Illustrate a cartoon image of guitar player

Status: Closed
Prize: $30
Entries Received: 32
Winner: HelberSoares

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Contest Brief

Hi there. I need a cartoon image of me, from behind and holding a guitar, similar to the attached picture ("example"). The audience is not needed (I don't really need any background at all, but if you want to add something, that's fine, as long as the image of me can also be pulled to use alone), and the picture should NOT be in silhouette or black & white. The look and style should be similar to the other attached pictures ("EricHermanRocks" and "eh2009cartoon"), but when I say "similar," I mean that in the sense of being cartoonish... if you have your own cartoon illustration style, I want to see that; don't just cop the style of the example pictures. Imagine that the "EricHermanRocks" picture is seen from behind me, and that would be a good starting point, but make it your own.

I must have the blue shirt, khaki pants and black shoes as in the "EricHermanRocks" picture, and a little piece of my gold/yellow tie should be seen sticking out to the side. I do like how the arm is up in the air in the "example" picture, though, so please do that. Also, my head should be turned slightly towards the guitar so that you can see a little of my face and my beard and such.

I will respond with a rating to every entry and try to make comments about everything, to hopefully steer you in the right direction. Please ask if you have any questions. Thanks!

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Public Clarification Board

Contest Holder
- 9 years ago
#38 : It looks like you copied the artwork of ysfworks? ( #23 , #24 )
- 9 years ago
1. blackhatworriar
  - 9 years ago
  no i did'nt copied
  i had the drawng ready yesterday already but due to connection problem i was able to upload it today :(
  - 9 years ago
2. Contest Holder
  - 9 years ago
  I have trouble believing that, frankly. Your entry looks remarkably similar, as if it is a vectorized alteration of ysfworks. There are some distinctions, but also some bulls-eye matches, like the part in the hair and the cuff on the shirt, just to name two.
  - 9 years ago
Contest Holder
- 9 years ago
Thank you so much, everybody, for your terrific entries. I ended up awarding the one that I think will work best in the video I'm making. But I am planning to contact a couple of you privately to see about doing some drawings for other promotional things I'm doing. I really like your style and talent, overall. Great job!
- 9 years ago
sheen001
- 9 years ago
It could have been better if the contest was sealed so that nobody can see each other art work except the contest holder. Which could have solved the copying of other's art work.
- 9 years ago
Contest Holder
- 9 years ago
I like #31 quite a lot, moreso than #30 or #25 .
- 9 years ago
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1. blackhatworriar
  - 9 years ago
  no i did not copied that work its my orignal work?
  u dont like it??
  - 9 years ago
2. blackhatworriar
  - 9 years ago
  i need money very urgently please conclude me as a winner
  - 9 years ago
Contest Holder
- 9 years ago
#32 , better, but I look a little too angry.
- 9 years ago
blackhatworriar
- 9 years ago
what do you think about #38
please rate it i am very excited to win this contest
- 9 years ago
Contest Holder
- 9 years ago
#35 : The style is good, but I'm facing the wrong direction.
- 9 years ago
Contest Holder
- 9 years ago
#32 : I like the style a lot, but I'm not crazy about the red reflection on the shoes, and it doesn't seem clear which leg of mine is in front of the other. Otherwise, it's great.
- 9 years ago
JuliaAbud
- 9 years ago
#33 and #34
- 9 years ago
1. Contest Holder
  - 9 years ago
  Looks great. I think I prefer #33 .
  - 9 years ago
studioara12
- 9 years ago
any feedback for #25 ?
- 9 years ago
1. Contest Holder
  - 9 years ago
  Sorry, I meant to do that earlier. I like it... Not loving it for some reason. Not sure I can articulate it. There's something about most of everything being outlined, but not everything, that feels a little odd to me. And this is a nitpick, but you'd need to remove some of the black between my arm and the guitar. The style is very cute, though.
  - 9 years ago
2. studioara12
  - 9 years ago
  i have submitted another alternative #31 and #30 . which style do you prefer?
  - 9 years ago
Contest Holder
- 9 years ago
#27... um. ?
- 9 years ago
Contest Holder
- 9 years ago
For #28 and #29 , I think I prefer the shading of #28 , though it could be a little bit brighter on the blue (but not as much as #29 ).
- 9 years ago
Contest Holder
- 9 years ago
#26 looks really good!
- 9 years ago
1. victorshade9999
  - 9 years ago
  Dear Sir, I also submitted #28 and #29 .
  - 9 years ago
Contest Holder
- 9 years ago
#24 : If you want to add words, what I'm doing with this is making a video where the image of me is on the left, then on the right is the words "Eric Herman's Back!" And an arrow pointing to my back. I was planning to do that part myself, but if you (or anyone else) want to add that, go ahead.
- 9 years ago
1. Contest Holder
  - 9 years ago
  But suffice to say that "Eric Herman Rocks" isn't what I need.
  - 9 years ago
wongjowolondo
- 9 years ago
awesome illustration man #22
- 9 years ago
1. HelberSoares
  - 9 years ago
  thanks.
  - 9 years ago
Contest Holder
- 9 years ago
#22 is great. I love the style.
- 9 years ago
1. HelberSoares
  - 9 years ago
  thanks!!!
  - 9 years ago
Contest Holder
- 9 years ago
#23 is great. I don't need the words, but I love the picture.
- 9 years ago
1. Contest Holder
  - 9 years ago
  I do like the color scheme of the words, though. Clever.
  - 9 years ago
2. ysfworks
  - 9 years ago
  Thank you! ;-D
  - 9 years ago
Contest Holder
- 9 years ago
#17 is good, but my legs are a little long.
- 9 years ago
Contest Holder
- 9 years ago
#14 is good, but I look a little too tight or constricted. Compare to #5 or #12 or others.
- 9 years ago
Contest Holder
- 9 years ago
#13 : Very good, but seems a little too blocky or vectorized.
- 9 years ago
Contest Holder
- 9 years ago
#5 is great.
- 9 years ago
Contest Holder
- 9 years ago
#12 : Very nice!
- 9 years ago
Contest Holder
- 9 years ago
#10 and #11 are both great. I look a little too chubby in #11, though.
- 9 years ago
Contest Holder
- 9 years ago
#6 : Very cute, but maybe a little too "cute."
- 9 years ago
Contest Holder
- 9 years ago
#7 : I love the look of this. Will definitely be a contender when colored.
- 9 years ago
Contest Holder
- 9 years ago
#9 is facing the wrong way, and my head looks backwards.
- 9 years ago
Contest Holder
- 9 years ago
#3 is pretty good, though #1 was closer to what I want. #2 doesn't look right like that.
- 9 years ago
Contest Holder
- 9 years ago
I should also emphasize that the look and style should be *similar* to the attached pictures, but doesn't need to be exact. Just cartoonish like that. But if you have a particular illustration style, I'd like to see it.
- 9 years ago
Contest Holder
- 9 years ago
#1 is a good start, but there are a couple problems. I'm facing the wrong way... I play guitar right-handed. That could easily be fixed with a horizontal flip. But also, my head should be facing sideways, not straight back. As it is, it looks like my head has spun around my body. :o)
- 9 years ago