^cmptrwhz and ^Platinus present a #WeirdContest production:
FRACTALS AND THE OUTSIDE WORLD...THE CONTEST!

That's right, ladies and gentlemen! I promised you a new contest and I intend to deliver!


Everyone knows that fractals are an incredible digital art form,(yes, you can make natural/traditional fractals, but for the most part, it's a digital medium.)That being said, I want YOU to take your fractals out of their comfort zone, rip them off of your monitor and bring them to life!

That's right! You'll be taking your fractals out of your computer and incorporating them into something in the real, less digital word.

Here's what I'm talking about: You're going to create a fractal, then you're going to print it out 9or use a projector, or take a picture of it,etc) and you're going to use it with some sort of traditional media or artisan craft,etc. In short-Take fractal off computer somehow and use it in a tangible setting somehow. Got it?

Here's a twist for you too! Because I understand that not everyone has a traditional medium that they have mastered or a craft that they're handy at,you can pair up with someone who has these skills and abilities! So you can make the fractal and the other person could turn it into a quilt pattern, or they could make the fractal and you can masterfully set up a scene with the fractal in the background, what ever you like!

This contest is all about creativity. The more creative the fractal is worked into the finished piece, the better for you. The more creative the concept, the better. Wanna tattoo a fractal on the stomach of your grandfather? If he's up for it, more points for you! The sky's the limit here, and even then, don't let that silly old atmosphere hold you back!

Here are the rules! Every good contest needs to have rules!

You can only enter once. You may make as many fractals as you'd like for your entry and you can make as many representations as you'd like to be depicted in your entry.
If you choose to partner up, you can only be on one team. However, if you are on a team, you can choose to submit by yourself as well.
Fractals and all images must be bigger than 800x600.
You cannot upload your fractals onto Zazzle, cafepress, redbubble, or any website that puts your designs onto clothing or other products. Ordering a pair of "fractal shoes" will not count as an entry
All fractals must be new for the contest and represented along side the finished product. Fractals must also be uploaded seperately into the fractal art gallery. (This means that an image showing all of the fractals used and the final product in one image and all of the fractals uploaded separately.)
Fractals MUST be made in a FRACTAL program. Photoshop, GIMP, Paintshop, or any other image editing program can only be used to put the entry image together.
Contest is open to everyone. However, staff/volunteers can not win prizes.
All entries images must be posted in the contest gallery Contest>2009>Fractals And The Outside World

The dead line is 11:59 PM dAST July 6th, so, this gives you three months to work on your project.

How about some fabulous prizes? Every contest has to have fabulous prizes!

1st place: The most creative piece will win a 1 year subscription, a devwear t-shirt or Fella plushie, and a gift certificate to take the Apophysis Exploration course or the Apophysis: Beyond the Basics course at [link] (Should a team win first place, the gift card isn't available, and two 1 year subs and shirts/plushies will be awarded)
2nd place: The second most creative entry will receive a 6 month sub and emote buttons (if a team wins, 2 6 month subs and two packs of emote buttons)

Grand prize, runner up, and honorable mentions will be featured in a news article.

If there are any question,comments, concerns, or if you'd just like to chat about the contest, you can find me or ^cmptrwhz in #WeirdContest or #FantasticallyFractal

Judges:
(more judges pending)

Let's all have some fun and get our fractalicious grooves on!

Happy fractaling!
Travii
Fractal Art GM