From the polls, it looks like a lot of people are interested (like... over 25 said yes, so you'd better join those who said they would! D:< ). So another contest this year!!!

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---Contest Information---

1. You have to design a character that would either fit in the Graph Paper story, or Nine Lives Minus One story. Using the character you have design, you have to draw him/her in a picture with the character(s) from the manga you want your character to be in. (There is NO THEME. It's too regulating, and I want to see your character in the outfit you want them to appear in for the manga. However, if you choose to make a theme for yourself I won't stop you, but in that case you MUST include a reference sheet for your character with the correct outfit).

2. When you submit your drawing, you must put a include a short description of your character. This includes things like age, personality, habits, who they're likely to get along with, etc. (for uncolored pictures, you would include hair color, eye color, etc.).

3. A reference sheet for your character can be attached with your entry (if you'd like to, it's not required, and the reference sheet does NOT count as your entry).

4. Any medium you use is okay. And I mean ANY. You can do pencil, CG, colored pencil, markers, etc. Although I will say, colored entries will probably have a better chance of winning.

5. Once you finish your piece, please note it to me. You can label it "contest entry" or whatever you'd like.

6. You can have as many or as few characters as you like in the picture (as long it contains your character and one of mine).

7. You can enter as many entries as you’d like.



---References---

As said above, you have to include at least on of my characters. Below are some references for the characters (you do not have to draw them in those outfits, but I tried to get full-body shots in case you wanted to). Note me if you need more information.

Graph Paper
Talori: [link]
Asura: [link]
Cam: [link]
Ve: [link]
Rosie: [link]
Joy: [link]

Nine Lives Minus One
Maemi: [link]
Toshiro: [link]
Taree: [link]
Jiko: [link]
Hiroshi: [link]
Michiko: [link]
Kuri: [link]
Oki: [link]
Reizo: [link]
Yoko: [link]

You'll probably find better references by actually going through the manga.

And if you're not familiar with the comics, here is the start of each of the mangas:
[Graph Paper]
[Nine Lives Minus One]



---Judging---

You will not be judged on artistic skill. I will NOT take into account how well you can draw and color, etc., etc. That doesn't mean that the people who will win will not be people who are very good. You will be judged on the character you create based on these factors: how well they fit the environment of the specific manga, originality, creativity, etc.

At this moment, I’m going to be the only judge. If I feel that I will need a second judge, I will announce it.



---Prizes---

1st Place: Your character is featured in one of the mangas + 1 colored piece of whatever you’d like + you’ll be featured in my journal
Runner-up: 1 colored piece of no more than one character (cell-shaded)

Participation: Everyone who participates get a headshot sketch of a character of their choice

*More prizes may be added or changed depending on number of entries



---Deadline---

The current deadline is January, 06, 2009. That gives you a little less than two months to work on your entry. It may be pushed back if needed. If you cannot meet this deadline, please note me and we'll discuss about it.



---Final Note---

YAY!!! My FIFTH contest!!! It's like... an anniversary or something. XD Judging from the poll, it looks like I should have a good turnout, and I certainly hope that will be the case! I'm very, very excited (as always!).

Please join if you can! And if you can't, at least advertise this contest to all your friends! I would really REALLY appreciate it!

Good luck everybody!


---Entries---

NLMO Entries
1. [link] by Ricke-Cake-Chan
2. [link] by mesapoo ([REF])
3. [link] by smexy-ninja
4. [link] by Rain-Gate [REF]
5. [link] by y1n5h3n

GP Entries
1. [link] by mangachick420 ([REF])
2. [link] by enchanted-raven
3. [link] by Bodici22 ([REF 1], [REF 2])
4. [link] by Xiori
5. [link] by autumncoloredmelodie [REF]
6. [link] by KamikazeWalrus
7. [link] by Yuna-Chicky-Yummy
8. [link] by celeyo
9. [link] by Kitaku
10. [link] by DizzyDrow