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pointed out Dulux's habit of giving colours strange names... and also how inspiring they can be for stories!
To enter this contest, simply write a short story inspired by a paint colour. We've handpicked particular colours from Dulux's collections: Authentic Origins, Timeless Classics and Feature Walls. The collection title may inspire the tone for your piece, while the colour depicts the content... but you can take this in any direction!
There will be a first and second place, and yes, there will be prizes! And they are:
FIRST PLACE:
200 from
A sketch from of a character of your choice!
SECOND PLACE:
A drawing of a character of your choice from
from
And of course, both winner and runner-up receive much praise and admiration from us all!
The Collections and their Colours. To check out what your colour looks like, go to Dulux's website.
AUTHENTIC ORIGINS:
Moss blanket
Favourite china
Found fossil
Birds egg
Field mouse
TIMELESS CLASSICS:
Wishing well
Love note
Engraved locket
Antique map
Bowler hat
FEATURE WALLS:
Urban obsession
Purple pout
Lemon punch
Sapphire salut
Teal tension
THE RULES: (Read before you enter!)
1: You can only enter once.
2: Submit your entry to the Paint Colour Contest folder.
3: Title your work with your paint colour; including the collection name is optional.
4: Only group members can enter.
Feel free to share this contest around and tell your friends!
DEADLINE: August 7th
To enter this contest, simply write a short story inspired by a paint colour. We've handpicked particular colours from Dulux's collections: Authentic Origins, Timeless Classics and Feature Walls. The collection title may inspire the tone for your piece, while the colour depicts the content... but you can take this in any direction!
There will be a first and second place, and yes, there will be prizes! And they are:
FIRST PLACE:
200 from
A sketch from of a character of your choice!
SECOND PLACE:
A drawing of a character of your choice from
from
And of course, both winner and runner-up receive much praise and admiration from us all!
The Collections and their Colours. To check out what your colour looks like, go to Dulux's website.
AUTHENTIC ORIGINS:
Moss blanket
Favourite china
Found fossil
Birds egg
Field mouse
TIMELESS CLASSICS:
Wishing well
Love note
Engraved locket
Antique map
Bowler hat
FEATURE WALLS:
Urban obsession
Purple pout
Lemon punch
Sapphire salut
Teal tension
THE RULES: (Read before you enter!)
1: You can only enter once.
2: Submit your entry to the Paint Colour Contest folder.
3: Title your work with your paint colour; including the collection name is optional.
4: Only group members can enter.
Feel free to share this contest around and tell your friends!
DEADLINE: August 7th
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