In the UK the first day of the month of May is known as May Day. It is the time of year when warmer weather begins and flowers and trees start to blossom. It is said to be a time of love and romance. It is when people celebrate the coming of summer with lots of different customs that are expressions of joy and hope after a long winter.
Traditional English May Day celebrations include Morris dancing, crowning a May Queen and dancing around a Maypole. Maypole Dancing - a traditional dance at this time of year.
Although summer does not officially begin until June, May Day marks its beginning. May Day celebrations have been carried out in England for over 2000 years.
The Romans celebrated the festival of Flora, goddess of fruit and flowers, which marked the beginning of summer. It was held annually from April 28th to May 3rd. Copyright [link]
This challenge will be a portrait challenge one of hope and anticipation.....
You must use one of the three portraits given above, from DA You must use at least 2 texture layers from DA. You must use nature (flower/tree etc) elements of your choice. Give links where possible.
This is my piece as an example. It is called “Waiting for the Sun”.
PLEASE FOLLOW OUR CHALLENGE RULES. RULES CAN BE FOUND HERE: [link]
Deadline is May 31st, 2012 at 9:00 p.m. Mountain Central Time USA
All entries are to be submitted to [link] May "Hopeful" Challenge folder.
Please, please thank your stock provider and give them proper link to your work. -- Hugs Vron xx
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What an unusual and yet inviting Fair this work has illustrated! The artist has chosen a pastel color palette which, I note, required a fair amount of manipulating to blend the required background stock with her vision. The sense of surreal is here too, with the Ferris wheel and carousel's both having an otherworldly quality to them. Finally, the use of the model's collar to house the lollipop banner is very clever, indeed. BRAVA, Artist!
2nd place titled "A Joyous Gathering"
created by
This piece has such a great sense of fun! One senses that they might just have stepped into a Disney story, complete with a queen, princess and LOTS of animals. The models and animals are blended well, with shadows included (often a forgotten detail amongst manipulators.) To add to the final joyous touches we have the fish fantasy and graphic details. A well constructed piece, well done!
Honorable Mention titled "Juggling with Planets - The Fool"
created by
This is a great study in the use of textures to add "oomph" to a piece. I like that the Fool is "front and center" in a large way, ensuring he's the focal point. Another aspect to this work is the use of the fractal image to enhance the circular vibe started by the juggled "globes." All is well blended as well. Good job!
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Howdy, All! FYI, I received a note from Montvalent, Honorable Mention, and have sent the link for the texture pack. Great submissions, eh? This must have been hard to judge!
Hi Su!! That is great!! Yes, Red said it was a little tough. I think Red does a great job selecting. I sent you a link to a kit I created... did you receive the message?
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