It's that time of year again. As some of you know, the past two years I've hosted a secret Santa. People really seemed to enjoy it, so I'm doing it again this year. Sign up! Join! Have fun! 'Tis the season.
This is how this works. This is a Secret Santa. If you don't know how this works, you basically pick a name out of a hat, and you get a present for whoever you picked. That person doesn't know you have them until the day they get their gift, and likewise you don't know who has you. This is just like that only art-related.
Comment, note or e-mail me saying you want to join and add a picture or a detailed description of the character you want drawn. If you want anything specific for your character to be doing, be sure to include it. On the 19th of November, I'll note you/e-mail you/IM you who you have, along with their reference pic, and you draw them. On Christmas, I'll post all the pics up. Fun, huh?
This is pretty much an idea to get you to draw for people you either don't know or wouldn't think to draw gift art for, and for you to receive art from people you wouldn't expect.
The Rules-
Anyone can join, regardless of art skill. All I ask is that you put your effort into the piece.
Remember, this is about GIVING not receiving. Please join because you want to do art for others, not because you want art done for you.
Please, once you know who you're drawing for, make sure they don't find out. That'll ruin the surprise.
If you want your gift to be kept under a certain rating, or include/exclude a certain theme, please let me know.
If you participated last year and DID NOT do your SS gift pic, then you CANNOT join in this years round. I'm sorry, but that's just how it's gonna be this year. HOWEVER, if you get your pic from last year into me before the sign-up deadline(the 16th), then you can participate in this years Secret Santa.
Deadlines-
You have until the 16th of November to join, and the 25th of December to submit your gift. However, I understand that people get busy during this time, and if you can't make the deadline, no problem. Just be sure to let me know and give me a guess of when you'll think it'll be done.
If you finish ahead of time, feel free to send me the pic if you want me to host it. Otherwise, just post the finished work on Christmas.
I will create a livejournal entry for all the finished Secret Santa pics, so everyone can see the pics and leave a comment.
That's it. Have fun. =3
Wow, that time already!
Ok, I'm in. Because I like drawing and trading gifts. No Christmas theme for me, though, please. I'm Jewish.
Sounds like a crackin good time again
Quote from: Gabi on October 23, 2007, 07:24:59 AMBecause I like drawing and trading gifts. No Christmas theme for me, though, please. I'm Jewish.
That's alright, I'm atheist and I still celebrate christmas. Why? Because I see it as a season of peace and giving to others, with a jolly man in a red suit as a mascot :P I ignore the religious overtones.
But as for this Art Secret Santa thing, I don't know if I'll be able to join. One, I don't have a character for someone to draw, two, I've only drawn a single thing myself recently, and three, i won't be getting anything up here if I can't get my @*&%ing scanner working again.
Time already? Awesome--this time I want in as well.
~Keaton the Black Jackal
xek in. >:3
sweeet! Join join join join join join join! PM is en-route.
I've been waiting for this to resurface since the newest APF thread was started.
meant i am in as usual forum is being kaka
Sienna is a big stupid head :<
and the sketches for the real present haunt her every time she opens her sketchbook (which admittedly, she lost)
but I have access to a scanner now as well as my sketchbook, so I'll take care of that, before even hazarding to decided whether or not I have time this year. (and then maybe he won't hate me so much anymore...)
Quote from: Gabi on October 23, 2007, 07:24:59 AM
Wow, that time already!
Ok, I'm in. Because I like drawing and trading gifts. No Christmas theme for me, though, please. I'm Jewish.
I remember, and I'll be sure to tell your SS that. X3
... You know what, I'm in.
Likewise, I'm going to point out that I'm Jewish, but 'Secular' Christmas stuff is still okay. (so no crosses, mangers, Baby Jesii...)
I'm in too. Details are in PM-form.
Quote from: Aiyno on October 23, 2007, 01:38:44 PM
Quote from: Xeksue on October 23, 2007, 11:50:12 AM
xek in. >:3
I'll sneak in after the Xek man :)
Did you ever get your SS pic finished from last year? I don't seem to have it.
what does christmass celebrate again, I lost track of it when I was about 5...I thought It had something to do with christ, but then I saw this program about how if you take the "n" in Santa and move it to the end of word without removing any vowels or consonants it spells Satan... and so upon learning that Santa was the devil I realized Santa only give's children presents for the great acts of evil that they do...besides that my family Christmases sucked big time.
