OIC 4th Anniversary roll-call

Posted: June 28th, 2010 | Author: mindflyer | Filed under: call for submission | Tags: , , | 19 Comments »

Deadline has been extended to 9th August 2010 2359hrs. If you want to submit more entries- you are most welcome to do so- we will pick the best entries. Please follow the instructions- don’t sent us file attachments! Use download links.

We have received many entries! Thanks for the overwhelming response! ( Added – 2nd August 2010 )

Calling all drawers, doodlers, hobbyists and illustrators in Singapore- pls sign up and participate!!


( Listed above are some examples as samples only )

We are stepping up the gears to celebrate our 4th Anniversary by kick starting an exciting project and roll-call.

If you love illustrating- we want to know you!!

Submit your artwork and be seen in this NEW OICsingapore’s latest project to make Singapore based illustrators seen and heard!!
This new platform will be scheduled for launch very close to our anniversary on 18th Oct 2010. More info coming soon.

About the new platform:

We will feature the artwork of as many good/ upcoming/ interesting illustrators as we can find in this roll-call

Each artwork will also feature links to the artists website and some useful info about the illustrators.

This new platform is an on going exercise and will provide many hits and publicity when launched.

How to take part:

Register you name and info here to take part: http://www.oicsingapore.com/event-rsvp.php?id=12

Direct link for registration if you are totally new to OIC: http://www.oicsingapore.com/event-reg.php?id=12

Download the zipped folder below and follow the instructions. Please post questions in the comments section and we will revert asap.

http://oicsingapore.com/project/OIC_artistName_rev0709.zip Apologies for inconvenience caused ( updated 2010/07/12 )

Minimum requirements:

  1. This call for entries is open to all budding students/ hobbyist/ professional illustrators residing and practicing in Singapore.
  2. No age limit.
  3. You can submit maximum 3 entries per artist based on any combination of the listed themes.
    Theme: Cute/ Fashion/ Action/ Surreal/ Cityscape/ Futuristic/ Others ( Pick a theme for each artwork ) You can submit as many as you want- we will pick the best 3 for now. That said we will try to showcase as many good artwork as we can.
  4. New Artwork preferred.
  5. Artwork must be submitted as instructed and in the stated formats and sizes. Read the instructions.
    We need to include 1 more size- 1024 x 1024 pixels. Template has been updated . Export your art was OPTIMIZED for web ( See this tutorial if you are not sure- http://inobscuro.com/tutorials/read/35/ ) .
    Recommend web sizes for the 3 jpgs at 72dpi  - ( small – less than 120k/  mid – less than 500k / big – less than 600k )
  6. Its is a good practice to make sure your original artwork is at least A3 size at 300dpi in case we manage to secure a space to do an exhibition to feature your work. ( added 2010/07/07 )
  7. Each artist must have a proper dedicated folio blog/ website of illustrated works ( tumblr/ blogger or wordpress or a website. No Deviant gallery please.) with contact info ( email address / hp number etc )
  8. Only selected works will be featured on our final “project” based on careful evaluation by OIC’s selection panel to ensure quality control.  This clause is only added to assure participants we hope to uphold quality and good work.
  9. Closing date is 31st July 2010 2359hrs
  10. We are dropping the GREY bar and please keep your text to 1 LINE. ( added 2010/07/09 )
  11. Email your artwork DOWNLOAD links/ url to ( updated 2010/07/12 ) :
    mailto: “for4th@oicsingapore.com”
    subject: ” OIC RollCall 2010 ”

Thanks for taking part in this project.
Please spread the word and the good drawing vibes. Retweet and blog about this like mad :) !! thanks ( Updated 2010/07/04 )

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19 Comments on “OIC 4th Anniversary roll-call”

  1. 1 Tweets that mention OIC 4th Anniversary roll-call/ call for submission | oicsingapore -- Topsy.com said at 3:20 am on June 28th, 2010:

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  2. 2 zeropointfive said at 2:04 am on June 29th, 2010:

    1 question: I notice that you’ve requested for psd files instead of tiff files. Any particular reason for this? Meaning must we submit our layered files? Must the main visual be separate from the background? (eg. Mindflyer’s aeroplane figure can be lifted from the sunburst background?) Thanks! :)

    Interesting project btw, wondering what’s the end product!

