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[NEO0MJ]

OK, he probably didn't quit, but this is interesting. Nintendo of America is holding a Splatoon art contest, with the grand prize being a Deluxe Wii U and a copy of the game, while the other 5 top contestants get a copy of the game.

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Splatoon ART CONTEST report! So…turns out our senior squid artist quit like two months ago and didn’t tell anyone. And now we need a bunch of sketches ASAP for our quarterly report, but when I checked his old desk drawers, all I found was a snorkel and a bunch of those little red sticks that come with the cheese-and-cracker packs that you use to spread the cheese. Remember those things? Anyway, I was in a full-blown panic until I thought of you guys! I bet some of you can draw some cool Splatoon art. Squid Research Lab needs your help!

Here’s what I’m thinking: Post your awesomest, most squidtastic Splatoon-themed artwork on Tumblr and tag it with #Splatoon, #GetInked and #NintendoContestEntry so we can find it. We’ll even give out some cool prizes for the ones we like best! The report is due on May 29, so you’ve got until then to show us what you’ve got. Y’all are the best! Oh, and the contest starts…RIGHT NOW!

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Must be a legal resident of US (incl. DC) or Canada (excl. Quebec) 18+. Deadline: 5/29/15. 1 Grand Prize winner will receive one (1) Wii U system and one (1) Splatoon video game (ARV $359.98). 5 First Prize winners each receive one (1) Splatoon video game (ARV $59.99 each). Additional terms and conditions apply. Click here for official rules: http://Ninten.do/6133fA3T Sponsor: Nintendo of America Inc.

So, everyone get drawing! Here's some of the competition you might face.

 

[Ban Puncher]

Get Masahiro Anbe on the horn.

 

[ThatsMytrunks]

Uhhhh...

 

[Evilmaus]

I adore how much Nintendo are getting behind this game. One of my most anticipated releases of the year, and I seriously hope the Inklings can become as well known and loved as Mario, Link, Samus and all the great Nintendo characters.

 

[James Scott]

Seems like a great idea to get people talking and sharing pics for the new IP

Spoiler

that second to last one is awful though

 

[Mesoian]

Friend of mine who's done quite a few professional pieces entered this. Eager to see what she comes up with.

I can't draw. I wish I could.

 

[Metal-Geo]

Beaut.

 

[twothunder]

Get Masahiro Anbe on the horn.

He would win too easily. His Splatoon fanart is great.

https://twitter.com/masahiro_lemon/status/583503643422265345
Guess that's why it's US only

Here. A link to the fanart thread: http://neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=837761
See your competition

 

[kittens]

Splatoon fan art is already awesome. This contest should be cool.

 

[maxcriden]

He would win too easily. His Splatoon fanart is great.

https://twitter.com/masahiro_lemon/status/583503643422265345
Guess that's why it's US only

Here. A link to the fanart thread: http://neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=837761
See your competition

LOL I was just going to say they were reading my thread and stole the example entries from there!

 

[NEO0MJ]

Wish I could participate, but I'll probably just send them a stick figure with two squiggly lines on the head.

Uhhhh...

I thought it was an interesting take. Or is it because you think it's too risque?

Seems like a great idea to get people talking and sharing pics for the new IP

Spoiler

that second to last one is awful though

It was actually done by a gaffer here!

Here. A link to the fanart thread: http://neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=837761
See your competition

That's where I got most of these examples from.

 

[Bomber Bob]

splatoon fanart is creapy as hell

 

[James Scott]

Wish I could participate, but I'll probably just send them a stick figure with two squiggly lines on the head.



I thought it was an interesting take. Or is it because you think it's too risque?



It was actually done by a gaffer here!



That's where I got most of these examples from.

It's well made, for sure...just a bit on the creepy side

 

[AdanVC]

Tumblr are experts when it comes fanart. Some awesome Splatoon pieces have been going on the Splatoon fanart side and this is excellent to expand the hype for the game. Too bad is just a US/Canada contest, I'm in Mexico so I can't join. Thanks Reggie...

 

[Hero of Legend]

Wish I could participate, but I'll probably just send them a stick figure with two squidly lines on the head.

Fixed.

 

[Neiteio]

Uhhhh...

PS4 version

 

[Saroyan]

Splaoon?

 

[Marcus]

Splaoon?

lol wow

 

[Piers]

Nothing says structural unemployment like asking fans to cover for a resigned artist — assuming they aren't just joking there.

