C and D Contest - the WINNERS

So here it is, after months of waiting a moment you've all been waiting for.
I'm finally able to announce the 6 final winners of my contest.

C&D news article

All of the entries were judged on:
beauty (skill and concept), and
originality (what kind of duo did you choose?)


I want to thank the judges once again, for all the hard work they've done. Where would I be without you all.





Without further ado, here they are: the final winners and their prizes!



:~:-----:~:-----:~: 1st place :~:-----:~:-----:~:

Perfect Beauty Painting

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Duo: Childhood duo - David Bowie & Twiggy
Medium: Photoshop
Comment: "This is my FIRST ever Digital Painting of my LOVE from my childhood, Mr. David Bowie and sweet and beautiful Twiggy." It's clear that DARK0NA enjoys to show her love for her favourite childhood duo Bowie and Twiggy. She conquered the hearts of many of us with her beautiful art and devotion for what she does.


Congrats DARK0NA for winning the first place!
You've won the following prizes:


- 1 year subscription - CR team of deviantART
- 3 month subscription - BaB-Jane
- 3 month subscription - scarletwave


- 1 mug ($10.95 11 oz White Mug) of their choice from BaB-Jane's dA store - BaB-Jane
- 1 print (Matte, not up to $15.49) of their choice from BaB-Jane's dA store - BaB-Jane
- 2 prints of any image from Cataclysm-X's gallery (signed and personalized) - Cataclysm-X


- custom made stamp - 2dazed
- fractal gift art - 2dazed
- free digital speedpaint - aunjuli
- 8 x 10 drawing of a subject of your choice - AthenaTT

- 1 customized stamp - BaB-Jane
- feature on the Dragons & Daffodils Cakes website - Dragonsanddaffodils
- free request - EatToast
- celeb drawing request/dedication - GabrielleBrickey

- short prose and poetry request - lorain617
- dedicated photo - meyrembulucek
- free request - Pandemoniumswings
- chibi drawing - Val4s


- 1 month feature by
AloraKitten
MiaLuyando
AthenaTT
BaB-Jane
BlackDelphin
Cataclysm-X
clarearies13
D17rulez
Dragonsanddaffodils
emmil
ffxauron
Hellobaby
RTyson


- journal feature by
2dazed
Ameryn
Annissina
aunjuli
CSnyder
DavidDeb
Elestra
kleinmeli
Krissi001
Per-Svanstrom
meyrembulucek
NikolitaNiko
Pandemoniumswings
MP-R


- 2 week feature by
GabrielleBrickey



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----- 2nd place -----

Two Pair

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Duo: Poker Term "Two Pair"
Medium: Pencil & Paper
Comment: With being one of the most original ideas while browsing all of the entries, Two Pair definitely deserves to get a spotlight for its own. Not only does this drawing look incredibly real, it also shows Per-Svanstrom played his trump card by using both his skill and cleverness.

Congrats Per-Svanstrom for winning the second place!
You've won the following prizes:



- 3 month subscription - Cataclysm-X
- 1 month subscription - BaB-Jane


- 1 print (Matte, not up to $15.49) OR 1 mug ($10.95 11 oz White Mug) of their choice from BaB-Jane's dA store - BaB-Jane
- 1 print of any image from Cataclysm-X's gallery (signed and personalized) - Cataclysm-X


- custom made stamp - 2dazed
- fractal gift art - 2dazed
- 1 customized stamp - BaB-Jane
- full body character commission - FalyneVarger

- BW drawing - Hellobaby
- short prose & poetry request - lorain617
- short story - Shiko-Jaie


- 1 month feature by
AloraKitten
MiaLuyando
AthenaTT
BaB-Jane
BlackDelphin
Cataclysm-X
clarearies13
D17rulez
Dragonsanddaffodils
emmil
Hellobaby
RTyson


- journal feature by
2dazed
Ameryn
Annissina
CSnyder
DavidDeb
Elestra
kleinmeli
Krissi001
Per-Svanstrom
meyrembulucek
NikolitaNiko
Pandemoniumswings
MP-R


- 2 week feature by
ffxauron
GabrielleBrickey


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----- 3rd place -----

:thumb132341458: A Reflection of Oneself

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Duo: Me & My Reflection
Medium: Photoshop
Comment: The definition of "duo" interpreted in a very orifinal way, mitchellnelson reflects himself in different ways, and how! The blue, dark colours with the bright highlights attracts you to the image, only to discover there's so much meaning behind this subject than you might think in the first place.

