05-02-2014, 07:58 AM
CRIMSON ARENA 3:The Grimm Posters- GUEST JUDGE: ALEX NEGREA
UPDATE: WATCH THE JUDGING STREAM HERE
Hello everyone and welcome to the third Crimson Arena. This challenge is meant to push you to the limit and out of your comfort zone and make you produce a kick ass piece that goes straight to the top of your portfolio.
This months challenge is the The Grimm Posters challenge. Your job is to Design a movie poster based on the Brothers Grimm fairy tales.
You can go with a popular tales like Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood and Snow White or you could go with a personal favorite or some lesser know ones like The White Snake or The Riddle.
Remember to read the stories even if you feel like you already know them. There are usually subtle differences between the Grimm stories and the Disney versions you are a costumed to that may inspire you.
List of the brothers grimm fairy tales
We are emphasizing CHARACTER, COMPOSITION and everything it takes to make a good movie poster.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
-Must design a poster based on a fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm
- Image must be designed as a poster formatted to a vertical rectangle, with a well thought, interesting composition.
- Studies pertaining to finished illustration MUST be shown with the piece in order to be eligible to win. Studies MUST include compositional comps and thumbnails
- Studies MUST BE RELEVANT to the character design and/or elements used in the illustration.
This month's guest judge is the Amazing Alex Negrea who will look at your work and offer feedback to the winners of the Challenge.
DEADLINE IS THURSDAY, MAY 15th