That’s right; we have just one week before the Fourth Holy Worlds Coloring Contest launches on July 1st, guys. So, according to ususal custom, I am here to stir up some pre buzz chatter, and also to lay out all the rules and so forth, that way everything is ready for the 1st.

Now, as many of you know, I kicked things off a bit differently this time around. As promised, I did create the Legendary Creatures series, comprising of 5 pieces of art. However, I wanted to narrow down the number of categories to three, based off of the statistics of the other 5 (including sci-fi and historical’s coloring contests) contests we have done. So, I had all of you weigh in on which three of the five pieces in the series you were most interested in coloring. Here’s what were chosen.

Legendary Creatures: Gryphon


Legendary Creatures: Phoenix


Legendary Creatures: Pegasus


The voting was very close, showing me that many people were conflicted over which ones were their favorites. In fact, the Dragon, who was my favorite of the bunch, did not make it into our coloring contest, something I lamented greatly. That being said, due to the sorrow many people have expressed to me over not being able to color all of the pieces, I will be releasing the coloring pages for Legendary Creatures: Dragon, and Legendary Creatures: Unicorn, after the contest has wrapped up.

So, now that we have all of that out of the way, let us get down to business.

Our format will be the same as always, but for any new members who may not know how things work, and for you old ones who may need a refresher, here’s the submission format:

There will be three categories in which you can enter. Legendary Creatures: Gryphon, Legendary Creatures: Phoenix, and Legendary Creatures: Pegasus. A winner will be chosen from each of these categories and their pieces featured on the blog. From these three winners I (with the help of your lovely judges AzlynRose and Celestria) will choose one ultimate winner. This ultimate winner will be given the choice between any of my original drawings in the Holy World’s Art gallery.

Now, last time I broke from my tradition of using themes for you all to work off of in your picture. While that worked, I have found that I like having something to aid us judges in execution. So, for this Coloring Contest, we will be resuming our use of themes. So, what are those themes? Well, here is the twist. The theme for each piece is the creature themselves. Okay, don’t be confused. It’s quite simple. We have three very strong creatures of old that we can portray, so I want you all to keep that in mind. Try really bringing out the creature, focusing on the legend behind the creatures. Try seeing if you can add that extra special something that captures the essence of the creature. For example, the Pegasus comes from the Roman and Greek legends, correct? So, try bringing that to light in the piece. Or how about the Phoenix. The Phoenix represents new birth and new life. Regeneration. It’s a symbol. So see if you can help further bring that truth home in your portrayal.

Remember, you do not have to stress over a theme. You are free to just color the pieces and post them, if you wish. It doesn’t disqualify you. But, if you want a leg up on the competition, then take the challenge of the theme.

Rules:

There are no limitations to how you portray your piece.

You may use any form of drawing materials (paint, colored pencil, markers, so on), but it must be a natural form of medium, not computer generated.

There is no limitation on submissions. You are allowed to submit as many entries as you like for as many categories (you can participate in all three) as you wish.

You must be a member of one of the three HW forums to be counted towards judging. We celebrate younger siblings participating and encourage you to post their work for us to admire, but we cannot count them towards judging.

Times:

The Coloring Contest begins July 1st and will go until the end of August 1st, at which time submissions will close. Judging will be done in a phasing system, as I have done every other time, and the winners will be announced in a special HW blog post, complete with judges’ comments, on the 9th of August.

How to Enter:

After printing out the available coloring pages (available on the 1st and not before) and completing them with your own artistic rendition, you will then upload your pictures to the HW art gallery and embed the pictures into the appropriate thread. There will be three Submissions Threads, each titled by the name of the picture they will be housing. Legendary Creatures: Gryphon, Legendary Creatures: Phoenix, and Legendary Creatures: Pegasus.

Please give credit to the art series and competition in the Art Gallery Description Box when uploading.


Hints and Reminders:

The ability to think outside the box and portray that on paper will go a long way towards helping you win. Celestria, Azlyn, and I are not judging based off of who has the neatest coloring (although that does help you). We are looking for the eye of an artist; the talent of being able to portray what you (the artist) imagine and portray it well. So just because you are young and don’t think you can draw well, don’t let that stop you! Have fun and be creative.

All entries will be judged on creativity, presentation, and neatness. Don’t let the typical look of a Legendary Creature put you in a box (although traditional portrayals can still be used with artistic flare and wow us judges).

