Portfolio Contest

2009-04-02 [Chimes]: Mine's in progress. :D

2009-04-03 [Duke Devlin]: YAY! :D

2009-04-03 [Rice]: Ok I haven't done this before and am a little lost. -_-
Would someone mind just quickly walking me through what to do?

2009-04-03 [Duke Devlin]: Basically, because you are entered for the writing section of the contest, you have to write something (be it poetry/story/whatever) to fit the theme displayed. The first week's theme is Spring, so just write something that you think fits it - it's entirely your own interpretation. :)

2009-04-03 [Morphea]: so we are free to make our portfolio wiki`s design as we see fit or are there a template to go from?

2009-04-03 [Rice]: Yeah I understand that bit, it's the portfolio bit that confuses me.
Like Morphea said, can we just design it ourselves?

2009-04-03 [Duke Devlin]: Oh yeah, that's entirely up to you. :) As long as there is a link back to this page, I think it's fine. :)

2009-04-03 [Rice]: Ok thanks.

2009-04-03 [Linderel]: Yup, what Duke said. In fact, presentation can count towards the judging... so be sure to make them pretty. ;3

2009-04-03 [Synsae]: pretty? I'm not decorating my portfolio with butterflies, flowers, or teddy bears :P ...

2009-04-03 [Linderel]: And I do not expect anyone to do so, so that was quite irrelevant. :P

2009-04-04 [blu.nation]: Hallo.. er, I was wondering if it's too late to join the art section for this round ^^

2009-04-06 [Anvikit]: So it Round 6 of this up and running now? or are we getting a heads up on the first weeks bout?

(Notices all the links still go to round 5, and the list is still marked "sign-ups"

2009-04-06 [Linderel]: This is round 5, and it started Wednesday. We can't have a round 6 before a round 5. :P

2009-04-06 [Linderel]: [blu.nation]: Papillon Portfolio 2 work for you?

2009-04-06 [blu.nation]: lol yep, that works! thank you (:

2009-04-06 [Anvikit]: Ah, I thought last round was round 5 hehe.. I got confused XP

2009-04-08 [Cillamoon]: Whhheeee!! This is so much fun!

2009-04-10 [pegasus1000]: I am having more issues with my scanner... (Gurr) I should have some pics up soon.

2009-04-11 [Morphea]: ARRGHH!!!! I can not seem to rap my mind around the value theme. *goes in the thinkthank*

2009-04-11 [Morphea]: In norwegian that word has multippel meanings in very different ways. I have serious problems on which way to lean in the interpretation.

2009-04-11 [Cillamoon]: I as well am having issues as to how I wish to interpretate the meaning....it means so many things! Or it can rather. So I am having troubles as well wrapping my mind around the theme.

2009-04-11 [nehirwen]: I have an awesome idea, just... difficult to make. -_-

2009-04-11 [Chimes]: :] Lin's good, she's very good.

2009-04-11 [Cillamoon]: OOoooooo!!! *wants to know idea!*

2009-04-11 [Chimes]: I've already done my idea. XD :)

2009-04-11 [nehirwen]: Well, my best friend is of a lot of value for me, and she claims to be my conscience. So I want to paint her on my shoulder like The Talking Cricket from Pinocchio. xD

2009-04-11 [Chimes]: Jimmeny Cricket! (Probably spelt wrong)

2009-04-11 [nehirwen]: I know him as "Japie Krekel" (Krekel = cricket) =P

2009-04-11 [Chimes]: How do you pronounce that? Is it how it's spelt or does it have some strange pronunciation?

2009-04-11 [nehirwen]: <URL:stuff/HowToPronounceJapieKrekel.wav> Go listen to that in a week. ;)

2009-04-11 [Chimes]: I will!

2009-04-11 [Linderel]: 21:08:40 (72min ago) [Chimes]: :] Lin's good, she's very good.

Thank you, thank you, I do my very best. xD

2009-04-13 [arthemis_]: Value, Value, Value.... Oh this is hard... I've no idea...

2009-04-13 [Morphea]: join the club......*getting very frustrated and vexed at [Linderel]* ;)

2009-04-13 [Cillamoon]: Well I finally decided to use it as what I hold valuable. My typewriter! 

