HALLOWEEN CONTEST IS CLOSED!

THEME: "HALLOWEEN!"   
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START DATE: September 24, 2012
DEADLINE: November 9, 2012 (PST) Midnight
CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED - JUDGING IN PROGRESS

Entries accepted in the following Categories:
1. Digital
2. Traditional
3. Fractal
4. Photography
5. Artisan Crafts
6. Literature


That time of year is hear FINALLY!
That means it's time for.............
"XGNYC's Halloween & Samhain Contest IV!"

Spooky, Magical, Dark, Creepy, Fun, Humorous, Frightening!!!
Show me YOUR spook-tacular vision of Halloween or Samhain!!!

Entries will be scored based on:
1.Creativity
2.Originality
3.Technical Skills
4.Theme (Halloween/Samhain)

Show me your creative and imaginative jaw dropping entries!
Entries can be Spooky, Funny, Alternative, Dark, Vintage... and so on...
I want you to WOW us even more than you did in the contests past years!
Are you up for the challenge?  Then bring on the "originality" ....
IF YOU DARE!!!

While I do expect dark, scary, and gholish entries...
I will not accept any entry that is offensively gory or grotesque.
Sorry.(if you are unsure send me a note with a link and I will let you know if I will accept it)


**ATTENTION PRIZE DONATORS**
PLEASE CONFIRM YOUR DONATIONS ARE LISTED CORRECTLY! THANKS

I will continue to accept prize donations throughout the contest, please send a note to xgnyc
Features are wonderful prizes too!

OKAY ON TO THE FUN STUFF! PRIZES!!!  
Some Prizes are still to be Announced (TBA)




ALL WINNERS: => Will be in Journal/News Feature by xgnyc

DIGITAL CATEGORY

1st Place Digital Winner

6 Month DA Subscription from xgnyc
100 DA Points donated by Twins72
1st Place Award Certificate by DragonsChest
Exclusive Stock from Loveit
1 Exclusive Stock Pkfrom Bnspyrd
Exclusive Stock from PirateLotus-Stock
Jack Skellington Pendant  fav.me/d4e4yr7 / OR ghost earrings fav.me/d4e4xsr from Kestlovas



2nd Place Digital Winner

3 Month DA Subscription from xgnyc
50 DA Points donated by gypsy
2nd Place Award Certificate by DragonsChest
Exclusive Stock from Loveit
1 Exclusive Stock Pk from Bnspyrd
Exclusive Stock from PirateLotus-Stock


3rd Place Digital Winner

1 Month DA Subscription from Twins72
25 Deviantart Points donated by Ace60
3rd Place Award Certificate by DragonsChest
Exclusive Stock from Loveit
1 Exclusive Stock Pk from Bnspyrd
Exclusive Stock from PirateLotus-Stock







TRADITIONAL CATEGORY

1st Place Traditional Winner

6 Month Subscription - donated by xgnyc
1 Month Sub OR 1 Exclusive Stock Pack + Feature from Bnspyrd
100 DA Points donated by Twins72
Jack Skellington Pendant  fav.me/d4e4yr7 / OR ghost earrings fav.me/d4e4xsr from Kestlovas


2nd Place Traditional Winner

1 Month Sub OR 1 Exclusive Stock Pack + Feature from Bnspyrd
50 DA Points donated by gypsy


3rd Place Traditional Winner

1 Month Sub OR 1 Exclusive Stock Pack + Feature from Bnspyrd
25 Deviantart Points donated by Ace60







PHOTOGRAPHY CATEGORY



1st Place Photography Winner
Jack Skellington Pendant  fav.me/d4e4yr7 / OR ghost earrings fav.me/d4e4xsr from Kestlovas
100 DevianArt Points donated by Q-Le


2nd Place Photography Winner
50 DevianArt Points donated by Q-Le

3rd Place Photography Winner
25 DevianArt Points donated by Q-Le






FRACTAL CATEGORY


1st Place Fractal Winner
100 DeviantArt Points donated by Q-Le
100 DeviantArt Points donated by ToxicDwarf
Personalized fractal/ photoshopped manipulation (mandelbulb 3d or apophysis render)  by ToxicDwarf
Jack Skellington Pendant  fav.me/d4e4yr7 / OR ghost earrings fav.me/d4e4xsr from Kestlovas


