The long-awaited DMC results! Thank you to every single person that was able to participate in this event, it means the entire world to me to see everyone's art of my very own character, and I can't lie when I say I was very emotional while going through every participant's work. Seriously, I am so grateful to be surrounded by people like you guys online that have been brought together by my art. Remember, regardless of whether you won or not, you and your entry are worth more than anyone could ever ask for. Prizes and places aside, my priority is that everyone had fun and enjoyed creating. ------- RESULTS ------------------------------------ 1st Place - @Jeila 2nd Place - @inure_ 3rd Place - @-mintea- 4th Place - @Cherizy ------- Honorable Mentions! --------------------- (In order by the appearance in the project, however, not honorably mentioned in any particular order. 1. @Miilkimochi 2. @Unforqinatecat 3. @Yua- 4. @Realises 5. @rosevine1000 6. @-eterniity- 7. @tysoreX It was really difficult to pick the winners, as well as the honorable mentions! Every artwork was so amazing that I wish I could put every single participant in for an honorable mention. This was a struggle, but one of the best struggles out there. I need a bit of help though. With my hiatus, things around here have really died down, and I'm not sure that these results will be able to reach every participant. If you can, please do your best to reach out to the winners (or anyone as a matter of fact) and share these results so prizes can be discussed. If you are a winner, please contact me, preferably on a private social media, to discuss prizes. *Unfortunately, due to some personal circumstances, prizes related to Speedpaints or YouTube will be unavailable, I hope I can create a way to compensate somehow. I'm really, really sorry. Again, thank you, thank you, thank you for giving me this opportunity. From the deepest part of my heart. Words can't describe my emotions and my love for every single one of you. Because of you, I have been able to experience things that I didn't even know were possible. I hope that you all can continue supporting me in the future, as I continue to grow as an artist as well as a person. Again, thank you. I love you all so much. Song: colorless - Ritty ft. Hatsune Miku (provided by SHU Little Bit) Program for thumbnail used: Kleki Materials: Wacom Intuos 4100
But before anything, you all deserve an apology. It's been more than a year since this contest has closed, and only now I've released the results. To those who didn't know, I went through a very rough patch in my life around the time I announced the DMC. My entire world fell apart, and I went through deep stages of "darkness" - my health just deteriorated. However, I would find ways to log back into scratch and realize just how much appreciated and valued my work. "Am I really something to have hundreds of people continue to support me, even though I haven't had anything to give?" But mostly, I would wonder how these people had spent so much time and effort into fanart of my character, only to be robbed of any real reward for such a long amount of time. These people spent their own precious time creating something, for me, and I couldn't even work up any motivation to pick up the pen and initiate my passions again. I felt selfish, hypocritical, and guilty for continuing to promise something that I felt I couldn't give. As of lately, I've recovered. I'm in a better headspace now, though not quite where I'd like to be. I'm relearning how to prioritize my thoughts and my health. Just a couple of days ago I gave digital art another try, and I experienced once again how amazing art was after leaving it for such a long period of time. But most of all, I want to thank you. All of you. When I felt hopeless, you all reminded me that I had something I was working towards. It brings me so much joy and happiness to read your comments and see your artwork, but just knowing the overall idea that people still care enough about me to go out of their way and appreciate my art. You all stuck with me for these past two years on hiatus, even though I don't deserve your support. Despite my mistakes, I hope you all can still join me on my journey/dream of becoming one of the biggest artists ever because it means the world to me to be able to share art. And I hope we can do this together for as long as we possibly can.
