Following the article released yesterday, of Art History Spotlight: Surrealism, the Traditional Gallery presents to you:

Drumroll, please...


The Art History Contest!


Each month, as we address different movements, chosen by you in a poll, there will be an educational article followed by a contest on the movement itself.

This month, your mission is to create an original Traditional work based on techniques used in the Surrealist movement.

Prizes first:

First Prize: 25 deviant dollars and a 3 month subscription
Second Prize: 10 deviant dollars and a 3 month subscription
Third Prize: 3 month subscription


Rules


Only traditional media will be accepted. All traditional media is accepted.
The piece must reflect at least some of the techniques described in the Art History Spotlight article. Must be in the style of Surrealism!!
The piece must be new, submitted as of this date.
Work must be entirely your own! Despite the fact that the old masters are public domain, no remakes allowed!
You have until October 15, 2008, 12 midnight EST (GMT-5) to submit your entries.
Submit your work to
Contests & Projects> Contests> 2008> Art History> Surrealism!! (That's a category)
You may have as many entries as you'd like, but only one can place. (I.e. You can't win first and third.)
List of Techniques
It is not required to use the techniques listed there, the main focus of the contest is to create a piece that reflects the unconscious mind.


Judging will be based on technical skill, relevance to the style described and creative vision.


Judges:


Any questions, remarks or issues, contact ^oilsoaked!!

Go forth, devious deviants, CREATE!