Ok.
I don't care. :U
This is for this year's Secret Santa. Sign up or don't.
Quote from: Zina on October 24, 2007, 02:15:44 PM
Quote from: Aiyno on October 23, 2007, 01:38:44 PM
Quote from: Xeksue on October 23, 2007, 11:50:12 AM
xek in. >:3
I'll sneak in after the Xek man :)
Did you ever get your SS pic finished from last year? I don't seem to have it.
Ah, Yes.. The first picture was putten into the topic and I wanted to make another one and even showed the doodle I was going to use, however the one I made the picture for said it was not needed. I did want to finish that picture.. don't know why I never finished the back-up picture, since I wasn't quite as busy as I am currently. Heh, I almost thought it got lost in my computers last /:c drive crash, luckily that was before or during the process of secret santa but not effecting the picture. I found a small backup I kept in a compressed map (I had space issues for quite a while) I hate showing it since it is certainly not up to my current standard (heck, I hated it back then... ) but here is is http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v703/WEO/Other/secretsanatagiftfinalsmall.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v703/WEO/Other/secretsanatagiftfinalsmall.jpg) recommended not to view because of massive amounts of FAIL.
The first year, or did you do two pics for the same person? I don't remember. D:
I might kinda sorta maybe will participate, or maybe I won't just to be cool....but then again I might, I'll have to think on it a while...because I might kind of want to but maybe I'm not sure I want too....
What do I get if I do consider participating?
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Actually, if I were you, I wouldn't worry about it.
I'm just gonna go ahead and put you on the list of people that aren't allowed to participate this year.
Congrats! :>
Quote from: Zina on October 24, 2007, 03:22:35 PM
The first year, or did you do two pics for the same person? I don't remember. D:
Two crappy doodling of my own for a single person. :( Both of them aren't that great.
You didn't remember? Heh, My recall failed too, I thought it had been destroyed but it was merily well hidden on my computer :P The abominations of the past are haunting me D: (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v703/WEO/Other/?action=view¤t=examplegift.gif)
edit: darnit, woman! Your to fast :erk
Quote from: Aiyno on October 24, 2007, 03:38:21 PM
Quote from: Zina on October 24, 2007, 03:22:35 PM
The first year, or did you do two pics for the same person? I don't remember. D:
Two crappy doodling of my own for a single person. :( Both of them aren't that great.
Ok, I believe you. Be sure to get a reference pic or a description of who/what you want drawn for you before the 16th. :3
Quote from: Zina on October 24, 2007, 03:39:54 PM
Quote from: Aiyno on October 24, 2007, 03:38:21 PM
Quote from: Zina on October 24, 2007, 03:22:35 PM
The first year, or did you do two pics for the same person? I don't remember. D:
Two crappy doodling of my own for a single person. :( Both of them aren't that great.
Ok, I believe you. Be sure to get a reference pic or a description of who/what you want drawn for you before the 16th. :3
Sure, I will write it down in my agenda :) Thanks Zina, [silly]wait.. you just read my mind to find out of I was speaking the truth didn't you? ...[/silly]
forgot the characters :)
Zephyr and Yuumei with a christmas theme
http://www.furfire.org/gallery/albums/artwork/palor.sized.jpg
Eh, what the hell. I suck at drawing and I can't keep a deadline, but count me in anyway.
I'll put something together asap, or maybe just leave it to whatever the hell (s)he wants to :U
Quote from: Gornemant on October 24, 2007, 09:19:13 PM
Eh, what the hell. I suck at drawing and I can't keep a deadline, but count me in anyway.
That's reason enough for me to join, then (has been debating whether or not to for those reasons). :P
The name of the game is effort m'luvs.
Effort.
Quote from: Sienna Maiu - M T on October 25, 2007, 01:44:04 AM
The name of the game is effort m'luvs.
Effort.
I thought it was Secret Santa. But Effort seems to fit.
Rather old reference, but still applicable (http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/3333/wind4wj.png)
Of course, if the artist wants to draw something completely different, s/he is welcome to do so.
I will sign up too, with any hope it wont be the boobie prize. effort i can do despite my less then stellar artistic history
as far as getting, i would probably like something for my daughter instead of me, and im not sure what religion she is yet.... however it looks like theres a good chance she will worship either Odin, Thor, Yaweh, or possibly even Agnostic
man, time sure flew past real fast...
