Some of the biggest artists in comic books got their break at the legendary award-winning 2000 AD – and you could be joining them! CBR has the announcement: https://www.cbr.com/2000-ad-judge-dredd-art-competition/
Our new art competition - 2000 AD Art Stars - is your chance to get into the pages of 2000 AD AND get paid for it!
Star Scans have been a staple of 2000 AD since its earliest days: single-image pin-ups of the greatest characters in the galaxy, from Judge Dredd and Strontium Dog to Dan Dare and Rogue Trooper, drawn by some of the best artists in comics from Brian Bolland and Dave Gibbons to Jock and Liam Sharp!
Every four months, we're giving artistic Earthlets the chance to submit Star Scan pin-ups based on 2000 AD characters – and the winner, chosen by the editorial team at 2000 AD, will be published in a future edition of the Galaxy's Greatest Comic. PLUS they'll be paid for their art!
Each four months we'll announce a new theme and Earthlets can submit their art direct to the editorial droids. Our editor will choose their favourite image for publication. Plus, a runner up will be chosen by public vote and receive zarjaz 2000 AD graphic novels! This is your chance to follow in the footsteps of some of comics' greatest artistic talents and, who knows, maybe break into the industry yourself!
THIS MONTH'S THEME IS: JUDGE DREDD
To submit your Judge Dredd-themed 2000 AD Art Star entry now, email the artwork as a 300dpi jpg image (no bigger than 10mb in size) to 2000adartcomp@gmail.com
Entries are open until 9th September 2018. Terms and conditions apply.
Follow the competition as we feature selected entries on 2000 AD's social media at:
Instagram: instagram.com/2000adartcomp
Facebook: facebook.com/2000adartcomp
Twitter: twitter.com/2000AD
Tumblr: 2000ADonline.tumblr.com
Terms and Conditions:
All entries will be judged by editorial staff at 2000 AD. The judges' decision is final.
The winning entry will be published as a 'Star Scan' in a forthcoming edition of 2000 AD, the date to be decided by editorial.
In order for their entry to be published in 2000 AD and to receive payment, the winner must sign a standard contract with 2000 AD/Rebellion.
Entries may be selected to feature on 2000 AD's social media accounts with due named credit.
Non-winning entries will not be used by 2000 AD and will be deleted from Rebellion's servers as soon as a winner is chosen (selected images will remain on social media but can be removed upon request). Artwork remains the property of artists but copyright of characters remains with Rebellion.
Entries not fitting the relevant quarter's theme will not be considered.
Entries will not be considered from professionals currently or previously working in the comic book industry, as adjudicated by 2000 AD.
All characters are ™ REBELLION A/S, © REBELLION A/S, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. JUDGE DREDD®JUDGE DREDD IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK, © REBELLION A/S, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ROGUE TROOPER® ROGUE TROOPER IS USED AS TRADEMARK OR A REGISTERED TRADEMARK, © REBELLION A/S, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
QuotePLUS they'll be paid for their art!
And there in a nutshell is why Rebellion is better than most. Good luck, art types. Us wannabe scribblers will be watching from the sidelines, envious of your talents!
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Get thee back to the drawing board, everyone!
This is wonderful news! I'd actually given up on hearing anything further regarding the competition!
Drokk, I'm really going to have to up my game for this.... :o
Woo and indeed hoo.
This could be very interesting.
Good luck, proto droids!
(now, where did I leave my pens..?)
Good news (though I hope the less serious applications are still in abundance, even if they're not suitable for print*).
*by which I mean jokey and scribbled, not just than X-rated!
If we don't get one of Buttonman's piss-stained MS PAINT creations on the back of the prog, I'm cancelling my sub!
But seriously, I'm guessing a certain Mr Lambert is going to be featuring in a Star Scan very soon!
Quote from: sheridan on 10 May, 2018, 01:09:46 PM
Good news (though I hope the less serious applications are still in abundance, even if they're not suitable for print*).
*by which I mean jokey and scribbled, not just than X-rated!
My thoughts also.
Brilliant as this news is, I hope the art competitions don't just become a testing ground for professional artists.
On reflection, my last post makes me look a bit of a negative [spoiler]twat[/spoiler], so I'll try and do better!
This is truly awesome news - many of our past winners have deserved to grace the prog, and the idea that this is now a reality (and a fully paid one to boot!) is frankly jaw-dropping. (And yes, there's a massive chance that Andy Lambert is going to win one of these, and I genuinely hope he does. And Brian Corcorran. And Dark Jimbo. This should never be considered a reason not to enter!)
Also, as this news is being widely spread I would imagine a fair few new faces on the board's art threads, which can only be good news.
Once again, Tharg leads the way.
