What: Well, here is the deal. There is a song that we believe could be interpreted a few ways - and I am sure you will agree to that as well. It is I Won't See You Tonight (parts 1 & 2) by Avenged Sevenfold. You can use the entire thing, or just section(s) of it, as long as its inspired by it.

Why: Because we can, and it will be interesting to see what you all come up with, and your different interpretations of what we give you

Who are we? =31uc1d, ~exdream2k5, and =KyraShangea. Who are you?.... I can't believe you asked that.. but.. anyone that wants to be in the contest is in, just let =31uc1d know so he can add you to the list.

Where: Submit everything to =31uc1d - he will then send them to the other two for judging.

When: Well, between whatever today is and Friday April 6th, 2007. All submissions are DUE in *31uc1d's inbox at midnight on the night of 4/06/07 GMT (for Americans... because I do not have faith in our country to know timezones all too well... that is 7PM eastern, 6PM central, 5PM mountain, 4PM pacific.) There is no late policy, and we WILL be strict with it. Not a second late, got it?

You will be judged on: 1. Quality of work presented.
2. A written statement of your interpretation.
3. Remember, this is NOT a popularity contest, and we will not take our friends' work over yours.

Judging Process: The three of us will each pick our individual top 3, and then from those 9 submissions we will choose the winners. This insures that it will be a fair judging.

Prizes: 1st place gets a 3 month subscription while second and third get a 1 month each.

We will not be saying what our interpretations of the song are.. That is for you to come up with, and to tell you would defeat the purpose of this contest. It is completely open. There are no rules as to what CAN and CANNOT be submitted. Hell, you could submit a written response (poem, prose) to it, and you will still be accepted.

I Won't See You Tonight Part 1

Cry alone, I've gone away
No more nights, no more pain
I've gone alone, took all my strength
I've made the change,
I won't see you tonight

Sorrow, sank deep inside my blood
All the ones around me
I cared for and loved

Building up inside of me
A place so dark, so cold, I had to set me free
Don't mourn for me,
You're not the one to place the blame
As bottles call my name I won't see you tonight

Sorrow sank deep inside my blood
All the ones around me
I cared for and most of all I loved
But I can't see myself that way
Please don't forget me or cry while I'm away

Cry alone, I've gone away
No more nights, no more pain
I've gone alone, took all my strength
But I've made the change,
I won't see you tonight

So far away, I'm gone.
Please don't follow me tonight
And while I'm gone everything will be alright

No more breathe inside
Essence left my heart tonight


I Won't See You Tonight Part 2

Come back to me, this is inconceivable
Breaking apart the ones you love
Hate runs deep for what you've done to us
Left alone through suicide...suicide

I just want to die, take away my life
Lay by your side, please...

Come back to me, this is inconceivable
Breaking apart the ones you love
Hate runs deep for what you've done to us
Left alone through suicide

Look at my face you pierce with a blank stare
No dream could prepare a heart for a lifeless friend.
He's gone. Nothing will take back time.
I need him back, but nothing will take back time.

I can see just fine with you in my life,
There by my side as it starts to fade
I know this can't be right, stuck in a dream
A nightmare full of sorrow

Nightmare - full of pain [x2]

I look back and see the twisted road
Best friends and despair took its toll
... ]]> ~31uc1d http://31uc1d.deviantart.com/journal/11849039/ http://31uc1d.deviantart.com/journal/11849039/ Fri, 16 Feb 2007 23:20:16 PST

 

Comments & You

2/17/07

So I have noticed a trend lately. I am pretty sure that this has always been the case, but lately I have just really started to notice it. Have you ever noticed that almost all of the comments that are given are just like "oh thats nice!" "good job!" or "Cute xD ^^". I know I am guilty of doing that a lot too. Lately, I have started to give more constructed feedback on a lot of pieces - or at least say what I like in the piece. It only takes one sentence to really tell people what you think of their artwork. I almost always put "advanced critique encouraged" on my deviations because, personally, I want to learn how to improve my artwork. I generally don't like to critique their work unless they ask for it, but I will generally tell them what specifically I like in the piece. I challenge you all to go and start commenting with more than just one or two words - I will do the same. I hope you all will try to comment on my work with a little more thought and tell me honestly what I should change, or improve. It would mean a lot to me, and it would improve my art for the future. Thanks for reading this.. and I hope you really take it to heart.

Alex