June coloring contest

[Yeito]

-x- :attempts to follow mave's order and not be intimidated: ......

It's not working very well. -_-; :brightens suddenly: BUT WE WILL DO OUR BEST!!!!! *o* :grabs esoteric by the shoulders: *-* Right? Buddy? .... :straightens out suddenly: o_o Hey I don't think I've met you. I'm yeito! ^-^ :shakes hands vigorously: You're my new coloring buddy :shares her crayons:

New coloring buddy... *-* New coloring buddy... *-* New coloring buddy....

:brings everyone into coloring circle: WE'RE ALL COLORING BUDDIES! ^0^/) :glomps all around:

(Sorry I'm on a no sleep high x_x)

[Photosoph]

Lol! Been there... Usually when I'm trying to complete an assigment at the last moment... and yes, procrastination isn't good. Sometimes you have to learn that by experience.
*glomps Yeito* Go colouring buddy! \(*o*) I'm really looking forward to colouring this. ^_^ Must... get... black... ink! Otherwise I'll just change the outline from black and white to colour (is that within the rules?) in Photoshop and go from there. ^_^ Hmm... that could look quite cool.

[CreatureArt]

Yay - colouring buddies! .

I've really got to get onto my entry.... . The entries so far look really good!

[Yeito]

:cries happily as she scribbles: I haven't had coloring buddies in a while. i'm so happy.
I think I'll try to finish mine today. I don't have anything to do, and I'm not feelin too well so I don't think I can go anywhere. -_- I'll plug in one of my anime for inspiration. *-* DNAngel or Peacemaker.... <.< such a hard decision.......

Anyway. o_o Do we know when the deadline is? .-.

[Kuro-Mizu]

*glomps all* YAY coloring buddies!!!......... Yay I seem to always be hyper (like I'm on a sleep high LOL) But i get worse when im really tired! (I know just how you feel when it comes to procrastination Photosoph, its the only way i get assignments done XD *glomps photosoph*) Cool idea with the colored lines Photosoph!! I didn't exactly Watercolor it Mave cause i used water color pencils which are ALOT easier to use and My scanner is being bad to me so i don't have a better scan... Oh well!

Yours is awesome Meboeck!! I couldn't get the file to open in Gimp or I would have colored it digitally to........

[Esoteric]

Yay! Coloring buddies! -wait...everybody else already said that, oh well, *shrugs* I've just said it again! Yup, it really doesn't matter who's looks the best, because not everyone's had the same amount of experience and training, and we don't all have access to the same tools.
This is such a cool picture though, I'm having trouble deciding what medium to use. I think I'll do a multimedia composit *begins scribbling with colored pencils, markers, and toothpaste while humming a coloring buddy song*

[CreatureArt]

I'm trying out some different colour combinations on my hair and working my way around highlights and shadows.

How are all your pictures coming along, colouring buddies?

[bigsleepj]

*glances at his copy of Photoshop*

Anyone mind if I join in this month? I doubt I'll be any good but I'm likely to try.

[CreatureArt]

I'm sure nobody would mind at all, but if you want to check, Olorc's your man.

By the way, cool new avatar!

[bigsleepj]

Thanks. I'm certain Olorc wont mind. Or at least object. Or throw sand in my eyes and set some tigers loose on me.

[olorc]

*throws sand in bigsleepj's eyes and sets 5 tigers loose*
Welcome aboard! How'ld you guess our initiation ritual? ah well... do your best, use anything you got to beat out the others.
There are some techniques not yet employed. I think some of you (cough-piloswine-cough) might benefit from. These include stalking, hog tying, and/or incompacitating the opposition in real life. The less people who can post an entry, the fewer people there are to compete with. I would suggest going after the big guns first.
About the contests... I just started this one (and now the photo contest also located in the art corner) because a) I had a few piece I wanted to see how people interpreted them b) I like organizing events that bring people together in friendly competition and c) I needed something to distract me from my caijun chicken obsession. There, now you know. Go and do what you will.
If there are no objections, I'll judge this month because I won't have time to color.
okay?

[olorc]

the deadline in June 25
sorry for not posting it earlier

[meboeck]

I needed something to distract me from my caijun chicken obsession.

CAIJUN CHICKEN IS THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anyway.... *runs of to pack for camp*

[Scribs]

Sorry I am late this month, I was... busy.

My computer is having issues with opening attachments lately, so I just have to go to the library sometime and print out the picture. Once that is acomplished the real fun begins...

Blah ha ha.

