{"id":487,"date":"2018-07-28T04:32:46","date_gmt":"2018-07-28T04:32:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ellenmilliongraphics.com\/blog\/?p=487"},"modified":"2018-07-28T05:12:23","modified_gmt":"2018-07-28T05:12:23","slug":"thank-you-for-sketch-fest-100","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ellenmilliongraphics.com\/blog\/?p=487","title":{"rendered":"Thank you for Sketch Fest 100!"},"content":{"rendered":"

What an AMAZING Sketch Fest! There was so much energy and enthusiasm, and it means a lot to me that you guys had fun and got involved. #EMGSketchFest is one of my favorite projects, and it would be really boring (and pretty pointless) if it was just me. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

Fifty artists participated, making more than 325 sketches, and there were so many lovely comments and wonderful prompts to work from. Thank you for helping us make this one of the biggest and most beautiful events we\u2019ve had in a while!<\/p>\n

Thank you so much to everyone who came out and played this weekend at Sketch Fest #100!<\/p>\n

Be well,
\nEllen<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

It’s true, everyone! When all was said and done, Sketch Fest #100 featured 50 participating artists and 382 total uploaded creations to the gallery<\/a>. Wow! You absolutely owe it to yourself to wander through all of the artwork and maybe buy a sketch or original – there are some really amazing pieces in there just waiting to hang on your wall.<\/p>\n

Now, let’s announce all of our prize winners:<\/p>\n

Comments Keep Us Going<\/span> \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Our 5 random winners are:
\nJulie Cooper<\/strong>, who wins\u00a0a 6\u00d78 print with matching magnet by Maria William;
\nKaterina Koukiotis<\/strong>, who wins\u00a0a collection of 3 5\u00d77 prints by Sarah Alden;
\nElmaBree<\/strong>, who wins a\u00a0postcard of \u201cSea of Stars\u201d and stickers by Nathalie Edelhirsch;
\nRosie Wells<\/strong>, who wins an\u00a0original ACEO of your choice by Jenny Heidewald; and
\nMayumi Ogihara<\/strong>, who wins a\u00a0coloring book of her choice by Selina Fenech.<\/p>\n

Most Popular Promp<\/span>t \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0This one was a tie between Nicole Madden<\/strong> and Rosie Wells<\/strong>! They will each receive a mystery bag (3 ACEO prints each) by Mayumi Ogihara.<\/p>\n

Super Supporter of Sketch Fest #100<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 The person who purchased the highest value of art this Sketch Fest was Julie Cooper<\/strong>, with Ed Cammarato<\/strong> as our runner-up! Julie and Ed will both receive a selection of ACEO prints by Katerina Koukiotis (one of each she does this Sketch Fest).<\/p>\n

Most Creative Use of Prompt<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 We had a really tough time choosing the winner of this category – so we’re awarding two Honorable Mentions as well! The artist with the most creative use of a prompt this Sketch Fest was Rosie Wells<\/strong> for “Operation: Fluffy Cuddles<\/a>,” and she will receive an 11\u00d717 print, an 8.5 x 11 print, and her choice of coloring sheet or bookmark by Sheryl Abid. Our two Honorable Mentions are Amy Sue Stirland<\/strong> for “Glittering Eye Blank Book<\/a>” and Deirdre M. Murphy<\/strong> with “Warning, DM Whimsical When Bored<\/a>” – they will each receive one print from Cindy Hill!<\/p>\n

Sketch-crazy!<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0\u2013 Jenny Heidewald<\/strong> submitted THIRTY-ONE sketches during the official #EMGSketchFest 100 hours! She wins a\u00a0copy of From The Deep<\/em> coloring book by Ellen Million.<\/p>\n

Opening Bell Artist<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0\u2013 The first artist to submit a sketch was Milkycat<\/strong> with “Storm of Petals<\/a>,” and she wins a print from Cindy Hill!<\/p>\n

First Hurdle Artist<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0\u2013 Tara N Colna<\/strong> was the first artist to submit five sketches this Sketch Fest, and she’ll receive a customized original 4″ x 6″ character portrait from Julie Rabischung!<\/p>\n

