[quote=@artifeximpar]
Are the rules in the gallery?
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The rules of the contest will be posted when the first contest launches. This post was mainly to let people know it's coming and that those interested should check the gallery tomorrow. 

There will be some general rules that mention using your own art and keep it SFW. And there will specific rules for the contest, with restrictions or bonus categories and the deadline. 

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[quote=@Utrax]
I'd like some clarification in regards to the art mediums-- i.e. Paintings, sketches, 3d modeling, paper sculpture? 
And with that said, will they be separated based on medium? Or simply, "Go make finger paint to compete if you want."
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This is the first version of art contests, so I'm definitely open to suggestions in what mediums you all prefer to work. The first contest will focus on drawn or painted art, be it traditional or digital. That will be the only limitation. 
Future contests may have no limitations on the medium used or may require a specific type of art. I may ask for only sketches and doodles for instance. Or 'go wild with paper'. 

The writing contests have always been about giving participants as much freedom as they want/need and I want to extend that to the art contests too. So, if I ask for drawn or painted art, then sketches, line-art, watercolour, finger-painting, black-white or full colour, people or geometric shapes, etc., it will be all valid as entry as long as it adheres to the theme in one way or the other. Of course the less effort put into an entry, the less likely it is to get votes in the voting round. 

Whether or not the different types of art will be separated in the voting round will depend on how many different types of entries we have. If I would allow all kinds of art and I end up with six drawings and one origami swan, all entries will be put together. If there are enough entries to make it a decent contest for different mediums I can split them up.

I hope this answers your questions.