Hey Steemians!
Week 15 of #zencolouringcontest starts now!
I have some BIG news this week, fellow Steemian and avid supporter of this contest @sallybeth23 had a chat with Steemit whale, @timcliff, on my behalf to get some Steem Power delegated to me for the benefit of the #zencolouringcontest and all the Steemers that participate.
I have been delegated ~500SP, thank you so much @timcliff. This now means I can manage my voting power better by using the 'slider', to give the participants entry posts a bigger upvote! EXCITING STUFF!
Thanks again @sallybeth23, and a huge THANK YOU to @timcliff!
Each week I will provide a stencil to be coloured in with no restrictions on the medium used, with a chance to win 45% of this posts payout and the weeks' donations for 1st place.
To add a little twist and interaction within the community, there will be a featured colour each week, picked at random from entrant's choices. This colour must be used in some way in your interpretation (use as little or as much of the featured colour as you like).
The featured colour this week is Orange
Below is a screen capture of the random picker's selection:
(with example shades of the colour)
The contest will run week to week, to provide enough time for entrants to colour in the pattern. It's Zen for a reason!
This week's contest will run as follows:
Tuesday 22nd, 18:00 CET - 'Week Starts' post
Tuesday 29th, 09:00 CET - 'Week Ending' post
Tuesday 29th, 15:00 CET - 'Winners Showcase' post
Tuesday 29th, 18:00 CET - 'New Week Starts' post
(CET - Central European Time)
No entries are accepted after the 'Week Ending Post'.
- Download the Stencil provided below.
- Colour the Stencil in any way you wish.
- Any medium is accepted, digital, traditional or otherwise.
- Must UPVOTE and RESTEEM this post.
- Create your own post titled: i.e. ...Entry for Zen Colouring Contest #15...
- Add your final coloured piece to your entry post.
- In your entry, state which colour you would pick for next week's featured colour.
- The FEATURED COLOUR this week is Orange
- Make sure your first tag is #zencolouringcontest.
- Only 1 entry per Steemer.
- You don't have to be an artist. Anyone can enter! People of all ages!
- Leave a comment on this post with a link to your entry so it can be easily found.
- Encourage each other by upvoting and commenting on other entries in the #zencolouringcontest tag!
- You can add lines and shapes, so long as the main pattern remains visible.
All accepted entries will be resteemed by me and the following badge will appear on your entry post, so that you know it has been accepted:
Here is this week's Stencil:
click the image for full size, then right click the full size image and save the image.
Load the stencil image into your favourite art software on your phone, tablet or PC. Or print it out and use traditional forms of colouring! The image is sized to A4 paper for ease of printing.
I am judging the contest and will choose the winners based on creativity and originality
The prizes for this week are:
1st place - 45% of post payout + donations
2nd place - 30% of post payout + donations
3rd place - 15% of post payout + donations
Honourable Mention
Winners will receive the corresponding badge as a comment on their entry when the 'Winners Showcase' is posted. Prizes will be handed out when this post pays out.
Would you like to help support the contest further? Whether you are an entrant or an admirer, If you would like to make a small donation towards the prize pool, please send it with the memo 'ZenColouring # Donation!'.
I myself will be donating 0.25 SBD to the prize pool each week.
@sallybeth23 donated 3.0 SBD last week. Thank you!
@gardeningchef donated 1.0 SBD last week. Thank you!
After the feedback received about last week's more complex stencil, I decided to make another one. I think the more intricate the pattern is, the more opportunity you all have for creative colouring. What do you think? Should I try to keep future stencils as complex or vary in complexity? Perhaps I could make a 'difficulty system' of some kind? I'll give it some thought!
Have fun, but most importantly have a relaxing zen-colouring sesh!
Join the BRAND NEW Zen Colouring Discord Server:
Share your entry,
talk with me or other colouring enthusiasts,
listen to music & colour the stencil together,
and get exclusive #zencolouringcontest news & updates.
Don't miss your chance to be part of this ever expanding community!
https://discord.gg/ZaBR7tF
You must have a Discord account with a verified email!
If you are looking for other contests to also participate in, why not try these:
@deemarshall's Artstorm Contest
Everyday you have a chance to WIN 0.25 SBD for a 15 minute themed drawing!
@organduo's Pinky & Spiky Comic Contest
Every Monday you are given a theme to draw the adventures of 2 lovable characters!
If you would like your contest to be advertised here, please let me know.
If you have any suggestions or ideas about the contest please leave a comment below and your input will be displayed here in future posts.
On top of all that fantastic news at the top, I just hit 500 followers!!!
What an achievement! Week 15, Level 55, 500SP, 500 Followers and a 5 pointed stencil! The number 5 is strong this week. I think it's a sign, because the numerology of it says "The number 5 is the most dynamic and energetic of all the single-digit numbers. It is unpredictable, always in motion and constantly in need of change. It is also said to be the prevailing number in nature and art."