First 3D Artist<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0\u2013 Afke van Herpt<\/strong> was the first<\/a> artist to submit a 3-dimensional sketch or other work, such as sculpture, jewelry, crocheted piece,\u00a0etc.\u00a0<\/em>and has won\u00a0a wee dragon charm by Whimsical Dreams Art!<\/p>\n

Collaboration<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0\u2013 The best collaborative work, here defined as the best collaboration between prompt and art, was selected by our guest judges Afke and Ronja! Katerina Romanova<\/strong> wins this prize for “Shy<\/a>,” and will receive an ACEO by Afke van Herpt and her niece Ronja!<\/p>\n

Submission by Someone 12 or Under<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0–\u00a0Shell’s 7-year-old daughter Willow<\/strong> took this prize for “Am I A Rainbow?<\/a>“! Our guest judges Afke and Ronja made the selection, and Willow wins an ACEO from them.<\/p>\n

Sketch Fest Newbies<\/span><\/strong> – We had four new participants in our 100th Sketch Fest: Ellen Moore, Ellen Wilberg, J. Ryan Decker, and Regina Mailloux. Each of our newbies will receive an ACEO print and postcard.<\/p>\n

IN ORDER TO CLAIM YOUR PRIZE, PLEASE MESSAGE ELLEN MILLION GRAPHICS ON FACEBOOK<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

And here’s our last series of featured illustrations – we hope you enjoy this final taste of Sketch Fest #100!<\/p>\n

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“Happy 100!” by Francis Bax<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

First up is this gorgeous example<\/a> of handlettering in watercolour brushpen and tangles in black fineliners in honor of our 100th Sketch Fest. Thanks for this, Francis Bax!<\/p>\n

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“Mr. Meowington” by Maria J. William<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We can’t get over how adorable Maria J. William’s “Mr. Meowington<\/a>” is! This colored pencil, white charcoal, and white acrylic illustration is on toned paper and measures approximately 6×8. You can pick up prints of this fine feline for only $7-$10!<\/p>\n

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“Glittering Eye Blank Book” by Amy Sue Stirland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

“Glittering Eye Blank Book<\/a>” by Amy Sue Stirland is an upcycled plain spiral bound blank book with Velcro closure and won one of our Honorable Mentions for Most Creative Use of a Prompt. Amy said, “This was a book that was given out by a major company as a promotional item. I have reworked the cover for the prompt.. only one eye, and the scales are raised and nicely shimmery.” It measures 5.5 ” x 4 ” and contains 20lb weight white pages numbering 80.<\/p>\n

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“Heart of Peacocks” by Julie Cooper<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Of her “Heart of Peacocks<\/a>,” Julie Cooper says, “This is the first decent peacock I have managed to do. I might colour but not too sure.” We love this bird and hope you do!<\/p>\n

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“Oni Fox” by Erika Harm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We’re thrilled with this strikingly colorful ACEO from Erika Harm! Here’s what she says about “Oni Fox<\/a>“: “I wanted to blend the idea of an oni and a kitsune into one mask. Ink!” You can pick up the original artwork for just $15!<\/p>\n

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“Alarune” by Ellen Million<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ellen Million, the founder of our Sketch Fest feast, created several fantastic art cards this Sketch Fest! Here’s her interpretation of an alarune<\/a>. You can pick up the original ACEO drawing for only $8!<\/p>\n

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“Waiting for Autumn to Come” by Janna Prosvirina<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Our last featured piece is this lovely illustration by Janna Prosvirina. “Waiting for Autumn to Come<\/a>” is ink pen on Bristol measuring 4″ x 6″.\u00a0You can grab the original ink sketch for $12, and you can get a download to print out as a coloring page for only $3.<\/p>\n

That’s it for #EMGSketchFest 100, a truly remarkable milestone. We can’t wait to see you at Sketch Fest #101, which will be August 24-26<\/a>, so mark your calendars!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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