Battle of the Month April Phase 2 Results

[Archaic Devices]

Just gonna make it a 4-way battle.

Marudashi vs. Seung-li vs. Xanfiore vs. Tatty










Marudashi: The blending is nicely done here, and the butterflies help make the piece pop, although the butterfly in the top right doesn't blend in very well like the others do. The colors work well together, and it's apparent that Nami is the focus of the sig. The biggest downfall is the text. The font just feels kind of weird and doesn't fit the mood of the sig.

Seung-li: Your style shines through in this piece with a great combination of colors. Very nice and simple with overlapping layers to create depth. Text is a little hard to read, but the font works nicely with the rest of the piece. The biggest downfall here is that at first glance, it's hard to tell that it's one piece.

Xanfiore: The first thing that stands out is that the colors go very well together. The sig is simple, but brings out Nami quite nicely. The blue in the background is a nicely compliment to all the yellows and oranges in the sig. The text also works nicely.

Tatty: Your style also shines in this piece, creating depth with the overlapping words. The rising sun effect puts emphasis on Sanji which brings out the theme. It does feel like there needs to be something on the left side to balance the right side though. The biggest downfall here is that it's in black and white. Color would have brought this sig out much more.


This was a tough one for the judges to decide, but overall the win goes to @Xanfiore ! Congrats, and Ellipsis will get your badge up shortly, and don't forget to PM kaitou ace about your gashapon prize!

[Ωmega]

Huh, I thought Seung had this, but Xans was really nice too. Congrats to everyone =3

[Archaic Devices]

Huh, I thought Seung had this, but Xans was really nice too. Congrats to everyone =3

The battles were very close. The judges had a hard time picking a winner :x

[Xanfiore]

*speechless..
w-wha? Did I read this correctly? o_o
I actually won? *slaps.. Oh I did..
Well it was fun and also congrats to everyone else ;D

[Meenah]

To be reeeally honest, I didn't try at all. I think it's because I hate pirates with a passion. ._.; I think it showed out in my work.
I'm so happy Xan won because he's the real winner anyways and I'm so glad he had the prize.

[.Tatty.]

Congrats Xan deserved win!

But one wonders why this competition didnt have a last round. The format has gone to pot.

[Archaic Devices]

Congrats Xan deserved win!

But one wonders why this competition didnt have a last round. The format has gone to pot.

Time, essentially. Even if we started when all the entries were in, that would have only given about 3 or 4 days to make a signature.

[.Tatty.]

Someone may cite the pot kettle black phrase at me but I think the rules should be more stringent, start D/Qing for not entering in time without reason.

Its the only way things are going to work as in the competition going from 16 to 8, 8 to 4, then 4 to 2, then a winner.

I know its been touched upon before but this competition has turned into a joke really, when i'm personally not judging the judges take anything from a few days to a few weeks to judge. It's getting worse each competition.

[Archaic Devices]

Someone may cite the pot kettle black phrase at me but I think the rules should be more stringent, start D/Qing for not entering in time without reason.

Its the only way things are going to work as in the competition going from 16 to 8, 8 to 4, then 4 to 2, then a winner.

I know its been touched upon before but this competition has turned into a joke really, when i'm personally not judging the judges take anything from a few days to a few weeks to judge. It's getting worse each competition.

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