Curse

tmakinen · Dec 20, 2007, 11:11 AM // 11:11

Oh well, here goes. This was my entry, pretty much on the same track as the winning one except that I had specifically taken into account the hair issue (by making the crown follow the hairline and look roughly like a stylized hairdo) and considered the synergy between it and Glacial Gloves. Didn't get any approval, though (and if you say that the drawing is rough - it's intentional, a classic chalk and charcoal technique).

The Glacial Crown

BenjZee · Dec 20, 2007, 11:39 AM // 11:39

That does look great. I see loads of people have similar ideas. You may not of won but atleast you can have your design (well a similar one) in the game. i like the armour aswell

pumpkin pie · Dec 20, 2007, 12:27 PM // 12:27

tmakinen

Its not rough, its the idea that count most. sort of can congratulate you too since the winning entry is the same

Neo Nugget · Dec 20, 2007, 02:09 PM // 14:09

Would be nice if this had armor value, just to make it ever more unique, heck while were at it, make all festival hats have an armor value based on level like heroes armor.

Kha · Dec 20, 2007, 02:43 PM // 14:43

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Originally Posted by tmakinen

(and if you say that the drawing is rough - it's intentional, a classic chalk and charcoal technique).

Nice style. Classic is always ftw. I get tired of all the over-done ones with backgrounds and scenes that take away from the design. At least you'll be able to get something close to your design this Wintersday

tmakinen · Dec 20, 2007, 03:02 PM // 15:02

Except that after reading Gaile's comments I'm just a little bit afraid that ANet has turned the idea into an abomination ... something like an icy crown with furry earmuffs

undeadgun · Dec 20, 2007, 03:10 PM // 15:10

nothing fancy, used Windows Paint, 15 mins of drawing

didnt expect to win something, but least i enjoyed it

congrats to those who won in the contest, there were some really nice art works!

BenjZee · Dec 20, 2007, 03:18 PM // 15:18

Ok people, heres more of my designs.
Frostie Crown, RudolphCane cap, Tree Top Angel (Mhenlo), Evil Pudding, Snow Globe.
http://img530.imageshack.us/my.php?i...hcanemhkq4.jpg

and some more.
Penguin Cap, Egg Noggin, Pudding head, Tree, Star
http://img145.imageshack.us/my.php?i...reestarof1.jpg

and more.... Hes the candle head....doesnt work very well but could of been a potential concept.
http://img297.imageshack.us/my.php?image=candlewh5.jpg

The Cracker hat and stocking
http://img145.imageshack.us/my.php?i...tockingac6.jpg

Dr.Ghostie my Mesmer had great fun dressing up in different outfits, His face looks different though in alot of the pics

Nian · Dec 20, 2007, 06:11 PM // 18:11

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Originally Posted by tmakinen

Oh well, here goes. This was my entry, pretty much on the same track as the winning one except that I had specifically taken into account the hair issue (by making the crown follow the hairline and look roughly like a stylized hairdo) and considered the synergy between it and Glacial Gloves. Didn't get any approval, though (and if you say that the drawing is rough - it's intentional, a classic chalk and charcoal technique).

The Glacial Crown

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Hey tmakinen, where can I see more of your art? You have a gallery somewhere? I've been haunted by your avatar before because I kept wondering if you drew it too?

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Originally Posted by Evaine

All of the designs are interesting but, based on the illustrations shown, I like #6 and #4 the best. The winning entry does look like it was inspired by the crown of the White Witch in The Chronicles of Narnia - maybe that's why it won.

I don't really know anything about that tho. Never read the books or anything because they didn't seem interesting to me. So I don't really know what a narnia crown looked like but a crown in itself is still a crown so I guess it is pretty generic as an idea. But no it wasn't inspired by Narnia.

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Originally Posted by EPO Bot

Suggestion for next year: Sarah's mask!

(<3 Desmina)

Is it just me or are you one of the few people who actually noticed the connection to Grenth lore in the drawing? xD I <3 GW lore.

baggy · Dec 20, 2007, 06:23 PM // 18:23

I never claimed to be an artist, but this was my submission:

I pwnd U · Dec 20, 2007, 06:34 PM // 18:34

Wow those winners are pretty cool. I think I would of loved to have a snowglobe hat though. Would of been freaking SWEET!

slowerpoke · Dec 20, 2007, 06:42 PM // 18:42

The snowglobe is nearly as good as Felix the Charr and beaver guild cape

Evaine · Dec 20, 2007, 08:05 PM // 20:05

Nian - No criticism meant or implied. The game borrows lots of humor and things from other genres so I was thinking that maybe the resemblance may have caught the interest of judges or the designers. Maybe they have a theme in mind.

Lots of great designs were submitted. Kudos to all of you!

Chrono Re delle Ere · Dec 20, 2007, 11:28 PM // 23:28

Zomg I wanted to be part of the contest, and I the first thing that came to my mind was a glowing nose on a skull head....just like the one who won. But then I thought that it was too similar to "a nightmare before xmas", and did not do it. Ffs, didn't they say that it had to be an original work? Geez -.-''

genofreek · Dec 21, 2007, 12:07 AM // 00:07

Oh my god. I WANT a snowglobe head. You just don't even understand. :O

Please, please, please.

Neo Nugget · Dec 21, 2007, 01:51 AM // 01:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by baggy

I never claimed to be an artist, but this was my submission:

That is SO much better than the "stylish" yule cap lol.

A11Eur0 · Dec 21, 2007, 03:07 AM // 03:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darksun

You don't have a very good concept of the illustration market do you?

The website run and owned by my wife and me:

www.coldsnapstudio.com

Say that again?

Zeek Aran · Dec 21, 2007, 04:19 AM // 04:19

The Grenth one looks amazing. Besides that, I only liked the winning one.

Pleikki · Dec 21, 2007, 05:06 AM // 05:06

Number 4 and 6 FTW Darn they are nice

tmakinen · Dec 21, 2007, 07:29 AM // 07:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nian

Hey tmakinen, where can I see more of your art? You have a gallery somewhere? I've been haunted by your avatar before because I kept wondering if you drew it too?

Hi Nian,

first of all, congratulations for the win. I've always found your work most admirable, especially the style and use of color.

I'm only a part time artist and not very prolific even at that. I used to have comics online 10 years ago when the web was still in its infancy but right now the only thing that I can show is some commissioned GW character art (I bet that you know the recipients) void of any artistic qualities and reflecting the stylistic preferences of the clients rather than mine.

But I'm also honest enough to admit that I still feel a bit sullen about Gaile saying that it's all about the idea, and when two people come up with essentially the same idea, it's on one hand good enough to win the entire competition and on another not good enough to even get a honorable mention

(That's of course not your fault

I just hope that the devs haven't bastardized the concept beyond recognition)