Comic Artists and Cartoonists can both account for the many important elements of the comic genre. This is a form of art relying on expression, line movement, perspective, and unity to create a believable action-filled story without the aid of film or animation. The Artist use visual media alone to take their audiences through a story. There is nothing short of amazing about this process.

When we crack open the “Funnies” section of the newspaper—or log on to our favorite web comic, we sometimes take for granted one of the most important elements in a comic sequence…….the audio!...... What? Comics don’t make sounds! No—wait! They do!!

I’m talking about the “BOOM!”s – the “SPLAT!”s and the “THWAK!”s! Yes that’s right—a funny thing we call Onomatopoeia!

Every comic you see has some form of Onomatopoeia. When telling a story—or even a short, slap-stick skit—Comic Artists use the art of making sounds with words all the time! And even more importantly; the artist syncs the action to the sound with great expression!

Now it’s your turn! We want to see your best Onomatopoeia! Not just the best—but the most creative way to present it! Get your pencils and ink ready…..It’s time for C&C’s Creative Onomatopoeia Contest!

THE OBJECTIVE

Using Traditional / Digital / Mixed Media/ Photography or Photo-manipulation, (any type of Visual art!), Create a scene in which you can present your onomatopoeia. You may create a short strip leading up to your action OR a one panel comic. Here are a few examples below.


THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND

Your entry should have characters (or subjects/objects) interacting with the onomatopoeia.

Please no Sexually-Explicit Mature Content.

You can work with Animal or Anthro characters as well. What is Anthro?[link]

Feel free to invent your own sound effects—or revamp your own version of a classic sound!

Entry must conform to deviantART submission policy

Have Fun!!!

WHAT THE JUDGES ARE LOOKING FOR…..

Unique and/or creatively portrayed Onomatopoeia.
Nice clean presentation of action
Believability
…but most importantly… Creativity!!!

THE JUDGES

^misskittyoooo & =Katmomma

THE DEADLINE
June 29th 2008 11:59 PM PST


SUBMISSION?

Send your entry via note to ^misskittyoooo entitled: “Onomatopoeia Contest” …good luck spelling that No worries….we have fun spelling it too. Also- if you would like your entry to be featured in #ChatTangToo, send a note to =Katmomma with your entry’s Thumbnail code (it is in the box to the right of the artist’s description of your Deviation) Just copy it and paste it into the note.

THE AWESOME PRIZES!

First: $25 Devdollars - 1 year sub
Second: $15 Devdollars - 3 month sub
Third: $10 Devdollars - 1 Month sub

All winners will receive a feature in #ChatTangToo- the Anthro and Cartoons&Comics Thumbsshare! All Participants entries can be put in ~H-worth’s Feature rotation in the room for the week as well!


LAST NOTE…..

Wednesday—Featured Cartoon and Comics Thumbsshare in #ChatTangToo.

Bring your thumbs and share with the community! Self-Promotion is not a shame—as long as you can appreciate the work of others as well! Get down and Boogie with Cartoonists, Comic Artists, and Anthro Artists—as we party all day, learn more about our common interests, and get the critique and/or feedback you would like! Don’t feel shy to ask—nobody bites………much.