September, 2008: Gunslinger

[sketchtheatre]

Hi all.

Here is the theme for September: Gunslinger.

Now this can be interpreted however you like: past, present, future, fantasy, sci-fi, etc... up to you! Have fun and good luck to all!

edit: winners announced!

http://www.thegnomonworkshop.com/alex_stuff/misc_forum_posts/st_contest_winner_sept2008.jpg

congratz!

-ST

[tryan]

Hi everyone,
I am a huge fan of the site, I entered in a piece of artwork for the last "Gearhead" competition. I used alot of pen and watercolrs when most people seemed to have used mainly pencil. So I would love to hear some ideas about what mediums to use for this competition.
Thanks

[madmind]

Hi All,,,I'm new to this artist network and would like to participate in this sketch forum. This is my first sketch entry for this month's title... Hope you like this. All the best to everyone...
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f302/neilmpinar/gunSlinger_sketch.jpg (http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f302/neilmpinar/gunSlinger_sketch.jpg)

[artenstien]

Hi everyone,
I am a huge fan of the site, I entered in a piece of artwork for the last "Gearhead" competition. I used alot of pen and watercolrs when most people seemed to have used mainly pencil. So I would love to hear some ideas about what mediums to use for this competition.
Thanks

Pencils are very forgiving, and they are easier to manipulate. It all comes down to what "look" you are seeking, and a matter of preference and comfort. I like to experiment with different mediums. I like to sketch with pen or a fine tip marker sometimes. This is a great exercise, and in a way a freedom to me. Sketching with a permanent medium forces you to plan ahead and if you mess up improvise with what you have. Most of the time you end up with new and better ideas. Go with your gut man. By the way great job on your sketch. I am interested to know how long you have been drawing.:D

[Meier]

How can I chek who wins the last contest about Gearhead??
many thanks to anyone help me:P

[Lomien]

How can I chek who wins the last contest about Gearhead??
many thanks to anyone help me:P

Easy, Just check the first post in that thread ;)

[tryan]

Thanks artenstien,
Great advice! I do often find that my best drawings are when I have to turn a mistake into a plus. To answer your question I am 15 and I have been drawing since I was 2. Althogh just recently I self-published my own comic, you can find a link for it on my website tbrpress.com.
By the way, great avatar artenstien!

[Meier]

And how can I chek the first post?
(sorry im a little bit new around here)

[Meier]

forget it, I founded how:P

[tryan]

Hey everyone,
This is my first entry for the Gunslinger contest. I feel like it doesn't quite look like I wanted it to so I may end up re-doing the picture. I usually don't use pencils that much but I figured why not try something new. Anyway, I would love to hear any critique that anyone has to offer.
Good luck everyone!
http://forums.sketchtheatre.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=34&d=1220813596

[Mack]

Cool theme.:D

[Mac-Imagery]

This will be very fun, and I hope to learn a great deal in the process.

Mac

[Yumiyahachiman]

And how can I chek the first post?
(sorry im a little bit new around here)

Find a sketch & Win Competition banner (they are all over)
And click it, it will take you to a link for the august theme.

[askur]

Hi there! Sorry for my bad english.
This is my first post in this great forum. She´s like a robokilling femme fatale.:eek:

Stylopen and white pencil on cardboard.

Crits are welcome!!!

http://forums.sketchtheatre.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=35&d=1221322633

[sportguy182]

Piece done in pencil for linework then watercolored and then outlined with a pen to give the cartoonish look..the colors got really dull after the scan for some reason...hmm I dont know why..
1.....2.....Bam
http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/659/gunslingervh1.jpg

[crazylegs76]

Whats up Sketchers and Sketchees
Some nice looking stuff on here for this awesome theme so far
I went with a "Deadman Walking" kinda feel to mine
Used basic pen and pencil o and tartillion to smudge a lil
Hope u like, L8ter:D
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm51/frosty2376/Gun1.jpg

[askur]

Whats up Sketchers and Sketchees
Some nice looking stuff on here for this awesome theme so far
I went with a "Deadman Walking" kinda feel to mine
Used basic pen and pencil o and tartillion to smudge a lil
Hope u like, L8ter:D
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm51/frosty2376/Gun1.jpg (http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm51/frosty2376/Gun1.jpg)
Great drawing!
Is that smoke coming out of his eyes?