Do you wish to be joining this year, sir?
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Sure, why the fark not. However, I lack a scanner so my picture will have to be scanned via digital camera. Is that ok?
Also.... I know it's an art thing, but would you consider allowing poetry and such? If not, thats cool. I can draw. Sorta.
Sign me UP!!
What else do you need from me? Cash? comitment? my left arm? my first born? my soul? I know my soul looks kinda worthless, but it has lot of emotional value. Please cosider the emotional value :deal
Quote from: Zina on October 26, 2007, 02:27:23 PM
Do you wish to be joining this year, sir?
Wouldnt think of going trough the next two months any other way. Sign me up.
Quote from: Jim Halisstrad on October 27, 2007, 05:26:57 PM
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Sure, why the fark not. However, I lack a scanner so my picture will have to be scanned via digital camera. Is that ok?
Also.... I know it's an art thing, but would you consider allowing poetry and such? If not, thats cool. I can draw. Sorta.
A couple people have asked, but I'm not quite sure how I can work poetry or written work into it, especially since everyone else is expecting a drawing. Sorry. D:
There should, however, be limits. i recall one secret santa i partook in what i recieved was a techno remix of somebody saying "the internet is a set of tubes".... seriously, that one scentance stretched on for about a minute and a half.
getting a secret santa you at least want to know the sender put some effort and personality to it
http://zinacat.deviantart.com/journal/15201186/
This journal will be updated as we get closer to the 19th. Be sure to check to see if you're on the right list, or on it at all. I got a lot of names, so I probably made a mistake.
YAY!
Count me in.
I may not be the best artist, but this'll give me a welcome incentive to draw something nice! :mowwink
What Eowyn types-iiiiiiitttttttrrrrrruuuuuu?////
What Eowyn says- I try? okay!
What Eowyn means- Is it permissible if I enter too? my dad is giving me weird looks but i can draw! lookie!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v519/Brunhidden/Eowynsmasterpiece.jpg)
I don't see why not. :V
I think I'd like to do the Secret Santa thing too! :eager
All right, guys. I'm closing this thing on the 16th, and anyone that does not have their reference/description of what they want by then will not be praticpating this year.
Check this list: http://zinacat.deviantart.com/journal/15201186/
To see where you stand. If I made a mistake(and I probably have done that. There's a lot of people to keep track of), let me know ASAP.
EDIT: Gonna go ahead and sticky this until it is over. :U
Wish I could this year, but my work is overwhelming everything.
I don't see any gap at all until after New Years. :/
I liked doing this last year, so sign me up.
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i100/shadrok1/DMFA/th_Zaksheet.jpg) (http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i100/shadrok1/DMFA/Zaksheet.jpg)
Quote from: Shadrok on November 13, 2007, 11:13:40 AM
Zak
A little about Zak, he's a Cubi, a bit of a prankster and often acts like a slacker but isn't as he tends to get things done earlier then need be. His hobbies include marksmanship, pranks, and video games. His favorite food is surprise
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i100/shadrok1/DMFA/th_Kim-1.jpg) (http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i100/shadrok1/DMFA/Kim-1.jpg)
Quote from: Shadrok on November 14, 2006, 08:40:11 PM
Kim
A little about Kim, sort of a free spirit and at times a little naive (not stupid just out of the loop) she is also not much into sports. Her hobbies include repairing or inventing things, hang gliding, and star gazing.
My Secret Santa can choose either Zak or Kim, it's their choice as to which one they want to draw.
got a deviant note in before it was time, i would hate to be booted out on a technicality like that
What? Why does it say I haven't given you my character reference (http://clockworkmansion.com/forum/index.php/topic,3586.msg154426.html#msg154426)?
Because I'm dumb and completely missed it. :o
Quickly doodled and colored refs here > -:-:-:- < (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v703/WEO/Doodles/refbadrefbad.jpg)
Beside Onyian everyone is supposed to be feline (FAIL)
Well, if i'm in on time how about a white tiger: animal / anthro (female pref) / ect whichever the author wishes. If they want a picture I've been working at a cartoony-realistic tiger from a photo, (not quite done)
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q249/rt_41/WhiteTigerFace.png
The typical colouring is white with black stripes, and pink/black nose, gold/brown eyes. (Or just google tiger).
