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Summer Extravaganza Art Contest

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08/14 UPDATE: VIEW RESULTS HERE! 
I apologize for not making a new results journal on devaintart, which I will in a few days, however I want to get the results out to everyone as soon as possible (and formatting on various sites is time-consuming).
Thank you for your understanding and all the information is available on that website. Thank you for reading. 

08/11 UPDATE: [X]
08/09 UPDATE: As of this post, contest judging has commenced. Please keep in mind our 3-4 day judging estimate, again in case we need an extension for that period of time we will update the journal saying so. Thank you for your understanding. [X] (12:30 A.M. PACIFIC STANDARD TIME).
08/06 UPDATE: Advanced to final prize tier! :D
Friendly reminder that the contest ends >>> August 8th at 11:59 P.M. PACIFIC STANDARD TIME. <<< 
08/01 UPDATE: 1 week left and advanced to third prize tier.
07/19 UPDATE: Contest deadline extended to August 8th, and advanced to second prize tier. 



With summer around the corner, Sempumaru (a.k.a. Khorina) and ProjectMeka want to celebrate by hosting a contest with up to $200 in prizes!
So let's all have fun together and get to the good stuff~ :aww: haha




Please refer back to this journal to view updates for the following sections:




CURRENT # OF SUBMISSIONS: 41


public art submissions



Post 1 out of 5







To clarify, prize options are available for Paypal, equivalent value in Deviantart Points :points: and prepaid Karma Koin/Nexon.





  1. Please be respectful overall.
  2. Do not: challenge our contest rules, insult any deviantart member or submissions, negatively comment on the results/choice-of-winners for this contest, etc.
  3. Do not trace, copy or heavily-reference* other art. 
  4. WIP (work-in-progress) art will not be counted towards number of contest submissions.
  5. NSFW entries are allowed, but please either send submission form via note to ProjectMeka or to our contest-specific email: mabi.summerart@gmail.com
  6. Max of 2 submissions per person (no multiple-account submissions).
  7. Characters must wear their respective swimsuits. No switching of swimsuits with other characters.
  8. Submissions must include 2 out of the 3 characters provided (3 characters in a submission is optional).
  9. All entries must be .png file and have a filled-out submission form attached with the entry 
    (submission form can be found below, after the rules sub-section).




For private submissions, please send us an email at: mabi.summerart@gmail.com or send them via note to ProjectMeka

Post 2 out of 5





Three characters, with two outfits each, to choose from.
(click on each outfit below to be directed to the full-resolution image):

Older MiaYounger MiaKhorina in BlueKhorina in PinkMekasha in GreenMekasha in Orange

Hair-style options:

Mia [X] [X] [X] [X] [X]  Khorina [X] [X] Mekasha [X] [X] [X] 

or click here to view whole reference album and click here to view detailed clarifications.






To view album of characters' interactions , pre-contest art, click here.


Mia and Khorina (friends):
  • Do not know each other very well, but enjoy each other’s company.
  • Khorina is perceptive of Mia’s uneasiness with public displays of affection, so she respectfully gives Mia her space.
  • Mia is grateful, due to Khorina's thoughtfulness, thus feels more in her comfort-zone with Khorina.
  • Khorina does not expect Mia to change, as they have been able to connect in spite of Mia's need-for-space.
  • Khorina's accommodating nature makes her easy to get along with, for both Mia and Mekasha alike.


Mia and Mekasha (close friends):
  • They are close despite Mekasha’s constant teasing (fully aware of how Mia dislikes it).
  • Mia understands Mekasha’s mischievousness is not stemmed from ill-will.
  • It’s at times when Mekasha is preoccupied or after Mekasha "gets it out of her system" that Mia can appreciate how genuinely full of joy Mekasha always is.
  • Mekasha adores Mia, even moreso when Mia is uncomfortable ("oh ho ho~" ).
  • Mekasha, however, wants Mia to come out of her shell and enjoy life to its fullest.
  • Mekasha does not go about things in the best way, but genuinely cares for Mia (and Mia knows it).


Khorina and Mekasha (best friends):
  • Khorina enjoys Mekasha’s clinginess. It makes Khorina feel like she is always acknowledged, needed, and that once together they feel in sync.
  • Mekasha admires Khorina, is happy to share many similar interests with Khorina, and feels entirely comfortable around her.
  • They’re both very open with each other, especially after discovering their fondness for the yuri-genre.
  • Whether they’re acting like goofballs together, giggling over flowery romantic ideas, or enjoying good food, they’re inseparable.

