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Thistle Xandra · Nov 12, 2010, 06:00 PM // 18:00

YAY! I've been so looking forward to this this thread and seeing all the WiPs again

Name: Thistle Xandra
Idea for entry: continuation of halloween story (I never did hear back from Regina about literature being accepted into the contest, so I'm also going to draw pictures in the story and then submit one of those probably)
genre of art: literature with pictures

This is what I had posted a while back on my blog after the Halloween contest was over:
"As for Bix, well, if everything goes well and my muse is still interested, she’ll be the focus of my Wintersday story. Everyone knows that Bix is very, very studious, but they don’t know much about where she comes from. On Wintersday, Bix gets a visit from her very gorgeous and popular older sister, who happens to be very, very passive-aggressive when it comes to Bix. You know, the kind of person who smiles warmly with daggers in their eyes as they compliment you with, “You look so fascinating in that dress! Not everyone would be so brave going out in public is such an old outfit.” Luckily for Bix, she has the twins and Ki on her side in the annual Wintersday snowball fight when it’s Team Grenth led by Bix versus Team Dwayna led by her sister. This story will be much shorter and not as in-depth as “The Making of Heroes.”"

There's nothing on it right now and probably won't be until mid-December once the quarter starts winding down, but this will be the link for the final story: http://thistlexandra.wordpress.com/g...-contest-2010/

with any WiPs under the category "GW Guru Wintersday Contest."

YAY! I'm so excited for this

Perynne · Nov 12, 2010, 06:49 PM // 18:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by satomz

*hops over from IncGamers* Hi Guru artists, I'd like to join in as well.

Welcome, satomz.

Glad to see you here too. I still remember you from the Wintersday calendar from a couple years back.

@Minami: Motion blur is very tricky to correct. If it's really, really blurred there isn't much you can do. But if it's blurred only slightly, you could try sharpening it through a filter. Or manually try to paint out the blurry parts in the most noticeable places. That's about all I can think of for fixing it. :/

Tommy's · Nov 12, 2010, 07:00 PM // 19:00

@ Minami: I have no experience with this program, but you might want to try it out (though you probably had found it yourself aswell

) http://www.focusmagic.com/examplemotionblur.htm (also to be found here: http://www.ehow.com/how_5833889_fix-...al-photos.html)

But you can also try to use it to your advantage. I don't know what you want to use it for (reference, photomanupilation, render, etc), but somethimes motion blur can have a charming effect (when the dose is right ofcourse). Just like vintage denim jeans can have their charms

Najade · Nov 12, 2010, 08:06 PM // 20:06

Name: Najade
Idea for entry: Something to do with the polar bear farming quest thingy (Might still change the idea though)
Genre of art: Not sure yet
Progress Gallery: here

Charlie Dayman · Nov 12, 2010, 08:49 PM // 20:49

Definitely gonna' have to pass on this year's workshop as well - way too many school projects. I'll be checking in on this thread as much as possible though.

Princess Blades · Nov 12, 2010, 11:27 PM // 23:27

Name: Princess Blades
Idea for entry: Not too sure yet, something cute and cuddly
genre of art: digital

I will update with more details once I settle on an idea.

Progress gallery to follow

himynamesian · Nov 12, 2010, 11:55 PM // 23:55

I'd like to make a donation as I dont play so often and hopefully someone would find some use with these req8 swords. Drop me a PM and we could meet up

` Marshmallow · Nov 13, 2010, 12:49 AM // 00:49

Yay some new faces (to me D:!!) : D!!

and Nuu Charlie .. ,_,"" Zoom through them~!!

and awe, this thread doesn't have the little lightbulb picture beside the title -sad-

Odinius · Nov 13, 2010, 01:35 AM // 01:35

Yay!, I'm all excited to see all the new works of art!
I'll see if I can make some donations later on, have to check all my mules

Name: Odinius
Idea for entry: Dwayna vs Grenth in a fairly new way I think (still secret though)
Genre of art: Fimo Clay
Progress Gallery: http://s63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...rkshop%202010/

Charlie Dayman · Nov 13, 2010, 01:56 AM // 01:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by ` Marshmallow

Yay some new faces (to me D:!!) : D!!

and Nuu Charlie .. ,_,"" Zoom through them~!!

Sorry Marsh, I'm gonna' have to whatever time I have between now and December to my colossal self portrait

InfestedHydralisk · Nov 13, 2010, 01:57 AM // 01:57

I would like to make a video, is that possible too?

Verene · Nov 13, 2010, 01:58 AM // 01:58

Awww, sadness, Charliepai. At least hang out and be dorky with the rest of us

Charlie Dayman · Nov 13, 2010, 02:57 AM // 02:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Verene

Awww, sadness, Charliepai. At least hang out and be dorky with the rest of us

Pfft, of course I will Verene. Like you even need to ask!

Invertation · Nov 13, 2010, 04:16 AM // 04:16

Will not fail to donate this time.
Maybe
Perhaps
I hope?

Konig Des Todes · Nov 13, 2010, 06:20 AM // 06:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unlucky Slayer

Thread stickied as usual. I'll keep an eye open when I can. Wish I had some artistic talent, though. The workshops always look like fun.

Get some talent. I intend to re-improve my art skills by next Halloween. This spring/summer sound like perfect times. Maybe I'll take an art class next Fall.

Currently unsure if I'll participate for this workshop with literature. Rather busy this month, that's for sure (Damn October and November, damn them good). No clue for a story idea either...

BTW, why is Literature always separate? Not complaining, but rather curious. Couldn't the works be equally placing for the other categories, with one less category the other prizes would be higher? Unless that's just a way to ensure writers get something since there's so many artists...

Would donate, but I'm already saving up for MantleCon, and we got a huge prize goal this year. ^^

Perynne · Nov 13, 2010, 07:24 AM // 07:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Konig Des Todes

Get some talent. I intend to re-improve my art skills by next Halloween. This spring/summer sound like perfect times. Maybe I'll take an art class next Fall.

Why wait?

It's always best to just do something small every now and then, instead of putting things off until later. Start sketching on paper, doing small things if you're short on time. Every little sketch helps on the long run, even if improvement doesn't show up right away.

@Charlie: Awww. :/ Good luck with the self portrait!

Konig Des Todes · Nov 13, 2010, 10:03 AM // 10:03

I lack having the time. I got so many side projects, and school stuff, that I'm suffering by not prying myself from TK stuff and the occasional quick glance through the Gurus and GuildMag forums and the two wikis. At the very earliest, I'll be having the time to do quick sketches at the end of this semester (early-mid December).

*Darcy* · Nov 13, 2010, 02:30 PM // 14:30

I can donate 100k again. Always glad to encourage artists.

@Konig - learn to doodle

Nian · Nov 13, 2010, 03:12 PM // 15:12

Sweet! I've always liked Wintersday theme~

I shall sign up just in case I have time to do something. I really hope I found some time for this...

Name: Nian
Idea for entry: No clue...
Genre of art: Digital Illustration & short novel possibly
Progress gallery: will update later, want to do a blog.

InfestedHydralisk · Nov 13, 2010, 03:14 PM // 15:14

Anyone able to answer my question? :P