Mmm, what else, I guess an anthro artist might want a hairstyle, I'd probably pick a simple long hairstyle with those 'M-shaped' bangs, not sure what colour goes with black/white other than more black or white. The artist can feel free to pick something else of course.
'Kay guys. I'm closing at midnight tonight, so if anyone wants to join at the last minute or still need to send me their reference/description of what they want drawn, you have 12 hours to do so.
Those that still need to send me their reference/description are:
Farellemoon
Sift
Gorn
Jedi
King of Hearts
lil-artist
Koi
I think there's like...two people in that list that post here, so...so yeah.
Gemmeh.
Hmm... I'm up for doing random Christmas artz. :xmastree
I unfortunately don't have any decent reference pics of myself on hand at the moment. Here's a quick pencil sketch (http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/4564/tezkatreferencenu9.jpg). And you can get the colours off my avie pic (http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/1135/tezkatedgeji6.jpg). Is that good enough?
:mowcookie
That works. *adds*
Here is the one for Taski from last year :\
http://sienna-maiu.deviantart.com/art/I-thought-I-should-start-2-win-69978764
Edit:
Is it I can join now, plz?
if so,
http://sienna-maiu.deviantart.com/art/Sienna-Nude-Sheet-XD-69979479
http://sienna-maiu.deviantart.com/art/Ten-Moar-Things-U-69980520
if not, c'est la vie
Added you, Sienna. XD
As of this post, Secret Santa sign ups are officially closed. If you didn't get your reference into me on time, sorry. Maybe next year. If you KNOW you got your reference/description into me and I totally don't have you listed for whatever gay reason, contact me ASAP. I'll start assigning people this weekend, so if you catch me before the 19th, I'll probably still be able to squeeze you in.
Thanks and Happy Holidays!
gakh... I forgot to put up my ref pics.
If it can be squeezed in...
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/78051/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/437413/
Hmm... am I on the list? I don't seem to have made it on to the final update... :dface
*squeezes KoH in*
I could have sworn I added you on the list on DA, Tez. You're on my physical list that's sitting in front of me, so don't worry.
wewt
:eager
Ah, thanks. :mowcookie
By the way, I'm flying out on Tuesday to deal with some family business. The people I'm staying with have yet to join the 21st century, so don't be alarmed if I fall off the net and don't reply to PMs for a week. :animesweat
I'm leaving today for Colorado, and my flight plans have changed a little, and now I will be getting in way later than originally thought.
So chances are I wont be able to get online to finish sending out notes of who has who for the Secret Santa. If you don't get one tomorrow, then you'll definitely get one on the 20th.
I'll post when I've finished sending them all out, so don't panic.
Sorry about this. D:
Zina, how dare you. I expected more from someone in purple.
Ok, I've sent notes to every single person who signed up for the Secret Santa, so you all SHOULD have a note from me telling you who you have. If you don't and you know you signed up, tell me ASAP. If I messed up, which is possible, I'll do everything I can in order to fix it.
Ok guys, Have at it! And happy holidays. :3
Woo! Hopefully I won't forget or something equally stupid! :D
Quote from: xHaZxMaTx on November 20, 2007, 09:30:37 PM
Woo! Hopefully I won't forget or something equally stupid! :D
forgetting is stupid? ... :< I is stupid..
Really, if I could remember to make something for my IF last time I should be able to do something like that again...
with or without vodka..
Just setting a reminder. Everyone that's signed up for the Secret Santa has seven days to complete their gift and send it to me. If you haven't yet, be sure to get your gift or a link to your gift to me by the 25th.
If you feel you need a little more time or will be late, be sure to let me know, as well as an estimated date for when you'll be done. That way, I'll at least know you have intentions of finishing.
Thanks~!
FA's back up, everything is going on according to plan. :>
The topic title says I have two more days left, just lovely.
Kidding, I'll try a few touch ups while I have some remaining time in my timezone (which is GMT+1) then all get it online or something. (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v703/WEO/Doodles/?action=view¤t=SS.jpg)
Picture (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v703/WEO/Doodles/?action=view¤t=SS-1.jpg)
Have you received mine?
I got yours, Gabi.
There's a list here of who I've recieved so far and who told me they would be late. If you've done either of those things, check to make sure you're on there:
http://zinacat.deviantart.com/journal/16063598/
I sent a note on DA with mine, do you need/want me to send it again/post it here?
Quote from: Miaka on December 24, 2007, 09:00:31 PM
I sent a note on DA with mine, do you need/want me to send it again/post it here?