2009-04-13 [Chimes]: :P Morphea, I think that's what she was aiming for. XD

2009-04-13 [Cillamoon]: Alright [Linderel], I'm ready for whatever you are going to throw out next! buhahahaha

2009-04-13 [arthemis_]: I've actually searched up 'Value' on wikipedia :p

2009-04-13 [Morphea]: Yes [Chimes] I think you are correct ;P

2009-04-13 [Linderel]: I do this for the sadistic pleasure of watching you squirm, didn't you know? :P

2009-04-13 [Chimes]: I've missed you saying that :P

2009-04-13 [Linderel]: *giggle*

2009-04-13 [Linderel]: Anyhow, the whole idea of this thing is to challenge yourself, to stretch your imagination to the limit. Throwing annoyingly diverse themes at you is meant to help you do exactly that. Of course, occasionally they're just weird and/or annoyingly specific. Just to keep you on your toes.

2009-04-13 [Cillamoon]: Soooo.....what's our next challenge hmmmm????

2009-04-13 [Linderel]: You'll find out on Wednesday.

2009-04-13 [Cillamoon]: Drat! lol, very well. I shall anticipate Wednesday. ^_^

2009-04-14 [arthemis_]: Lol, I actually have an idea :D Now the executing of it :P

2009-04-14 [Triola]: I have ideas for both themes, and t'morrow I'm getting back to my tablet! :D

2009-04-14 [Chimes]: Yaaaaay!

2009-04-14 [SeLoCeS]: lol already there isnt enough time in the day lol but i have started that is something i guess hahaha

2009-04-15 [Cillamoon]: OMG! I love the week three theme!!! This will be awesome! muhahahahahha

2009-04-15 [Chimes]: It's annoying because I have more than one idea... and I don't know which to use XD

2009-04-15 [Cillamoon]: LOL, yes I agree with you Chimes. So many ways to interpret!

2009-04-15 [organicparadox]: looks to be a very robust contest. so many established styles and talented artists are doing this. great concept and execution so far.

2009-04-15 [Chimes]: Five rounds of love. XD

2009-04-15 [Jitter]: I've been in all :D:DD

2009-04-15 [Chimes]: Lucky!

2009-04-16 [Tynuka-Rhytishy]: I'm glad there wasn't that 10 people limit for each category, I wouldn't of made it again. D=

2009-04-16 [Linderel]: Of course it's a great concept! It's my beloved brainchild. <3

2009-04-16 [Cillamoon]: lol, I love that, beloved brainchild.

2009-04-17 [Linderel]: Well, it is.

2009-04-17 [Tynuka-Rhytishy]: =3 I should've known before I even doubted.

2009-04-22 [Linderel]: Theme foooooour!

2009-04-22 [Triola]: Waaah, time is really running ahead of me on this one, and exams are coming 'round soon too >.< When d'you think the final deadline will be? *hopes a bit after exams*

2009-04-22 [Linderel]: As always, about a month after the tenth week. So that'd be... second week of July, I suppose.

2009-04-22 [Triola]: Ooh, great, lotsa time to draw later then :D

2009-04-23 [arthemis_]: Whaaaahhh I need to draw week 2, 3 en 4 ánd manage to make my portfolio shiny!!!

I'm working on it :D

2009-04-24 [Jitter]: Same here, don't worry :P

2009-04-24 [Duke Devlin]: Oh god...... I'm failing again. D: HALF-TERM kthx... :)

2009-04-26 [SeLoCeS]: omg i started all the weeks themes but they are all half finished, I need a time machine or something to find the extra hrs to get them finished. Thnak goodness its not wk 10 lol

2009-04-26 [Lady of Lore]: Lol, I got behind on my grading....will update my sad portfolio as soon as I catch up!

2009-04-29 [Linderel]: Theme five! Have fun :P

2009-04-29 [Teufelsweib]: these themes are so awesome ;__;

2009-04-29 [Linderel]: Shadow participation is always an option :P

2009-04-29 [Teufelsweib]: I'm afraid I won't have that much time since my exams are next month ><

2009-04-29 [windowframe]: Omfg *spazzes over ritual theme* (in a good way).

2009-04-29 [Linderel]: :D

2009-05-02 [pegasus1000]: Ya, that ritual theme is going to be fun.

