Come one, Come all, welcome to my 3rd annual end of year contest where the grand prize is a 12-Month Premium Subscription to deviantART!

Start Date: October 20, 2014
End Date: December 6, 2014

Theme:

The theme of the contest this year is Characters and Creatures of Myth and Legend.

Unsure of what I mean by myth and legend? Let me give you some ideas.

Mythical Monsters

Centaurs
Cerberus, the three-headed hound
Gorgons, ex. Medusa
Harpies
Merpeople
Minotaurs
Lycanthorpe
Furies
Charon
Satyrs
Sirens
Giants
Cyclops

Mythical Animals

Griffins
Phoenix
Unicorns
Sphinx
Dragons
Hydra

Legendary Characters

Robin Hood
Lady Godiva
King Arthur

Basically any character from any myth or legend!

Below are some references that may inspire or guide you, but please do not feel that they are by any means a complete list that you are limited to. Your only limit is your imagination and if you have any questions regarding your subject matter, please feel free to ask me.

References

Alphabetical List of Legendary Creatures
Greek Mythological Creatures
English Legendary Characters

Now onto the hard part, the rules.

RULES:

Read and obey or you will be disqualified.

1.  Your image must include THREE of my stocks. (one brush set may equal one stock)
2.  Your image must fit the theme of the contest. (When in doubt: Ask.)
3.   ONE entry per person.
4.   All stocks must used must be legal for photomanipulation.
5.   Category must be Photomanipulation or Mixed Media.
6.   All Stocks must be credited with direct links. (i.e. not just links to someones profile)
7.   Your description must contain  link to this journal.
8.   Your description must contain the name or type of creature/character being depicted.
9.   Entries must be created specifically for this contest.

How to ENTER

Comment on this journal with a link to your stock and the name or type of creature or character you are depicting, or you may send me a note containing the same information.

Now, onto the goodies.

PRIZES!

First Place

12-Month Premium Subscription to deviantART
3 Premium wing stocks of your choice.
3 Premium stocks of your choice.
A journal feature from Thy-Darkest-Hour

Second Place

3-Month Premium Subscription to deviantART
2 Premium wing stocks of your choice.
2 Premium stocks of your choice.
A journal feature from Thy-Darkest-Hour

Third Place

2 Premium wing stocks of your choice.
1 Premium stocks of your choice.
A journal feature from Thy-Darkest-Hour

If you would like to donate anything to the contest: Journal features, premium stocks, subscriptions, points, artwork, etc. please let me know.

FAQ
1. Will you give me the equivalent points instead of the subscription? No.
2. May I enter line art? No.

Entries:

Centaur:


Valkyrie:
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Samodiva: Woodland Fae


Succubus:


Unicorn:


Fallen Angel:


Greek Goddess Empusa:
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Mermaid:


Dragon:


Medusa:


Fairy:


Pholus:

Winners will be announced and prizes given prior to Dec. 24