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Deviousness `anmari has been spreading her infectious positivity throughout our community for over 6 years. Throughout this time Ana has been at the core of all things devious, passionately developing an eclectic gallery, helping organise devmeets, participating in chat events and also recently completed dedicating her time as a Community Volunteer. We are absolutely delighted to bestow the Deviousness Award for May 2013 to `anmari, congratulations! Read More
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but monk got me at hello with his piece!
Haha, I love it! Let the debating begin! Well, let’s just set the record straight so that all of you are not arguing until the cows come home…
In terms of the Final Five, each of these were rewarded not only for their execution but also their creative approach and originality. With that aside it also had to be consistent. If they were to attempt a specific style, it had to be done with conviction. Not only good in some areas, but solid throughout the entirety of the piece! If you take note, the Final Five all standout from the crowd and done so without many visible “mistakes” in their work. I think most importantly of all the colors had to compliment, not compromise the line-work of the piece. If the contestant were to compromise the linework, it better have been for good reason in my eyes. Subtlety is also often highly overlooked and I quote DaVinci, “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” Note that many, if not all of the Finalists did not try to overdo a said style and kept it looking natural and easy on the eyes, thus in my opinion a higher form of refinement in their work.
In terms of the Notable Submissions, it’s quite an achievement to be here as there were hundreds others that did not make it! You were the reason we were late in submitting our finalists because we were debating, and considering much like you guys are doing now for which to remain in the final vote. In the end, it came down to overall execution, refinement, subtlety, skill level and consistency. It wasn’t because you didn’t do a fantastic job already to make it this far, it was probably one little minor or noticeable gripe (a finalist did not possess) that was like a thorn by my side that I couldn’t shake loose! Some of you were also barely squeaked out of the Final Five. In fact, we were sitting with Final Seven for quite some time which included both Andrea Errico and Laura Galiffe. In the end, I went with my gut instincts and these are the Final Five that I felt were most deserving, perhaps some remained because of personal preference but in my mind that’s what made them even more worthy!
Hope you can live with the decisions of the judges and I. There is a reason they are here and not the others. If they are in the Final Five they are there for good reason! Now enjoy the contest and vote for your favorite submission already! Geez!
I think though people seem to have underestimated Raineiro Cobos piece. If its in the Top 5 then it must have something that caught the judges eye and be above all the other pieces that didn't make it into the top 5. I really like its simple look, framed by a light blue silhouette and having highlights due to Ken's flaming dragon punch. I never thought that such simplicity could make it so far.
but at some point it was pointed out that the winning entry might be used for prints on convenntions and without being an ass but good luck selling that as a print.
I wouldnt want it up my wall...
That means a lot