[crazylegs76]

Great drawing!
Is that smoke coming out of his eyes?
Thanx alot for that Askur and yes that is smoke trailing from his eyes and gunns
I thought the smoke trail would add a cool effect for the character since he is like a Phantom Gunslinger who fades like smoke and reappears and leaves the smoke and ashes of his victims behind him
Well anyway thats what I have so far for his profile
Thanx again,

[askur]

http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/askur76/gunslinger-2.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/askur76/gunslinger-2.jpg)http://s384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/askur76/?action=view&current=gunslinger-2.jpg (http://s384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/askur76/?action=view&current=gunslinger-2.jpg)trying photobucket..
It worked!!! whoohoo

[sherrygirl]

nice work!!

[TimmY-TaLenT]

nice work so far everyone the phantom gunslinger is fuckin great (thumbs up) mine will be up soon :)

[Jay Sanchez]

Was wondering were i would enter a drawing, and do i post video of me drawing it?? thanks to anyone who will help.:confused:

[crazylegs76]

Was wondering were i would enter a drawing, and do i post video of me drawing it?? thanks to anyone who will help.:confused:
Its simple what I do first is hit the reply button and then copy and paste the image from a site like Photobucket or whatever ur preference and put it into the message slot here and as far as video of u drawing it I'm not sure if u can do that here but anyways hope that helps and if dosen't than maybe someone else can offer advise goodluck, l8ter:D

[crazylegs76]

nice work so far everyone the phantom gunslinger is fuckin great (thumbs up) mine will be up soon :)
Thanx for the compliment man:D can't wait 2 c urs L8ter

[crazylegs76]

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm51/frosty2376/Gun1-2.jpg (http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm51/frosty2376/Gun1-1-1.jpg)
added his name and cropped

[artina]

Hey everyone, this is my entry for this month. I enjoyed working on this piece. It's very different from what I normally work on. I thought about adding some fantastical elements to this guy but I finally decided to go for a more natural look.
This guy is Jack Thorn. He is a vigilante that uses his pistols, Faust and Dante, to send corrupted souls to be judged by the almighty. This is his punishment for the crimes he committed throughout his life. He roams from town to town doing his deed to try to regain his soul, one sinner at a time.

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn301/artinaart/gunslinger01.jpg (http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn301/artinaart/gunslinger01.jpg)

[crazylegs76]

Hey everyone, this is my entry for this month. I enjoyed working on this piece. It's very different from what I normally work on. I thought about adding some fantastical elements to this guy but I finally decided to go for a more natural look.
This guy is Jack Thorn. He is a vigilante that uses his pistols, Faust and Dante, to send corrupted souls to be judged by the almighty. This is his punishment for the crimes he committed throughout his life. He roams from town to town doing his deed to try to regain his soul, one sinner at a time.

[/URL][URL="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn301/artinaart/gunslinger01.jpg"]http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn301/artinaart/gunslinger01.jpg (http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn301/artinaart/gunslinger01.jpg)
Really nice 1 Artina love ur shading and lighting technique is that stippling or what:D

[Yumiyahachiman]

I already made one too but I don't like the endresult so if I find the time I'll redo it, make it a bit more complex and post it then.

[crazylegs76]

I'm sure this has already been ask but can we post 2 or just 1 pic thanx:D

[Ghosa]

as far as i know, one pic.

[crazylegs76]

k thanx alot thats what i thought:D

[joemassey]

Here is my sketch. Enjoy.
http://forums.sketchtheatre.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=38&d=1221751285

[jremmers]

Had a lot of fun with this one! Great subject....Good luck everyone!

[Jay Sanchez]

This is my entery for this month. Done with micron pen, prisma colors, and pencil
http://a677.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/105/l_8d4db9c94d6b673da116b210059acb54.jpg (http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.editAlbumPhoto&albumID=1038069&imageID=16648158)

[Lexalotacus]

Great stuff so far everyone, very cool sketches!

