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The Official AC Penny Arcade Fanart Contest!

bombardierbombardier Moderator Mod Emeritus
edited May 2009 in Artist's Corner
Penny Arcade Fanart Contest!

Starting right now there will be a Penny Arcade fanart contest here in the AC. It is official because Gabe and Tycho will be selecting the winner.


Here are the details:

Subject Matter: Fanart for anything Penny Arcade. This means 2D digital or traditional art. Scans/photos of traditional media must conform to the resolution/dpi requirement below.

Format: 8.5"/11" 400dpi (that's dots per inch) resolution. In pixels, that's 3400x4400, portrait orientation. This is important as the piece will be put into print and nobody likes jaggies. Obviously you will be posting a smaller version for submission but be sure to have a full size master copy.

Deadline: March 31st, 2009 (or April 1st early morning PST kind of) - KHOO ADDENDUM: If you have a WIP posted by deadline, Thursday Morning at 8AM PST is absolute totally non-negotiable cutoff!

Judging: Gabe and Tycho will be selecting the winner.

Submitting: Simply post your submission in this thread before the deadline. Post a reasonably sized version, not your full size master copy. Multiple entries are fine. Please do not submit something if you don't intend to have it entered and/or don't have the dimensions requirement met.

Prize: The winner of the contest will have their piece of fanart included and credited in the next Penny Arcade book. The winner will also receive a copy of the new book*, along with all previous Penny Arcade books.

*Khoo Note: This will actually appear in the Penny Arcade Anniversary book.


QUICK AND DIRTY SUBMISSIONS LIST WHETHER DONE OR NOT

GIGA GOPHER
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RESTART
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MAKESFIVE
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KNOB
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TAM HA HA LOOK AT ALL THE SUBMISSIONS HE DIDN'T FINISH
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WILLETH
tycho.jpg

PINKY_POWERS
PennyArcadeFanartFinal.jpg
Penny_Aracade_Skatch_2Alt.jpg

TRIPWIRE
001_expanded.jpg
pa003-f.jpg

THE_MONARCH23
Pennyarcade2copy.jpg

BEAVOTRON
twispandcatsby.jpg

ACADIA
pennyarcadecopylj9.png

DVG
Belruel.png

ROBEASTKILLA
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3298308929_09a744b43e_o.jpg

ANGEL_OF_BACON
PAAC_Fanart_002.jpg

MULLY
pacontest3.png

SPINALCRACKA
ITMOM_1_J.jpg

THE QUEEN PENGUIN
2009-09-25%20Penny%20Arcade%20Version%205%20reverse%20jpg.JPG

IMRIAYLDE
3308618464_14e3a809ef_b.jpg

HONEZ
ctssumiclrwebshare.jpg
ctssumi2webshare.jpg

CRAWDADDIO
contest.png

CYBERMONKEYTRON3000
pawip7.jpg

SONIC
030209pacontest2.jpg

LEWIEP'S MUMMY
PA2_sm.jpg

EARTHWORMADAM
TandC3.jpg

MR SGT SIR
my.php?image=ffsx.jpg

JEH
PAcopy.jpg

NIBCROM
nibcrom_pa_fanart5.jpg

JINTOR
PennyArcadecopy-2.jpg

S_O
PA_fanartcontest_09.jpg

DRAENO
pa_entry.jpg

THE REVEREND DR GALACTUS
cprofundusfinal.jpg

BETELGEUSE AND NOTASENATOR
chess_red.jpg

BROKECRACKER
PasmallFinal.jpg

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  • ChicoBlueChicoBlue Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    Hot damn!

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  • NibCromNibCrom Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    Holy crap.

    NibCrom on
  • SublimusSublimus Artist. nowhereRegistered User regular
    edited January 2009
    AWESOME!

    Sublimus on
  • Mr. Henry BemisMr. Henry Bemis God is love Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    dang!

    Mr. Henry Bemis on
    Nothing is true; Everything is permitted
  • FlatEricFlatEric Leaves from the vine, Falling so slow Like fragile, tiny shells, Drifting in the foamRegistered User regular
    edited January 2009
    This is going to be fantastic.

    FlatEric on
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  • TossrockTossrock too weird to live too rare to dieRegistered User regular
    edited January 2009
    I knew I got that tablet for a reason

    Tossrock on
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  • fightinfilipinofightinfilipino Angry as Hell #BLMRegistered User regular
    edited January 2009
    if i only had a little more talent...

    i'm looking forward to wakka drawing hot wimmenz versions of Gabe and Tycho, tho.

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  • IrukaIruka Registered User, Moderator Mod Emeritus
    edited January 2009
    Is the contest only going to be announced in the forum?

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  • bombardierbombardier Moderator Mod Emeritus
    edited January 2009
    I am pretty sure it's an AC contest. Don't know if it will make the front page or not.

    bombardier on
  • Robert KhooRobert Khoo Registered User, ClubPA staff
    edited January 2009
    I'll post this in the original post as well, but this is for the Penny Arcade Anniversary Book, and we're compiling a ton of really cool stuff into it, and we figured it would be great to have a piece of Fan Art in there as well. This is for you guys only.

