Welcome to our Annual Amateur Fantasy Art Contest! 

When it comes to this fantasy art business, Jessica's second favorite thing
to do (other than paint) is to enjoy the work of other artists working in this
genre.  In 2006, she had an idea to hold a contest for amateur, budding
fantasy artists...and so was born our annual art contest.  The winner
of the annual contest receives a free Limited Edition Jessica Galbreth art
book, plus a $100 gift certificate to Dick Blick art supplies, courtesy
of Jessica herself.  With this contest, Jessica hopes to give an emerging
fantasy artist each year, the recognition, the encouragement and
the kudos they deserve and need to prompt them to continue this path
with their art and to follow their dreams.  When Jessica first got
started herself, if it wasn't for a few key people giving her advice
and praise, she may well have never gotten as much accomplished as
she has today.  This is her way of "paying it forward" so to speak.

THE ART CONTEST RULES

Please follow these exactly and carefully, as not following them may
cause your entry to be disqualified or not received at all in the first place.

1) Your entry must be fantasy, mythological, goddess, magical 
or faery related.  Of course you will certainly have your own style,
we would like all entries to fit this general subject.

2) Your entry must correspond to the annual theme Jessica has designated
below.  To keep things interesting, Jessica will choose a theme each
year (i.e. Mermaids, Gothic, Mystical Places, Goddesses, etc.)

3)  Entries in the following mediums will be accepted: watercolor, acrylic,
oils or any other artist paints, drawing with pencil, charcoal, pen, ink,
etc., sculpture (including polymer clay, stone carving, etc.), and
digital painting using Photoshop or other on-line
software programs.

4)  Your entry should be your own creation.  It is okay to be inspired
by other artists, because all of us are.  Just make it your own please.

5)  You may submit only ONE entry per year, so please wait until
you're finished and satisfied.  We will not accept modifications or
re-entries, and any doing so will disqualify you, so be sure before sending!

6)  You must be 16 years of age or older to enter.  We love young
artists, but want to keep this contest to 16 and up please.

7)  You MUST submit your entry in the following format exactly!...

a) Upload a photo or scan of your entry to YOUR server or a free
server of some sort.  Do NOT attach the image to your e-mail to us
or we will delete it immediately for fear of opening a virus.

b) Once uploaded, compose an e-mail with the following information:

* Your full, legal name
* Your full mailing address
* Your e-mail address
* Your phone number
* Your date of birth
* The title of your entry piece
* The size and medium of your entry piece
* The URL to the image of your piece, which
you've uploaded to your own server

c) Once you've completed your e-mail and checked for errors, send
it along to us ONCE only at: enchantedart@aol.com

IMPORTANT!  Please do not e-mail us asking about your submission.
We just don't have the time to respond to everyone, though we promise
to keep your entry very safe.  You will remain the copyright owner
of your piece, and if you are chosen as the winner, your piece will
be featured here along with a write up about you and your art.

Good luck to all you budding artists out there!  Keep believing!!!

CURRENT CALL FOR ENTRIES!

This year's theme:  Gothic Romance
(think black lace, fairy wings and roses!)

Dealine for submissions: April 1st, 2008

Winner announced:  May 1st, 2008

Prizes for winner:  Signed, Limited Edition
Jessica Galbreth art book ($150 value),
plus a $100 gift certificate to Dick Blick
art supplies!  Also, winner gets the great
exposure of having a feature here until
the next winner is drawn a year later!