Fan Art Contest: Yo Joe!

[imported_Robbo]

Greetings all! Marrow2000 has been working for weeks now setting up the latest Comics2Film Fan Art Contest.

This time we're teaming up with Devil's Due studio (G.I.Joe, Transformers, Kore) for a contest aimed at the pencils and inkers out there.

Your mission is to pencil a comic book cover featuring the characters from G.I.Joe.

Click here (http://www.comics2film.com/Specials/DevilsDue/) for contest details!

[D.K.HOOD]

Damn, sounds cool but I suck at line art. Well good luck to those who enter and thanks for the intel.

[imported_Dean]

Ok, this is the last week of school for me, this means that I have about a month to work on this contest. Good luck to all of us...who enter of course.

D

[WonderWomanGoddess]

Hooray! I love GI Joe, and I can't wait to see the entries for this contest.

Good luck guys!

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"The Goddess has spoken..."

[Pirate King 2000]

I would love to give this a go.

My question is... is it open to us non-U.S. residents?

[dizave]

fun fun fun , i'm always looking for an excuse to draw the Baroness.

[imported_Robbo]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Pirate King 2000:
<B>I would love to give this a go.

My question is... is it open to us non-U.S. residents?</B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yes!

[Pirate King 2000]

WOO-HOO!!!!

[Juvenilemike]

So any suggestions as to how someone who can't draw could *somehow* participate?

Mike

[Darth_zaiyen]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Juvenilemike:
<B>So any suggestions as to how someone who can't draw could *somehow* participate?
</B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Rule #3 states "All entries must be must be black and white line art, lust like a typical comic cover. This can be inked artwork or very tight pencils.", so I would assume that you could draw it on your computer. It would be no different than an inked picture, I feel, though it's probably best if Robbo answered this.

[This message has been edited by Darth_zaiyen (edited 06-13-2003).]

[kev_incal]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Juvenilemike:
<B>So any suggestions as to how someone who can't draw could *somehow* participate?

Mike</B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

photomanip a joe and then trace/draw over your own photomanip! hmm no? well it sounded good in my head (then again, so did 'Clear Pepsi'...).

[localhero]

not a bad suggestion kev.. can anyone say Tab Clear...mmmmmmm

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Cheers,
Local
aka Hunk McCoy "Is it true what they say about guys with big feet? Yes they do need big shoes."

"So let me fill my children's hearts, With heroes tales and hope it starts, A fire in them so deeds are done, With no vain sighs for moments gone."

[imported_Robbo]

Does it really say, "lust like a typical comic cover?"


Gosh, dang stupid typos!

http://www.comics2film.com/UBB/hulkout.gif

[imported_Robbo]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Juvenilemike:
<B>So any suggestions as to how someone who can't draw could *somehow* participate?

Mike</B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yeah...you could try to create it digitally in the computer...using just black/white/grey tones.

But the end result should be line art.

[D.K.HOOD]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Robbo:
<B> Yeah...you could try to create it digitally in the computer...using just black/white/grey tones.

But the end result should be line art.</B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I may enter this contest afterall.

[Marcelo Gomes]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Robbo:
Yes!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Cool!!! I´ll enter this too!

[B.A.Shipp]

count me in http://www.comics2film.com/UBB/smile.gif

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War doesnt decide who is right BUT who is left...

[phamtasm]

Sweet contest! Been waiting for one like this. Ahh but my penciling skills are so rusty.

[dizave]

On the contest page when i try to open the cover example all i can get is an error that says "the plug in did not initialize properly"
What it does not say is what plug in it is that is not initializing properly so i can fix it.
What program do you need to view the cover example??

[imported_Dean]

Should be the lates Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Peace
Dean

[imported_Robbo]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by dizave:
<B>On the contest page when i try to open the cover example all i can get is an error that says "the plug in did not initialize properly"
What it does not say is what plug in it is that is not initializing properly so i can fix it.
What program do you need to view the cover example??</B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yes...It's the Adobe Acrobat reader that you need installed. I suppose I should have made a note of that on the contest page...

[Marrow2000]

Hopefully everybody's having fun participating! I'm in NY, be back at C2F soon

[D.K.HOOD]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Marrow2000:
Hopefully everybody's having fun participating! I'm in NY, be back at C2F soon<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yeah, actually I am having a bit of fun. It's been awhile since I tried to do line drawing so its coming along slowly. We got some good competition in here so I know I have to bring my "A-Game".

New York! Cool. If I was there I'd try to go see Conan O'Brian. I've never been to a talk show taping and that one looks like it would fun to be a part of.

[phamtasm]

Conan O'Brien is a riot! Hey, so how will this contest work? Will everyone's submission be posted or is it just the winners?

