art contest March 2025 Art Contest

[Lord Valtasar 12,700]

how can you not love this inclusion, i'm in

however, i will ask that mine will not be legible for winning since i do this professionally. just participating for the fun of it.

[Espy Vibe 4,451]

6 hours ago, ComanderZhabikKlavik said:

 

@Espy Vibe I won first place in the last context. If I suddenly win first place again, can I give it to someone else?

@ComanderZhabikKlavik I'm sorry to say no to this! Whoever wins but then chooses to forfeit isn't allowed to choose who it goes to. 1st place will instead go to the person who got 2nd place, and whoever got 3rd place will get 2nd place and so on, so forth.

The ranks will (should) stick for 3 months. If you win another contest with the rank already on your account, then it will get extended for an additional 3 months.

 

 

1 hour ago, Lord Valtasar said:

i will ask that mine will not be legible for winning since i do this professionally. just participating for the fun of it.

@Lord Valtasar That's understandable! If this is the case then I recommend not submitting it through the form linked in the OP. Any art that's submitted through the submissions form will be what's voted on at the end of the month!

 

 

This is for everyone: if you want to participate but not submit it for voting, you're free to post it wherever else you wish; somewhere in your own blog, forum thread, or offsite is absolutely fine. Or, maybe you don't want to share it, that's fine too! It's your art so do whatever you want with it! 

[tomatopotato 82]

3 hours ago, Wizard said:

This is gonna be a real interesting art contest! We even had brand new artists joining us, we're going to see an upset!

I wouldn’t call myself a “brand new artist.” “Newbie” is more fitting

I’ve never done digital art in my life lol

[tomatopotato 82]

I was just looking at some MLP art on Deviant………….and I feel like I’m absolutely screwed.

Seriously though, HOW THE ABSOLUTE **** AM I SUPPOSED TO COME ANYWHERE NEAR THIS AHHHHHH

Credit: Dawnf1re, https://www.deviantart.com/dawnf1re/art/Princess-Twilight-816583552

Edited March 4 by tomatopotato

[Shwaaaalalalalaburger 1,443]

15 minutes ago, tomatopotato said:

I was just looking at some MLP art on Deviant………….and I feel like I’m absolutely screwed.

Seriously though, HOW THE ABSOLUTE **** AM I SUPPOSED TO COME ANYWHERE NEAR THIS AHHHHHH

Credit: Dawnf1re, https://www.deviantart.com/dawnf1re/art/Princess-Twilight-816583552

Don't compare yourself to other artists! Your art is definitely going to be lovely and believe in yourself!

[Wizard 1,562]

13 hours ago, Lord Valtasar said:

how can you not love this inclusion, i'm in

however, i will ask that mine will not be legible for winning since i do this professionally. just participating for the fun of it.

Oh no you don't! You enter that competition! Show the world your art! We need healthy competition

10 hours ago, tomatopotato said:

I wouldn’t call myself a “brand new artist.” “Newbie” is more fitting

I’ve never done digital art in my life lol

That's fair! I didn't intend to demean you or your work. All artists are welcome! No matter what you create, it will be enjoyed by everyone here!

[Snow 7,549]

 Goodness me there are a lot of ponies in this race so to speak  I'm going to have to give it my all!

My best wishes to everyone participating and yes please remember this is all for fun and do resist comparing your own art to the art of others. "comparison is the thief of joy" let us be wowed and inspired instead. 

[Ice Princess Silky <3 14,748]

On 2025-03-01 at 5:03 PM, Espy Vibe said:

 Welcome to the MLP Forums March 2025 Art contest 

Sorry for the delay, I heard people wanted a new art contest and I'm happy to oblige!

 

The theme for this month is:

Character Roulette

WARNING: Flashing imagery! 

I heard about this thing called a "screenshot game" or something like that? A lot of pictures go by with a funny caption and whatever you screenshot will fit the caption

This is basically what that is!

There are 46 characters from G4 here. Some of them are well known and loved while others are found in the background or as part of minor scenes throughout the show. There are even a few other species in there!

All you have to do is open the following spoiler, take a screenshot and see who you get to draw! Yep, that's it!

  Reveal hidden contents

 

Requirements

• Create artwork of the selected character from the provided GIF by taking a screenshot of it at any point in time
  • If you are sensitive to flashing imagery, you can have someone else take a screenshot for you!
  • If you don't know the name of one of the characters, please don't be afraid to ask! 
  • Other characters (OC's and canon) are allowed in the submission as long as the art's main focus is on your selected character
• All members of MLPF are eligible
• No AI art will be accepted, however it can be used for initial inspiration
• Photoshopping or editing images created by others to make your submission is not allowed
• Submitting works from other artists is not allowed
• Animations no longer than 10 seconds are allowed

 

Deadline

Submissions will close on March 28th, 2024.

