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Qing Guang · Dec 04, 2008, 05:33 AM // 05:33

Here's mine (finally):

Gui Qiang's parents run the Shing Jea Arena, and she grew up admiring the Mesmers and their glamorous dress. While she eventually became a Necromancer and devout follower of Grenth, she maintains a deep love of Mesmers' elegant attire (and is especially obsessed with Elite Kurzick armor, which is in vogue among the members of Lucid Spirits). As such, she empathizes with Eleni's desire for traditional Kurzick clothes, so of course they would spend an evening trying out clothes.

Sorry this is so late and is kind of grainy - the scanner didn't read the colored pencil well. Other than that I think it's a personal best, yay!

powercozmic · Dec 04, 2008, 11:04 AM // 11:04

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Originally Posted by Qing Guang

Here's mine (finally):
Gui Qiang's parents run the Shing Jea Arena, and she grew up admiring the Mesmers and their glamorous dress. While she eventually became a Necromancer and devout follower of Grenth, she maintains a deep love of Mesmers' elegant attire (and is especially obsessed with Elite Kurzick armor, which is in vogue among the members of Lucid Spirits). As such, she empathizes with Eleni's desire for traditional Kurzick clothes, so of course they would spend an evening trying out clothes.

Sorry this is so late and is kind of grainy - the scanner didn't read the colored pencil well. Other than that I think it's a personal best, yay!

Very cute picture Qing

nice idea too - necro wearing mesmer clothing !

Here's another cute entry from Harliquin. I really appreciate this one too because it is their first attempt at a digital drawing :

Harliquin -

Omega Precept · Dec 05, 2008, 07:53 PM // 19:53

Crazy Awesome Rewards Guys! I wish I had an artist skill of any kind! I can't wait to see all the finish pieces of art work! With so much at steak you are really going to bring out the best talent! Can not wait to see the gallery of entries. Forgive me if I over looked this but are they going to be posted on a website or on guru?

~Cheers

powercozmic · Dec 06, 2008, 09:20 AM // 09:20

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Originally Posted by Omega Precept

Can not wait to see the gallery of entries. Forgive me if I over looked this but are they going to be posted on a website or on guru?

~Cheers

Here it is

: http://powercozmic.blogspot.com/2008...rs-fanart.html

Omega Precept · Dec 06, 2008, 06:04 PM // 18:04

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Originally Posted by powercozmic

Here it is

: http://powercozmic.blogspot.com/2008...rs-fanart.html

Thanks I really loved what you have done here!

Widowmaker · Dec 06, 2008, 11:50 PM // 23:50

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Originally Posted by Darkchyld

And Widowmaker, we need to get together in GW and see who's the tallest! I always figured people ran up to my Mesmer because they thought she was gorgeous. I never thought about them testing their heights.

I saw your mesmer in the screenshot thread, we almost had twins, it came down to that same hair and skin tone or the one I ended up choosing. The final factor was I wasn't sure if the NF hair would clip with the Asura glasses.

Which, rather smoothly, leads on to saying I love how you pictured the Asura armour on your mesmer, makes me wish the in-game armour looked that good.

Qing Guang, my little necro would agree wholeheartedly with that sentiment, especially on the choice of dress. Really like how you've captured the Kurz elite.

Darkchyld · Dec 07, 2008, 05:13 AM // 05:13

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Originally Posted by Widowmaker

I saw your mesmer in the screenshot thread, we almost had twins, it came down to that same hair and skin tone or the one I ended up choosing. The final factor was I wasn't sure if the NF hair would clip with the Asura glasses.

Which, rather smoothly, leads on to saying I love how you pictured the Asura armour on your mesmer, makes me wish the in-game armour looked that good.

Qing Guang, my little necro would agree wholeheartedly with that sentiment, especially on the choice of dress. Really like how you've captured the Kurz elite.

The hair most likely would have clipped with the glasses, unfortunately. And that platinum blond hair matched with the dark skin looks great on my Mesmer. I haven't seen an actual screen shot of your mesmer yet, but I bet she looks amazing!

And I also wish the Asuran armor was as smooth looking at I painted it. I hate that part around the hips that protrudes out.

Qing Guang · Dec 07, 2008, 02:51 PM // 14:51

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Originally Posted by Widowmaker

Qing Guang, my little necro would agree wholeheartedly with that sentiment, especially on the choice of dress. Really like how you've captured the Kurz elite.

