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My first try using oil pastels! My friend Kiatec lend me her pastels so I didn't hesitate trying! Unfortunately the Faber-Castell pencils weren't easy to rub.. But I like the result of the tree. Made with the help of Shiba Basan's tutorial (Art & Sketch on youtube). My submission for:

Thursday Prompt: Simple ThingsGood afternoon, Core Members, and hope you're all having a great Thursday. We're back with the latest edition of the Thursday Prompt!In last week's challenge, "Rocket to the Moon", you had to make your own UFO. Yes, we mean an unidentified flying object. We've seen a great variety of entries so far, and we're glad you all decided to enter: it really makes our day.That being said, here are your winners!UUnidentifiable"LILY! Do you see it?!"

"See what?"

"There'sTThe cow and the UFOKenny performed the finishing touches on hisAA spaceship's melancholyOut in the dark
Specks of light twinkling in theCongratulations to @3wyl, @Kamal-Q, @Plushpi, @Jennartfolio, @sapphireluna, and @Kestrill! We enjoyed your pieces so much, you've each won a one-month Core Membership for yourselves, a one-month Core Membership for a friend, and a $50 USD Amazon gift card!We'd also like to give a shout-out to a few people who've created some interesting and/or unique pieces, like @R-R-Eco's handmade rocket, @SlytherclawPadawan's squadron of peace, @ParchmentPrincess's description of a paper world, @JoyCrux's flying clam, @AlexandeNight's unknown flying masses, and @Everch's abduction of a felt cow! For giving us your own unique spins on the prompt, you've received a one-month Core Membership each.This Week's ChallengeThis week, we're taking it slow and simple. Since Simplicity Day is coming up this Sunday, let's keep it simple: make your simplest piece of art.Once you’ve uploaded it your deviation to DeviantArt, upload it to the "Simple Things" folder in @CoreMembers, then post it as a comment to this journal.RulesAll works must be original works made specifically for the contest.Please interpret "simple" broadly. We want something that's similar to what you normally make, but in as few strokes, colors, elements, words, etc. as possible.For visual works, if you are using works that are not your own, you must make sure you have permission to use those works and credit the artist(s) whose work(s) you've used.For written works, works may be no longer than 200 words (for prose) or 10 lines (for poetry) in length.Entries that are found to be in violation of the Etiquette Policy will be disqualified and removed. Entries must be submitted by Tuesday, July 14 at 11:59 PM PDT (Los Angeles time). For the official rules for this week’s Thursday Prompt, click here.PrizesSix winners will be chosen, three each for visual and written deviations. Each winner will receive the following:A one-month Core Membership for themselvesA one-month Core Membership for a friend who is not currently a Core MemberA $50 USD Amazon.com gift cardWinners will be announced in our next contest journal, to be posted on July 16, 2020.JudgingEntries will be judged based on creativity, originality, and approach to the prompt.Let's see how you folks do with making something simple this week. We can't wait for you to surprise us. Good luck!

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My first try using oil pastels! My friend Kiatec lend me her pastels so I didn't hesitate trying! Unfortunately the Faber-Castell pencils weren't easy to rub.. But I like the result of the tree. Made with the help of Shiba Basan's tutorial (Art & Sketch on youtube). My submission for:

Thursday Prompt: Simple ThingsGood afternoon, Core Members, and hope you're all having a great Thursday. We're back with the latest edition of the Thursday Prompt!In last week's challenge, "Rocket to the Moon", you had to make your own UFO. Yes, we mean an unidentified flying object. We've seen a great variety of entries so far, and we're glad you all decided to enter: it really makes our day.That being said, here are your winners!UUnidentifiable"LILY! Do you see it?!"

"See what?"

"There'sTThe cow and the UFOKenny performed the finishing touches on hisAA spaceship's melancholyOut in the dark
Specks of light twinkling in theCongratulations to @3wyl, @Kamal-Q, @Plushpi, @Jennartfolio, @sapphireluna, and @Kestrill! We enjoyed your pieces so much, you've each won a one-month Core Membership for yourselves, a one-month Core Membership for a friend, and a $50 USD Amazon gift card!We'd also like to give a shout-out to a few people who've created some interesting and/or unique pieces, like @R-R-Eco's handmade rocket, @SlytherclawPadawan's squadron of peace, @ParchmentPrincess's description of a paper world, @JoyCrux's flying clam, @AlexandeNight's unknown flying masses, and @Everch's abduction of a felt cow! For giving us your own unique spins on the prompt, you've received a one-month Core Membership each.This Week's ChallengeThis week, we're taking it slow and simple. Since Simplicity Day is coming up this Sunday, let's keep it simple: make your simplest piece of art.Once you’ve uploaded it your deviation to DeviantArt, upload it to the "Simple Things" folder in @CoreMembers, then post it as a comment to this journal.RulesAll works must be original works made specifically for the contest.Please interpret "simple" broadly. We want something that's similar to what you normally make, but in as few strokes, colors, elements, words, etc. as possible.For visual works, if you are using works that are not your own, you must make sure you have permission to use those works and credit the artist(s) whose work(s) you've used.For written works, works may be no longer than 200 words (for prose) or 10 lines (for poetry) in length.Entries that are found to be in violation of the Etiquette Policy will be disqualified and removed. Entries must be submitted by Tuesday, July 14 at 11:59 PM PDT (Los Angeles time). For the official rules for this week’s Thursday Prompt, click here.PrizesSix winners will be chosen, three each for visual and written deviations. Each winner will receive the following:A one-month Core Membership for themselvesA one-month Core Membership for a friend who is not currently a Core MemberA $50 USD Amazon.com gift cardWinners will be announced in our next contest journal, to be posted on July 16, 2020.JudgingEntries will be judged based on creativity, originality, and approach to the prompt.Let's see how you folks do with making something simple this week. We can't wait for you to surprise us. Good luck!