11/13/09 Update: I made a little change to the rules and restrictions; please read carefully.

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Aren't you excited for Christmas to come? I know I am.

The challenge is to draw you and/or your OC(s) (original character) in a Christmas-themed picture. Simple, right? I thought you guys could draw a picture of what you and/or your OC(s) will be doing on Christmas, but forget that. You're not required to do that—but you can, if you find that easier. It can just be the one, two or more of you smiling "at the camera." Just make sure it looks Christmasy. XD

Rules & Restrictions:

• It can be either traditional or digital art
• Bonus points if you color it Please color your drawing; let's give Christmas some color, eh?!
• Even better if you include a background
• You must be the artist
• You can only have 1 submission
• There can be more people in your drawing other than you and your OC
• Try not to copy ideas from other contestants, and play by the rules
• You may not enter old drawings/etc.
• Remember to credit where credit is due
• You do not have to dedicate your submission to me

How it will be judged:

• How well you follow the rules
• Amount of effort I see from your submission
• Creativity
• Originality

Prizes:
1st place: Web layout, wallpaper, avatar, or colored drawing* (choose up to 2) OR anything you want, as long as it's in my reach + 1 of the above
2nd place: Web layout, wallpaper, avatar, or colored drawing* (choose up to 1) OR anything you want, as long as it's in my reach
3rd place: Web layout, wallpaper, avatar, or colored drawing* (choose 1 only)

* All prizes will be done by me, following specific requests winners will give me through PMing.

Congratulations to the winners and thank you to everyone who participated!
Please do so again in the future!