"Childhood Dreams"
by Karla Munger....$25 Prize
UIC Image Contest Winners & Entries for July/August 2005
Theme: "Second
star to the right, and straight on 'til morning"
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Best Overall goes to "Childhood Dreams" by Karla Munger....$25 Prize |
A comment from our judge...
This embodies the theme perfectly. The use of character from the classic story, dreamy, reflective planet, pixie-dust, and all come together to make it clear we're looking at Neverland from space and are being greeted. I applaud the classical tie-in of story character and focus on the contest theme. It captures a great deal of the spirit of the theme in a single image - for that it is awarded 'Best Overall.'
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Childhood Dream by Karla Munger  Submitted on July 21st, 2005 Click on image to view larger 1150 x 768 image |
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Best Use of Color goes to “Squaricio Nel Vuoto” By Dainotti Edoardo....$10 Prize |
A comment from our judge...
This has earmarks of fitting the 'most original' category. However, it was the vibrant array of color that grabs attention each viewing. Bringing such a palette together in once piece is a risk - but this piece handles it very well. The striations and banding, the fading and splashing of color... it's a piece one can get lost in while viewing any one portion of it.
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Squarcio nel Vuoto by Dainotti Edoardo  Submitted on August 20th, 2005 Click on image to view larger 1024 x 768 image |
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Most Original goes to “SOTM Entry” by Bebo.....$10 Prize |
A comment from our judge...
It does my heart good to see the clever references... SOTM - Straight on till morning, the second star to the right... I can see it just off in the distance... the rocketship SOTM is a character unto itself. What a wonderful way to portray a theme in an unusual way - but stay true to exploration, and space art. The uniqueness but attention to theme work very well together to earn "SOTM Entry" the 'Most Original' prize.
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SOTM Entry by Michael Spencer  Submitted on August 1st, 2005 Click on image to view larger 963 x 518 image |
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Honorable Mention goes to “Checkmate” by Abdul Hakim Akhira.....$10 Prize |
A comment from our judge...
Perhaps a bit of a departure from theme, but certainly suggestive of a far off place of awe and wonder. "Checkmate" is composed well and balanced, it shows a dynamic scene with good point of view. It's enjoyable to look at the action as it is caught unfolding and makes the mind ponder what will happen after this moment. A good piece receiving 'Honorable Mention.'
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Checkmate! by Abdul Hakim Akhira  Submitted on July 14th, 2005 Click on image to view larger 1191 x 888 image |
A comment from our judge...
The theme of this month's contest conjures thoughts of fantasy. "What would Neverland look like from space?" ...it's fantasy, it's a dream, it's a far away place seen through a unique perspective. "Planets" fits all of that. Giving full credit to technical consistency in shading and light source, this is also a well balanced and composed piece in the new Junior division. It twinkles, it's full of glowing colors, and suggests a planetary system where Neverland could be found. Well done.
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**NOTE: The artists who created these images spent a lot of time on them. Please do NOT copy them.
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Image, Name, & Description |
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Wizards Keep by Rikk Flohr  Submitted on July 1st, 2005 Click on image to view larger 600 x 900 image |
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Evelyn Ever Never Land by Photoscribe  Submitted on July 2nd, 2005 Click on image to view larger 1024 x 768 image |
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Second Star to the Right by Jason M. Warren  Submitted on July 12th, 2005 Click on image to view larger 1024 x 768 image |
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Checkmate! by Akhira Bakhta Submitted on July 14th, 2005 Click on image to view larger 1191 x 888 image |
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A New Beginning by Larry Harrison  Submitted on July 17th, 2005 Click on image to view larger 800 x 600 image |
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Childhood Dream by Karla Munger Submitted on July 21st, 2005 Click on image to view larger 1150 x 768 image |
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Neverland by Attic Man  Submitted on July 25th, 2005 Click on image to view larger 1200 x 960 image |
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Upon Arrival by Sarah E.  Submitted on July 25th, 2005 Click on image to view larger 1200 x 1200 image |
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SOTM Entry by Michael Spencer Submitted on August 1st, 2005 Click on image to view larger 963 x 518 image |
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Quasar Space Station by Thierry Lombry  Submitted on August 13th, 2005 Click on image to view larger 1024 x 768 image |
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Squarcio nel Vuoto by Dainotti Edoardo Submitted on August 20th, 2005 Click on image to view larger 1024 x 768 image |
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Universe August '05 by Bill Carey  Submitted on August 21st, 2005 Click on image to view larger 1200 x 800 image |
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Travelling Companions by Eric Gehlin  Submitted on August 22nd, 2005 Click on image to view larger 800 x 600 image |
JUNIOR DIVISION
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Path to Neverland by Bebo  Submitted on July 20th, 2005 Click on image to view larger 1024 x 768 image |
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Arrival to Neverland by Stinger  Submitted on July 20th, 2005 Click on image to view larger 640 x 480 image |
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Phantom Armada by Adame Bakhta  Submitted on July 22nd, 2005 Click on image to view larger 590 x 450 image |
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Planets by Pony Girl Submitted on July 25th, 2005 Click on image to view larger 800 x 600 image |
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Galaxy of Oz by Mr. Crocodile  Submitted on July 25th, 2005 Click on image to view larger 485 x 457 image |