Reikara's "I Will Draw You" Competition

I don't have all the time in the world to draw everyone, but I don't like asking for requests (I always draw for free) and then being given really boring uninteresting preset characters to draw. Sorry, but that's me. As an artist, I highly value creativity and uniqueness in all aspects of life. I can't have fun drawing a character who has no sense of individuality or interesting personality, it saps the fun and enjoyment out of it.

I'm just too busy with an actual art course I won so I can't exactly draw every request I would get. So the solution instead is to run a little competition. To enter it is very simple, you just need to upload screenshots onto the thread of your character, and meet the requirements. If you fail to, you will be automatically disqualified. I don't waste time on people who don't read my requirements I need in order to draw them to begin with.

However my specialization is detail, thus I would like to draw your character in it's armour. I'm not scared of the intricate minute little details, but I absolutely require screenshots close enough to see it. I can't guess what it looks like from a distance. I've lost my pen for my graphics tablet unfortunately so I can only go as far as inking the line art. However inking and lines happen to be my specialization/ strength anyway, I'm not so good with colours. You could simply put it in the colouring book thread for someone to colour, ask an artist on www.deviantart.com to colour it or bribe Kyna because her colouring skills **** life.

Even though I've requested armour, any cash shop or normal hairstyles are welcome and will be drawn. CS hair tends to be more detailed anyway.

* If your screenshot cuts off the page, please either scale it down to suitable dimensions for the board, or either post a link to the image instead. I must be able to see your whole character and preferably the whole screenshot.

*I require numerous screenshots of your character, which must end up including every part of your character, from HEAD TO TOE. It doesn't matter if their feet are in a different screenie from their head, I need to be able to see what kind of footwear they have and likewise for every other part of their body.

*You MUST include close ups of your armour, front, back and at least one side view without interference from poses, lights from skills / special effects and weapons. If you want any particular pose, weapon, or special light included please put these in separate screenshots. I will happily draw weapons and need close ups of those specifically too.

*I have no problems at all with multiple entries from contestants, even if you make a newbie in level 1 armour. However there will be a limit to how many characters you can enter to prevent it from getting too out of and, which is 4. Remember that level isn't a deciding factor in the judging process. All 4 entries will be valid so long as each character's screenshots meet the requirements. If one fails to meet them, that character will be disqualified however the other entries will still remain valid.


Character's gender or level doesn't matter and won't affect my decision on who I draw, so long as you meet my rather demanding requirements. I know I sound a bit anal but I honestly can't draw you if you don't provide me with adequate screenshots, and I've had numerous requests in the past of people who expected me to know what their backs looked like while only providing a front view screenshot.

Genies, pets, extras and such can be included but again please allocate them separate screenshots. Your pose, expression and such will be up to you if you are chosen. I will be selecting after a period of time, the character whom I deem has had the most effort put into their character in terms of uniqueness/ originality. If you are a preset character, sorry, but you will be wasting your time. I can't put a definite time slot on how long I will be accepting entries for, since the fanart section gets little traffic as it is. I expect it to end either after a few days or if I've got enough entries (looking for around 20 hopefully.)

Here's some links to a couple pwi works I've done which are updated to my current skill level. Both portray two different styles to present my versatility. If you like one style more than another, or want a cross over of both I'm happy to negotiate as I like a challenge.

*Disclaimer; I'd like to put some decent amount of effort into the winner's artwork so please expect it take a little while to finish. The inking and pencil process alone can take quite a few hours, especially on detailed works such as armour.

Examples;




Earthguard (Modeled from ChaoticShelley's Earthguard character):
http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m529/limeball99/modpwi-1.jpg
(Anime-esque / realism-pwi mix. This style was a first time tester but I was pleased with how it turned out and thus I am offering it as a style to choose from.)

My Venomancer:
http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m529/limeball99/scan0002.jpg
(Anime/ Manga style. My default style.)

If you like some elements from both of the styles I'll glady mix it up. I'm also happy to change and/ or add some things to your taste, whether it be hair bows, different hairstyle for a genie, different pattern on a weapon or an extra dagger etc. However I'll only be negotiating this with the winner so please reserve this request until you've been chosen. I'd prefer the text be kept to questions, reservations and such so I don't have to read through wall texts that won't be relevant in the end.

Here is an example of my modified work based on existing elements in PWI. Added earrings and custom designed armour top. http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m529/limeball99/scan0005.jpg

(If you're wondering why the title says Reikara when my character's name is Yanou, it's simply because I used to be an artist on this forum better known as "Reikara" a year or so ago.)