

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CanaryWitch In reply to uhhlias [2017-03-18 05:18:47 +0000 UTC]

Aww I'm sorry you didn't know about this! ;c; 
I didn't want to flood everyones inbox of constant notifications, so I only updated it periodically. ;v; 
This def won't be my last contest though!

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