Thanks! And I'm glad someone else out there has got a necro that doesn't just want to wear leather and metal all the time. Basically when I made her, I wanted her to be a kind of "walking oxymoron" - she's a necro, but she's cheery and likes bright, sunny days; she raises the undead, but loves cute, furry animals; she cares about anyone and everyone, but will kill (sometimes with pleasure) if it's necessary (or occasionally not-so-necessary, if it's a Luxon); she practices two professions that generally both wear tight-fitting clothes that don't get in the way, but she likes to dress up in ruffles and lace. The hyperness and sugar addiction I threw in for good measure - I was inspired a lot by Momiji from Fruits Basket, initially.

So yeah, I'm hoping ANet will make other profession's armor arts available at double platinum cost and no AL, just for show.

StormX · Dec 07, 2008, 07:17 PM // 19:17

I know the contest is over but whatever

A quick sketch I did some time ago (ikno the hair is wrong pffft)

OK thnx bai

GOOOD LUCK PPLE I think I know whos gonna win!

powercozmic · Dec 08, 2008, 02:22 AM // 02:22

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Originally Posted by StormX

I know the contest is over but whatever

A quick sketch I did some time ago (ikno the hair is wrong pffft)

OK thnx bai

GOOOD LUCK PPLE I think I know whos gonna win!

Another from StormX ! Love ur lines

Updated gallery with Storm X's new entry

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http://powercozmic.blogspot.com/2008...rs-fanart.html

Illudia Absurdus · Dec 09, 2008, 09:07 AM // 09:07

Hehe, what a different Necro you have there Qing Guang

I am ready to lend my frilly kurzick dresses whenever you wish!

Darkchyld · Dec 09, 2008, 07:53 PM // 19:53

When will we see the contest results? The anticipation is driving me insane! I vote the contest results be posted today!

GothicRider · Dec 09, 2008, 08:37 PM // 20:37

Everyone wins!

Morag D · Dec 10, 2008, 12:31 AM // 00:31

Yeah I'd like to know too :P judge fasterrrr xD

powercozmic · Dec 10, 2008, 02:55 AM // 02:55

Hi all

Sorry about the delay. I've decided on the winners already but I haven't been able to meet my co-host partly cos of time problems (India & Greece) and other general rl stuff. But we will post soon have patience

All I can say is from my side, there have been some slight changes as far as winners are concerned ...

powercozmic · Dec 11, 2008, 09:54 AM // 09:54

Update to prizes :
1st place : 350k + 5 ectos + a red rose
2nd place : 160k + 4 ectos + a red rose
3rd place : 120k + 3 ectos + a red rose
4th place : 70k + 2 ectos + a red rose
5th place : 60k + 1 ecto + a red rose
6th place : 50k + 1 ecto
7th place : 30k + 1 ecto

We added the 6th and 7th places cos we felt there are too many good entries.

All the other artists who entered will get an ecto + a bottle of grog each

The winners list will be posted within 3 to 4 days

Morag D · Dec 11, 2008, 12:22 PM // 12:22

wow, this astonishing! :O
I'm getting quite itchy about the results now

Qing Guang · Dec 12, 2008, 12:18 AM // 00:18

Same here! I've been checking the page every day... good to know now roughly how much longer there is.
Also, thanks for offering an even bigger reward. The first one was already huge by my standards... you are certainly generous patrons! Makes me feel like an actual portrait artist, hehe.
Out of curiosity, will the crazy-good people like Morag D (love your picture, btw, the Art Nouveau style is gorgeous) who did both mesmers and their character still get +50k to their reward?

powercozmic · Dec 12, 2008, 06:42 AM // 06:42

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Originally Posted by Qing Guang

Out of curiosity, will the crazy-good people like Morag D (love your picture, btw, the Art Nouveau style is gorgeous) who did both mesmers and their character still get +50k to their reward?

We loved all the entries and felt some drawings with 2 characters were equally very cool, so we fixed the rewards and buffed them up a bit so they would be the same irrespective of how many characters are drawn.

Will be posting winners hopefully within 24 hours from now

Widowmaker · Dec 12, 2008, 06:15 PM // 18:15

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Originally Posted by Qing Guang

will the crazy-good people like Morag D

You should probably take a bow at this point, Morag.

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I've never seen prizes go up after a deadline. Very generous indeed.

Good luck to everyone, though I'm sure we all have our own ideas who is going to take the top prizes. Are we having a big get together for the winners to collect their prizes or are we just going to collect them when time permits?