D&D art, fantasy art, Triptych

Status: Closed
Prize: €54
Entries Received: 19
Winner: camilozm

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Contest Brief

Please read the following D&D 'character history' and make a beautiful triptych ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triptych ) using elements from the story below.
Feel free to use your own art style.
Feel free to choose which parts of the story are being used for the Triptych

Reference with the story:
Chauntea - http://forgottenrealms.wikia.com/wiki/Chauntea
Lurue - http://forgottenrealms.wikia.com/wiki/Lurue

Aracelia is the daughter of captain Albert & Isabelle Albus. Her mother Isabelle sadly died when Aracelia was just 4 years old. "Supposedly" due due to a tragic domestic accident; Isabelle was holding Aracelia in her arms when she tripped and fell down the stairs. Alarmed by the sound of the crying Aracelia the neighbours rushed into the house only to find Isabelle dead with a broken neck. Aracelia luckily only suffered minor injuries. Father Albert was not at home during that time but after Albert had learned about Isabelle's death Albert chose to send Aracelia to the orphanage. As captain of the ship Alkammar Albert has always sailed the waters and wasn't home much. So, although not technically an orphan, her father deemed it wiser to place Aracelia under the care of the orphanage then to take his 4 year old child with him on the long and dangerous oversea travels.

While staying at the orphanage Aracelia was well looked after by the staff who in turn were paid well by father Albert. Albert also kept the habit of bringing gifts for Aracelia from faraway places he had sailed to. As Aracelia missed her father terribly she became fascinated with the moon and stars, believing that despite the many miles apart her father and her were always watching the same stars. However the orphanage wasn't a pleasant place for Aracelia, the other kids noticed that she was treated special by the staff and noticed she had more stuff then they could ever dream off. As a result she was repeatedly bullied and picked on by other kids. It is during this time that Aracelia became somewhat of a loner and dreamer. Not really socializing a lot instead spending more time with animals & examining plants.

When Aracelia became twelve, the orphanage thought it was wise that Aracelia learned a craft, because come sixteen she would have to take care of herself. Aracelia had shown an affinity with plants and animals so the Orphanage asked her to start training at a local temple of Chauntea. During daytime she learned her basic skills and learned to nurture, tend, and plant whenever and wherever possible; protect trees and plants, and save their seeds to that what is destroyed can be replaced; see to the fertility of the earth. However this soon bored Aracelia, who had a more adventurous and creative mind. Luckily for Aracelia the temple of Chauntea held a great number of books. One book in particular captured her interest. This book tells the stories of Lurue the Unicorn, also known as "Silverymoon," the goddess of talking beasts and good intelligent monsters. Aracelia still quite the loner used this persona to tell her thoughts and feelings, every night before she went to bed, she told Lurue a little story and asked for advice.

When Aracelia became fifteen her father once again went away for a long trip oversea. He said that he was sailing to the end of the world and back. Albert knew very well how dangerous the world can be so before he left though he left his daughter with a long sword and chain mail armour. He gave her the strong advise to practice hard and learn to defend herself as she might need it in the future.

Aracelia has spent the last year training with her sword, working at the temple of Chantea, sleeping at the orphanage and talking to Lurue each night before she went to bed. Aracelia is currently awaiting the return of her father Albert, who she hasn't seen in nearly a year. He's supposed to arrive in the harbour within a ten-day.

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“Superb artist. Has the great ability to \'feel\' a story and create amazing art from that. Very warm, atmospheric and unique art”

M3mnon, Netherlands.

Public Clarification Board

Contest Holder
- 9 years ago
Thanks to all artists for participating in this contest. I really appreciate all your effort and creativity.

