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:wave: We share deviantArt's knowledge and skills of their traditional watercolor users for the enjoyment and inspiration of others.


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Watercolorists Contest 2012: Twisted Reality.

Journal Entry: Sat May 26, 2012, 5:39 PM
Journal Design by *chi-u | Coded by =Jamaal10




Hello watercolor friends!  :wave:

It is our pleasure to introduce :iconwatercolorists: second contest. We had an extra amount of points so we decided to have a fun competition. If anyone wants to donate more points or prizes send a note to :iconabasss:



:bulletred::bulletred::bulletred: Watercolorists Twisted Reality Contest 2012 :bulletred::bulletred::bulletred:

   

The contest: For this competition we are taking something ordinary, and turn it into something crazy and extraordinary. This time we’re going to do animals!  Give your cat some magnificent dragon wings or give your chihuahua a unicorn’s horn. Cross a duck with a turtle or paint a tiger with the most psychedelic colors. Be creative, pretend you’re a mad scientist and come up with interesting mixes.  
It is your chance to practice feathers, furs, hides and scales.  Don’t forget about proportions and cohesion, we still want your animal to look like it could function in the real world.


Starts: Monday, May 28th
Ends: Saturday, July 28th

Rules

:bulletgreen: Must follow all #watercolorists rules (Need the rules, read our Submission Rules blog)
:bulletgreen:  Must be a new work during the contest timeframe.
:bulletgreen:  Only one work per artist.


How  to Enter
Use the gallery submission tool with your new work, and add it to the “Contest 2012: Twisted Reality” Folder.  We will determine if it meets the rules, and allow it into the competition.


    
:bulletred::bulletred::bulletred: Awards :bulletred::bulletred::bulletred:   

All level of skill are welcomed. We will have awards! Works will be judged on different categories, either technique or idea of the piece. Winners will all be featured in a special blog.  Remember, if you want to donate more prizes, let us know!


:bulletyellow:1st Place:  
Best overall work using technique and concept for a finished work.
Award: 238 points and ~Gaiala1 will create a painting for you
:bulletyellow: Runner up
Award: 150 points

:bulletyellow:Share the Knowledge Award
Use a technique you know, or try a new one. Write about the experience in the comments section of your deviation. We will judge your writing on clarity of describing the technique in your own words, the challenges you faced, etc.
Award: 150 points and  *abasss  will create a painting for you

:bulletyellow:Special Prize
Description: Most improved artist. We want to see your very best!
Award: 100 points

All winners will get a feature from *Ina-Fahlsten

Questions
If you still have any questions, just post below in the comments and we will answer as quickly as we can.

Take care everyone, and have fun with watercolors!!!  



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:iconjanie-g:
Thank you for accepting my request to join the group. I'm looking forward to being a member. :sun:

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Isn't it wonderful how nature arranges for all the crack pots to find each other?
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~avellajorge May 6, 2012  New member Professional Traditional Artist
hello, i'm from colombia and I love to work with watercolours, specially landscapes... Can I join in this group?

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:iconnienor:
Of course, welcome.

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Bunnies!

If you like my artwork please visit my Zazzle shop at [link]
Cheaper than DA prints, and the artist gets more royalty.
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Mood: Joy ~heimaomi12 May 3, 2012  New member
Hello, I'm new here, can I submit my drawings?
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:iconabasss:
Read the rules first![link]

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#watercolorists
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:iconnienor:
You can submit watercolour paintings :)

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Bunnies!

If you like my artwork please visit my Zazzle shop at [link]
Cheaper than DA prints, and the artist gets more royalty.
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~heimaomi12 May 4, 2012  New member
Thanks for accepting me ^^, I just contribute a drawing :P
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~fleetwitch Apr 17, 2012  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
I am trying to do a Keeshound head in watercolor and failing badly. Any help or tips PLEASE send me! I feel that I am doomed to just paint flowers the rest of my life!

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This is me in the progress of change
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:iconabasss:
Hello!
First things first, there's a big bunch of tutorials linked in our front page. I'd recommend you start from there.
Second, don't give up! Keep on practising, you're only going to get better. The drawing is as important as the paint, concentrate in the anatomy and make sure you have the proportions right. Failure is very important in the learning process, no one was born being Da Vinci, I think not even Da Vinci.
And lastly, to you flowers may be easier, but to me is the other way around, I can easily do a dog, but I find flowers much more challenging. Don't consider them as lesser art.
If you have further questions, don't hesitate to ask!

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#watercolorists
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Mood: Frustrated ~fleetwitch Apr 17, 2012  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Hi
Thanks, I can't do Landscapes I tried. I am used to oil and acrylic painting and the realism that they give me, so when I went to watercolor I had to switch the mind to washes and softer tones. I am learning to do lights first and then the darks.
I have this level of perfection and if I can't get it then I get frustrated. People tell me that what I have done is good but I don't see it, need not to be so hard on myself.
Thanks

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This is me in the progress of change
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