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Hey guys! Sorry for the day delay! Had a busy day yesterday. Haha.
Anyway, This contest was great, and there were some awesome entries. But I have decided upon my top three, and even an honorable mention.
By:
Prizes:
- 800
- full commission
- Official Comic Cover
(The reason this was chosen to be the first page was the over all mystery behind it. I was looking for a image that was done with skill, but that also didn't give anything away. Meaning, I couldn't very well accept images that showed them leaving the East Lands sad, showing death, or giving away any of the major plot. Because, think about it, if you are new to the comic and come to read it and the cover gives it away, whats the fun? So this entry caught my eye. It has the four males, they seem a bit suspicious, but over all the mood is light, happy, and colorful. It was perfect! Congratulations!)
2nd Place:
By:
Prizes:
- 500
- half commission
(Though this one does kind of give away a bit of the plot, as mentioned before, it doesn't give too much away. It's just somber. And I loved the colors in this one too; the crimson sunset/sunrise tones symbolizing rebirth but also the setting of something important)
3rd Place:
by:
prizes:
- 250
- custom character commission
(This one is similar to my first place pick in the sense that it really doesn't give anything away and I like that. Had it had the 2 other males in there somehow, and a bit better font, this was a close runner up for the winning entry. I think it's beautiful. I love the style and I love the rough pixely look.)
Honorable Mention:
by:
Prize:
- 100
(I really do love this one, and had my eye on it for a while. The main reason it is only an honorable mention is because I fear that it gives away far too much of the plot. You can tell Moyo ends up with Sarafina, that Mfuasi befriends Akina and Zira. Stuff like that. But I wanted to give this image some credibility because it honestly has the best layout of all the images I saw, and I think it's beautiful. So, honorable mention it is. )
Anyway, This contest was great, and there were some awesome entries. But I have decided upon my top three, and even an honorable mention.
1st Place:
By:
Prizes:
- 800
- full commission
- Official Comic Cover
(The reason this was chosen to be the first page was the over all mystery behind it. I was looking for a image that was done with skill, but that also didn't give anything away. Meaning, I couldn't very well accept images that showed them leaving the East Lands sad, showing death, or giving away any of the major plot. Because, think about it, if you are new to the comic and come to read it and the cover gives it away, whats the fun? So this entry caught my eye. It has the four males, they seem a bit suspicious, but over all the mood is light, happy, and colorful. It was perfect! Congratulations!)
2nd Place:
By:
Prizes:
- 500
- half commission
(Though this one does kind of give away a bit of the plot, as mentioned before, it doesn't give too much away. It's just somber. And I loved the colors in this one too; the crimson sunset/sunrise tones symbolizing rebirth but also the setting of something important)
3rd Place:
by:
prizes:
- 250
- custom character commission
(This one is similar to my first place pick in the sense that it really doesn't give anything away and I like that. Had it had the 2 other males in there somehow, and a bit better font, this was a close runner up for the winning entry. I think it's beautiful. I love the style and I love the rough pixely look.)
Honorable Mention:
by:
Prize:
- 100
(I really do love this one, and had my eye on it for a while. The main reason it is only an honorable mention is because I fear that it gives away far too much of the plot. You can tell Moyo ends up with Sarafina, that Mfuasi befriends Akina and Zira. Stuff like that. But I wanted to give this image some credibility because it honestly has the best layout of all the images I saw, and I think it's beautiful. So, honorable mention it is. )
Evil Kion- fan comic
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I'm Aware of the TikTok
Hey guys! So! Yesterday evening into today people have been linking me a tiktok video of a person showing off my drawing of Alastor from Hazbin Hotel. I printed it off for the person in the video, but granted didn't know they'd make a tiktok about it. I spoke with them today and they are allowed to keep the video up (I gave them permission), so please don't think they stole it from me- it was actually a gift to one of my students and I really don't want any hate being sent her way. Also, I normally try to keep my real life self separate to my internet activity here on DA and normally I do not give my students access to my socials until they graduate for their own safety and my anonymity- I just didn't predict this would happen or that it would kick off on TikTok. The video does not reveal any personal information about me or the student, but if you see it please be kind and be aware that they have my permission to post it. Also, hi to all the new watchers I've gotten as a result XD
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Oh my, I won first place?!! I didn't even think that's possible since there were many great entries. Thank you very much raven! 
Congrates to all the winners too with their awesome entries! 
Congrates to all the winners too with their awesome entries! I still can't believe it, must be a dream...