Congrats mitchellnelson for winning the third place!
You've won the following prizes:


- 3 month subscription - Crimefish


- 1 mug ($10.95 11 oz White Mug) of their choice from my dA store - BaB-Jane
- 3 small prints of any image in Cataclysm-X's gallery (signed and personalized) - Cataclysm-X


- custom made stamp - 2dazed
- fractal gift art - 2dazed
- 1 customized stamp - BaB-Jane

- Digital painting - Linuska
- short poem request - lorain617


- 1 month feature by
AloraKitten
MiaLuyando
AthenaTT
BaB-Jane
BlackDelphin
Cataclysm-X
clarearies13
D17rulez
Dragonsanddaffodils
emmil
Hellobaby
RTyson


- journal feature by
2dazed
Ameryn
Annissina
CSnyder
DavidDeb
Elestra
kleinmeli
Krissi001
Per-Svanstrom
meyrembulucek
NikolitaNiko
Pandemoniumswings
MP-R


- 2 week feature by
ffxauron
GabrielleBrickey



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----- 4th place -----

Look my son

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Duo: Family bond between Father and Son
Medium: Pencils & Paper
Comment: What's more to love than a father loving his son? This basic relationship and loving duo caught our attention and hearts immediately. Ladowska's eye for detail is incredibly accurate and the softness and the gentle atmosphere of this image is amazing.


Congrats Ladowska for winning the fourth place!
You've won the following prizes:



- 1 Month subscription - BaB-Jane


- Full A3 drawing - PaperandDust
- Chibi drawing - Hellobaby


- 1 month feature by
Cataclysm-X
clarearies13
D17rulez
Hellobaby


- journal feature by
2dazed
Ameryn
Annissina
BaB-Jane
Elestra
ffxauron
kleinmeli
Per-Svanstrom
NikolitaNiko
RTyson


- 2 week feature by
GabrielleBrickey



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----- 5th place -----

A Griffin and His Boy

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Duo: Game Fan Art of 2 Characters
Medium: Photoshop
Comment: This was definitely one of the favourites among the hundreds of entries. The small boy who offers comfort and understanding to the large griffin combined with the bright colours makes this one hell of an amazing artwork.

Congrats aevitas for winning the fifth place!
You've won the following prizes:


- 1 Month subscription - Cataclysm-X


- Full A3 drawing - PaperandDust
- Chibi drawing - Hellobaby
- printed poster (60cm x 90cm) of the winner's artwork - vvirtual
- short story - ZackFairLover


- 1 month feature by
Cataclysm-X
clarearies13
D17rulez
Hellobaby


- journal feature by
2dazed
Ameryn
Annissina
BaB-Jane
Elestra
ffxauron
kleinmeli
Per-Svanstrom
NikolitaNiko
RTyson


- 2 week feature by
GabrielleBrickey



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----- 6th place -----

:thumb133647926: You're the reason

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Duo: Lost family bond between Father and Son
Medium: Literature
Comment: It's wondrous that even though Literature always seems to be underrated and underappreciated, this small piece of literature got chosen multiple times by quite a few. fizzymilkshake tells a story about a broken family. Despite the flaws, it also makes it whole again.

Congrats fizzymilkshake for winning the sixth place!
You've won the following prizes:


<sub>- 1 Month subscription - Cataclysm-X


- Chibi drawing - Hellobaby
- celeb request drawing - ootamukun
- short story - ZackFairLover


- 1 month feature by
Cataclysm-X
clarearies13
D17rulez
Hellobaby


- journal feature by
2dazed
Ameryn
Annissina
BaB-Jane
Elestra
ffxauron
kleinmeli
Per-Svanstrom
NikolitaNiko
RTyson


- 2 week feature by
GabrielleBrickey




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:~:-----:~:-----:~: Honorable mention :~:-----:~:-----:~:


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Tutankhamun and Ankhesenamun
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Duo: Ancient Egyptian King & Queen
Medium: Gouache on board
Comment: What shall I say? MaryDenton's skill and devotion for art truly shows within this beautiful piece of artwork. Keep up the fabulous work!

Congrats MaryDenton for winning the honorable mention!
You've won the following prizes:


<sub>- 1 postcard ($2.49 Matte Postcard) of their choice from her dA store - BaB-Jane
- dedicated drawing - Cataclysm-X


- 1 month feature by
BaB-Jane
BlackDelphin
Cataclysm-X
Dragonsanddaffodils


- journal feature by
Ameryn
DavidDeb
ffxauron
kleinmeli
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Artworks which almost made it to the finals

Arwen and Aragorn

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. Ai . Divine .

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:thumb128360203: Burning Up A Sun

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:thumb130062050: The Portrait

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Bella Edward

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The Catch of his Life Cake

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Congrats everyone, and especially to all who paticipated!


Thank you for making this such a big success. Who could have ever known so many people liked to join, share incredible artworks, donate prizes and help me out just for the sake of fun.


Have a beautiful week everyone!
See ya next time

With Love,
~Nicolien / Cataclysm-X