Last year I wanted to do something to thank all the lovely people on DA for welcoming me into the community and giving me such great advice. I decided to host a contest and give away some nice prizes. I chose 'Equine Dreams' as the theme because the two things I love best are horses and fantasy! The contest was a big hit and alot of fun!

This year I'm hosting the same contest theme, but this time I've extended the categories to Digital, Traditional, and Literature and we have ALOT more amazing prizes! I hope to see you there!

Please see the following information for details. If you have any questions leave a message on my journal or drop me a note.

And a huge to all of the wonderful people below who donated prizes.

THE SECOND ANNUAL EQUINE DREAMS CONTEST


December 13th - Feburary 14th, 2007

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PRIZES
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DIGITAL

First Place
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-1 Year Sub from *swtmelode
-An autographed print 8x10 of 'Morning Ride' [link] by ^cosmosue
-A product of your choice from the store [link] of *imaginedmoments
-A print (up to $10) from the gallery of ^JunkbyJen
-A signed 8x10 print from the gallery of =RLDStock or =xxodorFxx
-An 8x10 print from the gallery of *freyals
-A $10 Renderosity gift certificate from *katlienc
-A 3" (called a Stablemate) unicorn, pegasus [link] or Hippogriff [link] from *Riabhach
-Three backgrounds and three brush packs [link] from =arrsistable
-A piece of prose based on your piece by *JinDevilKazama
-A stamp from `Bloodredsangre
-An ID template from `Bloodredsangre
-A custom stamp from *Paigesmum
-An exclusive stock pack from `Elandria
-An exclusive stock pack from =cookiekitty-stock
-A package of fifteen backgrounds from =WrenStormbringer
-An exclusive stock pack from *ro-stock
-An exclusive stock pack from *sammykaye1
-Any 3 products from her store [link] from *Chris10
-Features from: ^JunkbyJen, *Iriesurfinchick, *freyals, =ceara, *Rogue-Of-The-Night, *FrozenStarRo, *Prez-Liz, *Fat-Turkey, *absurdus, `Elandria, =WrenStormbringer, =markhossack, *JinDevilKazama

Second Place
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-6 Month Sub from *swtmelode
-A print from the store of *RainfeatherPearl
-A print (up to $10) from the gallery of ^JunkbyJen
-An 8x10 print from the gallery of *freyals
-A $10 Renderosity gift certificate from *katlienc
-A Quarter size pegasus or Unicorn [link] from *Riabhach
-An exclusive stock pack from *ro-stock
-An Arabian Horse Calander from *SaiZa
-Three backgrounds and three brush packs [link] from =arrsistable
-A custom stamp from *Paigesmum
-An exclusive stock pack from `Elandria
-An exclusive stock pack from =cookiekitty-stock
-A package of fifteen backgrounds from =WrenStormbringer
-PSD resources from =trygothic
-A piece of prose based on your piece by *JinDevilKazama
-An exclusive stock pack from *sammykaye1
-Any 2 products from her store [link] from *Chris10
-Features from: ^JunkbyJen, *Iriesurfinchick, *freyals, =ceara, =trygothic, *Rogue-Of-The-Night, *FrozenStarRo, *Prez-Liz, *Fat-Turkey, *absurdus, `Elandria, =WrenStormbringer, =markhossack, *JinDevilKazama

Third Place
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-3 Month Sub from *swtmelode
-3 Month Sub from *jjean21
-An 8x10 print from the gallery of *freyals
-A print (up to $10) from the gallery of ^JunkbyJen
-A Quarter size pegasus or Unicorn [link] from *Riabhach
-Any one product from her store [link] from *Chris10
-Three backgrounds and three brush packs [link] from =arrsistable
-A custom stamp from *Paigesmum
-An exclusive stock pack from `Elandria
-An exclusive stock pack from =cookiekitty-stock
-A package of fifteen backgrounds from =WrenStormbringer
-An exclusive stock pack from *ro-stock
-An exclusive stock pack from *sammykaye1
-PSD resources from =trygothic
-Features
from: ^JunkbyJen, *Iriesurfinchick, *freyals, =ceara, =trygothic, *Rogue-Of-The-Night, *FrozenStarRo, *Prez-Liz, *Fat-Turkey, *absurdus, `Elandria, =WrenStormbringer, =markhossack, *JinDevilKazama

TRADITIONAL

First Place
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-A 3 Month Sub from *StPeteArtisan
-A 3 Month Sub from *MistyStorm
-A full-color custom digital paint of your choice from *SaiZa
-A stamp from =butchen
-An 8x10 or 10x10 Lustre print from the gallery of =WrenStormbringer
-A signed 8x10 print from the gallery of =RLDStock or =xxodorFxx
-A 3" (called a Stablemate) unicorn, pegasus [link] or Hippogriff [link] from *Riabhach
-A stamp from `Bloodredsangre
-An ID template from `Bloodredsangre
-Features from: ^JunkbyJen, *Iriesurfinchick, *freyals, =ceara, *Rogue-Of-The-Night, *FrozenStarRo, *Prez-Liz, *Fat-Turkey, *absurdus, `Elandria, =WrenStormbringer, =markhossack, *JinDevilKazama

Second Place
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-A 3 month sub from *IrishShamrock12
-A 3 month sub from =meihua
-An Arabian Horse calander from *SaiZa
-A Quarter size pegasus or Unicorn [link] from *Riabhach
-A custom stamp and avatar from *sammykaye1
-A Print from the gallery of *MistyStorm
-A Custom ID from *MistyStorm
-Features from: ^JunkbyJen, *Iriesurfinchick, *freyals, =ceara, *Rogue-Of-The-Night, *FrozenStarRo, *Prez-Liz, *Fat-Turkey, *absurdus, `Elandria, =WrenStormbringer, =markhossack, *JinDevilKazama