 

Judging

Public voting will be open during March 29th - April 4th. Afterwards, voting will be finalized and results will be posted as soon as we are able to share them!

 

Winners

Winners will be granted the Canterlot Artist Rank and Badge. All entries will be eligible to receive an Art Achievement Bronze Badge. Future participation will count toward Silver and Gold Art Badges.

 

Submit Here (select Art Contest Submissions > 2025 Submissions > March 2025 Art Contest) or you can use the top navigation menu to add a submission.

If there are any additional questions, please feel free to ask!  

What the heck?? This is brilliant, Trot!

Alright! I am in! 
this is the character that I got. According to a fellow forum friend here, “that is fitting, she has a fiery personality like you do.” 
 

Goodness! Here we go. 

[Lawyer Slip 2,770]

1 hour ago, Ice Princess Silky &lt;3 said:

What the heck?? This is brilliant, Trot!

Alright! I am in! 
this is the character that I got. According to a fellow forum friend here, “that is fitting, she has a fiery personality like you do.” 
 

Goodness! Here we go. 

YEAH!!!!!! SPITFIRE!!!!!!!

[tomatopotato 82]

3 hours ago, Wizard said:

That's fair! I didn't intend to demean you or your work. All artists are welcome! No matter what you create, it will be enjoyed by everyone here!

Nononono, you didn't demean on my work. I just made a small joke because, well, I kinda suck at art lol

2 hours ago, Ice Princess Silky &lt;3 said:

this is the character that I got. According to a fellow forum friend here, “that is fitting, she has a fiery personality like you do.” 
 

Goodness! Here we go. 

SPITFIRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE 🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡

[Shwaaaalalalalaburger 1,443]

There actually are so many participants this time (⁠☉⁠｡⁠☉⁠)⁠! I know everyone is going to do amazingly (⁠◔⁠‿⁠◔⁠)

[Wizard 1,562]

18 hours ago, tomatopotato said:

Nononono, you didn't demean on my work. I just made a small joke because, well, I kinda suck at art lol

SPITFIRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE 🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡

Then let's bring our all to this challenge! Challenging yourself and others are such a good way to get experience and speedrun improving your work. You'll do great! I'm looking forward to seeing what you make!

[Wizard 1,562]

On 2025-03-01 at 10:03 PM, Espy Vibe said:

• • Other characters (OC's and canon) are allowed in the submission as long as the art's main focus is on your selected character

Oh boy! Loopholes!

Does shipping count? hehehe

My unfinished piece so far~

[Espy Vibe 4,451]

3 hours ago, Wizard said:

Oh boy! Loopholes!

Does shipping count? hehehe
 

@Wizard Well it never says you couldn't do that 

[Snow 7,549]

3 hours ago, Wizard said:

 

Oh my god!!
That is fantastic! 

[Wizard 1,562]

12 hours ago, Espy Vibe said:

@Wizard Well it never says you couldn't do that 

Excellent! Then I shall begin colouring~

11 hours ago, Snow said:

Oh my god!!
That is fantastic! 

Aww thank you! I can't wait to see what others come up with! There's plenty of time though!

[Bojo 1,398]

*undusts tablet and pen*

After 7000 years, it's time to draw ponies again...

Spoiler

 

[ZiggWheelsManning 11,101]

On 2025-03-05 at 3:49 PM, Wizard said:

Oh boy! Loopholes!

Does shipping count? hehehe

My unfinished piece so far~

That from the season 3 magic showdown?  

[Wizard 1,562]

12 hours ago, ZiggWheelsManning said:

That from the season 3 magic showdown?  

Nah, I like the idea, but it's mostly just a ship because I like the idea of rivals flirting lol

[ThePinkestofPones 3,468]

11 minutes ago, Wizard said:

Nah, I like the idea, but it's mostly just a ship because I like the idea of rivals flirting lol

Is Pokemon included in that statement? 

[Wizard 1,562]

23 minutes ago, ThePinkestofPones said:

Is Pokemon included in that statement? 

Hahaha why not! Get a little Zangoose x Seviper ships going, they can breed afterall lol

[ThePinkestofPones 3,468]

Moments ago, Wizard said:

Hahaha why not! Get a little Zangoose x Seviper ships going, they can breed afterall lol

Zangoose is actually my favorite mon

Maybe even the trainers can get a lil silly  (NOT LIKE THAT )

[Wizard 1,562]

11 minutes ago, ThePinkestofPones said:

Zangoose is actually my favorite mon

Maybe even the trainers can get a lil silly  (NOT LIKE THAT )

I'll uh... I'll take your word on that hahahaha

[ThePinkestofPones 3,468]

7 minutes ago, Wizard said:

I'll uh... I'll take your word on that hahahaha

Sorry

[Wizard 1,562]

19 minutes ago, ThePinkestofPones said:

Sorry

It's fine hahaha