Monthly Art Challenge – May 2024 – Reflection

Hello Krita Artists ! :wave:

The Monthly Art Challenge for April 2024 is complete. Congratulations to @jimplex, the winner. And congratulations to everyone who participated by submitting wonderful art, and also to our members who voted for the entries.

@jimplex has chosen the theme for our next challenge.

Monthly Art Challenge – May 2024 – Topic: Reflection

@jimplex wants you to interpret the word “reflection” in any way you choose.

Please post only artworks and discussion related to submitted artwork in this thread. There is a WIP thread for each monthly art challenge in which you can ask questions and post your works in progress.

WIP thread

Rules

  • The composition should be your own and not an exact copy from someone or somewhere else. If you are using a reference photo taken by anyone other than yourself, please ensure the license allows for its use and include a credit to the photographer with your submission.
  • Artwork should be done in Krita. Submissions must be done from scratch in Krita, no paint-over or tracing allowed. Photobashing is allowed only when explicitly specified in the topic.
  • The topic changes every month. Your submission should be somehow related to the topic. If possible, please add a few lines explaining your idea and image.
  • No AI-generated images are allowed, not even partial use of AI and paint over. It is unfair for those who are drawing from scratch.
  • You can post a maximum of 3 entries and also edit the entries until the deadline. All your entries will be clubbed during the vote and you only get one vote. Reply with your entries to this post in this thread. All entries must appear in a single post. Please do not post your submissions in any other category on Krita-Artists until voting has closed and the winner is declared.
  • In order to have the image featured, the entries need to be safe for work so please avoid any NSFW or controversial content. The moderators can use their discretion to disqualify the image from the contest with prior notice. Of course, the artist will be given the chance to submit an alternate image or change it.
  • Submissions will be accepted until 2024-05-27T16:00:00Z, at which time the topic will automatically close. You can check how much time is left at the bottom of the thread.

We will hold a poll at the end of the challenge period. The artwork with the most votes will be the winner.

Prize

  • The winner(s) will be featured on this website in the featured artwork row.
  • The winner(s) will have the privilege to set the topic of their liking. If the winner is not available or reachable, then the 1st runner up will be asked to provide the topic and challenge
  • The winner will also be awarded the Monthly Art Contest Winner badge.

Please spread the word about this art challenge by posting your artwork on various social media websites with the hashtag – #KritaChallenge. If possible, include a link to the forum post.

I hope we will enjoy this exercise so let us begin.

**P.S. Note we can change the rules based on the feedback on this contest and modify the format. Any suggestions are welcome. To submit feedback, please create a new topic in the Site Feedback category.

Note : We have changed the title of this event from Monthly Art Contest to Monthly Art Challenge as it is more of a challenge for learning together rather than a contest, even if there is an award.

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Hmmm… This topic will require reflection, indeed… :thinking:
Congrats @jimplex :laughing:

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Great minds think alike–that was one of the meanings of reflection I thought might make this interesting! Thank you!

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Here is my submission.

It is the 9-11 memorial, aka the REFLECTION pool. There is an US officer in the picture at the very bottom REFLECTING on the past. Hope you guys like it :wink: :wink:

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If only he would look up…

Layer breakdown can be found here; Monthly Art Challenge WIPs and Discussion Thread – May 2024 - #56 by edgarej

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My entry for May, “Reflection”. Fat calico kitty watching goldfish. https://youtu.be/p9aX2RjutUE
Time Lapse in WIP

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Wow! @edgarej and @Elixiah you really set the bar high this month! For both of you those are probably among your best pieces ever! :heart_eyes: :heart:

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This is Marvelous! Your attention to detail is immaculate! :star_struck:

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I don’t believe in aliens really, but your work is always “Out Of This WORLD!” @Elixiah Not just FEeding you a LINE here! :heart_eyes_cat:

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Entry 2 - as I’m still working on ‘entry 1’.
A nice, ‘fast and loose’ illustration style to get the idea out of my mind as it demanded to be drawn. Does anyone else get that?

So this is my idea of when you feel tempted to stop and adjust yourself in the shop window reflection, checking for stuff in your teeth and redoing your hair - there’s probably people right on the other side of the glass looking at all the stupid faces you’re pulling and thinking you look deranged.

Edit - hang on - I’ve just noticed I drew her hand backwards… BRB…

Ok, done. :laughing: :woman_facepalming:

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Haha! Love it! Coffee does that to me too! :laughing:

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Heres my entry for the May Challenge: Reflection. It’s called “Occupied”!

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Smells like real experience! :laughing:

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Like they say, “Paint what you know”!

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Thanks @Corentin @KRITAKOUGAR

@jimplex love that cat’s expression, lol

well done @Sketchy and @Elixiah

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I’m curious though… What did you do then? :thinking: Did you remove the cat or did you go and use the kitchen sink? :laughing:

This one is amazing! Also what a cute cat, and beautiful eyes. :kiki_love:

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@edgarej Thank you!

@Corentin I’m a dedicated cat owner–I used the kitchen sink!! :smile: :grin: :laughing:

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i knew it… with that kind of expression given by the void, all demands will be given :rofl: :rofl:

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