Last week I asked Steemit to draw me an avatar, and offered 5 SBD to the winner (2 SBD for second place and 1 SBD for the funniest entry).
Guess what? I lied. Sort of.
With over 30 (!!!) amazing artworks to choose from, I couldn't possibly pick just one winner and one runner up! So instead of torturing myself over it, I decided to double the prize pool.
Instead of a single winner of 5 SBD, there will be THREE winners getting 5 SBD each, and FIVE others getting 1 SBD each.
Are you ready for the winners?
Let's start with the runners up - 5 artists getting 1 SBD each for their participation:
@donnadavisart imagined me dreaming away with coffee and a unicorn
@ferjart turned me into a charming computer game character:
@slhomestead let me rest on a couch in my socks
@marinaart hid all the little details about me in a single image
and @orenisme included a unikitty in pink!
Wowed yet? Well, hang onto your seats cause here come the top 3 creations that made my ego swell so big it blocked out the sun for a few hours today.
Here are the brilliant creators each getting 5 SBD in their wallet at soon as publish this post:
@beekart , one of my all time favorite artists on the platform, drew me as a MinnowBooster superhero. Well, I look a loss less like a goat than expected!!!
@adelepazani who totally blew my mind with a perfect portrait that looks like it belongs on my mom's bedroom wall.
and @alannapendragon who drew not only me, but also my childhood imaginary friend (she never knew existed) - Starfire, my pet unicorn.
EDIT: Bonus winner!
Just a few hours late, but TOTALLY deserving of that extra 5 SBD is @jillustrations with a breathtaking and aborably detailed depiction of me riding my dragon with one of my cats.
Thank you SO MUCH! I have yet to decide which avatar goes where, but odds are I will be changing my avatar, cover photo and getting a post signature over the next few days.
Now you go follow the wonderful artists listed above, and I will go send them their prizes because they SO TOTALLY DESERVE IT.
NOOOOOOOOOHHHHHH DAMN HAVING TO TRAVEL DIFFERENT TIME ZOOOOONES!
I thought I still had toddaaayy? god damn. and I'm almost done too. siiigh~~~
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I'm doone! yaaysies. Too late, but whatevs. It turned out too pretty to abandon.
I left a comment in your original contest post with the finished artwork, but just in case you don't see it, here it is again: https://steemit.com/art/@jillustrations/original-artwork-contest-entry-for-techslut-avatar
I'm so annoyed I was late because of travel. grrr
ahhh well~~
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Had to edit the post to include you as the 4th winner. It is beyond breathtaking. Even the Klingon insignia. Epic win.
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OHMEGOSH YAAAAAAAY ~~~~!! ♥ ♥ ♥
hahaha thank youuu~~! XD I super did not expect that. Aww man, that's crazy sweet of you, thanks!
man, I love this place. so glad my buddy kept poking me to get a steemit account and wouldn't let up till I gave in and went to check it out. Everyone's been incredibly lovely, engaged and supportive. This is the best kind of motivator to keep making art. thanks so much, really ♥
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Like I could help myself! And yeah, steemit has some awesome people around. We try to bring the best of ourselves here, you know? It's my favorite thing about steemit. You can be kind and generous and it costs you nothing. I love it.
And THANK YOU for bringing your art to steemit!!!<3
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I absolutely agree. It's already my favourite part too ❤
and my absolute pleasure!!
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I am really glad you liked my drawing! It's a good ego boost for myself XD Thank you
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Told ya ;)
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Are you kidding me? It's spectacular! And I am delighted to have found you and privileged to introduce you to my followers. <3
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Is @techslut also an elf in your drawing?
I liked yours the most. .especially bc the sparkles!
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Yes, I draw elf ears when I can XD also thank you, it really means so much!
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Happily :) Following you for more uniqueness
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Great submissions.looks like people had a good time. Do you happen to know how many of us Steemians are in Isreal?
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Active? About 100 or so. I manage the community on Facebook, so you better be there! :D
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Thanks! I'm sure to check it out
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Approved ya. Sleep now.
