Oh yea, that Contest!

Hello all! I thought I'd go ahead and post up the contest infos before I head out of town next week so anyone that's interested can get going on their entry while I'm away! I will be able to answer any questions until this upcoming Monday night, after that, my online capabilities are questionable, but I will be back on September 4th!

*Its not about skill, its about how freakin cute your ideas are! So don't feel discouraged if you don't feel like the best artist in the world, that's okay, because I'm sure not amazing at drawing!

**Don't let me forget to mention that, as a thank you for your hard work, all of your lovely entries will be forever displayed on my front page in the Gifts & Stegos box!

So, here is the scoop!

HOW DO I PARTICIPATE?
You do NOT have to be watching me to participate! Just make sure that you include a link in the comments of this journal to your artwork.
Also, please be sure to link back to me since you are creating art of my designs. Thanks.

WHAT DO I DO?
Your job is to create a piece of artwork be it digital, traditional, comic strip, sculpture, animation, you name it, whatever is your most comfortable medium!
-I will also allow literary works at the suggestion of HP-Superfan1998

WHAT DO I MAKE?
I am looking for a piece that tells a story, incorporates plenty of whimsy and nature, and cute as all get out. You can put it in any setting, really, create your own story to tell with your piece, and make sure it's nice and chubby, all Stego Sprouts are chubby! And don't forget those nubby legs! ;
To clarify, just make sure it is shown with a clear action or showing what a Stego does, basically something deeper than making an outline on a plain background.
You can include as many other creatures or characters in your piece as you like, whether they are mine, yours, or who ever's! Even Boggart from Apofiss's comics? Sure, whatever you feel like!
Have a Stego Sprout that you want to create of your very own? Use it in your piece, I'd love to see some original Steggies of you guys' own designs. Maybe I'll even make yours if your design is reasonably simple if you win!

BONUS OPTION
If you want to include my character Neko Naoko or a likeness of myself in your piece, I will draw you a sketch of whatever you like regardless of whether or not you win. **^{note that I super fail at drawing most animals}
Oh-ho-ho, this is what my name is about, myesh.. Now you know its not just a jumble of letters~

WHAT DO I GET?
You will win your very own petite Stego Sprout plush!
^{*Please allow between 4-6 weeks after winner announcement for your plush to be made, I have a busy schedule right now}
There will be a winner, and one runner-up!


CONTEST SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN STARTING TODAY, THROUGH OCTOBER 11!
This gives you guys a good 8 weeks, lots of time to plan, create and perfect your work.

THE JUDGES:


REFERENCES FOR STEGO SPROUT:


Here is a good example of work that were made from my design:
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REFS FOR NEKO NAOKO:


REFS of yours trulely? Please refer to my ID on my profile page here on dA,  nekonaoko.deviantart.com



OKAY! So I hope this is enough information for you all to go on and create with! Feel free to ask any questions you may have on this journal, as I have a difficult time sorting my notes, so just comment here if you can!
If you need any more info, feel free to ask!

*^{I REALLY LOVE USING !!!s today!}

BTW I now have a Facebook page for shop updates for Petite Forest Plush if you guys are down with following the page for new listings in the future! www.facebook.com/PetiteForestP…

I hope yall have a great great great weekend! You are all awesome watchers and friends!