2016 Improvement challenge WINNERS

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It took a while to judge the 2016 Improvement contest.
First and foremost because the sheer amount of entries (Over 200 of them!!!) . Second because a lot of the entries had large descriptions underneath them, and I wanted to properly take the time to read all of them. 

What I first and foremost looked for in the entries was the amount of improvement, and the time it took to get that far. But even by those standards, the entries were fairly hard to judge. There were so many different people, on so many different levels, and with so many different styles. The second thing that I specifically looked for, where the descriptions underneath the artwork. I don't love to just see good improvement, but I love to see people share their process of how they got that far. Reading how people progress is inspirational, and it might be helpful for us all. 

Knowing I judged the entries by that standard, here are the long awaited winners:


Star! First place

Pinlin with
Draw Again Meme 2015-2016 by Pinlin
I don't only love the amount of improvement (it's massive) but also the way the artwork description takes you through her journey about finding out what to improve about this artwork. It's honest, interesting to peek inside the mind and see the idea behind the drawing, and it leaves up some open ends for (perhaps) next year.



Star! Second place

Kipip with 

The sheer amount of added details in the new version, while keeping the style fairly consistent, is downright impressive. I know environments/backgrounds aren't most people's friend, but the amount of time put into this new artwork makes it impressive. Certainly a winner.



Star! Third place

naka-bear with
Contest Entry by naka-bear
This is one of the examples that shows how much of an impact a bit of change can make. It went from a cute drawing to a picture that leaves you wondering who those two characters are and what the story is behind it. Very impressive. 



Honorable mentions

(listed in no particular order)

Impressive entries that just didn't make it to the cut. 
You can still be pretty proud at yourself, though :)

Draw this again meme - Cornered by Black-Rose-92Traitor - before and after by MSJPSakura
Improvement meme by MarlitzaDamaiMikaz Challenge 2016 by asuartsu
(CE) Draw This Again by Glamra
Moonlight Friends Redraw by CloudyPinkTwinkDraw again 2016 by IzhiGale


All other entries can be seen here


About the prizes 

To all of the winners: I will send you your prize Points  as soon as possible. 
Please claim your prizes from our other people by sending them a note or a message.


A final thank you

There's one last thing I'd like to say to you and that is: Thank you! 

A huge thanks to MyMelodyOfTheHeartCannabeDrawsHamish-MittyVanillatheNekosmash8989ZamarozvanniesambeawesomeZenopicPhantomDragon1meeshemomoxXCheshireSinXxProxyHorrorChap0ngFoxTa1lKittasticaAOTshadow1 and OoViolinaoO for donating prizes so generously. 

A huge thanks for all over the OVER 200 people that entered the contest, and the many more who shared the link on here on DeviantArt and on other Social media websites. You all did awesome, and it was really hard to pick a winner. 

May 2017 bring you lots of improvement and awesomeness.
And for those that didn't win: Let's see each other again at the 2017 improvement challenge!

Have a nice day! :dummy:
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Vanderstorme's avatar
Is it important to have the Draw-this-again meme border around it for the contest? I put mine without a border>  Redrawing Nekomo by Vanderstorme  
Just asking for next time, I was too late to enter with this one^^!