I have it saved. I'm pretty sure you're on the list of people who have finished. :o
i do not know if i will technically be 'late', as i should have it done in a few hours.... SHOULD, i have been interrupted by acts of wife
Really? I didn't see my name or icon on the list, I could have missed it, though.
I'll check again.
[edit]
Oops, sorry. ^^;;
Sends of the link off to you before the buzzer .. well depending on the time zone at least :rolleyes
well i got mine in, just a hair before 11 PM, which i assume is pretty close to Zinas midnight- the only midnight that counts
The deadline is actually midnight on the 25th, which is tomorrow for me.
Sorry for any confusion. :o Either way, the list has been updated as the gifts are flowing in. :>
:tired Sorry; things kind of hit the fan for me, so I'm going to be late. I'll have it done and up by tomorrow evening.
*Edit*
Ok Zina, I've sent you a Pm with the pic's URL.
LONG ASS LIST OVER HERE. IT TOOK HOURS. EVERYONE CLICK ON THIS LINK AND LOVE IT (http://zinagod.livejournal.com/513376.html)
No, really. This year's turn out was awesome, and I encourage everyone to check out the entries. The list is huge and I opted to keep it to links, simply because my computer would probably freeze on me otherwise. But some of the gifts are pretty bad ass, and everyone who participated should be proud of themselves.
Enjoy. And Merry Christmas! :3
I'll probably take this off of sticky in a few days.
Secret Santa for Zinacat (http://prof-b-hunnydew.deviantart.com/art/Secret-Santa-to-Zina-Cat-73058417)
Wow you guys rock with the art, I agree, I am sad to have miss this year.....
Pixie sticks and sugar plums until next year....
PBH
Good God, that's a long list! *jawdrop*
Some great shiny in there, makes me wish I could draw (like, at all)... Kudos to those who participated, you guys are awesome!
wow .. those are some great arts!
If seregei drops by here, I do so ever like mine, can't seem to spit out more than "that is cool" currently. I'll have to sign up for comments on that board to drop off a message
It's five pounds of chaos with a bow on it
Quote from: rt on December 27, 2007, 08:32:55 AM
wow .. those are some great arts!
If seregei drops by here, I do so ever like mine, can't seem to spit out more than "that is cool" currently. I'll have to sign up for comments on that board to drop off a message
you don't have to sign up in order to comment on my Livejournal. Just sign your post, or something, so we'll know who you are. :L
Merry Christmas indeed. :) This year's Secret Santa was a lot of fun to take part in and get my contribution finished... I think I'll join in next year as well.
~Keaton the Black Jackal
There are some amazing drawings over there! And I haven't been able to see them all yet.
Thanks, Brun! Your comic made me laugh. :)
Quote from: Gabi on December 28, 2007, 06:29:03 AM
Thanks, Brun! Your comic made me laugh. :)
Indeed. That reworking of the scarecrow wanting a brain had me in stitches :3
I just realized- the person who did me, on a diffrent forum i did him.
freakyweird.
thanks for liking the comic, even though my art skills are nonexistent and my scanner somehow found a way to mangle it more- i can do more if theres an interest, its so fun to do!
QuoteEveryone knows that time is Death, that Death hides in clocks. Imposing another time powered by the Clock of the Imagination, however, can refuse his law. Here, freed of the Grim Reaper's scythe, we learn that pain is knowledge and all knowledge pain.
...And you misspelled the word 'guards'. :P
But yes, it was funny. It would be nice to see more. Art is not all about realism and detail, it's mainly about creativity and you seem to have a lot of that. I guess being a muse must help.
Thanks, Shadrok! :mowcookie
I'm glad Flamedryad liked his gift. :xmastree
I don't usually participate in these art trades. It was a lot of fun. :kittycool
Quote from: Gabi on December 31, 2007, 10:29:16 AM
...And you misspelled the word 'guards'. :P
But yes, it was funny. It would be nice to see more. Art is not all about realism and detail, it's mainly about creativity and you seem to have a lot of that. I guess being a muse must help.
I was originally going to have you say "bring it on rusty!", but that didnt sound right, and just 'bring it on' isnt very gabi. 'guards' was last moment.
any suggestions or requests? i almost have the urge to post the pic i did for the guy who did me here, i still think its some weird stroke of fate...
QuoteDo not read this.