My friend and I are hosting our first contest here on DA. The contest is to draw one of our ocs. (I know some people already graciously volunteered to do mine for me, so if you did/are you are more than welcome to enter. Art trades count, too!). We welcome all styles and media and tried to give everyone a character they might be comfortable drawing.

The prizes are as follows:

1 custom icon and stamp and forum sig if you wish
1 photomanipulation
1 Request Stock (featuring either my cat, cockatiel, plants, and possibly my dog)
2 months mentioned in my journal (I think that's what a journal feature is? Anyway, it's a good way to get page views.)
1 photomanipulation from

The characters can be seen below. We have both animal and human characters for anyone to draw. We shall pick from three categories: one for DominantDoberman's character, one for the best interpretation of one of mine, and one of the best animal character. By no means do you have to be a VanGogh to enter.

Also, if anyone wants to donate a prize, that would be great, too. Deadline is May 1, 2008. Ask for an extention if you need one. ^_^

Also, eacdh deviant may enter THREE times, one in each category.

PIRATE CHARACTER (DominantDoberman only has one oc that she really wants drawn, and remember she has her own category!)

Annie Bonnet- She's a feisty pirate who is both loving and independent. She has long jet black hair usually worn in a braid or pony tail. She has blue eyes and is tall and slender. She has a pretty smile and wears typical pirate attire- complete with weapons, of course. As the ship's captain, she won't stand for anyone looking down on her. If you do, you're sure to be insulted! At sea or on land, she's both respected and feared.

Elf CHARACTERS (Scroll down for Pirate, Elf, Fairy, Vampire, and Animal Characters. Any of these are in one category).

Andraste- She's the warrior queen of her day. She has shoulder-length brown hair with silver highlights and lavender eyes. She's an elf, so pointed ears. Her favored weapon is the sword, but she can use a bow, chakram, and staff as well. She often wears a metal breastplate covered with leather, but she's not above decking out in furs if it suits her purpose. She can be fiery, unpredictable, and overprotective, but she can also be kind, funny, and very smart. Her favorite color is red, and she is an Aries.


Elvin- He's an elfin archer with brown hair with blue highlights and golden eyes. Generally, he wears whatever he can find in the mornings. He generally uses his bow in battle, but occassionally he'll try a sword. Sometimes unpredictable, he is also a healer and very sweet, kind, and often worrisome about those around him. His favorite colors are green and blue, and he is a Cancer.

Will- He's an elf wth brown hair and brown eyes. He can use a sword and a bow, and he generally doesn't hold too much by his outward appearence. He rarely shows emotions, but he always has something to say. Not much is known about him, but his friends love him and, as far as he's concerned, that's all that matters.

Lavithia- Her name means 'dawn'. Gentle and sweet, Lavithia is Will's sister. She has brown hair and green eyes and generally wears simple dresses in blue or cream. She's a lover, not a fighter and would rather let her brother try fighting things out before using her mind magic to get involved. She talks constantly, often balancing her brother's somewhat pessimistic views. Her favorite color is blue, and she is a Libra.

Davyn- He's an elfin warrior with ice blue eyes, dark brown hair, and bangs that constantly get in his way. He favors no one weapon, trying and using a broad range of weapons. He doesn't have a set wardrobe but living up north is partial to dressing very warmly. His constant companion is a long-haired silver cat named Stealth. He is compassionate, fogiving, and calculating. His favorite color is blue, and he is a Gemini.


FAIRY CHARACTERS

Clare- She's the sorceress scholar who seems to have time for everybody. She has curly red hair, green eyes, pointed ears, and gold wings. She often dresses in long dresses that are low cut in the back and wrap around her neck. She loves gardens, art, and plays the harp and flute. Normally a lover not a fighter, she'll wait until she's out of options before turning to her magic as a solution. Her favorite color is pink, and she is an Aquarius.

Rhiannon- She's a purely good fairy and Andraste's mother. Her wings are gold, her eyes lavender, and her disposition sweet. She wears bright colors like gold and is always smiling. She has long gold-brown hair and loves the world that she lives in. She is kind, sweet, and has a somewhat airy personality. Her favotire color is orange, and her sign is Taurus.

VAMPIRE CHARACTERS

Tearia- She's a vampire. About twenty-two, she'll eliminate anyone who gets in her way. She's a spitting image of Andraste except with fangs, and she is less concious about showing her mid-drift than her more conserved double. Often dressed in black, she'll do naything to get what she wants. Her favorite color is silver, and she is an Aries.

Sarai- She's a fairy/vampire. Bearing purple wings, fangs, and silver hair, she isn't afraid to kill those she hates. She dresses similar to Clare, but generally in darker colors. Her eyes are lavender, and magic is her weapon. Her favorite color is gray, and she is a Taurus.

ANIMALS (This is the third category).

Sunfire- He's a red unicorn with a gold mane and tail and a gold horn.

Aurora- Queen of the mist owls, this mystical owl has blue and lavender feathers with a white heart-shaped face and blue eyes.

Dwew-dwew- A mischevious raccoon, Dwew-dwew comes in at incredibly convient times- just in time to save the hero!

Sky Hawk- A silver she-wolf with gold eyes and a mask of fur around her eyes.

((I have many, many ocs. If I missed someone and you did him/her, let me know!))