 

[ohlawd]

that slim Ink Girl is a real beauty

 

[-Horizon-]

Get Masahiro Anbe on the horn.

Yes.

 

[James Scott]

Nothing says structural unemployment like asking fans to cover for a resigned artist — assuming they aren't just joking there.

...they are clearly joking

 

[Marcus]

Nothing says structural unemployment like asking fans to cover for a resigned artist — assuming they aren't just joking there.

really

 

[brandonh83]

Boobs and chin testicles are what comes to mind when I think about Splaoon.

 

[BreezyLimbo]

Uhhhh...

This ones my favorite one because she actually looks like a woman, and not a lolicon.

 

[illmatic22]

This is pretty dope

 

[PfantzyPantz]

Thanks for sharing OP, I'll try to give it a go! I don't know if I'd even play it but I respect how much Ninty is pushing for it and love how rad the style and music is.

 

[sakipon]

This ones my favorite one because she actually looks like a woman, and not a lolicon.

I thought these Squid characters indeed were kids though? Still, I do agree that realistic woman one is nicely done.

 

[Savitar]

Nothing says structural unemployment like asking fans to cover for a resigned artist — assuming they aren't just joking there.

Who do you think they are....Valve?

 

[so1337]

I don't need a contest to want to make Splatoon fanart.

 

[James Scott]

This ones my favorite one because she actually looks like a woman, and not a lolicon.

They are supposed to be kids, none of them are drawn to be particularly sexy there.

 

[Teknoman]

I thought these Squid characters indeed were kids though? Still, I do agree that realistic woman one is nicely done.

I thought they were supposed to be too.

 

[Ferrio]

He would win too easily. His Splatoon fanart is great.

https://twitter.com/masahiro_lemon/status/583503643422265345
Guess that's why it's US only

Here. A link to the fanart thread: http://neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=837761
See your competition

That the EO artist?

 

[Exile20]

Can't go wrong with more splatoon fanart.

 

[twothunder]

Some more fanart from the squid girl creator. Wish I could draw half as good...

https://twitter.com/masahiro_lemon/status/530559409429430272/photo/1

I thought these Squid characters indeed were kids though? Still, I do agree that realistic woman one is nicely done.

Edge article says the inklings start controlling their human forms at 14
Still. Lets keep this thread about the fanart contest.

 

[Ivan 3414]

This ones my favorite one because she actually looks like a woman, and not a lolicon.

I don't think you know what the word lolicon means

 

[NEO0MJ]

Fixed.

Oh you.

Splaoon?

Can't believe I never noticed that before.

that slim Ink Girl is a real beauty

I think that another piece by a gaffer. Really excited to see what comes of this.

 

[BreezyLimbo]

They are supposed to be kids, none of them are drawn to be particularly sexy there.

I find this one creepy, for example.

 

[Davey Cakes]

I find this one creepy, for example.

I'm not sure if I find it creepy but schoolgirl outfits always raise a flag.

 

[Fine Ham Abounds]

Splaoon |OT| I pity the fool who forgets the T

 

[twothunder]

Some contest entries that were posted

http://meteor-maiden.tumblr.com/post/117590617178/my-first-entry-to-the-splatoon-art-contest-i

http://machinebyprinciple.tumblr.com/post/117580056703/my-entry-for-the-splatoon-contest

http://joltick.tumblr.com/post/117577844250/my-entry-for-the-splatoon-drawing-contest

http://gorshatastic.tumblr.com/post/117619845712

 

[foxuzamaki]

I need to get glhome and get to drawing.

 

[Boney]

I'm not sure if I find it creepy but schoolgirl outfits always raise a flag.

You do know it's an actual outfit from the game right?

 

[sixteen-bit]

Based Stupjam

 

[-Horizon-]

Based Stupjam

Is there a Banderas Splatoon version?

 

[Flarin]

Not mine, but my friend Sami drew some cool Splatoon art and I wanted to share it:

 

[FluxWaveZ]

This ones my favorite one because she actually looks like a woman, and not a lolicon.

WHAT in the world.

 

[TheWorthyEdge]

2nd, 3rd and 6th one are really good!

 

[NHarmonic.]

Loved this design

so it's US only? i wanted to try doing something...

 

[ShockingAlberto]

Nothing says structural unemployment like asking fans to cover for a resigned artist — assuming they aren't just joking there.

Are you Drax