[imported_Robbo]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by phamtasm:
<B>Conan O'Brien is a riot! Hey, so how will this contest work? Will everyone's submission be posted or is it just the winners?

</B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I think we're going to post everyone's, as the come in.

[suppaimon]

This is going to be great!!
I would like to enter this if you guys don't mind. Haven't been here in a while.

suppaimon

[cody]

this may sound dumb but, should you shade or shadow anything in line art.

[phamtasm]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by cody:
this may sound dumb but, should you shade or shadow anything in line art.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

For line-art, I would keep it straight lines. That is pretend each of your pencil line will be inked with a pen. so that theres only two mediums. if you want to do shading and shadows use cross hatching, like what they do in comic books!

[B.A.Shipp]

How many entries can we turn in? Ive already got 3 fleshed out and probally 4 more I can think of......Help?

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War doesnt decide who is right BUT who is left...

[imported_Robbo]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by B.A.Shipp:
<B>How many entries can we turn in? Ive already got 3 fleshed out and probally 4 more I can think of......Help?

</B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

As many as you want. Send 'em all in!

[B.A.Shipp]

Hot Damn! thanks! One of my dilemas is that i can never choose between the designs of each cover, this way Ill send them all http://www.comics2film.com/UBB/smile.gif Thanks again http://www.comics2film.com/UBB/smile.gif

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War doesnt decide who is right BUT who is left...

[Everlastingboost]

hi so u cant shade only gay cross hatch? wtf i mean i just did my whole piece already lol oh well i guess an excuse to do another one eh?

[phamtasm]

Hah, well its your choice. I was just suggesting. I thought that maybe gray shading would look odd, but maybe it wont cause it wont be like ink.

The reason i suggested crosshatching was because I planned to ink mine.

[Vincent]

Yo Joe !
Thanks for this contest !

Well, I have one question.
You said that the image can be any dimensions (height and width) we want.

All right but for a comic cover, I suppose there are some size restrictions.
So, what is the good dimension for the drawing ?

Good luck to all the pencilers !

[Solid Snake]

Get at me dogz

[imported_Robbo]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Vincent:
<B>
All right but for a comic cover, I suppose there are some size restrictions.
So, what is the good dimension for the drawing ?</B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Well, a printed comic cover is about 10.25 x 6.75 inches. You should probably work larger and expect your work to be scaled down to that size.

[ali786]

oopsx2..I should read before posting...

[This message has been edited by ali786 (edited 07-03-2003).]

[Misato]

Sorry... this may be a stupid question but... is GIJoe contest entries page updated?
I mean... I see only 3 pics in there, is it possible?...

[imported_Robbo]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Misato:
<B>Sorry... this may be a stupid question but... is GIJoe contest entries page updated?
I mean... I see only 3 pics in there, is it possible?...</B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

With these contests a lot of people procrastinate. I would expect we'll get the majority of entries in the last week of the contest.

The deadline is July 25th.

Let's go, people!

[imported_Robbo]

Also, I meant to remind people that Devils Due wants to see uncolored pencils. So, very likely our first entry, which is full color, won't be a contender for the top three.

[B.A.Shipp]

Those look pretty cool so far!
Question? Are we suppose to put the logo up in it too for perspective...
I do wish we were having a fully colored cover contest as well...that be some fun.
Brad

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War doesnt decide who is right BUT who is left...

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[Misato]

Hi Robbo!
Yeah... that's just as I thought... I know I have no chance to pass 'cause my illustration is full coloured... but I always thought this was a nice piece of art of mine and so I decided to send it anyway... too bad I work all day long in an office - though my dream is still to become an illustrator - otherwise I would have sketched the same drawing in pencil or ink... but I really don't have the time. My present boring job is stealing chances from what I'd really love to do... drawing...

[Solid Snake]

oooh, devilish

[imported_Robbo]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by B.A.Shipp:
<B>Those look pretty cool so far!
Question? Are we suppose to put the logo up in it too for perspective...
I do wish we were having a fully colored cover contest as well...that be some fun.
Brad

</B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Do not put the logo in. Devil's Due will color your artwork and drop the logo in for publication.

[B.A.Shipp]

Hey thanx Robbo! http://www.comics2film.com/UBB/smile.gif I just uploaded my first two covers yesterday. Without the logo http://www.comics2film.com/UBB/smile.gif thanx again.I just thought it looked cool with it...
Brad

[This message has been edited by B.A.Shipp (edited 07-05-2003).]

[Master Thespian]

If we don't ink it, will Devil's Due do it? Or is that something we really need to do? Also, are double covers allowed?

[This message has been edited by Master Thespian (edited 07-06-2003).]

