=lucretia-stock and I are hosting a contest in honour of her 1 year anniversary as a stock artist on dA. And because we simply love all things Asian, we are setting the theme as an Asian one. There's no specific type of style we're looking for really... you just have to follow the rules!

entries can be seen here: [link]

general info

start date: may 16th
end date: august 16th (that's 3 whole months people, so do your best on your entry!)
allowed number of entries: 1 for all accounts (don't try to submit more stuff from other accounts, because we'll check and if you're found out you'll be disqualified!)
allowed mediums: we will accept any form of medium except for photography and literature.

the rules

~you must use one of =lucretia-stocks kimono or geisha stocks
you can use other stock in the gallery too, but that does have to be present
~you must use at least one of *Alegion-stocks stock images.
they don't have to be asian themed stock from his, but you might as well take a look at what is offered. (and no, using =lucretia-stocks kimono stock does not satisfy this requirement!)
~the image has to have been posted for the contest
i.e. you can't have posted it before the start of the contest
and you have to put in the artist comments that it's meant for this contest
~you have to properly credit all stocks used
we'll check, and if it's from stockexchange, imageafter, morguefile or any other free stock site you have to directly link to the picture you used... again, we will check. no images may be used from google!
~if you're planning to use a traditional form of art for your entry...
the stock images you use from *Alegion-stock and =lucretia-stock MUST be distinguishable within the piece
~send a note to =lucretia-stock AND =Alegion
title it contest entry and include a direct link to or a thumb of your entry

the prizes

-grand prize winner-

1 bamboo wacom tablet from:
1 three month subscription from:
1 three month subscription from:
1 three month subscription from:
1 customized journal/gallery css from
1 customized stamp from
exclusive stock from: =DanHeffer-Stock, ~ThornErose-Stock, *HiddenYume-stock, =AlinePotter-stock, =lindowyn-stock, *ro-stock, *emothic-stock, *unholy-stock, *Iardacil, *Armathor-Stock, =Gracies-Stock
customized/restricted stock pack from:
exclusive fractal pack [link] from:
exclusive texture pack [link] from:
the passwords for ALL of s exclusive stock packs
journal features from: =lucretia-stock, =Alegion, *Alegion-stock, =joannastar, =bluem00n, =DanHeffer-Stock, =Helen-Baq, *ThornErose, ~ThornErose-Stock, `Elandria, =freaky665, =innocencedied2nite, =Stock-By-Crystal, ^Hanratty-Stock, *emothic-stock, =AlinePotter-stock, *YamiChi, *almudena-stock, =Gracies-Stock
news feature from: and
if the person who wins this category happens to be a stock artist, =Gracies-Stock will also provide a costume and pay the postage!


-=Alegion's personal choice winner-

1 three month subscription from
1 customized stamp from:
exclusive stock from: =DanHeffer-Stock, ~ThornErose-Stock, *HiddenYume-stock, =AlinePotter-stock, =lindowyn-stock, *ro-stock, *emothic-stock, *unholy-stock, *Iardacil, *Armathor-Stock
customized/restricted stock pack from:
exclusive fractal pack [link] from:
exclusive texture pack [link] from:
the passwords for ALL of s exclusive stock packs
journal features from: =lucretia-stock, =Alegion, *Alegion-stock, =joannastar, =bluem00n, =DanHeffer-Stock, =Helen-Baq, *ThornErose, ~ThornErose-Stock, `Elandria, =freaky665, =innocencedied2nite, =Stock-By-Crystal, ^Hanratty-Stock, *emothic-stock, =AlinePotter-stock, *YamiChi, *almudena-stock, =Gracies-Stock
news feature from: and

-=lucretia-stock's personal choice winner-

1 three month subscription from
1 customized stamp from:
exclusive stock from: =DanHeffer-Stock, ~ThornErose-Stock, *HiddenYume-stock, =AlinePotter-stock, =lindowyn-stock, *ro-stock, *emothic-stock, *unholy-stock, *Iardacil, *Armathor-Stock
customized/restricted stock pack from:
exclusive fractal pack [link] from:
exclusive texture pack [link] from:
the passwords for ALL of s exclusive stock packs
journal features from: =lucretia-stock, =Alegion, *Alegion-stock, =joannastar, =bluem00n, =DanHeffer-Stock, =Helen-Baq, *ThornErose, ~ThornErose-Stock, `Elandria, =freaky665, =innocencedied2nite, =Stock-By-Crystal, ^Hanratty-Stock, *emothic-stock, =AlinePotter-stock, *YamiChi, *almudena-stock, =Gracies-Stock
news feature from: and

And if anyone out there is willing to donate prizes that would be great! Some really good ideas would be:

Subscriptions
Any length would be great seeing as people love to not have to pay for them
Dev wear
Because who wouldn't love to win free clothes or hats, or even a lanyard
Journal and/or news features
This provides tons of exposure for any artist and it's free as long as you have a subscription and you can do it however you want!
dA prints
Who doesn't want amazing artwork on display in their home or office? _{or even better, how about a mug or a calendar or something equally awesome that's offered under the prints section?}
Customized journal and/or gallery css
let's face it, everyone loves having something that was meant solely for them on dA
Customized icon
It's easy, it's small, it's FREE, and it's awesome
Artwork dedications
It's a nice gesture and it also promotes your gallery too
Exclusive stock
I'm always up for stock from a good artist as a prize!

Anyone who would be so kind as to promote this contest or donate to it will be most appreciated. If you have a prize that you would like to donate, please contact =lucretia-stock as she's the one writing the list of prizes and it's easier on both of us if it all goes to the same place. (And before you ask... yes, donators are more than welcome to compete!)