N.B For those of you who were not involved in the contest, the idea was for artists to create a piece of work which showed their version of happiness or contentment. All prizes are subscriptions to dA and free advertising.

The Competition Results!

A Message or Two from the Judges

- "Hello everyone. Now that all the hard work has been done, you can kick back and relax. Soak up some sun (if you have any, we get rain here..) We've had a massive response to this contest, with around eighty artists being interested. Of those eighty, sixty-eight of you got your pieces in on time. Good luck to all and bear with us, this could take a while. RF"

- "Hi Kindler! Just a quick message to say good luck, and may the best lump of bio-mass win. It will be hard to choose a winner from so many entries, but you all stand as much of a chance of winning as the next artist. So bring it on!"I'm a monkey in your pocket, stealing all your change!"Have fun, RB"

Those Who Entered

RF - Here are the names of those who entered the contest, provided their submission and passed all the critteria. If you submitted a piece and your name is not here, please NOTE BY CLICKING HERE

These names are in no particular order. We encourage contestants to look at all of the pieces (which can also be found in my favourites) and to comment on each other's submissions. The only thing I will ask is that please, the comments are constructive.

Anyone being unpleasant to another contestant will be automatically disqualified from the contest immedeatly.

I also highly encourage even those who were not involved with the contest to have at look at these artists and their pieces and to leave helpful comments.

submitted Alek SDB

submitted Appollo Joy

submitted Blue Sunshine

submitted Untitled

submitted Content

submitted Cow's Tao


submitted Fair Weather

submitted Free Hugs

submitted Happiness

submitted Happiness

submitted Happiness

submitted Happiness

submitted Happiness

submitted Happiness Piece

submitted Happiness Runs Happiness Runs

submitted I you

submittedJoy oh Joy

submitted Life Should Be Enjoyed

submitted Loitering Without Intent

submitted Lolly Pop

submitted Maximum Ride .::. Like a Dream

submitted Mother.

submitted mud four

submitted New Growth

submitted Pray To Yang

submitted Rebelfemme Contest: Happiness

submitted Sentimental

submitted smiles deux.

submitted spikey floaty flower blobs

submitted Squeeze the sponge

submitted stand still, look pretty

submitted This Is Happiness

submitted ticket to life

submitted Why are they always happy?

submitted Why is the sky blue?

submitted Contentment

submitted Cloud 9

submitted Content

submitted Bubbly

submitted Sunny Railroad Drops

submitted Unconditional

submitted Laughter

submitted Happiness_Contentment Contest

submitted golden light

submitted Take me to the clouds above

submitted What a girl wants

submitted Allegro DN F

submitted Free like the Wind

submitted Happiness?

submitted Happiness is ideas

submitted Content

submitted Askari contest entry

submitted Happiness: Dance in night

submitted Joli's Parents WIP

submitted Beautiful World

submitted Never Let Go

submitted Touched By Forbidden -Comp-

submitted half baked naru_kun

submitted Blissful Thoughts...

submitted L'envol

submitted Spring is Coming

submitted Kiss Me MJ

submitted Squirrel 1

submitted Sun Eyed Girl.

submitted Rain R a i n go a w a y


What Happens Now

Randombob and I will start judging. As there are ultimately five places to be filled, the first stage will see us selecting thirty of these pieces for the first stage. Those who get through to the first stage will then be taken down to fifteen for the second stage. Only ten will enter the semi final, from which the five winners will be picked.

You will be informed at every stage of the judging process. We hope to have the whole thing done within the month, so watch out for regular updates.

Let the games begin!