OCTOBER ART CHALLENGE

Mandatory "What is an art challenge?":  Art challenges are a casual way for everyone to get involved in doing something creative, with no pressure or need to do a perfect job. It's not a contest or competition- everyone is welcome and all patrons receive the same rewards. Furthermore, it's not just open to artists, but to writers, video editors, sculptors or anyone with two hands and a creative thought in mind.

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If you hadn't guessed by the sudden overstock of pumpkin-spiced everything and the color orange becoming as prevalent as melancholic leaf-pile selfies taken by scarf-clad instagramers claiming "oM g iT'S mY FavOUriTe m0nTH!", like they're somehow surprised it happened again this year, let me inform you: October is here.

While I tried to think of something different to be that hipster that dares you to think of something other than Halloween for this month's challenge, I also realise that I'm likely to end up being carved up if I try to take this away from people.

So let's turn off the lights and get shady:

• Theme A: Forgotten places
• Theme B: Down the rabbit hole
• Theme C: Forsaken creatures
• Theme D: Dark legends

As usual, pick one, pick two, pick them all. Bonus (brownie) points if you manage to spook me. Actual points deducted for every pumpkin I see.

So how do I participate?

This challenge is open to ALL SKILLS and MEDIA, such as:

• Drawing and Crafting
• Writing
• Photography and screenshotting
• Others (DM me if you have an idea not listed)

Core rules apply to all entries:

• The work must be created specifically for the challenge
• It must be obvious that enough time and effort was put into the entry
• Along with your entry, you must explain your reasoning in applying the theme to your piece

For specific rules about each type of media, please check the following document: http://bit.ly/art-challenge-rules 

Your entry must meet these requirements to qualify for points. If your entry does not meet the requirements, you will be informed of what you need to change or adapt.

Where do I post my WIPs (Discord/Patreon supporters only)?

You may post the WIPs of your work in #art-talk just to share and #art-feedback for critique. Once the image is complete, please post it in #art-challenge.

What do I get for participating (Patreon supporters only)?

You will get 5 points on StarStickers!

Wtf is a starsticker?

Starstickers are the new currency with which you'll be able to buy rewards from the points shop I launched last month. You can check it out here (and sign up if you're a patron!)

What's the deadline?

November 10th