Curse

Garreth MacLeod · Jun 22, 2007, 07:09 PM // 19:09

~~ 420K Art mini-contest: Life melds with Guild Wars ~~

Ever since I started playing Guild Wars, my ranger has had a stalker. One who just happens to have the same name as my real life greyhound Lance. And who, in some ways, resembles him. I recently lost Lance to bone cancer and decided I wanted to capture his kinship to my in-game stalker somehow. This contest is that 'somehow'. A thank you to Sectus for his first and second contests (along with Shan), which were my inspiration to try this.

~ Rules ~

The rules are simple. I want you to draw my ranger and his stalker, but with one small catch. The stalker needs to be my real life greyhound Lance. While that may sound difficult, greyhounds have a similar body structure to stalkers. The deep chest (because they both run fast), long tail, short ears, big 'grin'. Greys are more lean than stalkers though so keep that in mind.

My ranger and his greyhound/stalker can be doing anything you'd like. They can be lounging around the guild hall, shopping in Lion's Arch (or the pet store), playing with stuffies (minis?), reading books, eating burgers or steaks, whatever. The only stipulation is that they are recognizable as my ranger and my greyhound.

When submitting pictures, just post them in this thread. Use www.imageshack.us if you're not sure where to upload your picture.

Winners are asked to provide a high-res version (at contest end and if available) via email as I would like to have these printed and framed. Thank you. Other contestants may provide a high-res version if they so choose (and will also probably end up on the wall in a frame).

~ Screenshots ~

My ranger and his stalker can be seen here. (stalker for sizing comparison to my ranger)

Full body shots (4 sides) of my ranger here.

My stalker by himself here and here.

Pictures of Lance, my greyhound, can be seen here.

~ Contest details ~

1st prize: 150k
2nd prize: 100k
3rd prize: 75k
4th-7th prizes: 20k each
8th-10th prizes: 5k each

If I am able to, I may add other prizes to the contest

The contest will end on Sunday the 22st of July at midnight Pacific time. (1 month from now)

I'll be posting this thread on the GWOnline fan art forums as well, to try to get as many people as possible aware of the contest.

NOTE: I was a bit hesitant to post this given how another 'contest' seems to have gone recently. However, with some commissions under my belt and a long post history at GWO, I decided to go ahead and run this. If any artist is leary of this contest, please let me know how I can prove that it is not a scam to get some free art.

I Might Avenge U · Jun 22, 2007, 08:30 PM // 20:30

I'm sorry to hear(read) that your Greyhound died...

StarrTheInsane · Jun 22, 2007, 09:23 PM // 21:23

Count me in, as soon as I stop crying.

Killaya · Jun 22, 2007, 11:22 PM // 23:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by StarrTheInsane

Count me in, as soon as I stop crying.

Ditto that.

Nian · Jun 23, 2007, 09:57 AM // 09:57

This is a pretty heart warming theme for an artwork. Something that makes me want to take part too. If I find the time I would love to draw something. I'm sorry to hear about your loss. It seems like Lance was a very loved family member so you take care now.

As for the other contest thread. I pretty much just ignored them for somehow they seemed fishy from the start. You seem a lot more open personality in your post and the post is clear about what is asked. I'm sure people will take part either way. Good luck with this contest.

Garreth MacLeod · Jun 23, 2007, 11:48 AM // 11:48

Shucks, I didn't mean to make anyone cry. Lord knows I did enough of that already. Lance was indeed a very loved family member and I still miss him.

Nian, thank you for the vote of confidence. I appreciate that very much.

kenichiukiya · Jun 23, 2007, 04:15 PM // 16:15

I would definitely try my hands on this.
I'm so sorry to hear about your dog.i know exactly how it feels to lose one esp if the dog is a dear family member. >.<

Killaya · Jun 23, 2007, 07:18 PM // 19:18

I've started the drawing in open canvas but I'm having some issues with the program. You don't mind if it's hand drawn, do you? Just in case I can't get the problems fixed.

StarrTheInsane · Jun 23, 2007, 07:29 PM // 19:29

I would have cried anyway, I have a soft spot for animal friends. I had an oscar (very large intelligent fish) that was like a puppy. He was my best friend, I even had him tattooed on my arm. He got sick one day and I did everything I could, he'd get better for a day and then even worse. When we had finally both given up, I just let him rest in my hand until he was gone. Sometimes that's all you can do is just stop trying to keep them here.

I hope there are enough happy memories to fill your heart while it heals.

Garreth MacLeod · Jun 23, 2007, 08:48 PM // 20:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Killaya

You don't mind if it's hand drawn, do you?

No, I don't mind.

Starr, yes there are a lot of happy memories. I was sorry to hear about your oscar too.

Killaya · Jun 24, 2007, 12:18 AM // 00:18

No worries, I finally got open canvas to work for me

Here's a preview- (The actual image is much bigger than this, don't worry. And there's no watermark. :P)

Proff · Jun 24, 2007, 06:22 AM // 06:22

How long do we have?

Nvm, I found it. I hope I can make something you'll like

Yannick of Avo · Jun 24, 2007, 09:34 AM // 09:34

count me in

Garreth MacLeod · Jun 24, 2007, 11:47 AM // 11:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Killaya

No worries, I finally got open canvas to work for me

Here's a preview- (The actual image is much bigger than this, don't worry. And there's no watermark. :P)

How did you know the only way to get Lance to take a bath was for me to get in the tub with him? lol

Killaya · Jul 01, 2007, 09:45 PM // 21:45

Finally finished. Here's my entry.

Resized version:

The page on DA:
Click

Hope you like it, it was fun to do. Took many hours in OpenCanvas. Original sized picture is 1000 x 700... I tried to submit it to DevArt (the full sized version) and it got resized, which has never happened to me before. So I'll put the full resolution up on Imageshack in a day or two if you want it.

Hopefully other people enter! ^^;; Where is everyone?

TiredOne · Jul 01, 2007, 11:42 PM // 23:42

I'm working on mine! Don't have it done yet. Got only a sketch of it done right now. It's sad to lose a dog that was your close friend. My sheltie died of cancer a few weeks past.

gervasium · Jul 02, 2007, 06:46 AM // 06:46

I also entered, but my entry is on the GWO page. I'm sure we'll not be only ones.

For those that don't usually go to the GWO forums, here's my entry:
Tribute to Lance

Mistical miss · Jul 02, 2007, 07:47 AM // 07:47

Wow gervasium you sure have improved!!!

I'm working on mine aswell ^^ but taking the time..

Yannick of Avo · Jul 02, 2007, 10:22 PM // 22:22

hehe, here is my entry

Killaya · Jul 02, 2007, 11:45 PM // 23:45

To the two other entries so far- nice work!!!

I really like them both.

Let's keep 'em coming, the more the merrier- or at least, the more fun the competition!