** Although not clearly stated, Mia does not think much of yuri herself (she is not a fan, but is not against it either). I suppose if anyone were interested in attempting a yuri-esque piece, it would more likely involve Khorina and Mekasha (but is not limited to them). If anyone has questions regarding this topic, please ask via note or send us an email at: mabi.summerart@gmail.com




Post 3 out of 5











Links from General Questions:

A: Submission forms may be noted to Mekasha's deviantart or mailed to the contest-specific email: mabi.summerart@gmail.com
A: Yes, more images can be found in this album along with other clarifications. 






Links from Character-specific Questions:

Mia [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] (hairstyle options from post 3).
A: Basic information, such as the question above, is provided directly on the character references.
(Information provided from post 3).



Additional questions and answers may be added to this post during the contest.


Post 4 out of 5







Special thanks to all artists who made this contest possible. Credits for all art can be found in imgur albums.



Thanks for reading and showing interest in our contest.
We hope to share a wonderful summer with everyone~*


Post 5 out of 5



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Explanation for temporary hiatus

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Hello everyone~* :icontinoplz: It feels like a long time since I've written a journal on here. I apologize to my watchers for the lack of activity. My spring quarter technically starts today, and last quarter I found out from my school adviser that I'm on track to graduate after this spring. :iconrlytearplz: I should be happy, but I have mixed feelings about the five courses I'm taking and the new position on the school's research editorial board that I took as well. I am very excited, but at the same time kind of scared with what is to come with this quarter. :iconbawww-plz:

So along these lines, I will most likely still be inactive until the summertime. However, on the bright side, I am still working on artwork and planning projects even though I haven't posted them on here :icontardplz: hehe... It's hard for me to manage updating multiple sites and this is still, and will be, my main art site. However, I made a twitter account just recently (to follow a few artists I really admire and check out their WIPs) so I'm considering posting WIPs on there when I can. I added the widget on my main page, so we'll see how that works out~ I currently do not have any posts on there, but I'll try to update later today.

I may not post artwork frequently, but I still check my deviantart regularly. I'd like to leave these stamps here because although I went through a lot of overdue comments and responses, I am still very behind and I wish I could do more but it's getting difficult to keep up with.
Thank You... by twisted-aya-brea    Sorry if I don't reply Stamp by LiquidKrystal  .: Read the comments :. Stamp by Beti-Kot

Thanks to all my supporters and I really do look forward to sharing more with all of you when I can. Take care everyone~ :icondeyedplz: hehe

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Special Thanks~* ^w^

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There is a lot I've wanted to say, so this journal will be a combination of all those things :XD:

First off, I'd like to formally thank each and every one of my watchers :aww: It really means so much to me that others would take an interest in my art, looking at my hobbies and reading my silly descriptions to go along with them~ I also had no idea I had over 100 watchers :dummy: Thank you again for the support!

For my previous journal, the Grandmaster Brigade Contest, I never had a follow-up winner announcement on dA. That information can be found here.

I have been pretty busy lately working on various projects, although my dA gallery does not show that yet. I should have at least two more works to share before the end of this month :clap: which might not seem like a lot :stare: but I'm a slow worker~ haha

After this month, I would like to start having a mix of subjects for my art gallery. There is so much I want to do, I am always overflowing with ideas (to where I wake myself up in the middle of the night to write them down or draw them out), but my hands just can't keep up. 

I know I will still be working on Mabinogi-based artworks, but I was hoping for a some variety :D Mabi will always have a special place in my heart and I have met so many wonderful friends through it, but I would like to share what is also special to me if possible (maybe some Pokemon fanart, original designs, short stories, and whatever other wacky things I can come up with). :blush: I'll be sure to share them with everyone :giggle:

Now let's make this a little more interactive, shall we?~ :la: I have been wanting to make a F.A.Q. journal and I have a few ideas of what I'd like to put in it, but I'd love to hear from my friends, watchers, and anyone else who stumbles by this- if you have anything you'd like to see me answer :nod: Feel free to post suggestions! I'd love to hear from you :love:

Once again, thank you all for everything and these past couple years have been such an important part of my life :tears: I will continue to work hard toward a bright future~* :dance:


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Grandmaster Brigade Art Contest!

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This will be the last notice before the judging process. 
Just 2 days left in our 2 contests! The prizes have increased.
With barely any competition, the chances of winning currently are great. Plus, the more people that enter, the value and quantity of prizes increases.

Draw all 5 of us for a chance at the biggest prizes. Think that's too much? Draw at least 2 of us for a chance at other prizes! Or enter in both categories and get the chance to win twice!

(Nexon or Paypal)
*Have reached the 25 entry increase

Contest details here:

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Free Chibi Raffle

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I found :iconcookiehana: recently on deviantart :wow:
She is generously holding a chibi raffle here:
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Feel free to check out her gallery~*

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