And, once again, my everlasting thanks to Jim Campbell and CFM for making all of this possible in the first place. May your KTT's never tarnish.
Thank you for the show of confidence in me, chaps - I'm very humbled. I think the competition will be extremely fierce now there's a chance to have one's work appear in the prog! I hope everyone entering this and future competitions does extremely well and has a great time taking part! I think this is very exciting but rather nerve-wracking!
I have a few questions:
Since they're Star Scans, do all entries need to be in colour, or is black and white still allowed?
Is it one entry per person this time, or can one still submit more than one piece?
If someone wins the competition one month, are they allowed to enter again or does winning exclude them from future contests?
Thanks :)
Quote from: Andy Lambert on 10 May, 2018, 10:42:32 PM
Since they're Star Scans, do all entries need to be in colour, or is black and white still allowed?
Is it one entry per person this time, or can one still submit more than one piece?
If someone wins the competition one month, are they allowed to enter again or does winning exclude them from future contests?
All colours/b&w fine
The other two are still for negotiation - I'd say concentrate on one really good one for now.
In terms of the sketchers and scrawlers... there are plans to accommodate them too ;)
Watch this ssppppppaaace
Many thanks CFM :)
That's one hell of a prize!
I can see why they would exclude Pro's, that's the kind of prise that would get seasoned professionals drawing pencils twitching. Who wouldn't want to draw a Star Scan!
This is very exciting news :) I'm not sure if I'm good enough considering the competition and the prize, but I'm going to give it a go regardless.
Not sure how practical this would be given time and other demands... but would there be any chance for some kind of constructive feedback for those who don't make it? I appreciate this is a BIG ask, but it would be really useful to everyone.
Quote from: mightybren on 12 May, 2018, 07:32:36 PM
Not sure how practical this would be given time and other demands... but would there be any chance for some kind of constructive feedback for those who don't make it? I appreciate this is a BIG ask, but it would be really useful to everyone.
Given the numbers involved it seems unlikely - plus, a lot of people really don't welcome feedback, constructive or otherwise. If yer hungry for that there are plenty of small press publications whose editors will give your portfolio a critical eye if you want it ;)
All very true, thanks CFM. I thought it'd be a big ask due to the numbers, but don't ask don't get :)
True about people not taking feedback well too, which is a shame because IMHO it's the only way to improve. I post work on deviant art and Instagram and ask for feedback but never get it... Which I find frustrating.
I've been thinking about getting into small press anyway, once I'm confident that my work is consistent enough. I'll take that route once I have a portfolio I'm willing to submit. Thanks for the recommendation :)
Anyone started on their's yet?
Yes :)
I'm developing some ideas anyway... The actual final artwork I'll probably start in a few weeks or so.
Quote from: mightybren on 13 May, 2018, 06:13:34 PM
All very true, thanks CFM. I thought it'd be a big ask due to the numbers, but don't ask don't get :)
True about people not taking feedback well too, which is a shame because IMHO it's the only way to improve. I post work on deviant art and Instagram and ask for feedback but never get it... Which I find frustrating.
I've been thinking about getting into small press anyway, once I'm confident that my work is consistent enough. I'll take that route once I have a portfolio I'm willing to submit. Thanks for the recommendation :)
You can also post in the creative common here and ask for advice. You'll probably find that for best results you should ask for feedback/advice in specific areas. things like 'looking for advice on anatomy/story telling/inking/composition' things like that.
Getting involved in the small press is good advice. if you are not ready for strips then art compactions and teamed draw offs/blogs are also a good place to start.
Cheers Steven, that's really good advice :) much appreciated!
Asking for clarification on a couple of points.
Regarding the topic being Judge Dredd - does Joe himself have to feature, or is it a bit more loose than that, if someone wanted to do a star scan of Justice 1 etc.
Secondly, colour or b/w - use of digital/3D etc being acceptable or not.
Thanks,
Steve
Quote from: mightybren on 14 May, 2018, 08:06:01 AM
Yes :)
I'm developing some ideas anyway... The actual final artwork I'll probably start in a few weeks or so.
Best of luck with it!
I really want to make a start myself, but I'm going to be busy with coursework for the next few weeks... :/
QuoteBest of luck with it!
I really want to make a start myself, but I'm going to be busy with coursework for the next few weeks... :/
Thanks Andy!
Deadline is September so we've got plenty of time. Coursework is good practice :) I'm sure you'll come up with something outstanding after honing your Jedi master skills further. Good luck :)
Quote from: Steve Green on 15 May, 2018, 11:32:19 AM
Asking for clarification on a couple of points.
Regarding the topic being Judge Dredd - does Joe himself have to feature, or is it a bit more loose than that, if someone wanted to do a star scan of Justice 1 etc.