[TimmY-TaLenT]

here it is folks hope ya like
http://forums.sketchtheatre.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=41&d=1221972649 (http://forums.sketchtheatre.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=41&d=1221972649)

[gdboston]

Here's mine.
http://forums.sketchtheatre.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=42&d=1222031786

[JordanLefever]

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o253/GorfMode/Gunslingercopy.jpg (http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o253/GorfMode/Gunslingercopy.jpg)

[Chili Pepper Chris]

put a little alien/monster spin on it....
http://forums.sketchtheatre.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=46&d=1222180294

[Chili Pepper Chris]

I'm new to this so I don't know if we can post more than one entry but here's my Gunslinger Girl...
http://forums.sketchtheatre.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=47&d=1222180577

[vshen]

Just discovered this site today and I love it! I love the sketches so far. I haven't done old skool sketches in a while so this competition will be a good incentive, should have mine up soon. Good Luck everyone!

[grphcvis]

Pencil on 24lb bond. 2 sizes, LG (large), SM (thumbnail).

http://forums.sketchtheatre.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=48&d=1222235309

[Discodai]

I noticecd that there are not many people using colour in there sketches so i thought i'd chuck a little on mine. The original was just in plain pencil, but i think this brings it to life a little more

http://forums.sketchtheatre.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=50&d=1222263002

[grphcvis]

Excellent work...very nice

[lenkid]

Very impressive grphcvis...good work...

[Sacrafice]

Hey everyone,

Here is my submission for the "Gunslinger" Sketch to win contest.

http://forums.sketchtheatre.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=53&d=1222289293

[tryan]

Hey everyone,

I put my sketch up but now I am having second thoughts about it. I really love the way alot of you guys used supernatural elements in your sketches. Mine is really just 2 figures and a background. Should I keep it or re-do it? I would love any critique you have.

Thanx

[HFix]

Here is my entry for this month. pencil/charcoal/chalk...11x14paper.


-Scuba~Gunslinger-

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s286/HFix/scuba-Gunslinger-HFix-large.jpg (http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s286/HFix/scuba-Gunslinger-HFix-large.jpg)

[Chili Pepper Chris]

here's my tentacled gunslinger. I like to call him "Slick Draw McGraw"...

http://forums.sketchtheatre.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=54&d=1222343022

[Discodai]

Hey everyone,

Here is my submission for the "Gunslinger" Sketch to win contest.

Fair play, this looks pretty bad ass. I'm feeling it

[Sacrafice]

Thanks. I'm glad you like it.

[askur]

Excellent work...very nice

Thanx, grphchis!

Glad u liked it!

[tryan]

grphcvis, I really liked your sketch, I thought that your use of shading and negative space was awsome.
-tryan

[Keket]

My wee little gunslinger
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h213/_baby-bat_/gunslinger.jpg

[grphcvis]

grphcvis, I really liked your sketch, I thought that your use of shading and negative space was awsome.
-tryan
thank you tryan...i do what i can.

[crazylegs76]

Havn't been in here for a while and man it looks like a Gunslinger Jam lol anyway great work peeps
grphcvis: really nice shading and focus in on the character
sacrifice: really dig the crisp lighting and shading and cleaness overall:D

[Discodai]

Hey everyone,

Here is my submission for the "Gunslinger" Sketch to win contest.

http://forums.sketchtheatre.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=53&d=1222289293 (http://forums.sketchtheatre.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=53&d=1222289293)
Fair play i think this is the winner so far....hands down. Powerfull stuff. I'm really diggin this...

[Rafsan]

http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/5112/slug1iw8.jpg (http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/5112/slug1iw8.jpg)

http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/5411/slug2su1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Who's the fastest slug in the West? Billy the Slug. Ballpoint/Pen on scrap paper.

[grphcvis]

great work, rafsan

[kapretsos]

good luck to all

[kapretsos]

i hope you like

[FREAKCASTLE]

I have been watching the amazing art for a while here and thought I would give it a shot. This is my sketch for this month....FREAK

http://www.freakcastledesigns.com/images/gunslinger1.jpg (http://www.freakcastledesigns.com/images/gunslinger1.jpg)

[Rafsan]

I couldn't resist to sketch another one. Ballpoint/pen on scrap paper.
The guys at work liked it..

http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/1914/gunslinger2yv2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[brkov]

Hello everyone,

I really think this is an awesome place and for me this is the perfect opportunity to practice drawing a bit. Seen some great pieces over here, great work everyone.