2nd Place Fractal Winner
50 DeviantArt Points donated by Q-Le
50 DeviantArt Points donated by ToxicDwarf
Personalized fractal/ photoshopped manipulation (mandelbulb 3d or apophysis render) by ToxicDwarf

3rd Place Fractal Winner
25 DeviantArt Points donated by Q-Le
25 DeviantArt Points donated by ToxicDwarf
Personalized fractal/ photoshopped manipulation (mandelbulb 3d or apophysis render) by ToxicDwarf






ARTISAN CRAFT CATEGORY

1st Place Artisan Crafts Winner

1 Month Sub OR 1 Exclusive Stock Pack + Feature from Bnspyrd
50 DeviantArt Points - donated by mynameisjade
Handmade Steampunk Jewelry - by Blood-n-Daisies
Jack Skellington Pendant  fav.me/d4e4yr7 / OR ghost earrings fav.me/d4e4xsr from Kestlovas



2nd Place Artisan Crafts Winner

1 Month Sub OR 1 Exclusive Stock Pack + Feature from Bnspyrd
50 DevianArt Points donated by Q-Le
30 DeviantArt Points - donated by mynameisjade
Handmade Steampunk Jewelry - by Blood-n-Daisies
Jack Skellington Pendant  fav.me/d4e4yr7 / OR ghost earrings fav.me/d4e4xsr from Kestlovas



3rd Place Artisan Crafts Winner

1 Month Sub OR 1 Exclusive Stock Pack + Feature from Bnspyrd
25 DevianArt Points donated by Q-Le
15 DeviantArt Points - donated by mynameisjade
Handmade Steampunk Jewelry - by Blood-n-Daisies
Jack Skellington Pendant  fav.me/d4e4yr7 / OR ghost earrings fav.me/d4e4xsr from Kestlovas







LITERATURE CATEGORY

1st Place Literature Winner

3 Month Subscription - donated by Poetrymann
Deviantion Critique - donated by megan24601
Short story - donated by megan24601
Jack Skellington Pendant  fav.me/d4e4yr7 / OR ghost earrings fav.me/d4e4xsr from Kestlovas


2nd Place Literature Winner

Deviantion Critique - donated by megan24601
50 DevianArt Points donated by Q-Le


3rd Place Literature Winner
25 DevianArt Points donated by Q-Le
Deviantion Critique - donated by megan24601





All winners will receive Llama prizes and journal features
listed at end of this journal


JUDGES


RULES
Please read and follow the following contest rules or your entry will be disqualified!
Thank you!


You may enter 2 Entries per person
ONLY  "ACTIVE" DA accounts may participate. (This means you have current and functioning DA gallery with your arts, writings, or crafts in it)
Entry must be one of accepted above categories.
Send a "NOTE" to = > xgnyc with subject line of "Contest Entry" and link or a thumb of your entry.
Must be a NEW work uploaded to your DA gallery between the dates of September 24 – November 9, 2012.
You must enter before deadline!!
Specify category you are entering in your note please.
Link to my journal, news, or stamp in your entry comments.
Follow and credit all stock providers rules.
No Sexual/nude, Violent or Gory, offensive or disrespectful to children or animals.
Literary Rule - Maximum line Limit of 5,000 words please.
Last and most important rule... is... HAVE FUN!
*** All rules must be followed or your entry may be disqualified!


Any questions just ask!

I'd be so appreciative if you would spread the word about my contest!
You may display the stamps displayed on the top of this journal to help
invite other friends and artists to join in the fun too!


Journal Feature Prizes:
NHuval-stock nikkidoodlesx3 ceciliay xgnyc rockgem
DragonsChest acjub wolfepaw Q-Le ToxicDwarf

Llama Feature Prizes:
xgnyc  MittAnnexia13 VloowtjuH rockgem Q-Le