2009-05-05 [Linderel]: Now let's see if anyone gets the interpretation I'd love to death. :3

2009-05-05 [Triola]: I'm guessing you're not fishing for Zelda fanart >.>

2009-05-05 [Linderel]: I'm saying nothiiiiiing. :D

2009-05-05 [Elmiira]: I guess I can't just jump in at this point :P

2009-05-05 [Cillamoon]: I'm not sure.....but if you can that will be awesome!!

2009-05-05 [Linderel]: Sorry, you'll have to wait for the next round.

2009-05-05 [Elmiira]: hehe, okay :) so a few months still :P

2009-05-13 [Jitter]: I was doing Zelda fanart anyway :P

2009-05-13 [Triola]: :D I'm definitely considering it too xD

2009-05-20 [Linderel]: Theme eeeeeeight.

2009-05-20 [nehirwen]: *puts music of muse on* <3

2009-05-27 [Linderel]: Sometimes, I love my brain. So. Very. Much. xD

*is in the shower, trying to wake up and thinking about possible themes* "Thunder? Thunderstorm? Nahhh... Ancient history? Meh, I had Gaelic mythology last round, that's too close. Futuristic? No... not that either." *prods brain cells* "Dystopia?" *eyes snap open, evil grin appears* "Perfect! Bwahahaha, they'll hate me."

Seriously, I must be sadistic. I was all morning crankiness before I came up with the theme. :P

2009-05-27 [Teufelsweib]: ...omfg

2009-05-27 [Linderel]: What? :o

2009-05-27 [Teufelsweib]: I'm glad I'm not in this round xD

2009-05-27 [Linderel]: Hahahaha, a few weeks before you were regretting that very same fact xD

2009-06-01 [pegasus1000]: What a wonderful theam!!! (Claps hands and dances)
-No sarcasim or anything- I am thrilled

2009-06-03 [Linderel]: Wednesday. Again. The last one, too. You know what that means, but for those who are new and don't quite remember all the rules yet, refer to the first part of the second paragraph. :)

2009-06-03 [Rice]: How long do we have to complete our portfolio, because I am a little behind?

2009-06-03 [Linderel]: You haven't been following the comments, have you? I'll probably set the final deadline to the second week of July.

2009-06-03 [Rice]: Ok thanks.

2009-06-03 [Triola]: I might maybe not be able to complete this round :/ It's looking bleak, but I'll try!

2009-06-03 [Linderel]: If it's looking bad for a lot of people, I might place the deadline at least a week or two further - but we'll see when we're closer to June, yah?

2009-06-03 [Chimes]: We're in June. O.o

2009-06-03 [Linderel]: Sorry, brainglitch. I meant July xD

2009-06-03 [Chimes]: Aha! That makes more sense.

2009-06-03 [Linderel]: I rarely confuse months, but those two are a bitch.

2009-06-03 [Chimes]: Yeah... I have always wondered why they were put together.

2009-06-03 [sweet.tx.tea]: Because someone was a real jackass; it's much like the case of the idiot who put an 's' in the word, lisp. Who with a lisp can really pronounce it!?

2009-06-04 [Cillamoon]: LOL!

2009-06-04 [sweet.tx.tea]: As amusing as it is, I am so very serious. It's so depressing! I knew this poor kid who could not pronounce his disability.

2009-06-04 [Cillamoon]: Awwwww It's so funny and sad and sweet all at the same time.

2009-06-04 [Chimes]: And the having a long word as the name for the fear of long words. That was harsh. XD

2009-06-04 [Cillamoon]: ooo ouch!

2009-06-05 [pegasus1000]: Is it just me or does week nine and ten go hand in hand? Or perhaps my personal history colors my perspective just a bit. Mehh-

2009-06-11 [Duke Devlin]: Wow I'm going to fail. I haven't even done ONE.

2009-06-11 [Chimes]: I could possibly fail ;_;

2009-06-11 [Duke Devlin]: XD Well, we've been in exams.. *cough* Like that's a good excuse. ;)
Well, I've finally started on my first one now. :)

2009-06-11 [Chimes]: I'm pooling ideas :P And fiddling on my tablet... It's been an age. :P But I have an idea for the last one... sorta. XD

2009-06-11 [Duke Devlin]: Haha fair enough. ^^ You read any of the one I'm doing now yet?

2009-06-11 [Chimes]: Not yet. :P But I will!