Well and here is my contribution: I didnt really know what I wanted to do and ended up doing a portrait of a gunslinger.

http://forums.sketchtheatre.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=56&d=1222614842

Cheers

[Mac-Imagery]

Amazing work from everyone!


Here's my "Gunslinger" doodle:
http://www.macimagery.com/GUNSLINGER.png (http://www.macimagery.com/GUNSLINGER.png)

[crazylegs76]

Mac-Imagery

LOL Nice Twist man thats cool

[Mac-Imagery]

Mac-Imagery

LOL Nice Twist man thats cool



Thanks very much! :)

I think I was giggling nearly the whole time I was doodlin' it.:D

[mrbondartist]

hi guys , i love alot of the images here :) , some amazing artists :rolleyes: , keep it up everybody , good luck ;) , here is mine

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff290/ahmedadel_artist/GunSlinger.jpg

[askur]

http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/askur76/gunslinger3copy.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/askur76/gunslinger3copy.jpg)
Hi All! Some really good stuff this month. good work everybody!
I tried to do some outlining with a markerpen to get some more contrasts.
Hope you like it...

[FleshGOREdon]

Hi !
This is my Gunslinger out of Hell.
hope you like it

good luck everyone
http://forums.sketchtheatre.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=57&d=1222728234

[Ghosa]

wow, good stuff in this thread!

This is my entry:

http://www.die3amigos.com/postings/gunslinger.jpg

[Jen_T]

Nice stuff posted this month!!! Will be a tough decision. Here are my entrys. Done with a pen and copics. Hope you like it. It was a lot of fun to sketch this two guys!
Good luck to you all :)

http://jen.abomb.info/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/img009cropped2.jpg (http://jen.abomb.info/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/img009cropped2.jpg)http://jen.abomb.info/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/img010cropped2.jpg (http://jen.abomb.info/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/img010cropped2.jpg)

[crazylegs76]

This is a major update from my previous pic
I took my old 1 and drew over it making alot of changes all over just to make him stick out more and I figured since its down to the wire and theres alot of great entries I better up my Game so here it is
Please give me Crits if you have any so I can improve where I need to
Thanx alot and Good Luck All:D
Materials:4h/hb/4b pencils,white color,cutip tortillion to soften smoke and other spots
Comparison
Old Version
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm51/frosty2376/Gun1-2.jpg
Compared To Updated
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm51/frosty2376/gun2-1.jpg (http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm51/frosty2376/gun2-1.jpg)

[langrh]

This seem like a great, comfortable location to work on drawing skills. Like everyone's been saying, there are some great entries here. Glad I could take part.

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk115/langrh/langrh_gunslinger.jpg

[faithlessthe1dergirl]

Woohoo!

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a93/misakibradford/Gunslinger2.jpg

[kristof4web]

Hi everyone,
My name is Kristof. This is my first entry to any kind of contest so I'm a little bit stressed...it's hard to show personal works...I'm never satisfied.
Anyway, here we are...Tell me what you think about it.
Thank you.
[/URL][URL="http://lh4.ggpht.com/mail.kristof/SOLC34F6J7I/AAAAAAAAAG4/L6Feyk-0TGE/s640/perso1.jpg"]http://lh4.ggpht.com/mail.kristof/SOLC34F6J7I/AAAAAAAAAG4/L6Feyk-0TGE/s640/perso1.jpg (http://lh4.ggpht.com/mail.kristof/SOLC34F6J7I/AAAAAAAAAG4/L6Feyk-0TGE/s640/perso1.jpg)
material: pencil, colored pencils and black & colored ball-point pens on cardboard

[Portiz]

Here's my entry for this months theme. Unfortunately i had to use my dig. camera to take the pic so the quality is kind of shot. Done with 2h/3h pencils on 14x17 bristolboard. Any crits welcomed, good luck folks

[/URL][URL="http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo133/Portiz_01/Gunslinger_po1.jpg"]http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo133/Portiz_01/Gunslinger_po1.jpg (http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo133/Portiz_01/Gunslinger_po1.jpg)

[artenstien]

Jack, one of few survivors in the Boone town massacre, was blind from a shot to the face. He dedicated his life seeking justice for those brutally murdered in his town. Blindly seeking justice, his bullets never fell short of their mark guided by the tormented souls of the boone town deceased.

