TBT's Second Egg Decorating Contest

[Dinosaurz]

I did a self portrait and it looks just like me like if you agree

This took way to long to boil and wait for the first two coats I had to leave so that’s why it’s still wet oop

 

[You got mail!]

Ladies and gentlemen, I bring you

Spoiler: the mad clown egg

 

[deana]

Presenting my egg

Its a bee

Spoiler: Bzzzzzzz

 

[tiffanistarr]

Presenting my egg

Its a bee

Spoiler: Bzzzzzzz

omg this is adorable!

 

[ForeverSoaring]

Here’s my entry! c:

Spoiler: More pics/info

Materials:
Craft egg (slightly bigger than a real egg, but it was the closest the store had)
Acrylic paint
Model magic (for flower ase)

My idea was of a goddess of spring and creation.

 

[Coach]

My egg is based off of Odeko from Katamari Damacy! Last time this contest occurred I made the Prince and this year I wanted to continue the trend.

Made with basically paper, pens, sticky tape and cardboard tubes. The paler purple paper for the majority of the head does slightly resemble blue in this lighting, but do not be fooled - this Odeko is purple just like the games.

 

[princess.looking.for.frog]

Here’s my entry! c:
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Spoiler: More pics/info

Materials:
Craft egg (slightly bigger than a real egg, but it was the closest the store had)
Acrylic paint
Model magic (for flower ase)

My idea was of a goddess of spring and creation.
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This is so beautiful! You are so talented

My egg is based off of Odeko from Katamari Damacy! Last time this contest occurred I made the Prince and this year I wanted to continue the trend.
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Made with basically paper, pens, sticky tape and cardboard tubes. The paler purple paper for the majority of the head does slightly resemble blue in this lighting, but do not be fooled - this Odeko is purple just like the games.

AH SO CUTE!

 

[lana.]

hi i made my egg based on farley :3

Spoiler: farley

Spoiler: egg evidence

lol

he was made with a plastic egg, clay, and paper

i tried to keep him looking egg shaped but idk if i was successful

 

[Kirbyz]

hey vris! just wanted to ask if we’re able to add on clay to the pointier side of the egg to make both sides even and more circular? ive already done it but completely forgot to ask and confirm first, i can definitely peel a part of the clay on the back of it to show the egg inside, but does it still qualify if it looks like a somewhat circular egg? the plastic egg i used was already rounded out pretty much with only a very small tip, so i only needed to add a very thin and small layer of extra clay on it. would this be okay if i show a picture with the plastic egg inside the clay when i post my submission (as a separate picture of course)

 

[Valzed]

Here's my entry. I wasn't sure I would have enough time to get an entry done in time so I'm so happy I finished. Items used: Egg, Paper, Colored Pencils, Markers & Tape

Spoiler: Egg Entry

Here's the pic it's loosely based on and an extra pic of our faces for funsies.

Spoiler: Extras

 

[Chris]

hey vris! just wanted to ask if we’re able to add on clay to the pointier side of the egg to make both sides even and more circular? ive already done it but completely forgot to ask and confirm first, i can definitely peel a part of the clay on the back of it to show the egg inside, but does it still qualify if it looks like a somewhat circular egg? the plastic egg i used was already rounded out pretty much with only a very small tip, so i only needed to add a very thin and small layer of extra clay on it. would this be okay if i show a picture with the plastic egg inside the clay when i post my submission (as a separate picture of course)

As long as you can show me that you originally used an egg (bird or craft) I will be happy. The method you have described above sounds like it should be fine.

 

[Xara]

Here's my entry. I wasn't sure I would have enough time to get an entry done in time so I'm so happy I finished. Items used: Egg, Paper, Colored Pencils, Markers & Tape

Spoiler: Egg Entry

Here's the pic it's loosely based on and an extra pic of our faces for funsies.

Spoiler: Extras

this is so cute!!