    Also, I won't be doing the judging.

    THEY will.

    Robert Khoo on
    Some guy.
  • TubeTube Registered User admin
    edited January 2009
    By "they" he means his testicles.

    Tube on
  • LoomdunLoomdun Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    Blasphemy!!

    Loomdun on
    splat
  • crawdaddiocrawdaddio Tacoma, WARegistered User, ClubPA regular
    edited January 2009
    Hey, you know the word testify comes from the Roman tradition of making the solemnest of vows by swearing on Khoo's testicles? Nothing blasphemous about that...

    True story.

    crawdaddio on
  • NightDragonNightDragon 6th Grade Username Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    Oh shit. Oh shit oh shit.

    Awesome.

    But will I have time??

    Probably not. :(

    Aaaah!

    NightDragon on
  • srsizzysrsizzy Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    DMAC, Cybermonkey, beavo, ND, Moss, Iruka, etc.

    is it worth pitting oneself against the likes of this lot?

    hell, there should be more than one winner, because this could turn out some hot shit

    srsizzy on
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  • FletcherFletcher Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    there is no way i will win, but i will do something.

    FUN!

    Fletcher on
  • Robert KhooRobert Khoo Registered User, ClubPA staff
    edited January 2009
    i think it would be great to get as many entries as possible. :)

    Robert Khoo on
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  • crawdaddiocrawdaddio Tacoma, WARegistered User, ClubPA regular
    edited January 2009
    Ohhh, I just realized who "they" are...


    Well, shit...

    crawdaddio on
  • LoomdunLoomdun Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    OHHH I GET IT you mean tycho and gabe

    Loomdun on
    splat
  • PROXPROX Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE.

    PROX on
  • TamTam Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    I will lose, but fuck if I'm not going to try my damndest.

    does it have to be 8.5x11 portrait, or can it be landscape?

    Tam on
  • ProspicienceProspicience The Raven King DenvemoloradoRegistered User regular
    edited January 2009
    Tam wrote: »
    I will lose, but fuck if I'm not going to try my damndest.

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  • MKRMKR Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    I have the neatest idea, but lack the skills to do it. :D

    Perhaps I will make an attempt.

    edit: My puny memory can't hold such a big image, and my drive is too slow to rely on swapping. :(

    MKR on
  • TubeTube Registered User admin
    edited January 2009
    I think the guys want to see a bunch of art so even if you don't think you'll win, draw something

    Tube on
  • VeritasVeritas Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    draw something

    a horse?

    Veritas on
  • NeoRedXIIINeoRedXIII Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    I should probably start reading their comic now.

    NeoRedXIII on
  • NeoRedXIIINeoRedXIII Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    The one with black hair has a really funny face in the current comic.

    NeoRedXIII on
  • BetelgeuseBetelgeuse Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    This sounds intimidating yet alluring. This is the most conflicted I've felt all evening.

    Betelgeuse on
  • SurfpossumSurfpossum A nonentity trying to preserve the anonymity he so richly deserves.Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    do these entries need to be safe for work

    On an unrelated note, nobody take my idea as I am reserving it, okay thanks.

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  • Zombies Tossed My Salad!Zombies Tossed My Salad! Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    Can I vote for horrifying Chico Blue art?

    Zombies Tossed My Salad! on
  • earthwormadamearthwormadam ancient crust Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    Oooh fun!

    earthwormadam on
  • sonictksonictk Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    I haven't been doing anything art-related in a while, but for this I'll come up with something. Awesome. Also I guess it's silly to ask but there isn't going to be a limit on how much stuff we can submit, is there?

    sonictk on
  • Giga GopherGiga Gopher Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    Gaeb & Tycoh =
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    I figure since mine is the first submission, I should automatically win.

    Might colour it later.

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  • NakedZerglingNakedZergling A more apocalyptic post apocalypse Portland OregonRegistered User regular
    edited January 2009
    IMPORTANT QUESTION!!!!!!

    The rules as stated would leave me to believe that multiple entries is ok, but usually thats not the case. I kinda hope it is, but wondering what the rule for that is.

    Thank you!

    NakedZergling on
  • winter_combat_knightwinter_combat_knight Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    Would it be inappropriate of me to post a ctrl-alt-delete fan piece?
    i dont read CAD :!:

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  • ImprovoloneImprovolone Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    Drawings only?

    Improvolone on
    Voice actor for hire. My time is free if your project is!
  • Robert KhooRobert Khoo Registered User, ClubPA staff
    edited January 2009
    multiple entries are fine, portrait orientation please.

    Improvolone - what else, you mean like sculptures? Paintings?

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    Some guy.
  • crawdaddiocrawdaddio Tacoma, WARegistered User, ClubPA regular
    edited January 2009
    Interpretational Dance?

    crawdaddio on
  • ImprovoloneImprovolone Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    Digital, photos, sculptures, carvings, reliefs, fossils... are there any media restrictions?

    Improvolone on
    Voice actor for hire. My time is free if your project is!
  • Robert KhooRobert Khoo Registered User, ClubPA staff
    edited January 2009
    Drawings only, submitted in digital form only. Sorry.

    Robert Khoo on
    Some guy.
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