The themes for Week 398 are as follows, you may submit two different CLAMP icons provided they each fit at least one of the challenges below. A list of series and galleries are available here for your convenience.
Conceptual: Steal You must somehow represent this concept in your icon. You are not limited to using the actual word itself; you can use a variation of it, one that is similar in meaning or a related term. You can also use phrases and imagery that reflect the theme.
Image: Drug & Drop (featuring Kazahaya & Rikuo; scan courtesy of khallandra) You must use this image and only the version given, don't try to find another one to substitute instead. You cannot include any additional outside imagery with the exception of textures, stock photography etc. added purely for decoration.
warning: contains graphic depiction of herbal and medicinal drugs, might not be considered work safe [Click to view the larger version]
Lyrics: We Dance On You must use at least three consecutive words from the following song. It is not necessary to maintain punctuation/letter casing and you may substitue alternate characters for words where appropriate (e.g. and with &) or vice versa (e.g. ' with the missing letter/s). You are not allowed to incorporate any external text with the exception of tinytext/brushes that are purely decorative and not legible. Don't forget to proofread your entry to avoid potential errors.
We Dance On N-Dubz ft. Bodyrox
Watch me while I stand here Watch my feet, my stance, my body language I'm not someone to be messed with I'm a fox on a mission Know you're challenging the best here Now it's gonna be real hard But I'm gonna be okay As long as I try real hard I'm always gonna find my way I'mma find my way
Lemme tell em'
[Chorus 1] I'mma stand up like a soldier I'mma get them 'til it's over I'll keep marching to the beat 'til there's bruises on my feet Now I'm falling to my knees 'Cause I'm gonna take this all the way It's now or never I'll break what's in my way I'mma stand up like a soldier Tonight I'm gonna take over
[Chorus 2] 'Cause I know everything's gonna be alright Now you're standing here right by my side And we dance on, dance on, we gonna dance on Ain't gonna work for life when we know we can dance on Everything's gonna be okay The streets will lighten up our way So we dance on, dance on, we gonna dance on Ain't gonna work for life when we know we can dance on
One dream
Not in a million years Did I think my feet would bring me this far So much frustration, sleepless nights Now that I'm in charge At first no one gave me the time of day Now I'm left on my own to show the way My sisters, brothers from other mothers Can we take this all the way Could of kicked us to the curb These days are so hard to get heard We gonna stand up like a solder Take everything we deserve Trust At first everyone was cautious When we brought in something new But after weeks of practicing We knew exactly what to do
[Chorus 1]
[Chorus 2, repeat]
Please submit your icon by uploading it to an outside host that allows direct linking, then leave a screened comment to this post with your icon, url, theme, character (object/location) and series. Also include any additional required information and/or specific resource credits that you may have used.
Submission Rules Do's - You must be a member to participate, two icons per person (excludes multiple accounts) - The icon(s) must be made by you, this includes not stealing icons or copying tutorials - Your icon(s) must feature imagery from a CLAMP series (anime/manga) or artwork* *Only Code Geass illustrations drawn by CLAMP themselves are allowed, no anime/manga/etc. - It must meet LJ requirements (100x100 and 40 kb or less, gif/jpg/png format) - It should be recently made to fit the theme and kept anonymous/secret throughout - You may repeat, mix and match or alternate the provided themes as you wish
Do Not's - Do not use/distribute/advertise your submission publicly/reveal your identity - Doujinshi/Fanart/Cosplay images are not allowed, you must use official art only - Refrain from using any sexually explicit imagery (exposed private parts) or overly coarse language* *Graphic violence, artistic/suggestive nudity (with hidden private parts) and mild profanity is ok
Other's - Please credit outside sources (e.g. brushes, textures, bases, lyrics, quotes) - You may provide translations/definitions (e.g. foreign languages, tiny text, large words) - If submitting an icon variation to a current & anonymous icontest, check with both mods - If you change/edit your submission let me know so I can replace/upload the right one
If something is amiss with your submission I will reply/inform you of it and give you a chance to either resubmit the icon or fix the comment depending. It is at my discretion to disqualify you for failure to follow these guidelines.
You have until Friday, June 14th at 11:00 PM Eastern to submit. A comment will be left when submissions are officially closed, no late entries will be accepted at that time unless an official extension is announced.
If you have any questions about this challenge, just leave a comment here. Otherwise, be creative, have fun and best of luck to you all!
And remember that each icon you enter earns a set number of cards for TCG Exchange if you choose to participate there.