Simple Design Contest- Judging!

Right so I was pretty inspired by silly-boat's contest in how they used minimalistic colourations (black and white) as the subject. I tend to have some pretty somewhat complicated/complex designs so hey maybe it'll be pretty cool to have a simple design contest.

Rules are very simple: The character/creature must be completely monotone (gradients accepted) save for a single off colour (preferably a neon one or something that stands out) that can be used in only ONE area. (except for eyes)

For example say I have a wolf. That wolf is black with white socks and a stomach and has red eyes however the off colour could be two simple dashes below its eye but that colour can't be used anywhere else on the creature. Pretty simple huh?

General Rules

-Only monotone colours can be used, save for that single off colour [Monotone pertaining to black, white, grey gradients]

-You can use bases but it's discouraged, I want you to get creative!

-I'll be able to use the design/character with full and proper credit to you

-No using 'dollmakers'

-I'm the only judge, I'm not judging based on art level but by creativity, uniqueness, and of course which design I like the most.

-You can use any species created by you or existing creature or fantasy.

-It's encouraged you think outside of the box and use your imagination, don't just design typical wolves/foxes, try something different! (not saying you can't do a wolf/fox but it's encouraged you think outside the box)

-Don't use one of my species you dingus

-Humans AND creatures accepted!

 

What I like

-Death, bones, macabre
-Vintage dapper things
-20's things
-Nauticle things
-sharks

-tentacles/octopus [Been drawing them so much recently omg]
-Wings/feathers/fur
-sleek things
-things that are twisty
-strange faced things, masks
-somewhat creepy designs

-birds
-unusual things
-Greek mythology
-Complex designs
-Simplistic things
-Steampunk

-Aeronaut/Aviator things
-Skypirates and pirate pirates
-Thief related things
-Magic

-Gypsies
-Cool outfits and accessories
-Humanoids with cool hand things
-tailmouths
-Snakes
-Bats (fox bats especially)

 

Prizes

1^st: 300   and a full 100x100 icon and refined head sketch

2^nd: 200 and a full 100x100 icon

3^rd: 100 : and a pixel/50x50 icon

Upon winning....

I'll probably only keep the design for first place, I don't need any more characters running amuck than I already have. I'll of course credit you for the design and you'll get the prizes listed according to what you place!

Deadline

June 30th 2013 

 Well I believe that's all, go crazy you guys and mostly have fun with this! They'll be 3 winners (first second third of course) Please comment if you have any questions! 

Entries

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