[Stryker]

Quick concept sketch.

http://forums.sketchtheatre.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=59&stc=1&d=1222834849

59

[fco plascencia]

[/URL][URL="http://fcomix.com/gun.jpg"]http://fcomix.com/gun.jpg (http://fcomix.com/gun.jpg)

[Nwagz]

The undead gunsliner. Done with a .5 mechanical pencil, black Prismacoloured pencil, woodless graphite, and staedtler pencils. Late Nwagz

[/URL][URL="http://fc10.deviantart.com/fs37/i/2008/274/c/b/Gunslinger_by_Nwagz.jpg"]http://fc10.deviantart.com/fs37/i/2008/274/c/b/Gunslinger_by_Nwagz.jpg (http://nwagz.deviantart.com/art/Gunslinger-99486697)http://nwagz.deviantart.com/art/Gunslinger-99486697 (http://nwagz.deviantart.com/art/Gunslinger-99486697)

[mike_tee]

love this site......well anyways....heres my quick sketch of gunslinger...sorta?
-miket

p.s am i submitting this right?

[screamingelf]

some great stuff coming forth in the last hours...i can't touch ya!

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c392/vicmonty/art/gunslingers.jpg (http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c392/vicmonty/art/gunslingers.jpg)

[hello]

WOW! Great Great stuff from all.

How do I put my image up? plese help, thank you.http://forums.sketchtheatre.com/G:\Scan0001.jpg (http://forums.sketchtheatre.com/G:\Scan0001.jpg)http://forums.sketchtheatre.com/G:\Scan0001.jpg (http://forums.sketchtheatre.com/G:\Scan0001.jpg)

[hello]

lets see if this image will upload.

[SaturnReturn]

this is my surrealist entry...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3146/2903674357_26e62071a9_b.jpg (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3146/2903674357_26e62071a9_b.jpg)

[SaturnReturn]

uffffff ...first i fell asleep and my drawing wasn't finished...i magically wake up just 2 hours before ending time....i thought enough time to finish...buuuuut i forgot that i had just formatted my pc...and i haven't installed my scanner drivers...so when i finished my work i realize of that and just a half of hour to ending time.....found the drivers and i installed that...well all ok, time to breathe, but windows fax and scan utility didn't recognized my scanner....waaaaaaa, so then i was searching for my photoshop installer...all my room filled of cd's anywhere...finally i found the installer...but o crap...error on installing....i said "i give up" but i decided to try again windows fax and scan utility...and magic happens...so i could send my work finally just about 5 min to end time...(so i couldn't adjust levels and brightness/contrast)

after all...nice experience and nice to participate in sketchtheather contest

[Sacrafice]

Here's my entry for this months theme. Unfortunately i had to use my dig. camera to take the pic so the quality is kind of shot. Done with 2h/3h pencils on 14x17 bristolboard. Any crits welcomed, good luck folks

http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo133/Portiz_01/Gunslinger_po1.jpg (http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo133/Portiz_01/Gunslinger_po1.jpg)

Great Job! Your detail is stunning.

[Portiz]

Thanks for the comment Sacrafice.

I decided to try and retake some pics of the original drawing as i didn't like how the other pic came out. I think this one came out much better.

[/URL][URL="http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo133/Portiz_01/Gunslinger_PO2.jpg"]http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo133/Portiz_01/Gunslinger_PO2.jpg (http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo133/Portiz_01/Gunslinger_PO2.jpg)

[Yumiyahachiman]

Hi everyone,
My name is Kristof. This is my first entry to any kind of contest so I'm a little bit stressed...it's hard to show personal works...I'm never satisfied.
Anyway, here we are...Tell me what you think about it.
Thank you.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/mail.kristof/SOLC34F6J7I/AAAAAAAAAG4/L6Feyk-0TGE/s640/perso1.jpg (http://lh4.ggpht.com/mail.kristof/SOLC34F6J7I/AAAAAAAAAG4/L6Feyk-0TGE/s640/perso1.jpg)
material: pencil, colored pencils and black & colored ball-point pens on cardboard

Thats a nice first entree, dont allow yourself to be put down by the more professional drawings ... we'll get there someday too!

