There are two days left till the deadline!! I've already seen everyone's amazing entries and faved them. If your entry is not in
THIS this folder, please let me know asap! For others, it's your last chance to enter an easy contest!!

Hi guys! So based on the poll I made, a contest seemed to be a more popular choice! This mini contest's theme is about :environmental awareness. We all use Earth's natural resources on a daily basis. Sometimes we forget that what we have is not necessarily our vital needs but parts that contribute to our convenience and comfortable living. What were to happen if we run out of these resources?
Unfortunately, we're already draining out the sources - water, gas, oil, and coal, which has caused drastic changes to the global environment, especially the extinction and endanger of many species, larger landfills, and more.
Your job for this contest is to tie this theme of environmental issues with art! Win hundreds of , art from me and an extra gift! Please share this journal! Each person who shares will receive 5 already from me! (50 people maximum)

How Can I Enter? & What do I have to do?

Anyone can enter!
Create an OC, paint a scenery or event, or make an artpiece out of recyclable things! Use your creativity to express your concern for the environment.
Any mediums are allowed - digital, traditionally, mixed, photography, etc etc. All styles are accepted as well.
Deadline: April 23rd, 2015 the day after Earth Day!
Judging will be based on creativity rather than skill, and how well and clearly you portrayed your ideas/concept of environmental issues. You want to make sure your art highlights the importance of the theme!

Facts, Topics, and Inspirations

Why should I enter?
Well, if you enter you obviously care about the uh, planet you live in so that makes you COOL lol.....(thumbs up)
You also spread awareness about the issues! This is a huge role for us humans, as the "smartest" mammals the planet. in In order to change something massive, we have to tell others...in massive numbers!
And it's fun! So why not? XD

So what's the point of this contest?
Well simply, it's my way of sharing knowledge/awareness towards others about environmental issues, and hopefully engaging others to help spread it.

Sooo...what am I supposed to do?
Well there are many aspects to look at this contest. Do you want to design a character, a piece of clothing, building, furniture that would help or be sustainable for our planet? Do you want to capture a moment where you have done something helpful to the environment? or paint landscapes that depict the beauty of nature? It's all very broad, but I give you the artistic freedom to execute it any way you want! All you have to do is use your creativity~ It can be a warm and happy piece embracing Earth, or even a dark, corrosive one, depicting how we are harming the environment.

Okay, but I still can't really solidify any concepts. Any ideas?
Sure! Here are some topics to get you started. We got the popular 3 R's:
• REDUCE waste by using less
• REUSE containers and other reusable products
• RECYCLE old products to make new one

And some facts to teach and possibly inspire you :

-In the past 50 years, humans have consumed more resources than in all previous history. U.S. EPA, 2009. Sustainable Materials Management: The Road Ahead.

-Half the world’s tropical and temperate forests are now gone. U.S. EPA, 2009. Sustainable Materials Management: The Road Ahead.

-There is a floating island of garbage in the ocean the size of India, Europe and Mexico combined

Prizes

:bullet: First place will receive 1000 , a bust painting from me, and a customized keychain OR cellphone strap drawn and made by me. It will be shipped to you, so if you're not 18 or over, make sure you have permission to give out your address.
Ex:
Second will receive 500 , and a customized keychain/cellphone strap
Third will receive 200 points, and a customized keychain/cellphone strap.
Three honorable mentions will be chosen to receive 100

This is purely for a laid back, casual event, so please have fun with this! And again, share with this to your friends!! Each person who shares receives 5 ~ Good luck and have fun ~