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As an artist, your role is to:
As an artist, your role is to:
Create an art piece which an author will use as the basis for the fic
Submit a slide for claims
Artists are allowed to submit two (2) separate art pieces for claims (but submitting a single piece is also perfectly fine!). These two pieces can each represent a different story idea.
Collaborate with your author - tell them what you like and don't like, read the work in progress bits that they share, and share progress on the art - this is a collaboration
Remember your slide number
FAQ
FAQ
I don't have an AO3 account - can I still sign up?
Yes! As an artist, you don't need to have an AO3 account. Your art still needs to be linked in the AO3 post, but you have a few options when posting:
Your writer posts the art inline
Your writer links to the art, which you post on an external site
Both of the above
If you do have an AO3 account, you're also welcome to post the art on your own account and then link to the fic.
When are things due?
You can always check out the schedule at any point to see due dates. We also have important deadlines listed below.
How much do I need to have completed by the art submission due date?
Our rule is 50% completed by the submission due date. How this looks to each artist is different, so we are trusting your judgement.
What kind of art can I make?
No matter what you make, your art must be able to be shared digitally. This includes
traditional art
physical art (needlework, sculpting, etc)
digital art
comics
other submissions might be welcome as well - reach out to a mod to ask!
We will not accept any of the following:
photo manipulations
photo/gifsets
images created by AI
If in doubt, please ask a mod.
Can you confirm what "photo manipulations" and "photo/gif sets" are?
Gladly! Both of these are when you take a picture or still from the show and manipulate it somehow. While these are cool, we are not considering them for this bang. If you look at our example slide below, the image example is not technically allowed as the car itself is an image even though Izzy is hand-drawn. (We just use it as an example because it makes us laugh.)
What about music/auditory art?
Music (both with vocal and instrumental-only), soundscapes, and other auditory art may be acceptable if suitably detailed, but require discussion with a mod. Overall, we would ask that auditory pieces be at least one minute in length prior to claims, and that the art slide details the vision you have for you writer's interpretation of the piece. Please reach out to us to discuss if you're interested in submitting auditory art!
What about a playlist?
Playlists are a tricky subject and if you would like to submit one, there will be some strict rules you will need to follow.
The slide you submit for claims must include:
an album cover (or the beginning of one).
at least three different songs that would be on the playlist.
a story prompt - not just general vibes.
The three items above will allow the writer to get a feel of what kind of collection they are getting, and will give the author something to go off of. After claims, the two of you can discuss the collaboration further.
If you create a playlist, you're exempt from the "no photo manipulation" rule - we understand that some artists work in music rather than pencil.
Your final posting should contain these things:
a finished playlist on the website of your choice
check whether or not the site allows international users to listen to the playlist before committing to a site - we recommend Spotify
a full album cover (including the list of songs on the "back cover")
a minimum of 10 songs.
Can I share sketches or parts of my art prior to the posting date?
Yes! You can share works in progress after claims have passed (on or after March 22nd) as long as it is not the full, complete piece. Feel free to share WIPs on social media or in Discord servers/chats. Please do not share any of your writer's work publicly without their permission. Please tag us on Bluesky and/or Tumblr and use the hashtag #OFMDReverseBang when sharing WIPs!
Can I create additional art for my writer's story once we're paired?
Absolutely! Many participants have done that in the past. However, making more artwork is not a requirement.
claims slide
claims slide
To participate, you must create a slide for authors to claim. This is done in Google Slides - you'll receive a template when the time draws near.
A few tips on creating a slide:
Read the page about collaboration levels carefully before committing - this will define how much influence you and your partner will have on each others' work
Be specific about what you're interested in and what you don't want - do you want fluff? A specific story twist? Don't want smut? Put it on the slide.
Writers are often drawn to prompts with a hook rather than a perfectly finished art piece - put some thought into a story prompt that might make ideas flow for a writer.
Be clear about what you're flexible on and what you're not - this is not a commission, but it's fine to have some sticking points.
Be confident in your story prompt!
Important deadlines for artists:
Important deadlines for artists:
January 13th: Artist Sign Ups Open!
March 3rd: Art Submissions Due (Art is 50% completed)
March 7th: Art Slide Review
March 15th: Claims Open
March 16th: Claims Close
March 17th - 22nd: Claims Revealed
April 14th: First Check-in
May 12th: Second Check-in
June 9th: Third Check-in
July 1st: Posting Starts
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