Hope i get in! Counting on you xin
Well had to throw this together quick since I didn't have a reference yet.
At 11/5/21 12:07 PM, Xinxinix wrote: ! ~ IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN ~ !
Y'know, that time when we all gather around, check our pockets, and shell out what we're socially obligated (but not physically obligated) to in order to support the social constructs put in place by our ancestors.
That's right... tax season.
...
Wait, that's not right?
SECRET SANTA 2021
(GIF by @Template88)
Oof, I was reading the wrong notecards :v
BUT THAT'S RIGHT, SECRET SANTA 2021, NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH SECRET SANTA 2020
Expectations to live up to:
This means out of the prior 415 Secret Santa entrants more than 9 out of 10 people completed theirs in time (mostly.)
LAST YEAR'S REVEAL THREAD
lots of good art in there ^
So what does that mean for us?
It means we expect to come together once again as a community to share our talents with each other and have a little bit of fun. There were VERY FEW times to gripe last year: everyone was respectful, attentive, and communicative. There are even names on the list I forgot to mark as complete because they finished late (but at least they finished!)
Last year, a few artists volunteered to draw Secret Santas for people who did theirs but didn't receive one, and that was too wholesome for words. This year I'll be asking for help as well, so please reach out if you're available to either help coordinate minor aspects of the Secret Santa or help post the drawings on Christmas Day at midnight (like we did last year ^^).
A big shout out to everyone that helped last year:
This goes out to @Template88, @cyangorilla, @KOLANI, @BuhlBoy, @HEKILLZALOT, @Onosse, @TamashiHoshi, @Roksim, @NeoD-ray and @solitonmedic.
And an even bigger thanks to everyone that participated and completed their Secret Santa on time ~
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HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
your skill level as an artist is not important, but your reference is.
full body references > upper torso references > bust references > just a head reference
by adding me on Discord I can communicate your Secret Santa earlier than through PMs, and also give you a cool role in the NGP Discord server saying you're participating in this year's Secret Santa, complete with our own Secret Santa chat!
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RULES TO FOLLOW:
someone who posts a really good reference will be given to someone with the talent-range to handle it, but not always; mostly everyone's Secret Santa is chosen at random
this is supposed to be a fun time of art-gift-giving & there's nothing quite like being surprised on Christmas Day, so don't ruin it for your Secret Santa, please
If you're truly uncomfortable with drawing your Secret Santa, I can try a work around, but more than likely you'll be stuck with whoever you're paired up with, so keep that in mind, please
I use this information to pass onto your Secret Santa if you responded to knowing who your SS is, this way they know if their artist at least acknowledged their responsibility
I'll be collecting all the drawings and organizing the spreadsheet to see who has completed theirs, who has responded to the PM telling them their SS, and who became unreceptive after entering into the Secret Santa
I suggest getting it done as quickly as possible so you don't have to worry about anything other than getting it over to me
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HELP AND FACTS:
I keep a naughty and nice list to keep repeat offenders from joining.
Nice: You drew for someone but someone didn't draw for you
Naughty: Someone drew for you but you didn't draw for someone
I found out last year that NG has a PM limit, so getting everyone their Secret Santas via PM took over four whole days. Adding me on Discord can help with this as well as asking to help plan the SS can get the PMs out a lot earlier
And that's pretty much it.
The main thing is to have fun and make some cool connections!
Good luck, and don't forget to feed Krampus biscuits so he spares your household this year! ^^
Here's Luna
Here's my reference! I can't wait to participate! :D
EPIC ART COMICS AND MORE
Same OC as last year:
But this year I made model sheets. There's one for her casual wear, full armor, and a younger version of the character. Pick any one you like the most.
VVVVVVVVVV MODEL SHEETS VVVVVVVVVVVV
Model sheet: https://imgur.com/1rFA79B
Armor: https://imgur.com/FohKdkS
Younger version: https://imgur.com/C7hkxx4
At 11/20/21 08:15 PM, squareofthelightones wrote: Same OC as last year:
https://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/squareofthelightones/npc-michi
https://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/squareofthelightones/michi
But this year I made model sheets. There's one for her casual wear, full armor, and a younger version of the character. Pick any one you like the most.
VVVVVVVVVV MODEL SHEETS VVVVVVVVVVVV
Model sheet: https://imgur.com/1rFA79B
Armor: https://imgur.com/FohKdkS
Younger version: https://imgur.com/C7hkxx4
This is well drawn!
SquadMassiveEntertainment©2023
oh i forgot to say this but you can take some creative freedom when designing her clothing
consider what is shown in the reference sheet as something you can use to give you an idea of how susana likes to dress
I REALLY LOVE SECRET SANTA IN NEWGROUNDS!!!
So here is myself, yeah
this weirdo, stupid, creepy guy is here :D
Is it this time of year already? Yay! I had so much fun last year, and I am sure this one would be even better.
Here is my character's reference.
This is Meryane...the Librarian : )
Thank you for hosting this event! This is my first time participating in a secret santa so I'm quite excited if I'm being completely honest. Here's my main OC.
I'd love to sign up for the Secret Santa art exchange! This looks like such a fun opportunity to spread some happiness and showcase some hidden drawing skills. There are so many talented artists who have already signed up.
For my persona, I would like to submit "OCTA", an octopus who works as a maths teacher.
OCTA is a gender-neutral cephalopod who lives underwater, and is neither old nor young, and always puts other people before themselves. They are always ready for maths problems, and OCTA always carries around a mini-blackboard and chalk in their tentacles ready to do some maths at any time. OCTA loves algebra and geometry, and likes to read maths textbooks in their free time. OCTA is a pacifist, and sees the best in every person.
Here is a reference picture of OCTA, feel free to adapt it any way you want, and take the idea in any direction you want to go with it.
Here's hoping I get invited to this year's Secret Santa, and if I do, I hope whoever gets OCTA has fun with it!
All the best,
JimmyCarlos.
XD I at least hope the reason it was because he turned evil or something. Why am I now fascinated with the epic gamer guy lore?
He killed Chipotle cuz the Roblox shutdown incident
It was so much fun taking part in last years Secret Santa.
The OC I will use this time is Moon!
Higher res versions here: https://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/greysnewgrounds/moon-reference-material-1-2-sfw
Hope I'm not late! Here's my persona or whatever:
An OC I thought someone might enjoy. I'm not sure who she is or what she does yet but I hope you have fun.
tranquility, composure, and serenity.
Here is the OC that I actually want to submit
(discard the previous submission)
I’m down like a clown Round 2 baby!
here’s my OC!
Well, here we go again! ;D
I'll be using the same OC as last year's event 'cuz hey, what stops me from doing so?
Anyways, without further ado, here it is.
Name: Cody Chatter
Age: 17
Gender: Male
Height: 1,40m (140cm)
Profession: High School Student (Student Council Member)
Description:
Don't get the wrong idea 'bout this guy just because of his short height and cutesy appearance, as he is one of the wisest students of the high school he attends and above it all, he's a member of its student council and also a truly gentle and friendly lad. On his free time (weekends and such), he likes to play videogames (especially at the arcade in the street in front of his house), hang out with his fellow neighbors, and have some fun with his little sister.
As you can see, i made some changes to the character. First of all, he's 4 centimeters shorter. Secondly, instead of making him just a normal student, i made him a member of his school's student council. And lastly, i decided after much reconsideration, that his long hair would be his trademark hairstyle. (RIP Spiky haired Cody with jacket i guess.) The rest is being kept as it is.
Also, i bought Clip Studio Paint Pro a few weeks ago, so i'll be using it to draw whichever OC i get at random.
Good luck to ya all! ;D
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