Also, I would recommend all contestants read the judges’ comment in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Coloring Contest Winners Announcement blog posts. Many tips were given to the winners and runner ups about how they could have bettered their art, thus giving you guys an edge if you apply those comments to your own art when drawing.




Have fun, guys! I can’t wait to see what you all come up with!

And since we are now free to chat here in official chatter, you all are welcome to talk about the contest, or ask any questions you might have, right here in this thread.

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I am hoping to have them ready by the 1st (Sunday).

I'm excited to see.

The theme idea will be interesting.

I'm so excited to have another coloring contest! These are some special pieces, plus that's a unique twist on theme... Should be a good challenge and great fun. I'm excited to have an excuse to do some coloring.

Oh! And I have new inking pens to use this time.

I'm glad ya'll like the theme twist. I was hoping you would.

I'm very much looking forward to this and colouring my own pictures.

Yes... I actually intend to do my own pieces, though mine will obviously not be a part of the contest.

Aha! *will look forward to seeing those*

Since you are the original artist, Airianna, your coloring of the pieces will be very interesting indeed.

*chuckles * Well, we shall see. Some of you might one up me.

* is very excited * I love coloring...

Ooh! Juliet is participating! Yay!

*breaks out her new coloring pencils*

We are so happy to have you join us this time, Juliet.

Ooh, new pencils, Elly!

Oh!
*is excited*

Thanks Azlyn and Airianna...I have always wanted to. It's going to be fun.

I'm really looking forward to this one! Judging that is... not that I won't probably end up coloring one... I mean... you get my meaning, don't you? I"m really looking forward to seeing what you all can come up with too, especially with this challenge's theme!

No digital painting? Rats. I have such a great idea for the gryphon . . .
*limits options*

That being said, would it be ok if I digitally painted the pieces AFTER the competition? They wouldn't be entered then, but I'll have a chance to pull out the style I really wanted in the artwork. Would you be alright with that, Airi?

*is really looking forward to competition*

I do, Celestria.

Oh yes, after the competition you are more than welcome to do digital work with it.

*Can't wait* I'm not going to sit this contest out like last time! Although I don't quite get the themes (I haven't studied the lore behind these creatures) it should be fun.

Oh!!! I am so excited you will join us!

As I said, the theme gives you bonus points. I knew it would be tricky, so I didn't want people to feel like they couldn't enter if they didn't use the themes.

*Didn't expect Airi to be so excited that Milly was joining*

I'd love it if everyone would participate, so the more the merrier! I love seeing everyone's art pieces, so seeing yours will be a treat!

*is so excited*

*will be bringing colouring pencils and print-outs on her trip so she can still participate* Only problem is, I can only take our inferior set of pencils.

Well that is sad.

In the hands of a determined artist, even the cheapest materials can become a work of art.

Good quote! *Might have to steal that for her A.V. signature*

I hope I'll have time for this! Fingers crossed!

Well, I'm determined, yes. Artist? That's debatable.

*deep, sage voice* When you pick up the tools of the trade, you become an artist.

Looking forward to it!

Ooh, this looks cool 'n' fun.

*wonders if she'll have any spare time sitting around*

Alright, guys, today is the day. You may now download the coloring pages at any time. They are available at the end of the original post in this thread, or they are available in the submissions threads down in the art gallery.

Have fun!!!

* bounces around excitedly waving her beautiful coloring pages * I was checking HW all morning waiting for Airianna to get on.

*hehe * that was a longer wait for you up in the celtic country.

Ooh, this will be fun. But first I owe Vanya a picture for her contest on Art Voyagers, so I'll get started maybe later this week.

Nope. I'm up to my neck with projects as it is. I'm too busy...

That is very sad.

I need to print them out.

Yep, Yep, you do!

*is not sure about her coloring abilities but would like to try it*

* squeals * I can participate in this contest!!!

Do we need to put the name of the creature on the picture itself again?

You can, but you are not required to.

*Whew* Good, because I already didn't. XD

*Is so happy that Shawn and Alyssa and Jonathan and Juliet and everyone is coloring*

I've been working on my own just-for-fun ones too.

I'm going to also, Azzie.

I know I'm going to enjoy watching this one! Can't wait to see all the entries!

Okay guys, come on, seriously. I've got a whole list of people who said they were participating who have not submitted yet.

*is almost stirred to work on his entry, but not quite*