***Check with the theme list for the invited artists here: dreamincolorartbook.deviantart… to make sure that your theme does not repeat with another artists'. Any repeated theme with what's on the list will not be accepted! HOWEVER themes are allowed to be repeated between contestants! IF THE THEME YOU HAVE IN MIND ISNT TAKEN THEN YOU DO NOT NEED TO CHECK IN WITH US!!! We will no longer answer any comments or notes asking whether a theme is okay.*** 

Format: US Letter (8.5'' x 11''), 350 dpi, CMYK; include a bleed margin of 3 mm on all sides. Template here: sta.sh/267nieg8gj7?edit=1 note yuuike if you're confused about anything.
The submitted artwork must have at least one character and a moderate amount of background to accompany the character. Gradient BGs are only acceptable if the rest of the artwork has enough details to make up for it.
All participants are allowed to submit a maximum of two entries. However, contestants can only win with one artwork. One participant will not have two pieces of artwork featured in the artbook.
Don't worry about the contract, we will only require the winners to sign them. Do make sure that you WILL BE ABLE to sign it though if you win!
It must relate with the theme! If you're really unsure feel free to note yuuike. And by that I mean like ONLY if you're concerned that the theme you have in mind is too similar with one on the list or etc., so don't spam her with notes without checking the journal first to see if what you've decided is available or she won't be happy with you. 

Acceptable:
- OCs
- Multiple character
- Characters with ears or tails are allowed
- Detailed/ large background is more than allowed but please keep in mind that there must be at least one character in the artwork
- Digital OR traditional artwork

Unacceptable:
-Sexual nudity, gore & violence
-Animal (as the main focus of the entry)/hybrids/furries
-Fan art or tracing is NOT allowed, this is due to copyright reasons
-Sketches or unfished art works
-Monochrome/black &white pieces(The title of the book is Dream in COLOR)
-Huge watermarks or text over the image
-Using brushes or stock that does not permit commercial use
-Collaborations (not completely done by you ALONE)
-An old piece of artwork drawn before this journal was posted!!!
-Artworks with repeated themes

How to submit:

You must first be an member of the group!! All join requests are automatically accepted
Your submission must follow the rules & guidelines!!
You MUST post either an journal or poll advertising for this group and this journal about the contest, please include the group icon and give us a link via comments down. Otherwise your submission will NOT BE CONSIDERED VALID!! If you'd like you can put your theme below along with a link to the promotion BUT DON'T ASK US IF IT'S OKAY, JUST STATE IT. 
In the artist description please include:
- Title of the art piece
- Your theme
- The group icon
- Any other description you'd like to share with us
Once you've checked off everything above feel free to submit it to the group contest gallery here: dreamincolorartbook.deviantart…

Prizes!!

1ST PLACE:

A spot in the artbook
Free copy of the book
Their icons featured on the front page of the group

3 month premium membership from
500 points from
Winner's package from

Full body commission from
Sketch commission from
Detailed chibi commission from
Chibi commission from
Waist-up commission from
Full body commission from

2ND PLACE:

A spot in the artbook
Free copy of 1 artbook poster
Their icons featured on the front page of the group

 1 month premium membership from
 300 points from

Headshot sketch commission from
Sketch chibi commission from
Chibi commission from

RUNNER-UPS:

(Current maximum: 3)

A spot in the artbook

100 points from

Headshot commission from


There's probably going to be more prizes added on later but for now this is what we have! If any of you kind people would like to donate prizes please let us know! Anything would be very much appreciated and you can still participate in the contest ~

Lastly, runner-ups could increase depending on the results of WIP check. If the amount of invited artists do not reach the expected number, we'll accept more contest entries ^_^!

The judges of the contest & what we're looking for :
- I am interested in the amount of effort and details you put in as well as the story behind the piece~! So if you can try not to rush! I think the most important thing is to draw with a meaningful emotion behind it because it always shows through, so please be yourself and draw with your own unique style. Although it is a contest don't just draw something because you think it's what we want to see! I'll be looking forward to seeing all the beautiful entries <3
- Clever or not, your theme should be apparent in your artwork. I look for artworks that really fulfills their theme. Balance between basics and details is really important as well. Your artwork doesn’t need to be full of intricate details.  As long as your artwork looks well balanced and your theme looks well fulfilled, you've got my eye!
- Quality and clever theme
- 1.Line:the visual path that enables the eye to move within the piece. 2.Shape: areas defined by edges within the piece, whether geometric or organic. 3.Color: hues with their various values and intensities. 4.Depth: perceived distance from the observer, separated in foreground, background, and optionally middle ground 
- I look for colourful pieces that brings a message. It is not the detail or skill, but the fact that you can make interested in your artwork from just the thumb. So bring me some heartwarming vibrant pieces that makes everyones eyebrows rise! ♥



For any questions regarding this contest please note me,Vorpheuss. Good luck guys!