Secondly, colour or b/w - use of digital/3D etc being acceptable or not.
Thanks,
Steve
Replied to the first on FB but I'd say - Joe/version of Joe is the main focus but you can include any villains you want etc.
I can't forsee any problems with accepting 3D art and b/w or colour whatever works for you!
Also entries are starting to go up todayyyyy here:
https://forums.2000ad.com/index.php?topic=45241 (https://forums.2000ad.com/index.php?topic=45241)
Quote from: mightybren on 13 May, 2018, 06:13:34 PM
All very true, thanks CFM. I thought it'd be a big ask due to the numbers, but don't ask don't get :)
True about people not taking feedback well too, which is a shame because IMHO it's the only way to improve. I post work on deviant art and Instagram and ask for feedback but never get it... Which I find frustrating.
Link?
QuoteLink?
Sure...
https://www.instagram.com/brenm/
https://mightybren.deviantart.com
Beit of a nercro-post to say a massive congrats to Uwe De Witt!
The latest winner of the Art Stars comp and contributor to Zarjaz & FQP!
A fantastic piece!
Linky linky to the news item! (https://2000ad.com/news/see-the-winner-of-the-latest-2000-ad-art-stars-competition/)
There were some absolutely astonishing entries for this one. They all get posted on Facebook and if I was less lazy I'd ship um up here the way CrazyFoxMachine used to. But Slaine does seem to bring out the best in creative types!
Well done Uwe De Witt - did he win an earlier comp, or maybe was runner up?
Here by the way is my fav. You can check out the rest here if you do Facebook https://www.facebook.com/2000adartcomp/ (https://www.facebook.com/2000adartcomp/)
(http://i.imgur.com/FJsEcIz.jpg) (https://imgur.com/FJsEcIz)
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 14 October, 2020, 09:15:58 AM
Beit of a nercro-post to say a massive congrats to Uwe De Witt!
The latest winner of the Art Stars comp and contributor to Zarjaz & FQP!
A fantastic piece!
Linky linky to the news item! (https://2000ad.com/news/see-the-winner-of-the-latest-2000-ad-art-stars-competition/)
Stunning.
That Uwe De Witt fella has upped the stakes in the latest 2000ad Art Star competition! Theme being ... well you can work it out...
(https://i.imgur.com/qWtSLl4.jpg)
That's fantastic.
Great stuff
Art Stars 2023 has concluded, and since I'm not big on social media, I just wanted to take opportunity here to offer a congratulations to everyone who entered - there were some fantastic entries!
The third place runner up entry, 'Dirty Protest', was mine :) Absolutely delighted to have been selected, it was not expected given the overall calibre of entries.
Congrats to Brett and Alan for second and first place, superb entries both. And a massive thank you to Rebellion, Mike Molcher and Tharg for the recognition and the wonderful shipment of graphic novels!
Quote from: Lawman of the Present on 02 June, 2023, 01:50:15 PMThe third place runner up entry, 'Dirty Protest', was mine :) Absolutely delighted to have been selected
Bloody well done.
Advent calendar's all yours this year, so.
Quote from: J.Ware on 02 June, 2023, 03:02:10 PMBloody well done.
Seconded. That was an amazingly strong field — a podium place is something you should be rightly proud of.
Congrats Lawman
Quote from: Lawman of the Present on 02 June, 2023, 01:50:15 PMArt Stars 2023 has concluded, and since I'm not big on social media, I just wanted to take opportunity here to offer a congratulations to everyone who entered - there were some fantastic entries!
The third place runner up entry, 'Dirty Protest', was mine :) Absolutely delighted to have been selected, it was not expected given the overall calibre of entries.
Congrats to Brett and Alan for second and first place, superb entries both. And a massive thank you to Rebellion, Mike Molcher and Tharg for the recognition and the wonderful shipment of graphic novels!
Considering the last post was 3 years ago, I wasn't even aware that this was even still going. It seems if you're not willing to become a subject of the state of Facebookville (national motto: Privacy is not an option, join us in the sewer of hate), then 2000ad doesn't really give a fuck about you any more. It evolved from the wholesome amateur monthly art comp on this forum, and it was great fun then - a community producing stuff ranging from pro-quality art to crap jokes in MS Paint (with obligatory piss-stains - I'm looking at you Mr SW of Paisley). Rebellion seemed to have washed their hands of this place, even though it's heavily moderated, whilst the facebook groups just seem to be folks slagging off the comic.
Quote from: Dandontdare on 02 June, 2023, 08:10:20 PMQuote from: Lawman of the Present on 02 June, 2023, 01:50:15 PMArt Stars 2023 has concluded, and since I'm not big on social media, I just wanted to take opportunity here to offer a congratulations to everyone who entered - there were some fantastic entries!