[Mac-Imagery]

Thats a nice first entree, dont allow yourself to be put down by the more professional drawings ... we'll get there someday too!


... and sooner than you might think, if the art shown so far remains to be so cool!

[kristof4web]

>> Yumiyahachiman & Mac-Imagery
Thank you guys, it's good to hear that.

[A.Alvarez]

Hi all..

Here are the winners for September!!!

http://www.thegnomonworkshop.com/alex_stuff/misc_forum_posts/st_contest_winner_sept2008.jpg

congratz!

-Alex

[FleshGOREdon]

!!!WOW!!! first reply, first entry and a great third place!
Congratulation to the other winners specially for askur i had know you win too.:D Thanks

more from me at http://www.myspace.com/fleshgoredon (http://www.myspace.com/fleshgoredon)

[askur]

Wohoo!
4th. place!
Thanx!
Can´t wait for the next topic...:rolleyes:

[Mac-Imagery]

Bravo to all the winners!


Mac

[JohnAlfonso]

Wow!

I am glad I did not submit anything as some people who submitted work were bamboozled.

FleshGOREdon should have clearly been in first place and not third.

hello (who did not place!?) should of been in second.(though I wish hello had been able to upload a larger image as it was clear details were lost in the small size)

Sacrafice (who also did not place!?) should of perhaps been Third or at the very lest placed higher than askur.

Artenstien and faithlessthe1dergirl (who came in first???) as a tossup for fourth.

Off cores, I work as a Creative Director so what the heck do I really know for judging submissions on the bases of technical difficulty and overall craftsmanship. It seems to me that the emphasis was on cutesy and not technical proficiency. I definitely do not care to see future contest swamp with Disney like caricatures holding guns.

Instead I hope to see explorations of dramatic foreshortening and prospective, dynamic compositions, innovative character designs and overall visual, experimentation in lighting, shading, texturing, coloring and rendering techniques (almost completely absent in the submissions), experimentation in both how materials are used and which materials are used (completely absent in the submissions)

My two cents as to how to improve the competition and attract a greater quantity and caliber of submissions is as follows.

1. split the contest into a pro and amateur categories. This will both foster the competitiveness of the better submissions and not discourage none pros from entering. Their should perhaps be different kinds of prizes so that pros are not tempted to submit in the amateur category.

2. set clear criteria by which each submission will be judged on a numerical scale and discloses at the end of judging how each submission scored both by category and by judge.

The Categories I recommend are:

Technical Difficulty (how hard was it to create the submission: difficult anatomy, prospective, or subject to render).

Composition (was the subject placed or presented in dynamic or compelling manner or was it placed in the center without fore tough of visual interest).

Overall Impression (did the submission grab me do to presentation, subject mater, technical execution or innovative style. style points and cutesy points go hear as well as wow points).

Technical proficiency (mastery of media used, innovation of technique).

Originality of work and its innovativeness (in any respect be it character design, style, media used, ext.)

3. Decide and clearly define if it a sketch or a drawing contest as they are different in nature. For example FleshGOREdon's and Sacrafice's submissions were clearly drawings and not sketches. Hello's and mad mind's submissions were sketches and not drawings. A sketch is produced quickly typically within the span of an hour our less, just see the mini movies on this site to see what I am referring to. A drawing has no set limit of time to it and is worked on until every single aspect of it is to satisfaction.

This distinction is very important because as a pro, there is not much motivation to spend more than an hour on a sketch which I do not know if I will receive any compensation for. I am certain other pros may feel the same way. Perhaps a solution is to make the pro category a sketch contest and the amateur category a drawing contest.

4. Identify who the judges are before hand and what makes them qualified to be a judge. I suggest at lest five pros from divers creative fields. I also suggest that the judges should change every month and that their be noting that might be perceived as a conflict of interest such as a jude summiting work for a contest they are judging. I also believe that anything that identifies the contestant should be removed from the samples the judges view as is typical practices in creative competitions.

I would love to receive feed back from both users and administrators as to my suggestions.

Ones more my intent is only to assist in making the sketch contest live up to it's full potentiol.