 

[Giddy]

Here’s my entry! c:
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Spoiler: More pics/info

Materials:
Craft egg (slightly bigger than a real egg, but it was the closest the store had)
Acrylic paint
Model magic (for flower ase)

My idea was of a goddess of spring and creation.
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This is absoltely gorgeous!!!
How small are your brushes!!? Another question, since im always willing to learn from anyone, what tone of paint do you put on first to give a shadowy depth or is it preference?

 

[Foreverfox]

Here’s my entry! c:
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Spoiler: More pics/info

Materials:
Craft egg (slightly bigger than a real egg, but it was the closest the store had)
Acrylic paint
Model magic (for flower ase)

My idea was of a goddess of spring and creation.
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I loveeee this!! What a great concept! Very well done!

 

[Plume]

I couldn't find craft eggs, so I got to experience the joy of hollowing out an egg. An unusual experience.

I layered acrylic paint over watercolor, used charcoal for the lines, then sprayed a shiny sealant on top. I wanted it to have a transparent, church window-effect, but it didn't work out. :c

It's Molly! Among tulips! C-can't you tell?

Spoiler: Concept art

 

[ForeverSoaring]

This is absoltely gorgeous!!!
How small are your brushes!!? Another question, since im always willing to learn from anyone, what tone of paint do you put on first to give a shadowy depth or is it preference?

Thank you!!

Spoiler: Art supply/tips talk

Okay, this might be more depth than you were looking for, but here ya go.
I have the regular smallest size brushes that you can find at a craft store. The one I used is specifically a Connoisseur brand round in size 0. To make really small lines, water your paint down, angle your brush to get more of a point, and hold your brush farther back on the handle (this is why tiny striping brushes with really long bristles are a thing: better control for really tiny marks!). And honestly, getting really tiny lines like her eyelashes can come down to luck. (I was shocked!)

The egg is wooden, so the base color was a medium brown. (Handy for values) The order was sketch, background, hair, skin, details. I did the lighter part of the hair first, and made the rainbow gradient. The darker parts of the hair are basically the color I mixed minus the white, plus water. However, I typically start with the middle tone! (This is a preference, but it’s easier for me to figure out values that way. Some people do a whole black and white under painting before they add color!)

The skin has a lot of color variation since I had a hard time mixing the exact color I wanted. (And I tend to mix directly on the piece)
The darkest value is a warm blue plus a red closer to yellow than purple. This makes a dark, desaturated purple. The lighter purple line on the strand of hair by her ear? Same color as the dark lines, just much more watered down.
Uhh, I’m an art education major, so I’m happy to answer any other art questions in way too much depth...

 

[lana.]

Presenting my egg

Its a bee

Spoiler: Bzzzzzzz

omg this is so precious

 

[skarmoury]

hi i made my egg based on farley :3

Spoiler: farley

Spoiler: egg evidence

lol

he was made with a plastic egg, clay, and paper

i tried to keep him looking egg shaped but idk if i was successful

THIS IS SO CUTE I LOVE IT

 

[DaCoSim]

Ok can someone plzzzz help me??? I keep trying to post pics but they keep posting sideways!!! How do I fix this???

 

[Halloqueen]

I already know I'll come to regret passing up 3 free egg currency for participation, but I think I'll be sitting this out. Don't really want to seek out all of the necessary materials and, after seeing the quality stuff people have made in the past, I'm not confident I'd be able to pull off anything half decent even if I came up with a good concept. Too many skilled, artistically-inclined people.

Looking forward to seeing what people come up with though.

Despite posting this on the first page, I ended up deciding I really didn't want to pass up those 3 participation eggs, so I acquired the necessary materials. I actually made two different ideas yesterday to see which would turn out better, then a third idea came to mind that I like a lot better, and so I'm going to have to get started on that other one tonight. Hopefully this third idea I came up with turns out decent, but if not I at least have alternatives to fall back on.

Anyway, back to work.

Great work, everybody. Lots of talent on display from the community, as always.