2009-06-11 [Duke Devlin]: :O Fo' realz? :D
I could do with tips. X_______X

2009-06-11 [Chimes]: *goes to look*

2009-06-11 [Duke Devlin]: YAY!

2009-06-12 [pixish]: When will the next one of these be running?

2009-06-12 [Jitter]: June 22nd? I'm DEFINITELY not making it :s

2009-06-12 [Duke Devlin]: Yeah, that's exactly the start of the week I escape college exams. =/

2009-06-12 [Tableau Vivant]: hm...... I don't think I'll be able to finish it either :(

2009-06-12 [Jitter]: extend plx?

2009-06-12 [Morphea]: yes......can the deadline be extended somewhat plx?

2009-06-12 [nehirwen]: I'm certainly not going to make it either. Got no photoshop etc back installed yet. ;_;

2009-06-12 [Rice]: *hovers*...extend 8D

2009-06-12 [Duke Devlin]: Dayum... That's a hell of a lot of asking for an extension... Some might say it would be a good idea... ;) ;)
(This is my way of saying 'Extend plx. :)'

2009-06-12 [Rice]: *gets a giant banner say EXTENSION* too much?

2009-06-12 [Morphea]: nah ....XD

2009-06-12 [Duke Devlin]: Nah sounds about right. :D

2009-06-12 [Teufelsweib]: oh come on people, you've made your point. Lami already said in her diary she would be off for a while. give her a break x)

2009-06-12 [Duke Devlin]: Hehe we're only playing. :)

2009-06-13 [Teufelsweib]: I know, but I can imagine that she must feel like she's being forced into extending the competition. I mean, how can she say no after all these comments? :P but don't worry, I indeed think she can see through it :3

2009-06-14 [arthemis_]: I'll try to make the deadline, Need to do about 7 pictures still? Hmm... *goes hurry up some more*

2009-06-14 [Duke Devlin]: I'm fairly confident that we'd get over it if you decided not to extend the competition. ;) And Teufel, Lin is not really one to get pressured into things. XD

2009-06-14 [*micky*]: Aargh I'm stuck on the dystopia theme...Can't figure quit out what it is or how to put it... xD Does anyone know?

2009-06-14 [Trennas]: This should help:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dystopian

2009-06-14 [*micky*]: Oeh, Thank you [Trennas]^^ I still think it's a difficult theme:P

2009-06-14 [Trennas]: it is; try to imagine living in the worst place you could possibly think of, that usually helps:p

2009-06-14 [*micky*]: Hahaha that helps! xD No seriously I think I might have an idea!

2009-06-14 [Trennas]: Awesome! Go exploit it while its hot! :D

2009-06-15 [Jitter]: I could just go and photograph my current place of living <.<

2009-06-15 [Linderel]: FFS I MEANT JULY *SHOOTS SELF*

2009-06-15 [Linderel]: Not amused by all the extension requests, especially since I already stated before that I would extend if it looked bad for a lot of people. Sheesh. Plus, I had already mixed June and July up once, not all that many days before you started on me. Follow the comments, would you?
And [Duke Devlin], you could not be more wrong about the pressuring thing. It's way too easy to guilt-trip me into doing something. [Teufelsweib] knows me a damn lot better than you do.

2009-06-15 [Linderel]: As for the next round, [pixish]... I'm thinking sometime in August, supposing everyone can meet the deadline and the judging goes smoothly.

2009-06-15 [Chimes]: Excellent :) I'll have something to do over the summer. XD

2009-06-15 [Kelaria]: *hugs [Linderel]* :)

2009-06-15 [Duke Devlin]: Oooohh I'm sorry. :(

2009-06-15 [arthemis_]: July 22nd happens to be my birthday *big smile*

2009-06-15 [Rice]: *gets ready to throw you a secret party*

2009-06-15 [Triola]: This is the wikipage with the most fans :D :D :D

2009-06-15 [Linderel]: I knoes! *is happy*

2009-06-15 [Triola]: *glomps* :D

2009-06-15 [Linderel]: *cuddles* <3

2009-06-15 [Trennas]: orgy!:D

2009-06-15 [Linderel]: Hm, someone stopped watching the page. We've gone from 70 to 69. :o

2009-06-15 [Trennas]: end of the world!:p

2009-06-15 [Linderel]: No, just an observation... and an amusing number after your previous comment :P

2009-06-15 [Cillamoon]: Lol! I just saw the orgy comment after reading your last one [Linderel]. [Trennas] you are hilarious!