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@beekart's was my favorite, too many good ones all around! It was a fun contest, good luck rotating all these new bad ass avatars on all the social networks you are on
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Next up - "Write me an avatar rotation script for steemit" challenge! :D
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all entries were top quality. I like the minnowbooster superhero the most. It could also be a good figurine. Strong design.
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Know anyone who can 3D print and paint it? :)
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Yes :) I do it for people. Check my account for samples of finished projects. I hope you will like some.
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Very much noted and followed!
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I love, love, love how much creativity was generated by this challenge. I'm also super impressed by the talent on display.
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Holy cow what a cool way to get so many different kinds of avatars of yourself like that! Congrats to all the winners and amazing work to anyone who participated!
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So many awesome entries.. it must've been hell to pick one! :D
glad im not in ur shoes! :D
Thanks for the sbd'z ! <3
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Thank you so much for choosing me as one of the runner ups I am honored indeed. I hope you do another fun challenge or contest, it really was fun and got me to start doing more of them now! I love the winner too, you have your own unicorn now!
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There are beautiful works there , ❤
It was so interesting , you are amazing .
And Thank you for sbd' s ,
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Great pictures Thank you for agreeing with us, Sbderman is the finest
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Damn!! people are so talented, all i can do is stick figures :D
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Thank you ! It was fund contest!
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Congratulations @marinaart!!!! :)
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I missed it :( but you got awesome art here
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I hope this contest will inspire more people who have some spare SBD to run them. It's been an amazing week, really. I love them all.
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Congrats to all of the amazing, talented winners!!
Those works were truly stunning <3
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Wow so many great artists on steemit. I'm glad I was able to participate in your contest @techslut. Thank you for giving me the opportunity. (￣▽￣)ゞ
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Amazing drawings and you are most generous in giving recognition to the contributors.
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Congratulations to the winners, better luck next time to me. Hahahah
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I like the super hero one :D
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Me encanta los concursos de arte aparecen tantas personas talentosos. Felicidades.
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If only i could draw, i would have given you a near perfect avatar with living a life you deserve the queen of England.
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Wow! Excellent job made by everyone of them! Extremely creative! Being an artist myself, I must say they all have given you a HUGE GIFT. 🎨
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I KNOW. It's amazing. I am so happy I had this idea!!!
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I loved beekart's avatar!!! <3
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All his work is pretty fuckawesome. I am glad I kinda forced him into this contest. :)
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<3 thanks! hahahwahwahaw
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Congratulations to the winners👏💕
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These are all so great! Making me want to get artistic now seeing them, so inspiring!
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I am deeply honored to have been selected, everyone is amazing. Thank you @techslut! :)
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There are so many great artists in Steemit! :O
Personally the one I liked the most was @beekart that great use of colors and lighting!
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I voted for you for third place.
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oh thanks :D
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He did. And the choice was HARD.
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Congrats to all! - such great work and creativity. Cheers
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Not bad, the avatars look quite nice.
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@techslut this is such a rad lil challenge you put together!
Did you give your artists any reference?
I love the dragon and the superhero one super coool!
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So many great pieces. Good job, everyone :)
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חחחחחח
האווטאר היהודי!!!
מלכה!
הכל יפה!
גם של הסופרוומן מדהים!
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Im still very happy that I was able to join this contest. Thank you for the opportunity @techslut. I wish to join more contests from you. It's really fun.
Congratulations to the winners. I am very happy that two my students who are new in steemit also joined..
@kanekken and @reginealaya-ay, see you guys in the next art contests.
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Hhaah nice job all great talent there.. and here I thought I had a chance with my paint job ;) But alas... Cheer$;)
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Wow, you really got some great responses from that. Nice work. I love to see us working with each other to supply the things we need in this platform. I need to do it more. I tend to drop by, drop a post and scoot on to client work. Rethinking that. Nice post, I personally like the one with the supergirl logo on the chest.
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I used to do that, and then just sent my clients to steemit. And now everyone wins. True story.
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