Are you the next Transformers Cover Artist?
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Dec 5, 2007 at 5:15pm CST
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Well here's your chance. The masterminds behind the “Transformers: Mosaic,” in partnership with Chris Ryall, Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of IDW Publishing, are running a competition for all Transformers artists, which gives them the chance to be considered for providing a variant cover to an upcoming Transformers comic produced by IDW Publishing.
Excited yet? Good, you should be.
So how does it work?
Step 1: Email your full name to Next.Tf.Cover.Artist@gmail.com by the end of December, 2007.
Step 2: On the first of January 2008, you will be emailed the name of the Transformer you are to provide a "cover" for.
Step 3: You have until February first to submit your work.
Step 4: Once all entries are in, they will be divided into groups based on characters used.
Step 5: All entries will be displayed on the IDW forums ( http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewforum.php?f=2) and voting will commence. Voting will be open for 2 weeks.
Step 6: Once voting is complete, the top 3 artists from each group will be contacted and given another character to prepare a cover for and another month to complete.
Step 7: The second round of entries will be posted on IDW forums and voting will once again be carried out.
Step 8: Once voting on the second round is complete, the names and contact details of the top three artists will be given to Chris Ryall, who will work through the final process.
Things you need to know.
1. There is no guarantee that this will lead to paid work for IDW
2. All work should be submitted in line-art only, no colors allowed.
3. Be creative, designs can either be classic or your own redesign.
4. Voting can only be done by members of the IDW forum, and yes, you can vote for yourself.
So, if you think you've got what it takes, step up and prove it!
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Comment by matrixprime
Dec 5, 2007
I'm real good at drawing but not that good
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Comment by Justicity
Dec 5, 2007
Any international issues? Can you enter if not in the USA???
Me want!
Hehe, I'd love to take part in this.
All we have to do for now is tell them our name??? Seems almost too easy
I know theres the drawing & voting & such later, but at this moment it's like sending my name isn't enough, I want to tell them my life story!
Me want!
Hehe, I'd love to take part in this.
All we have to do for now is tell them our name??? Seems almost too easy
I know theres the drawing & voting & such later, but at this moment it's like sending my name isn't enough, I want to tell them my life story!
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Comment by horus
Dec 5, 2007
Me want too!! Me good with transformers drawings but me far away from USA.
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Comment by Sherade
Dec 5, 2007
I'd do it, but I'd prefer my art be exclusive to Seibertron.
Besides, I couldn't handle the pressure.
Besides, I couldn't handle the pressure.
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Thats why i wont be entering. Plus im in one hell of an art/creative slump right now.
Could i submit a piece that i drew a while ago instead? If they want people to draw Prime then i have a pretty decent drawing of him already.
Comment by Sonray
Dec 5, 2007
Sherade wrote:I'd do it, but I'd prefer my art be exclusive to Seibertron.
Besides, I couldn't handle the pressure.
Thats why i wont be entering. Plus im in one hell of an art/creative slump right now.
Could i submit a piece that i drew a while ago instead? If they want people to draw Prime then i have a pretty decent drawing of him already.
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Comment by Seibertron
Dec 5, 2007
I submitted my name. This could be a great opportunity for me to get back into drawing at least on a limited cover basis. 
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remove the purple poo poo from behind him and we'll talk.
Haha I am just kidding, yankin ur chain
Comment by Briggs
Dec 5, 2007
Sonray wrote:Sherade wrote:I'd do it, but I'd prefer my art be exclusive to Seibertron.
Besides, I couldn't handle the pressure.
Thats why i wont be entering. Plus im in one hell of an art/creative slump right now.
Could i submit a piece that i drew a while ago instead? If they want people to draw Prime then i have a pretty decent drawing of him already.
remove the purple poo poo from behind him and we'll talk.
Haha I am just kidding, yankin ur chain
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Comment by Briggs
Dec 5, 2007
I sure do hope Timshinn enters this.
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Prime spotlights been done sadly.
Which brings me to an interesting point.
Who do you think they'll ask us participants to draw???