2009-06-15 [Trennas]: Lol XD Didn't even notice it myself XD

2009-06-16 [Rice]: Woah what happened 8o...the number of fans for this page went down.

2009-06-16 [Linderel]: o_O Well that's odd. Must be some sort of bug... unless my faithfuls suddenly decided to de-fan.

2009-06-16 [Rice]: ...Wait..I just checked my fan bit on my profile..and they were all gone. I just had to re-add them.
I think there is a bug.

2009-06-16 [Jitter]: Mine went away too ._.

2009-06-16 [Rice]: *gets bug spray* >8o

2009-06-16 [Linderel]: Someone ought to report this.

2009-06-16 [Rice]: I will if you like.

2009-06-16 [Linderel]: *checks whether her own pages are still there*

2009-06-16 [Linderel]: Huh. Strangely, they seem to be. I wonder if there's any sort of pattern to this bug at all.

2009-06-16 [Rice]: Well, the actual fan section, atleast for me, as been moved down to below my profile.
Maybe the moving of the section caused the bug. 8/

2009-06-16 [Linderel]: It has moved for everyone, as far as I know. It was requested by [iippo], if I recall correctly, in the forums and I seem to remember Hedda agreeing to it.

2009-06-16 [Rice]: Then I don't know whats going on..maybe it's just a random bug that affects random people.

2009-06-16 [Linderel]: Well, the report has been left, now we'll just have to wait for Hedda to figure it out :P

2009-06-16 [Rice]: It's out of our hands now ....*dramatic music*

2009-06-16 [Linderel]: Heehee. I debated this for a bit, but I love this thing so much I'll fan it myself. xD

2009-06-16 [Rice]: XD don't worry..I'm a fan of one of my own wikis too.

2009-06-16 [arthemis_]: Can't keep up with the comments on this page, but hell I'm still a fan, aren't I? :D

2009-06-16 [Linderel]: You're not listed, no :P

2009-06-19 [Nevermore.]: has the art portfolio started??

2009-06-19 [Linderel]: We're in the end stretch of the current round, so yes, it has. :P
If things go well, you can probably start signing up for the next round in August.

2009-06-19 [Nevermore.]: damn it ><
could i not enter now and catch up? for the deadline??

2009-06-19 [Linderel]: Sorry, no. I only let latecomers in up to the second week of a round. :) However, nothing would stop you from shadowing if you want to challenge yourself.

2009-06-19 [Nevermore.]: shadowing??

2009-06-19 [Linderel]: Y'know, portraying the themes while not actually participating in the contest. It's been done before by other people simply because they've enjoyed it so much.

2009-06-19 [Nevermore.]: I will probably just wait for the next one..i will keep an eye on the page for it. I didnt know this was here otherwise i would have signed up..oh well...tis sad =[

2009-06-19 [Linderel]: Well, I'm glad you found it now - while I love how I have regulars, I also always like to see new people here. ^__^
While waiting, why don't you peruse the archives to see how the previous rounds have looked like? You might enjoy it. :)

2009-06-19 [Nevermore.]: ^^ I guess it will give me time to brush up on my drawing painting skills lol. Is all forms or art allowed?
I have done! lol

2009-06-19 [Linderel]: Yep, pretty much everything's allowed: water colours, oil paint, pencil, digital, whatever. Photomanipulations are out, however.

2009-06-19 [Nevermore.]: im a tattooist? is that form allowed?

2009-06-19 [Linderel]: Well, it is a form of drawing, no? I don't see why not. It would certainly be a little bit different from the usual. :)
And yes, I know you are - I've visited your page. You seem to be quite good at it.

2009-06-19 [Nevermore.]: sweet, i will try and stick a few tattoos in if it fits in.
I havent been doing it that long...couple of months just lol

2009-06-21 [Rainbow Dragonflies]: I might join this last-minute. [=

2009-06-21 [Linderel]: You can join the next round. :P

2009-06-21 [Duke Devlin]: I've sucked monkeys this round. =/ May have time to catch up. D:

2009-06-21 [sweet.tx.tea]: I would really like to join next round. XD This was an excellent idea, [Linderel].