The third place runner up entry, 'Dirty Protest', was mine :) Absolutely delighted to have been selected, it was not expected given the overall calibre of entries.
Congrats to Brett and Alan for second and first place, superb entries both. And a massive thank you to Rebellion, Mike Molcher and Tharg for the recognition and the wonderful shipment of graphic novels!
Considering the last post was 3 years ago, I wasn't even aware that this was even still going. It seems if you're not willing to become a subject of the state of Facebookville (national motto: Privacy is not an option, join us in the sewer of hate), then 2000ad doesn't really give a fuck about you any more. It evolved from the wholesome amateur monthly art comp on this forum, and it was great fun then - a community producing stuff ranging from pro-quality art to crap jokes in MS Paint (with obligatory piss-stains - I'm looking at you Mr SW of Paisley). Rebellion seemed to have washed their hands of this place, even though it's heavily moderated, whilst the facebook groups just seem to be folks slagging off the comic.
Bit harsh?
If you're posting here, you're in a 2000ad echo chamber. By all accounts, there's another internet out there. Getting Strangers interested in the Prog is no bad thing.
I fear for the forum... it's an anachronism of optimism, from when the internet was new.
I suppose that 2000 AD staff probably try to broadcast to the widest audience, which (let's face it) isn't on this forum. Between deaths, perma-bans and the twinkling lights of modern social media - this place has become the quiet haunt of the hobbling squaxx.
I best be careful, though. Too much ruction and matron is sent for, to give us a dose. Don't worry, matron - everything's fine! We're just having a quiet natter!
Quote from: Lawman of the Present on 02 June, 2023, 01:50:15 PMThe third place runner up entry, 'Dirty Protest', was mine :)
And an excellent entry it is too. I enjoyed making my one-page comic, having never done one before, and was blown away by the quality of many submissions! Really makes you appreciate how much effort goes into these things.
Quote from: The Enigmatic Dr X on 02 June, 2023, 11:56:15 PMI fear for the forum... it's an anachronism of optimism, from when the internet was new.
I feel the opposite - for exactly the same reasons.
Any chance of some direct links to the images, or posting them here, for those of us staying as far from Facetube's gravity well as possible?
Thanks all for the kind words! I'll be keeping an eye out for future comps. I've noticed open submissions haven't been taken since the pandemic, hopefully they reopen at some point!
All the news has been shared on the website if you want to see the submissions :)
https://2000ad.com/news/the-ultimate-one-page-judge-dredd-story-whos-won-the-latest-2000-ad-art-stars-competition/
Cheers. They're all quite superb.
Quote from: The Enigmatic Dr X on 02 June, 2023, 11:56:15 PMBy all accounts, there's another internet out there. Getting Strangers interested in the Prog is no bad thing.
By ignoring and excluding anyone who doesn't want to be on Facebook?
Quote from: Tyranno-Mek on 03 June, 2023, 04:24:23 AMI suppose that 2000 AD staff probably try to broadcast to the widest audience, which (let's face it) isn't on this forum.
Not sure it's on Facebook any more, either. Nowadays, FB is largely associated with "do you remember eggs?" nostalgia sites, and regarded as a bit of a joke by the juves.
Quote from: Dandontdare on 03 June, 2023, 09:42:34 PMQuote from: The Enigmatic Dr X on 02 June, 2023, 11:56:15 PMBy all accounts, there's another internet out there. Getting Strangers interested in the Prog is no bad thing.
By ignoring and excluding anyone who doesn't want to be on Facebook?
It was also mentioned on Twitter, Instagram, on the
news section of 2000ad.com (https://2000ad.com/news/are-you-the-next-2000-ad-art-star/), (also very visible on the front page for quite a while when it was first announced), and in the 2000AD Thrillmail, (which the majority of folk on here are most likely subscribed to).
Entries were submitted via email, so you didn't need to go anywhere near any social media thingies outwith the main website if you didn't want to.
Wait... There's a main website...?
Was it mentioned in the comic itself? Seems a rather glaring omission if not.
Comic?
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 04 June, 2023, 11:51:32 AMComic?
Sorry,
Phoenix readers, I meant graphic fiction anthology.
I see.
Also, I do remember eggs. Sometimes for days, lately.
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 04 June, 2023, 05:16:10 PMAlso, I do remember eggs.
Are those the things that are kinda like crappy Weebles?
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 04 June, 2023, 05:16:10 PMAlso, I do remember eggs.
Eggs? What, you mean, from out of some animal's
ovaries?
Fuckin' eggs come out of their arses! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-v1zV8n0cA)
I showed that series of sketches to a farmer, and he was not amused. He was all...
"It's a little bit more complex than that." (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhUMRgZjKr8)