I'm confident that I can do a really nice piece within the month allocated, however I'd like to get some practice in before then as it'll be my first cover art
, even if it's a completely different character.
So who do you think deserved a Spotlight? Who would you like me to practice my cover art skills on?
Comment by Justicity
Dec 5, 2007
Sonray wrote:Sherade wrote:I'd do it, but I'd prefer my art be exclusive to Seibertron.
Besides, I couldn't handle the pressure.
Thats why i wont be entering. Plus im in one hell of an art/creative slump right now.
Could i submit a piece that i drew a while ago instead? If they want people to draw Prime then i have a pretty decent drawing of him already.
Prime spotlights been done sadly.
Which brings me to an interesting point.
Who do you think they'll ask us participants to draw???
I'm confident that I can do a really nice piece within the month allocated, however I'd like to get some practice in before then as it'll be my first cover art
, even if it's a completely different character.So who do you think deserved a Spotlight? Who would you like me to practice my cover art skills on?
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Do what I do, make G1 characters into Muscle Cars.
Yes, I capitalize Muscle Cars. It's THAT awesome.
Comment by Sherade
Dec 5, 2007
Sonray wrote:Thats why i wont be entering. Plus im in one hell of an art/creative slump right now.
Do what I do, make G1 characters into Muscle Cars.
Yes, I capitalize Muscle Cars. It's THAT awesome.
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Comment by Tigertrack
Dec 5, 2007
I'm in, I e-mailed my name...
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Comment by Richter
Dec 5, 2007
To answer a few questions;
Anyone can enter, regardless where you live.
And no, you can not use something you prepared earlier, only new material from the start of the project.
No hints as to which characters you'll be given, just know that we went with a diverse range.
Anyone can enter, regardless where you live.
And no, you can not use something you prepared earlier, only new material from the start of the project.
No hints as to which characters you'll be given, just know that we went with a diverse range.
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Comment by Saberspark model H.
Dec 5, 2007
I may enter I doubt it will win but eh who Knows(Do you?). Also I don't know if I want to advertise my name out to the Public.
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Comment by Shinobi Rendar
Dec 5, 2007
This sounds like a lot of fun!!!!
I entered. Can't wait to see who i get to draw
I entered. Can't wait to see who i get to draw
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Comment by Sherade
Dec 5, 2007
Man, we know who's gonna win now. spoil it why don't ya.Shinobi Rendar wrote:This sounds like a lot of fun!!!!
I entered. Can't wait to see who i get to draw
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Comment by The Collector
Dec 5, 2007
Good God, am I tempted! I know I can get up there with their guys, I just take FOREVER to do it.
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Comment by Tangent
Dec 5, 2007
I'd love to have a go, but I'm not up to standard. I'l just wait and see what everyone else comes up with.
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come on that was uncalled for lol
Seriously guys this is a great opportunity. Don't think twice just enter and do your best. Anyone can be the next transfomers cover artist!!!
First Mosaics... now this... it's just too much for a tf fan to bear lol
Comment by Shinobi Rendar
Dec 5, 2007
Sherade wrote:Man, we know who's gonna win now. spoil it why don't ya.Shinobi Rendar wrote:This sounds like a lot of fun!!!!
I entered. Can't wait to see who i get to draw
come on that was uncalled for lol
Seriously guys this is a great opportunity. Don't think twice just enter and do your best. Anyone can be the next transfomers cover artist!!!
First Mosaics... now this... it's just too much for a tf fan to bear lol
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Comment by ToaVahu
Dec 5, 2007
Yes I am!
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Comment by Dinobot Prime
Dec 5, 2007
I really want to do this, but there are a few unresolved issues in my mind.
When sending the e-mail, what do we put in the subject bar?
And since it's a no-colour drawing allowed, are we still allowed to put shadows? Because my entire drawing style is based on shadows.
When sending the e-mail, what do we put in the subject bar?
And since it's a no-colour drawing allowed, are we still allowed to put shadows? Because my entire drawing style is based on shadows.