  3. 3 mindflyer said at 8:50 am on June 29th, 2010:

    Hi Zero, thnks for the very good query :)

    Your illustration can be flattened. We will not touch your artwork.
    We just need the bar and text to be editable in case of changes.
    And since the file is not hi-res giving us jpg may not show the artwork at its best.

    layer sequence:

    layer 3 – text/ url
    layer 2- grey bar
    layer 1 – illustration

    Hope this is clear. I am as excited about the final product just as you are curious :)

    2 things to note:
    1. It will not be a 1 off thing- it is the start of something we can be proud of for those who participate.
    2. It will generate alot of eyeball captures for your good work! Just do your best :)

  4. 4 zeropointfive said at 10:42 am on June 29th, 2010:

    Oooh I like surprises… Thanks for your answer! Got it loud and clear! OIC Huat ah!

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  7. 7 Shyam said at 9:12 pm on July 1st, 2010:

    This is awesome, hope i can create something for this :)

  8. 8 mindflyer said at 6:13 pm on July 2nd, 2010:

    Thanks for signing up early! :)

    Please inform me if u have problem registering. It should be easy peasy.

    Thanks

  9. 9 kevindoodlepants said at 4:28 pm on July 4th, 2010:

    hi there!
    im totally new to the illustration scene and this event sounds great. i would love to join but i do not have a website/folio dedicated to my works and stuff, could i still join?

  10. 10 mindflyer said at 10:44 pm on July 4th, 2010:

    Hi Kevindoodlepants –
    Thanks for your interest :)

    As it is our aim in encouraging more serious interest in the pursuit of drawing and illustrations- take this as an kick start for yourself to start collecting and showing your work and establish a simple folio blog.

    You can sign up 1st and work on the folio later before we launch the new platform around October.

    HTH

    Keep drawing!

  11. 11 Arlene / Faded Crimson said at 11:43 pm on July 4th, 2010:

    Hi Mike,

    1. So there isn’t any theme / prompt for the artworks, but new artworks would be preferred?

    2. I was d/l-ing the template, realized that there are two sizes – 480 x 320 and 960 x 640. So the artworks should be of these two dimensions, right?

    3. I can’t confirm yet that I can submit new artworks before the end of this month / deadline. Is it possible to submit artworks that aren’t new? Also, when’s the cut-off date for sign-ups?

    Thanks a bunch!

    Arlene / fadedcrimson

  12. 12 mindflyer said at 12:18 am on July 5th, 2010:

    Hi Arlene-

    1. The Theme is stated there in the blog post point 3 – ” Theme: Cute/ Fashion/ Action/ Surreal/ Cityscape/ Futuristic/ Others ( Pick a theme for each artwork ) ”
    2. Do it at the bigger size but submit the jpg in the 2 given sizes.
    3. Hence “PREFERRED”. We hope you have time to do something new- but its up to you.
    :) Looking forward to seeing your artwork submission! :)

  13. 13 Faded Crimson said at 1:45 am on July 10th, 2010:

    hi Mike,

    I tried to register but it wouldn’t let me. :/ They didn’t recognize my email and asked me to register as a first-time member.

  14. 14 mindflyer said at 1:52 am on July 10th, 2010:

    Hi Arlene,

    thanks for particpating

    if u hv never taken part using this form for Portrait Day – then u hv to use the longer form as instructed.
    Once u register- next time the system will recognise u :)

  15. 15 zeropointfive said at 1:40 am on July 12th, 2010:

    Heya,

    Just wanted to double check the additional template size required for submission. 1024 x 1024 pixels makes a square – I don’t think my submission’s proportions can be changed so drastically and still look like what it’s meant to look like. So is it ok if i just submit the other 2 sizes? thanks!

    cheers
    elv

  16. 16 mindflyer said at 7:42 am on July 12th, 2010:

    @zeropointfive- Understand your predicament.
    2 sizes is ok for your case. thx for the comment and participation :) .

  17. 17 zeropointfive said at 10:01 am on July 12th, 2010:

    Thanks man! :)

    I’m not sure what the new proportion is for but maybe you take a look first and if you feel can be adapted then let me know :) But it seems hard to me.

    cheers
    elv

  18. 18 Naiki said at 12:05 am on July 13th, 2010:

    heyo,

    I’m a hobbyist “illustrator” (not sure i qualify for the term), have a day job and sketch on evenings and weekends, only started this year, but I am trying to push myself to take it more seriously and improve. Just want to say that like kevindoodlepants, I don’t have a portfolio but if this event was repeated next year or if the deadline was extended to end of the year, I would definitely register and take part and hope to be selected. :) Meanwhile wish you guys all the best and thanks for doing this.

    Naiki

  19. 19 mindflyer said at 12:21 am on July 13th, 2010:

    Hi Naiki- Don’t have to wait. Use this “roll-call” to give you that extra push to do something u like. To try is better than wait :) and do join us for our other activities like Sketch-Walk, Figure Drawing and Portrait Day! Looking fwd to meeting fellow drawers and doodlers.