Caling All Artists!

Do you like to draw? Or maybe dabble in graphic design? Then I want you!


Here's the deal...

I need images of the main characters from THE HOLDERS to use for the new Holders Series website, character cards for swag, and a few other random places. However, I don't have the time or the skills to do it myself, which is where you all come in! I know I have the most awesome readers ever, and I just know that deep down you are all incredibly talented, so I am leaving the designing and drawing of the characters up to you!

To enter your work, chose one or more characters from the list below, and create an image of what you think that person looks like. It can be in any medium you want; a hand drawling, painting, charcoal rendering, graphic art image, or anything else you'd like. Send a JEPG, GIF, PNG, or Photoshop, or MangaStudio file of your work by November 30 to me at juliannabooks@hotmail.com, and that's it! The entries will be judged by myself, as well as a few others involved in The Holders, the criteria of which will be the overall look of the work and how well the character represents the character. We will make a decision, and the winners will be announced on Tuesday December 3rd.

What the winners get:
Your work featured and credited to you on The Holders Series website, my author site(this one), your work mass printed in the form of character cards and other swag, also with your name and accreditation. Links to your own sites may also be included if desired.Several sets of the finished cards, as well as copies of anything else your work is used on or in.Signed Copy of The Holders and The Seers(upon release)
Other Odds and Ends:
One winner will be chosen for each character.There is no age restriction for entrants.You may enter as many times as you like, and for as many characters as you choose.The pictures must follow the general descriptions of the characters in the book, but beyond that it is up to you. You can design them based on where they are from, or maybe their favorite things, you can use props, or backgrounds, or borders... whatever you want! Be creative and have fun!As for positioning of the characters, it is up to you, but keep in mind that these are to give people an idea as to what the characters might look like, so don't hide the face, etc. You can do full body, mid thigh up, waist up, or even chest up, and they can be doing anything you like. When in doubt, think baseball card style. :-)Each entry should contain only one of the listed characters. The only exception is Mr. Anderson and Mr. Reid who may be drawn as a pair if you wish.Included with your entry should be your name, the city, state/province, and country you reside in, as well as anything else you would like to share about your self.Lastly, and this is important, DO NOT SIGN YOUR WORK. Firstly because judging is to be done anonymously, but even more than that, signatures tend to get distorted and blurred during the rendering process for printing, and end up looking like little more than a smudge. Instead we will put your accreditation in print clearly on the back of the printed cards.
The Legal Stuff:
By entering in the contest, you also are confirming that all work submitted is entirely original, and belongs solely to you. Plagiarism and/or image theft in any form cannot be tolerated and are grounds from immediate disqualification.By entering you also confirm that you understand that the work may be used in a variety of mediums all for the sole purpose of promoting and THE HOLDERS Series, for as long as the author, publisher, and/or other approved party deems necessary.
Okay, I think that's it! If you have any questions, you can ask them in the comments below and I will reply, or if you would rather, you can always email me at juliannascottbooks@hotmail.com, and I will get back to you within the day.

Have fun and good luck! :-D


List of desired characters:
BeccaAlexRylandJocelynChloeMinMr. Anderson (may be combined with Mr. Reid)Mr. Reid (may be combined with Mr. Anderson)