*scurrys off*

[kirakira]

Hey, kids! Mind if I hop in? *clutches pencils hopefully*

[Esoteric]

Hey, kids! Mind if I hop in? *clutches pencils hopefully*

Of course not, the more the merrier! *tries to count all the coloring buddies but runs out of fingers*

I'm trying out some different colour combinations on my hair and working my way around highlights and shadows.

Highlights and shadows...For a moment I had a vision of you as a hair dresser...

[the_lizardqueen]

And now for an update on the LQ's progress:

*banging her head on a wall, has been doing so for an hour now*

Stoopid pretty Dolphins!!! What...colour...are they!?!?!

[Keckhs]

I understand your having a coloring contest. Mind if I join in? I'll be using MSPaint, if that's alright. I've learned some really great tips on how to color well in paint. ^^

[the_lizardqueen]

I understand your having a coloring contest. Mind if I join in? I'll be using MSPaint, if that's alright. I've learned some really great tips on how to color well in paint. ^^

Yeahah! A fellow Mspaint user! (woot!)

Welcome to the circle of coloring buddies ^_^

[CreatureArt]

Highlights and shadows...For a moment I had a vision of you as a hair dresser...

bwahaha . I wouldn't trust myself to colour my own hair, let alone someone else's... but I could always follow Olorc's advice and unleash my anti-hairdressing powers on some of the stronger colouring competition in order to increase my own chances at victory . Do you think that would work, Olorc?

Go MSPaint! There are some things I do like about the program, such as how you can easily work on mainpulating induvidual pixels, the grid option, etc. It's also really cool for making small animated gifs, like Photosoph does.

Stoopid pretty Dolphins!!! What...colour...are they!?!?!

I know. I'm really debating that at the moment, too. So far I've just about got his costume colours sorted, I have his hair and skin almost completely done and am trying to figure out what colour the dolphins could be.

Welcome, Keckhs!

[Photosoph]

The dolphins...
Yes! Hurrah for the underrated potential of the common Programs->Accessories->MS Paint!
Looking forward to seeing your finished version, LQ.

[Esoteric]

Wow *starts counting coloring buddies with fingers AND toes* lot's of people here!! And so many MSpainters? Gosh I haven't used MSpaint in AGES...I wonder, is it even on my computer anymore??? *begins looking through program files*

Hmm, I've already decided what color my dolphins are...but I'm not telling!!!

[Mave]

This is so cool! XDD Welcome, welcome, all are welcome to join! The more the merrier, I always say.

Everyone, don't sweat too much over the dolphins!

[CreatureArt]

Ah, but sometimes it is fun to sweat, Mave!

How is everyone coming along?

[the_lizardqueen]

Looking forward to seeing your finished version, LQ.

Aww, thankies! Though I'm afraid I have to admit that I've betrayed my beloved MSpaint and opted to use Corel Photopaint this time around (bad me! BAD!)

I'm looking forward to seeing your version too ^_^

Oo, and I think I've solved the problem of the colorless dolphins by making them-

*claps hands over her mouth*

Ack! I shouldn't tell, cause then I'll be tainting everyone elses' creative process, and totally giving away my one good idea! *runs away*

[CreatureArt]

LOL - I'll look forward to seeing what colour your dolphins are, LQ.

I've also decided on a colour, finally. I have also not used the dodge and burn turns on photoshop, and I'm sticking to using the brushes with different tones, like somebody mentioned.. I'm not sure if it was on this thread or a different one... .

[bigsleepj]

*throws sand in bigsleepj's eyes and sets 5 tigers loose*
Welcome aboard! How'ld you guess our initiation ritual? ah well... do your best, use anything you got to beat out the others.

*climbs onto his trusty watchtower which bigsleepj carries with him*

Well, thanks for letting me join. Now I just have to make the time to colour it in.

[olorc]

jumpin' jack folks, this is by far the most positive response we've ever had in this contest. I look very forward to seeing everyone's entries.

[chibi_chan]

Sorry guys but I don't think i'll be entering this time. Who knows my plans just might change though. Sorry^^;

Everyones entry's look great so far =3

[Esoteric]

I've also decided on a colour, finally. I have also not used the dodge and burn turns on photoshop, and I'm sticking to using the brushes with different tones, like somebody mentioned.. I'm not sure if it was on this thread or a different one... .

Ah ha ha! This shoud be good then. I look forward to seeing your version. It's nice so many people are stepping out of their artistic comfort zones for this. It's the best way to learn.
I'm trying to push myself a little with this one too, using photoshop to composite colored pencil and toothpaste... *clasps hands over face* errr, I think I've said too much as well!