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gervasium · Jul 03, 2007, 06:38 AM // 06:38

Same opinion here. I hope to see many more entries because the theme is really interesting and will be fun to see what kind of pictures can "blossom" from it.

Btw, my second entry is almost done.

Garreth MacLeod · Jul 09, 2007, 01:38 PM // 13:38

Sorry folks. I was on vacation this last week and didn't have a lot of time to get on the forums. Why is it that I always have more 'work' to do during a vacation? hmm...

Not sure if I should be commenting about any of these (yet) but if I avoid specifics maybe I can get away with it.

Each entry so far has really touched my heart (and evoked a few tears even). All of you are quite talented and I can already tell the judging is going to be difficult.

Okay, I do have a couple specifics.

Killaya, if you want to you can put the full resolution up on image shack. I think the one you show here in the thread should be okay for judging but if you think the full size is needed, then that's okay too.

TiredOne, so sorry to hear about your Sheltie. Losing a pet due to cancer is almost harder than any other way to lose one, in my opinion. Oh, or any other disease that slowly takes away their life/happiness.

I posted this over at GWO as well for those of you that are interested.

Mistical miss · Jul 10, 2007, 09:57 AM // 09:57

I don't think I'll be able to finish mine before the deadline because I'm going on a long vacation soon and I haven't gotten my hands on the drawing tablet again :S

I'll post what it is so far before I leave to go on vacation, I will probably finish it far after the deadline though :S

Mistical miss · Jul 13, 2007, 12:22 PM // 12:22

I will be on vacation for more than 3 weeks now so... I will miss the results, this piece isn't by far finished and I'm without tablet for now...
Perhaps I'll finish it when I come back

Killaya · Jul 13, 2007, 04:52 PM // 16:52

That's very nice, I hope you decide to finish it! Shame it won't be done on time

Still I'd love to see the finished piece!

Sasarai · Jul 15, 2007, 09:20 PM // 21:20

I too..would like to provide an tribute, solely for the purpose of the remembrance of Lance in your household, and in your heart Garreth. I will not be accepting any of the prize money for this contest (if I happen to rank). I simply want to provide a tribute to your companion, Lance.

Here is the current tribute I have created..I do hope it is acceptable, as I am not very skilled with drawing things using computer programs..this was hand-drawn by myself, I only used Photofiltre to add in the fonts. (The tribute I have provided below is only 1000x770 Pixels if you would like it any larger, please feel free to request so Garreth ^^).

Garreth MacLeod · Jul 19, 2007, 12:40 PM // 12:40

Quick update for all you artists participating.

Sasarai, yes that is acceptable. Most certainly.

Mistical, should I go ahead and place yours in the competition in it's current state (shoot, you probably won't even get to read this since you are on vacation, which I hope you are having fun on)

Last thing...I asked over on GWOnline if there was a need to add one extra week for artists wanting to participate. I don't want to add a week if it's not needed but would if there are artists nearing completion and the extra week would help (and the other artists don't mind). Need comments from you folks on that.

Killaya · Jul 19, 2007, 06:36 PM // 18:36

It doesn't bother me if an extra week was added :3

jimme · Jul 19, 2007, 07:46 PM // 19:46

my dog died 1 month bfore yours oO
a Golden Retriever , died on the remains of "Blood Cancer".
We knew it one week before she died ;x

Anyway, I will try drawing something for ya

TiredOne · Jul 19, 2007, 08:11 PM // 20:11

I'd love an extra week, but I don't think I'll be able to use the time to finish my piece

Been extra busy with work and I'm not allowed much time on the computer at home. Here is my sketch of what I've got so far. Supposed to have a snowy forest background theme whatnot, I cut down the background of the image; It's so hot where I live I'm already thinking of winter XP Oh well, good luck to the other artists!

Noanoa · Jul 20, 2007, 12:51 PM // 12:51

Aww I should have noticed this thread so much earlier *been hiding from the Academy*, I love drawing dogs and I would have loved to participate

. Nice artwork so far, and the theme is really captivating. Good luck with the contest!

Garreth MacLeod · Jul 20, 2007, 01:03 PM // 13:03

It sounds like there's a couple folks (both here and GWO combined) that could use/would like a little extra time. And I don't see anyone being opposed to that...so we'll give it one extra week.

The official dealine is:
Date: Sunday July 29th, 2007
Time: Midnight Pacific Daylight Time (at the end of the day to clarify).

If I'm reading timeanddate.com correctly, the official end time in a couple other places would be:

Monday 30th at 7:00 AM GMT
Monday 30th at 8:00 AM BST
Monday 30th at 3:00 AM EDT
Monday 30th at 9:00 AM CEST
Monday 30th at 5:00 PM EST (in Sydney, AUS)

Okay, I hope I got those times correct. If you want to double check, you can go to timeanddate.com and use their converter for your location.

Good luck to all.

Garreth MacLeod · Jul 20, 2007, 01:10 PM // 13:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noanoa

Aww I should have noticed this thread so much earlier *been hiding from the Academy*, I love drawing dogs and I would have loved to participate

. Nice artwork so far, and the theme is really captivating. Good luck with the contest!

I've extended the deadline one week Noanoa. If that gives you enough time to do something, fantastic! The more, the better. (good thing I've got a friend lined up to help judge all these)

StarrTheInsane · Jul 20, 2007, 02:06 PM // 14:06

Oh thank goodness. I've had this picture in my head and I've been trying to figure out how to make it work. I didn't think I'd have time to finish, but an extra week will be perfect.

Now, let's just hope I can get this vision into pixels.

Noanoa · Jul 20, 2007, 08:41 PM // 20:41

"I love you man!"

And it's such a beautiful Greyhound, too~! *artistic juices flowing*

Piglou · Jul 20, 2007, 09:32 PM // 21:32

Hello,
Here is my entry

I hope you will appreciate

The original is 3-times wider.
Bye!

StarrTheInsane · Jul 24, 2007, 05:11 AM // 05:11

Here's mine, at last!

It's as close as I could get to what I was seeing in my mind. I hope you like it.

Killaya · Jul 24, 2007, 04:50 PM // 16:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by StarrTheInsane

Here's mine, at last!

It's as close as I could get to what I was seeing in my mind. I hope you like it.

O...M....G..... o__O

Excuse me, I have to go pick my jaw up off the floor.

Crysantha · Jul 25, 2007, 12:13 AM // 00:13

This is my tribute for Lance ^_^ I don't want anything out of this, and I'm not accepting anything. I just wanted to draw something for the Garreth and Lance since I love animalss. ^^

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../cryslance.jpg

I'm sorry it's a link T_T It's been refusing to post as a picture for me T_T my computer is messed up TTT_TTT

Garreth MacLeod · Jul 28, 2007, 12:12 PM // 12:12

Just a little less than 2 days to get your entries submitted folks.

It's going to be really hard to judge these.