2019 New User Showcase - Year in Review
January 2019
Showcased Participants for the January Composition Challenge
E=MC²
For this Showcase we looked at the artist who we felt best utilized the Golden Ratio to add drama and interest to their image.
For those reasons we have selected Angelik M to showcase
Wildcard
For this Showcase we took a look at who we felt created an image that is unique and pushes conventional boundaries by utilizing compositional rules creatively.
The New User we felt best showed that this month was vpaintersue
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Mentor
For this Showcase we took a look at who we felt assisted the Challenge by sharing information, outlook, and tips to help others participating in the Challenge
The New User we felt best showcased that helpful spirit is Fishtales
Thank you for all your help and support of the New Users Contest
New User - Welcome
cheetahka_cee5351f0f
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February 2019
Showcased Participants for the February Lighting Challenge
Let There Be Light
Given to the person who best utilized light to make their image or subject pop.
For those reasons we have selected sisyphus1977xx to showcase
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Walk the Line
Given to the image that used light in a way that accentuated the specular areas of the image.
The New User we felt best showed that this month was rcbcgreenpanzer
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In the Depths
Given to the person who used light in a way that created an atmosphere that added extra dimension to the image.
The New User we felt best showcased that this month was amyw12
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New User Welcome
bastian2560
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March 2019
Showcased Participants for the March Posing Challenge
Go with the Flow
Given to the person who created a pose or group of poses that seems to show fluidity in movement.
For those reasons we have selected Necriseye to showcase
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Everyday eMotion
Given to the person who created a natural looking everyday pose or group of poses.
The New User we felt best showed that this month was bastian2560
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Interaction and Reaction
Given to the person who created a pose or group of poses that showed interaction between multiple people or objects that seemed natural.
The New User we felt best showcased that this month was Shack
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New User Welcome
dragoneyes002
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April 2019
Showcased Participants for the April Open Render Challenge
Originality is Key
Given to the person who created a scene that showed a unique perspective or voice.
The New User we felt best showed that this month was cordg_d200ab8c09
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Together Again
Given to the person who created a complex scene with multiple elements.
The New User we felt best showed that this month was Coryllon
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It's All About Mood
Given to the person who created an image that conveyed a certain mood or emotion.
The New User we felt best showcased that this month was alisa53
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New User Welcome
sub0chick_13366e7840
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May 2019
Showcased Participants for the May Action and Props Render Challenge
Lights, Camera, Action!
Given to the person who created a scene or scenes that make you feel as if you are in the center of all the action.
The New User we felt best showed that this month was sisyphus1977xx
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It's in the Details
Given to the person who created a complex scene with multiple prop elements that added to the telling of the story..
The New User we felt best showed that this month was TigerAnne
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Once Upon a Time
Given to the person who created an image that pulled all elements together into one cohesive tale.
The New Users we felt best showcased that this month were marjoemartino
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and ariochsnowpaw
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New User Welcome
Kimonolady
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June 2019
Showcased Participants for the June Landscape Render Challenge
Mindscapes and Dreamscapes
Given to the person who created a landscape that had a dreamlike or ellaborate quality to it.
The New User we felt best showed that this month was bastian2560
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You Had to Be There
Given to the person who created a landscape that instantly transported you into its world.
The New User we felt best showed that this month was acecombs_b317c01b8d
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There's No Place Like Home
Given to the person who created a landscape that seemed realistic and made you feel its someplace you could really visit.
The New Users we felt best showcased that this month were dragoneyes002
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New User Welcome
richardandtracy_e725004c1a and skinklizzard
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And a special thank you to ariochsnowpaw this month. We had other participants contact us to say how helpful and lovely you were and that is really what the New User Challenge is all about so thank you for being so lovely and helpful to everyone
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July 2019
Showcased Participants for the July Portrait Render Challenge
Beauty Shot
Given to the person who best portrayed a professional photography style model shot.
The New User we felt best showed that this month was Visuimag
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Wish I Had Thought of That
Given to the person that created a unique image through the use of camera angles, props, and/or lighting.
The New User we felt best showed that this month was dtrscbrutal
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Story Time
Given to the person who created a portrait image that told a story or evoked a strong feeling.
The New Users we felt best showcased that this month were tomg
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New User Welcome
muddwoman and Galaxy
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August, 2019
Showcased Participants for the August Free Render Challenge
What a Departure – Given to the person who created an image that kept the feel of the original but was completely unique in its presentation.
The New User we felt best showed that this month was Kaye Kaye
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Art in Motion - Given to the person who gave really helpful feedback to the original artist and then applied that feedback in a profound and interesting way to their own work.
The New User we felt best showed that this month was crosseyedchimp
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What You See and What You Get - Given to the person who created a unique yet more faithful representation of the original artwork critiqued.
The New User we felt best showed that this month was muddowman
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New User Welcome
daedalus7
September, 2019
Showcased Participants for the September Depth of Field Challenge
Surreal Reality - Given to the person who used Depth of Field in a way that made the artwork feel realistic.
The New User we felt best showed that this month was Open Story
I See You - Given to the person who used Depth of Field in a way that made the main subject of the focal point and made them "pop".
The New User we felt best showed that this month was Gordig
In the Deep - Given to the person that used Depth of Field in a way that made the environment seem vast and sweeping.
The New User we felt best showed that this month was Cinus
New User Welcome
katiedelongwriter
Zatetic
October, 2019
Showcased Participants for the October Atmosphere Challenge
I Put a Spell On You - Given to the person who used Atmostphere in a way that made the image feel magical or mysterious.
The New User we felt best showed that this month was Daventaki
Things That Go Bump in the Night - Given to the person used Atmosphere in a way that made a subject or subjects seem ominous or creepy.
The New User we felt best showed that this month was _AL1vE_
Light Will Defeat the Dark - Given to the person that used used Atmosphere in a way that made parts of the environment fade into darkness while adding extra extra punch to items that were in the light..
The New User we felt best showed that this month was daer-thing
New User Welcome
mistapropella
November 2019
Showcased Participants for the November Materials Challenge
Reality Doesn't Bite - Given to the person who changed materials in such a way that adds realism to the overall composition.
The New User we felt best showed that this month was Daventaki
Mad Chemist - Given to the person who changed most of the materials in the scene to experiment with the look and feel of the image and created something new and unique.
The New User we felt best showed that this month was Sisyphus1977
Altered Reality - Given to the person that experimented with a material in a way that changed the look or feel of the original piece entirely.
The New User we felt best showed that this month was AZDigitalArtist
New User Welcome
cloth1975
December 2019
Showcased Participants for the December Free Render Challenge
Oh the Stories You Tell - Given to the person who created an image that told a story that evoked emotion from the viewer.
The New User we felt best showed that this month was Gordig
Come Together - Given to the person who created an interesting and complex image that had many layers to the story it told.
The New User we felt best showed that this month was AZDigitalArtist
Holy Smoke - Given to the person that created an image that caught your attention and transported you into the image.
The New User we felt best showed that this month was Olo_Ordinaire
New User Welcome
Wicked Whomp