[B.A.Shipp]

Your cover looks cool Masta T, but I already told you that http://www.comics2film.com/UBB/smile.gif
Brad



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[imported_Robbo]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Master Thespian:
<B>If we don't ink it, will Devil's Due do it? Or is that something we really need to do? Also, are double covers allowed?

[This message has been edited by Master Thespian (edited 07-06-2003).]</B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Just make sure your pencils are really tight. All dark areas should be filled in with pencils (no "X" place holders).

[imported_Robbo]

Also a reminder:

DO NOT PUT THE TITLE ELEMENTS INTO YOUR IMAGE!

Just leave room for them. Devils Due will add the title and log dress when they color it.

MankindRam: You should resubmit your image without the title dress. It's an awesome work of art and I'd hate to see it dismissed by the judges because you put the logo in.

[Kevin Newburn]

This contest is ruining both my birthday (which started about 15 minutes ago) and my vacation. On the plus side it is keeping me off the streets and out of trouble

-kevin

[imported_Robbo]

Wow! There are some really nice entries in there!

[imported_Dean]

man, I'm gone for a couple weeks vacation and I come back to all these entries!! Got to start working on mine. Great entries by the way.

Dean

[This message has been edited by Dean (edited 07-08-2003).]

[Misato]

Great works!!! I wish I had the time to enter with a b&w pic, so I could really fight against all you guys... btw, am I the only girl who entered the contest, so far?... I guess so...

[devilbunny]

nope. i think i'm entering too and i'm a girlie.

[trekkie]

HOLY COW!!! These rock!!I thought I was a fairly good artist, but these blow my work out of the water! I'm suprised some of you aren't professional already. Great work all!

[gue_cajun]

Hi, anybody knows where I can send the art for GI JOE comic cover contest??????

[[VeGeTtO_sSj]]

misato's drawing is amazing ( http://www.comics2film.com/DCG/DispArt.php3?f_id=12407&f_ssn= ).
it's the best drawing i've ever seen


Veg&Fil

Ps
Misato... :*** (vege)

[MankindRam]

I did Rob. Let me know if that is okay.

Ram

[Solid Snake]

Where can I go to get good shots of GIJOE members?

[B.A.Shipp]

yojoe.com http://www.comics2film.com/UBB/smile.gif

[Master Thespian]

Can we switch a picture out for another later? I didn't think I was going to be able to ink my submission, but it turned out that I was. I really don't want to lose the competition on the grounds of an unfinished piece (IMO).

[suppaimon]

Finally finished mine...just posted it. Best of luck to everyone.

suppaimon

[imported_Robbo]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Master Thespian:
Can we switch a picture out for another later? I didn't think I was going to be able to ink my submission, but it turned out that I was. I really don't want to lose the competition on the grounds of an unfinished piece (IMO).<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Sure! Just enter the second one as normal and put a note that it replaces the first one.

[Master Thespian]

Will do! Thanks a million, Robbo!

[MankindRam]

Robbo Was just wondering if you recieved the submission without the logo?

Rich


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[Everlastingboost]

wow there is alot of really good artists on this board i cant believe you guys arent pro WOW. I'm going to turn mine in but i really dont see a point though because I know I already lost(lol) oh well i had fun drawing it anyway latz all,kevin.

[imported_Dean]

Ok,I'm finally finished with my entery! Took long enough. I had too many things to do, on top of all that school just started for me again.
Like you guys have said, I'd hate to be judging this contest, there are so many great drawings. I'm just glad to be a part of it. Good luck to everyone!!!

Dean

[Dee-dee]

well,I'm glad to compete with all of you who participated in this G.I Joe Cover Contest.
God! I realize that it's going to difficult to compete with all contestant. I mean, they have done some great arts!.

I can't wait any longer to see my artworks displayed with others....

[D.K.HOOD]

Good lord, artists are coming out of the woodwork for this contest. I was going to enter but my line art skills are too rusty to compete with what I've seen so far. If you guys need another judge for the contest let me know.

[geekrock77]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Everlastingboost:
hi so u cant shade only gay cross hatch? wtf i mean i just did my whole piece already lol oh well i guess an excuse to do another one eh?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Well...not to be an ass...but cross hatching isn't "gay"...it's a tough skill to master. So here's some advice...if you can't do it, then don't rag on it.

[devilbunny]

hey, just wanna make sure. we can submit on july 25th right? it doesn't have to be by the end of thursday does it?

[imported_Robbo]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by devilbunny:
hey, just wanna make sure. we can submit on july 25th right? it doesn't have to be by the end of thursday does it? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

You are correct.

Also, all entries may not be on display by the end of the day Friday, but they will definitely be considered in the judging.

