OCTOBER CONTEST: Everyone was having a great time at the Halloween feast until...

Chip Valecek · 7 Oct 2020, 13:32

This months prompt is brought to you by @Will-Terry.

"Everyone was having a great time at the Halloween feast until..."

Here are some more details:

The contest is open to anyone. But the winners and runners up will only be selected from active SVS members.

Post only finished pieces here. Post WIP projects in their own thread.

Put your real name and forum name on the image somewhere (can be on a border if you like).

Julia · 7 Oct 2020, 16:51

The obvious idea is a Halloween costumed party and a real monster in the middle of the crowd...
The trending idea is a Halloween costumed party with someone sneezing in the middle of the crowd!

Can't wait to see what you are coming up with. Good luck! And stay safe

7 Oct 2020, 19:33

@Julia
doesnt need to sneeze, just standing there without mask. touching the food, eating...while everyone around him is in shock trying to get away from him while someone is shouting think about the kids

xin li · 7 Oct 2020, 19:44

@Julia haha... hilarious! stay safe :-). I heard France is also having a second wave, like all other european countries at this moment.

Julia · 7 Oct 2020, 20:03

@xin-li yes, 12,000 cases a day for several weeks now. I try not to think of it during my 2-hour super crowded commute. I guess the idea of the sketch is an outlet for my fear!

xin li · 7 Oct 2020, 20:22

@Julia I am so sorry to hear that you have to do 2-hour commute. Yes. follow Neil Gaiman's advice, whatever happens, do good art. Looking forward to see your piece for October :-).

Heather Boyd · 7 Oct 2020, 20:39

@Chip-Valecek I have an idea in works already. Keeping it simple and nostalgic.

chrisaakins · 8 Oct 2020, 16:53

I am having visions of a drunk santa singing last Christmas on karaoke and everyone cringing and groaning

jdubz · 16 Oct 2020, 21:48

... until the monsters showed up

Miranda Branley · 16 Oct 2020, 21:49

I haven't participated in a while, due to me trying to improve my portfolio and figuring out my style, but I was really excited to do this one and just went for it! Adding this to the portfolio

chrisaakins · 19 Oct 2020, 22:18

Here is mine. Like a million layers and many hours. But it’s as done as I am going to do on it. I hope you enjoy it.

Coreyartus · 21 Oct 2020, 00:49

Heather Boyd · 21 Oct 2020, 02:09

@Coreyartus you and I think alike somewhat. Mine is almost complete, hopefully by the end of the week.

Coreyartus · 21 Oct 2020, 05:00

@Heather-Boyd I can't wait to see it!!

Dima Eichhorn · 28 Oct 2020, 01:22

@Chip-Valecek Hi, my subscription is active so I've decided to compete again this month.( subscribed with other email. So tell me please if you want it. My name is the same.) The task is awesome. JUST LOVE IT. Good luck to everyone.

Nyrryl Cadiz · 21 Oct 2020, 19:20

@Miranda-Branley beautiful colorS!

Jacy13 · 22 Oct 2020, 00:45

@Chip-Valecek Hello! I have a quick question about the file size of the final image. I see that the rules state that it must be no bigger than a 500kb file. Is it okay if my final image is just a little over that? It's a 527kb file to be exact. Sorry, I'm really new at this

Melanie Ortins · 22 Oct 2020, 01:26

@Jacy13 I think the limit is how much the forum will let you upload but you should easily be able to save jpg for web that would be smaller, by reducing the artwork size or resolution

eriberart · 22 Oct 2020, 10:27

I actually made this for my agent's Halloween newsletter, but I thought it kinda fit here? Maybe a bit of a stretch but I'm not going to have time to make something else so I'll post it anyway
The idea is that a young girl is invited to a Halloween tea party, but all the other kids are actually the real deal and not just wearing costumes

Miranda Branley · 22 Oct 2020, 15:25

@Nyrryl-Cadiz Thank you!! I've always struggled with that!