My personal email is
lifeliberty@hotmail.com (lifeliberty@hotmail.com)

Thank you,
John Alfonso

[crazylegs76]

All I have to say is WTF!:mad: I know my submission wasn't at all up to the quality or stature as alot of other ppl on here and not taking anything away from the winners but man c'mon there r alot of great peices on here that I feel just got the Screwjob not to mention any names but lets see Sacrifice,Portiz,Artina,Grphcvis, just to name a few.........
I mean honestly do the judges just toss these in a hat real quick, shuffle them around and select whatever pops out or are they really looking closely and taking the consideration to evaluate the time, dedication, technique, and creativy put into each peice
I was really excited in the beginning to participate in these contest and be part of this site cause I figured hey man this a great way to show off some creative sketchwork and receive crits and comments from other great artist (Possibly) and to be part of which at first seemed like a well put together establishment, but I think this site has got some growing up to do in many aspects and needs to make some changes so other artist don't feel the same way in the future
Sincerely, pissed

[sketchtheatre]

jeez...

You two need to chill out or simply not participate. To publicly scream and whine over who did and did not win the contest is, simply put, unprofessional and childish. We chose the winners because those were our favorites, plain and simple. This is not to say that this wasn't a difficult choice, or that there weren't many other submissions that we liked a lot. Also, all you need to do is look at the artists that we are representing here and know that st IS a pro run organization. But technical complexity or draftsmanship has NOTHING to do with the quality of an idea. And here we like concepts just as much, if not more sometimes, than draftsmanship. Just because something is 'cute' is not a reason to criticize it over something that is 'serious'. I mean, c'mon.

Sketchtheatre is a free site that promotes artists and bands.
Your anger at us is really unnecessary.

-ST

[crazylegs76]

jeez...

You two need to chill out or simply not participate. To publicly scream and whine over who did and did not win the contest is, simply put, unprofessional and childish. We chose the winners because those were our favorites, plain and simple. This is not to say that this wasn't a difficult choice, or that there weren't many other submissions that we liked a lot. Also, all you need to do is look at the artists that we are representing here and know that st IS a pro run organization. But technical complexity or draftsmanship has NOTHING to do with the quality of an idea. And here we like concepts just as much, if not more sometimes, than draftsmanship. Just because something is 'cute' is not a reason to criticize it over something that is 'serious'. I mean, c'mon.

Sketchtheatre is a free site that promotes artists and bands.
Your anger at us is really unnecessary.

-ST
Yes, you are correct my reaction and Outburst to the end results of this contest was very unnecessary and very unprofesional on my part and could have been done more appropriately if at all, I sincerely (Apologize) and this will never happen again and hope you accept it as well as my future Participation:)

I really do like this site and do see great potential in these contest and the deversity of artist who enter and my intent was not to criticize or put down in any way shape or form, I was simply just voicing my opinion even though it might have not have seemed that way
In the future if I have a comment regaurding anything I don't agree with I will not publicy announce it like a Idiot! and instead will send you guys a message done in a much more proffesional manner
I am truly sorry for my behavior towards you guys and all participants
and look forward to future competitions:D

[askur]

It really takes away a bit of the fun being selected as one of the winners when there is a outburst of angry people clearly explaining that we are not worthy the distinction...

and that we know nothing of light, shadows, composition etc.

nice...

[lfeliciano]

Congratulations to all of the winners! Excellent entries on this one. Just an FYI that when these contests began I was selecting the winners personally and it is a TOUGH job, thankfully since the inception of the forum I have been lucky enough to pass that baton onto a new committee. In response to some of the posts I've just read, I wanted to say that in my experience what really felt natural when deciding who "won" came down to the winning sketch catching the true "spirit" of the theme ... so please keep in mind that at ANY skill level you can still compete and win! It's about being creative after all.

;) L.

[tryan]

Congrats, on winning you guys! Your sketches captured the theme through many distinct styles.
This was a fun contest. Can't what to see what else this comes up with!

[gdboston]

Congratulations to everyone who entered. Feels great to be placed at 2nd. Outstanding!

[Smarty]

Well done to the winners, all well deserved.

[Linda_Mi]

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[Seiltvity]

Im due n september 26th and i think time should go a little quicker. im sick of being pregnant. my baby isnt where he should be as far as positioning for birth. If he isnt rite next visit they have to try and turn him around and if they cant...i dont want to be cut open.