Normally with a contest there can be only one winner. But in this case I'm awarding two entries with the prize Nereidaart and camilozm. Congratulations.
- 9 years ago
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1. Contest Holder
  - 9 years ago
  It's a first place - tie. But sadly that's not possible in this freelancer system :)
  Congrats both
  - 9 years ago
2. camilozm
  - 9 years ago
  That good news! ... Thanks Memnon.Y congratulations to Nereidaart colleague ... is very motivating to participate closely with professional quality :)
  - 9 years ago
Nereidaart
- 9 years ago
Hi! I updated my entry as requested. Have a nice day:)
- 9 years ago
Contest Holder
- 9 years ago
Reminder to all artists: 3 days left on the contest. Make sure you get your entries in in time!
- 9 years ago
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1. Contest Holder
  - 9 years ago
  Done :)
  - 9 years ago
2. velmarph2001
  - 9 years ago
  thanks for the positive feedback and ratings. :D
  - 9 years ago
camilozm
- 9 years ago
I will present in a few hours. Greetings! :)
- 9 years ago
zedekiel
- 9 years ago
Thanks for the high rating,dude. I appreciate it.
- 9 years ago
1. Contest Holder
  - 9 years ago
  Thank you!
  - 9 years ago
vahidan
- 9 years ago
Please check #20
- 9 years ago
1. Contest Holder
  - 9 years ago
  Done :)
  - 9 years ago
Mangolphin
- 9 years ago
it must be a triptych?
- 9 years ago
1. Contest Holder
  - 9 years ago
  Yes
  - 9 years ago
gunesmutlu
- 9 years ago
reviev #12 pls
- 9 years ago
1. Contest Holder
  - 9 years ago
  Done
  - 9 years ago
Contest Holder
- 9 years ago
Extended with 3 days upon request. Good luck everyone!
- 9 years ago
BibinAJ
- 9 years ago
Is there any particular scenes you suggest?.. would be great to hear from you.
- 9 years ago
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1. BibinAJ
  - 9 years ago
  Is there any size dimensions?
  - 9 years ago
2. Contest Holder
  - 9 years ago
  No
  - 9 years ago
Nereidaart
- 9 years ago
Hi! I wanted to ask about the style - do you want it to be like D&D illustrations?I;m available to chat if you want. How is your "snake" game going?? Best,Marzena
- 9 years ago
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1. Contest Holder
  - 9 years ago
  I don't mind if you make a sketch first. Whatever you feel that works. Personally I usually feel that pauldrons have the risk of making the character to masculant. But feel free to do what you feel is right. I have no 'fixed image' of her in my mind you need to stick to.
  - 9 years ago
2. Contest Holder
  - 9 years ago
  "I used my photo as a reference, so there is a similarity I think:D"
  
  Ahhh so that explains the beauty of the artwork ;)
  - 9 years ago
qshahnawaz
- 9 years ago
The description is too long to read...can you please mention the name of characters you want drawn and there description in one or two lines.
- 9 years ago
1. Contest Holder
  - 9 years ago
  qshahnawaz I am sorry, but if you can't take the effort to read through one page of text then it's probably best you don't participate.
  - 9 years ago
rybueno
- 9 years ago
Hello, I've worked on the middle part of the triptych, I want you to review it and if you want some changes in the character I will work on it. Thanks.
- 9 years ago
1. Contest Holder
  - 9 years ago
  Will provide feedback in private
  - 9 years ago
zedekiel
- 9 years ago
Hi. Just submitted one of Aracelia in nature.I took a long time so I'm gonna need some feedback before working on the other 2 images.
- 9 years ago
1. Contest Holder
  - 9 years ago
  Will provide feedback in private
  - 9 years ago
kanegallagher
- 9 years ago
Do the sections have to be scenes or can they be things to do with her life like Chauntea on one side and Lurue on the other?
- 9 years ago
1. Contest Holder
  - 9 years ago
  They don't have to be scene's. If you have a creative idea to make a triptych based on the story mentioned above that's perfectly fine. In fact, I always applaud some extra creativity and appreciate people who think outside the box.
  - 9 years ago
saherkhan0808
- 9 years ago
this is my first time to participate in any contrast i will try my level best
- 9 years ago
1. Contest Holder
  - 9 years ago
  Welcome saherkhan0808. Should you have any questions please let me know.
  - 9 years ago
gunesmutlu
- 9 years ago
Well this sounds harder than the lastone, but i ll try to come up with something.
- 9 years ago
1. Contest Holder
  - 9 years ago
  Cool gunesmutlu, looking forward to it!
  - 9 years ago
dreahatch
- 9 years ago
Thank you for the invite. Unfortunately, the prize is quite low for the work you require, but I wanted to tell you your story is very interesting and I hope you find some awesome art to represent Aracelia's story. Have a great day!
- 9 years ago
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1. dreahatch
  - 9 years ago
  Contests are really tricky as a freelancer, as their is no guarantee your work will be paid for, but I can definitely appreciate the appeal to an employer. What better than having all the options to choose from?!
  
  Anyway, a reasonable sum for me would be around €125. :) Thanks for your time.
  - 9 years ago
2. Contest Holder
  - 9 years ago
  Thanks for the feedback dreahatch. I'll take it into consideration for following contests.
  - 9 years ago
velmarph2001
- 9 years ago
Hi M3mnon, thanks for the invite! Please wait for my entry.Thanks! :D
- 9 years ago
1. Contest Holder
  - 9 years ago
  Cool,I came across your page and very you Digital Paintings very much in particular. Just had to invite you.
  - 9 years ago
2. Contest Holder
  - 9 years ago
  edit:
  and very you Digital Paintings very much in particular.
  and liked your Digital Paintings very much in particular.
  - 9 years ago
camilozm
- 9 years ago
thanks for your invitation M3mnon. I will be working for your new order. Greetings!
- 9 years ago
1. Contest Holder
  - 9 years ago
  Cool, looking forward to it!
  - 9 years ago
smerahputih
- 9 years ago
thanks to invite me.
- 9 years ago
1. Contest Holder
  - 9 years ago
  No problem, i liked the entry you did in an earlier contest. So you've earned it.
  - 9 years ago