Thanks to *AilinStock for the idea for this challenge!!

Joining the challenge:
Upload some stock relating to the current month's theme (can be model, object, background, textures, brushes - whatever) during October 2007.
Send me a note with the link to the one you want to enter with 'October Challenge' in the subject line.
You can enter more than once as long as it isn't from the same 'set' uploaded.

There is no winning or losing to these challenges - they are just being done to try and get some extra variety and/or quality shots in to the stock gallery for different themes


CHALLENGE #7: October 2007
Cliché

For this challenge it's all about those good ol' clichés. There are plenty of them in the stock art gallery.
Dictionary.com describes clichés as "A trite or overused expression or idea" OR "usually expressing a popular or common thought or idea, that has lost originality, ingenuity, and impact by long overuse". So that is what we're looking for this month.

We are also looking for people to use phrase cliches like 'Head in the sand', 'hung out to dry' and 'don't put your eggs in the one basket' kind of stuff. If its a cliche - its in!

We don't want you to blatantly copy someone's pose right down to the milimetre but the general theme is key!

Just remember - we are looking for useable stock. No devations under 600px (on shortest side) will be accepted. Sorry

Some examples of what I'm talking about:


Or look at the full example list here:
[link]

Thanks to ^Hanratty-Stock for the idea for this challenge!!

Joining the challenge:
Upload some stock relating to the current month's theme (can be model, object, background, textures, brushes - whatever) during September 2007.
Send me a note with the link to the one you want to enter with 'September Challenge' in the subject line.
You can enter more than once as long as it isn't from the same 'set' uploaded.

There is no winning or losing to these challenges - they are just being done to try and get some extra variety and/or quality shots in to the stock gallery for different themes


CHALLENGE #6: September 2007
Surreal

For this challenge it's all about being Surreal. Not sure what surreal is? Check out the dictionary examples: [link]
Having a dream-like or hallucinagenic quality to it. Something not of the ordinary and a little bit 'out there'.

If you've ever seen The Never-Ending Story or Alice In Wonderland you'll know exactly what to look for.

Just remember - we are looking for useable stock. No devations under 600px (on shortest side) will be accepted. Sorry

Some examples of what I'm talking about:



Or look at the full example list here:
[link]

2 more days left in the Science Fiction Challenge everyone!! Get your entries in before the deadline closes!

Joining the challenge:
Upload some stock relating to the current month's theme (can be model, object, background, textures, brushes - whatever) during August 2007.
Send me a note with the link to the one you want to enter with 'August Challenge' in the subject line.
You can enter more than once as long as it isn't from the same 'set' uploaded.

There is no winning or losing to these challenges - they are just being done to try and get some extra variety and/or quality shots in to the stock gallery for different themes


CHALLENGE #5: August 2007
SCIENCE FICTION - Double Feature

For this challenge we want anyone and everyone to post stockart or resources relating to Science Fiction. It can be 1000 years from now or 10 years... if you can imagine science in a future perspective (the wackier and more outrageous the better) then post some resources and send it in to us!

Straps and goggles, leather/PVC, robots and cyborgs, and spaceships are some great examples of what we're looking for.

Just remember - we are looking for useable stock. No devations under 600px (on shortest side) will be accepted. Sorry

Some examples of what I'm talking about:



Or look at the full example list here:
[link]

Joining the challenge:
Upload some stock relating to the current month's theme (can be model, object, background, textures, brushes - whatever) during July 2007.
Send me a note with the link to the one you want to enter with 'July Challenge' in the subject line.
You can enter more than once as long as it isn't from the same 'set' uploaded.

There is no winning or losing to these challenges - they are just being done to try and get some extra variety and/or quality shots in to the stock gallery for different themes


CHALLENGE #4: July 2007
PRIMAL

The basics for this challenge is to get down and dirty and get out that inner-animal you have! Cavemen, hunters, cave-painting, sabertooth tigers, and the like - all of that growly, snarly dangerous stuff is welcome! Just remember to stay in character as much as possible.

...you can't be very primal in a pair of jeans

Just remember - we are looking for useable stock. No devations under 600px (on shortest side) will be accepted. Sorry

Some examples of what I'm talking about:



Or look at the full example list here: [link]

Joining the challenge:
Upload some stock relating to the current month's theme (can be model, object, background, textures, brushes - whatever) during June 2007.
Send me a note with the link to the one you want to enter with 'June Challenge' in the subject line.
You can enter more than once as long as it isn't from the same 'set' uploaded.

What happens next:
That stock image will be featured in the respective Month's challenge journal and a few select thumbs will be put in the main challenge journal ([link]).
All stockers contributing to these challenges will also get featured in a News Article at the end of the month!

There is no winning or losing to these challenges - they are just being done to try and get some extra variety and/or quality shots in to the stock gallery for different themes


CHALLENGE #3: June 2007
ROYGBIV - Colours of the Rainbow

The basics for this challenge is to get more colour into your stock or resources. Spray in hair colour or crazy wig? Clown make-up? Visit a theme park? Or even go grab those old 80s outfits you wonder why you still own out of the back of your wardrobe and get stockin'! As long as the deviation you submit has at least 3 different colours (not including black or white!) in it - we want it!

Just remember - we are looking for useable stock. No devations under 600px (on shortest side) will be accepted. Sorry

Some examples of what I'm talking about:



Or look at the full example list here: [link]