I was a little slow in alerting Adam that the deadline was Fri., but we'll get them all up and judged ASAP. Promise.

[SydneyLecter]

Hello,

I'm new to this board and just recently uploaded my G.I.Joe contest art. The problem is that when I go back to edit it, there's a red X where the picture should be and a message saying that there are 141 other entries that have to be processed first. http://www.comics2film.com/UBB/frown.gif However, when I click on "Edit," the picture DOES appear and there's no red X!

1) Will my entry still be in the contest?
2) Am I doing anything wrong?

Thanks! ;-)

[D.K.HOOD]

1)It should
2)No

[This message has been edited by D.K.HOOD (edited 07-24-2003).]

[Tyrone John Chi]

Well folks, it's the last day to submit your work. I'm still struggling to finish by the end of friday though, anyone else in the same situation?

[kev_incal]

d'oh, is it the 25th already?!? let's see if i can finish the piece i was working on by tonight...is there a keyword or anything for the title?

[imported_Robbo]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by SydneyLecter:
<B>Hello,

I'm new to this board and just recently uploaded my G.I.Joe contest art. The problem is that when I go back to edit it, there's a red X where the picture should be and a message saying that there are 141 other entries that have to be processed first. http://www.comics2film.com/UBB/frown.gif However, when I click on "Edit," the picture DOES appear and there's no red X!

1) Will my entry still be in the contest?
2) Am I doing anything wrong?

Thanks! ;-)</B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

You did it right. We'll have all the entries on display by the end of the weekend and all entries submitted before midnight tonight will be considered in the final judging.

[devilbunny]

i have officially uploaded. now. me scared.

[imported_Robbo]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by kev_incal:
d'oh...is there a keyword or anything for the title?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Just put "GI JOE: " in the title.

[Az_bat]

Well crap, I put the logo on both of my entries. I didn't see in the rules where it actually said don't. I just assumed that like most finished products the logo goes with "finished". I don't read the boards and just thought to look today for the heck of it. Do I need to submit another one before the day is up? Or is a simple logo going to disqualify the work?

[devilbunny]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Az_bat:
Well crap, I put the logo on both of my entries. I didn't see in the rules where it actually said don't. I just assumed that like most finished products the logo goes with "finished". I don't read the boards and just thought to look today for the heck of it. Do I need to submit another one before the day is up? Or is a simple logo going to disqualify the work?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

yeah, to the best of my knowledge you have to submit another.
besides, the illustrator is never(at least in the big leagues) responsible for the graphic layout.

[beav]

Man, I wish inkpot1965 had some contact info up there. I'd LOVE to have a copy of that to hang on my 'Wreckwall. ;-)

All-in-all some really cool stuff. Great job by all entrants!

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Webmaster of JoeCustoms.com (http://www.joecustoms.com)

[Everlastingboost]

well i hope i get this in on time lol. Its 11:30 here mountain time and i just put these on the site. Wow im such a procrastinater(sp). Ok well alot of really really good entries u guys are amazing gotta go bye,kevin.

[Juvenilemike]

So is this the most successful comp yet?

Mike

[Marrow2000]

It sure beat my expectations...

[Tyrone John Chi]

Need ur guys opinion on my pic G.I. Joe: Cinimatic Chase Scene. Can u tell that the HUMVEE is driving away from the cobra vehicle as it flips over after running over the rock? I may have to add a drop shadow I guess but I'm afraid it might be too late to send another submission today.

[jeffjohns]

So...
Are they all posted now?

[imported_Robbo]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by jeffjohns:
<B>So...
Are they all posted now?</B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

All 132 entries are on display!

[geekrock77]

So...just out of curiosity when will the winners be announced?

[mojoabe]

And where will the results be announced?

[Marrow2000]

O..M..G.. 132 entries..??

geez...
hey, Robbo, have the judges been sorted out? Will you or I or another C2F representative be doing judging as well?

[mojoabe]

Has anyone heard anything about when (or where) the results will be announced?

[imported_Robbo]

I just got off the phone with Devil's Due and here's the scoop:

The Devil's Due staff will handle the judging of the images.

In the next week (or so) they will narrow thier selection to ten finalists, which we'll announce on the front page. Those finalists will be asked to e-mail in high-resolution scans of their artwork (if available).

Following that, Devil's Due will convene in secret to choose the top three. Those three will be announced here on Comics2Film at a later date and will be colored and published in an upcoming comic.

[D.K.HOOD]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Robbo:
Following that, Devil's Due will convene in secret to choose the top three. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Something about that statement almost makes me think this contest was an elaborate scheme to pick someone for a satanic ritual.

[B.A.Shipp]

LMAO! D.K.HOOD!