Third Place
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-A 3 month sub from *Fat-Turkey
-A custom stamp from *MistyStorm
-An 8x10 or 10x10 Lustre print from the gallery of =WrenStormbringer
-A Quarter size pegasus or Unicorn [link] from *Riabhach
-A custom stamp from `jenepooh
-A set of 2 custom wallpapers from ~DecemberInstinct
-Features from: ^JunkbyJen, *Iriesurfinchick, *freyals, =ceara, *Rogue-Of-The-Night, *FrozenStarRo, *Prez-Liz, *Fat-Turkey, *absurdus, `Elandria, =WrenStormbringer, =markhossack, *JinDevilKazama

LITERATURE

First Place
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-3 month sub from *Iriesurfinchick
-3 month sub from =WrenStormbringer
-A full-color custom digital paint of your choice from *SaiZa
-A custom journal CSS from =lockjavv
-A stamp from =butchen
-A signed print from some choices in her gallery by *Aryenne
-An 8x10 or 10x10 Lustre print from the gallery of =WrenStormbringer
-A signed 8x10 print from the gallery of =RLDStock or =xxodorFxx
-A 3" (called a Stablemate) unicorn, pegasus [link] or Hippogriff [link] from *Riabhach
-A stamp from `Bloodredsangre
-An ID template from `Bloodredsangre
-Features from: ^JunkbyJen, *Iriesurfinchick, *freyals, =ceara, *Rogue-Of-The-Night, *FrozenStarRo, *Prez-Liz, *Fat-Turkey, *absurdus, `Elandria, =WrenStormbringer, =markhossack, *JinDevilKazama

Second Place
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-3 month sub from *Prez-Liz
-3 month sub from *boris0317
-Two Arabian Horse bookmarks from *SaiZa
-An 8x10 or 10x10 Lustre print from the gallery of =WrenStormbringer
-A Quarter size pegasus or Unicorn [link] from *Riabhach
-A custom stamp and avatar from *sammykaye1
-Features from: ^JunkbyJen, *Iriesurfinchick, *freyals, =ceara, *Rogue-Of-The-Night, *FrozenStarRo, *Prez-Liz, *Fat-Turkey, *absurdus, `Elandria, =WrenStormbringer, =markhossack, *JinDevilKazama

Third Place
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-3 month sub from *Prez-Liz
-An 8x10 or 10x10 Lustre print from the gallery of =WrenStormbringer
-A Quarter size pegasus or Unicorn [link] from *Riabhach
-A custom stamp from *Paigesmum
-A custom stamp from `jenepooh
-A set of 2 custom wallpapers from ~DecemberInstinct
-Features from: ^JunkbyJen, *Iriesurfinchick, *freyals, =ceara, *Rogue-Of-The-Night, *FrozenStarRo, *Prez-Liz, *Fat-Turkey, *absurdus, `Elandria, =WrenStormbringer, =markhossack, *JinDevilKazama

OTHER PRIZES

-'s Personal Picks- Package of 15 backgrounds
-'s Personal Pick- $10 Gift Certificate to Renderosity
-'s Personal (3D) Pick- Too be announced surprise!
-'s Personal Pick- An exclusive set of 3 backs and a brush pack [link]
-'s Personal Pick- A custom stamp
-'s Personal (3D) Pick- A wonderful texture and morph package for V3/V4


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RULES
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1) For the Digital Art your submission can be Digital Painting, 3D, or Photomanipulation, or any combination of the above.

2) For the Traditional Art category your submission can be painting of any type, lineart, pencil, coloring, inked, etc. Photography is not accepted. Sculpture IS accepted, as long as some 'work in progress' shots are taken. If there is anything I've forgotten just ask.

3) For the literature category your piece can be poetry or a short story. Please keep the story to under 7 pages.

4) Remember, the theme of this contest is 'Equine Dreams'. Your submission must be 'Fantasy, High-Fantasy, Dark, Gothic, Sci-fi or 'Cute Fantasy' Themed. I don't want a drawing of a plain horse. I don't want paintings of a rider in a show ring going over jumps.

5) Your submission must include a horse, some sort of fantasy horse, a horse-creature combination, or some sort of equine. Your submission can contain whatever else you'd like in addition to the horse. (Stock resources may be used if desired. You MUST give proper credit to the stock used and follow all the stockers rules- This WILL be checked. Purchased content (such as textures, purchased brushes, 3d Models) does not need to be credited.)

6) Artistic nudity is allowed, but no sexual acts between characters.

7) Will be judged on theme, creativity, effort, and appeal. How does the judging work?[link]

8) Two entries per contestant, total. You can enter them both in the same category, or in various categories.

9) This must be your own work, and it must be NEW for this contest only and submitted after Dec 13th 07. You MUST send me a note with a link to the deviation.

10) You must state in the artist comments that your piece is for the 'Equine Dreams II' contest by me and provide my icon. Please put your entry as 'critique not desired'.

11) Entries will be accepted starting on Dec 13th. DO NOT post your entry prior to that date. The contest closes Feburary 14th. No late entries will be accepted.

12) I am NOT a judge. If you have any additional questions or want to toss an idea by me you are welcome to do so. The judges will remain anonymous until the end.

13) Be a good sport. I reserve the right to deny anyone entry to the contest before or after they have submitted their entry if they are a bad sport about the contest. EVERYONE who enters will walk away with some sort of participation prize.