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BAD DOGS Fan · 5mo
Hello hello! Will each unlocked stretch goal be announced?
BAD DOGS Fan · 5mo
Is using the previews as a pfp/header allowed? If not, does that change if you pay for the zine?
Hi! Thank you for your question and support of ECLIPSE!
Because each artist has a different sentiment regarding profile picture/header use, we ask that you refrain from any usage of the preview pictures or Zine PDF. This may change if the individual artist posts their own piece after leftovers and allows profile/layout usage. Thank you for understanding!
BAD DOGS Fan · 11mo
When is the contributor line up going up?
BAD DOGS Fan · 11mo
Will contributors be able to edit/change their profile picture/icon or the spotlight sample art later on?
Hello, thanks for your question!
Contributors will be able to change their profile picture and spotlight sample up until the contributor spotlight is posted. You can resubmit the form and let the mods know via discord or ask to DM a mod in the ECLIPSE discord.
Congratulations on your acceptance and thank you for your interest in ECLIPSE!
BAD DOGS Fan · 11mo
sorry if you've already answered this, but I read that the zine will have 25 artsits, 7 writers, and 7 merch artists, does this INCLUDE guests? Or does it not? (if not then does that means the zine will have 28 artists, 9 writers, and 7 merch artists?)
BAD DOGS Fan · 11mo
If we have been accepted and completed the form, how do we enter the discord server?
Hello, thanks for your question!
At the beginning of the google form there is a link to the discord server in the description! When you complete the google form, the link to the server will be visible as well. If you find that this link is not working for you, feel free to DM us and we can get you set up!
Thank you and congratulations!
BAD DOGS Fan · 11mo
Do you know approximately what time accepted/rejected emails will be sent out? Even if it’s just a Morning/Afternoon/Evening answer? Asking so I can make sure to comb through my spam bc for some reason my zine application results tend to go there???
BAD DOGS Fan · 11mo
The sticker is so cute! Is it chiricat's art again or is it from one of the guest artists? Also, will it be available for purchase during pre-orders if we don't win the giveaway? Thank you for the giveaway, it's such a cool surprise! Excited to see what else this zine will bring! :3
Hello there! Thanks for your continued interest in ECLIPSE and your kind words!
The sticker was actually drawn by our Finance Mod!
However, there are no plans to make it available for purchase during pre-orders since we will be having different merchandise for purchase with the zine.
Thank you again for your sweet message and support of ECLIPSE!
BAD DOGS Fan · 11mo
i'm not sure if this was asked yet, but how many people will be selected for each position?
Hello, thank you for your question and interest in ECLIPSE!
As per our Contributor Guidelines, we looking to accept around 25 Page Artists, 7 Writers, and 7 Merchandise Artists. Guests and mod participation does not impact the number of accepted contributors. The number of accepted contributors may change; we are currently calculating finances behind the scenes to see if we can possibly pull off having more contributors join!
Luckily, because we are pursuing flat merchandise that is cheaper to produce (with charms/raised acrylic merchandise being a stretch goal instead), there is a possibility to have a higher budget for page count or other flat merchandise, and thus, more acceptances. But on the other hand, we want to be able to reimburse all contributors with a full bundle, so we need to project the additional shipping costs that comes with having more acceptances.
As such, we really want to urge again that being waitlisted or rejected from this zine, or any zine for that matter, is not always reflected based on skill or style. The number of contributor acceptances are often restricted due to numbers or physical limitation— because if we could accept a larger number of people, we would love to! Zines can be large-scale community projects, but they can also just be a small passion project you do privately with friends (either digital or physical). We encourage everyone, regardless of acceptance to this particular zine or not, to either learn how to start their own project or simply continue to create and do what they love. And naturally, you or anyone else could start up another Akitoya/VBS/Project SEKAI zine as well!
We're working very hard behind the scenes to make sure everything works out, so we thank you for your patience and understanding! 🙏
BAD DOGS Fan · 11mo
Hello! I’m just worried about the range of contributors you will choose for this zine as some tend to have a selective preference of art styles to present so I was wondering if you will be biased to the applications given in both page art and merch art based on art style not just composition?
Hello, thanks for your question!
We understand this concern, and we will be attempting to cover a large range of unique styles within the zine. However, our decision regarding applicant acceptance comes from multiple areas, and is not just based entirely on style.
Elements we will be looking for is a general understanding of the following:
Anatomy/proportion (the structure of the body, how the artist can draw figures in different and dynamic poses)
Composition (the way in which different elements of artwork are combined or arranged)
Color (understanding of color theory, complements, and how colors interact with each other)
Backgrounds (how they work in combination with your composition and complexity). We are allowing some pitches to be approached that don't have a traditional "background" (comics or characters repeating multiple times throughout the composition), but we are looking for purposeful elements that can tie the entire piece together.
Lighting (enhancement of the piece through an understanding of highlights and shadows)
And finally, as you mentioned, we are evaluating stylization (your distinct style and sense of artistic freedom!). We understand in many art styles, many of the aforementioned traditional guidelines aren't followed in lieu for one's individual style. However, in these cases, we are still looking for an understanding of the aforementioned elements and if an artist's purposeful deviation from traditional guidelines makes sense. And as mentioned in a previous answer, we are accepting and appreciate different physical headcanons that an artist might have for AKTY as well.
As a reminder, decisions will not be based on amount of social media following or "popularity", as we are not requiring applicants to disclose their social media profiles or handles to remove bias. We are only evaluating what is submitted, so please rest assured that all applications are only being evaluated on what is given in the portfolio.
Regardless of the outcome of the decision, we would like to affirm that everyone who had applied to ECLIPSE has absolutely wonderful work that will only get better with time and practice— no matter the current skill level. We have been absolutely blown away with the amount of passion everyone has for the project, and for this pairing that we all love!
BAD DOGS Fan · 11mo
sorry for the late question! as far as the artist application goes, is artistic nudity allowed? i read the part on no NSFW but wasn't sure if artistic nudity was included in that. Thanks!
Hi, thanks for your question!
In the case of artistic nudity, we would prefer that if it is included in the portfolio, that the subject is an adult. If it is an example of what you think is your best work, please do include it as long as the subject is 18+!
Please keep in mind that your portfolio should reflect the work you would produce for the zine!
We wish you the best of luck on your application!
BAD DOGS Fan · 11mo
Just a message to say how goddamn excited I am for this!! Gl to all the applicants and I hope I get to see some of you guys 🧡💙
BAD DOGS Fan · 11mo
When contributers are chosen and will be announced, will artists be asked to choose one or more of their favorite/best works to show as they are announced? Or will it just be their icon and some information about them? I'm just wondering as a previous zine I worked in had us feature some of our work as well^^ thank you!
Hi, thank you for your question and interest in ECLIPSE!
Yes, we will be doing individual contributor spotlights for the zine. These will be formatted similarly to our Guest spotlights posted earlier. The spotlight will allow the contributor to introduce themselves, show a piece of their favorite work, and connect their socials to the project. Contributors will fill out this information through a Google Form in their acceptance email.
We will also have a contributor lineup, which will precede the individual contributor spotlights. This will only feature our contributors' credit names and icons.
BAD DOGS Fan · 11mo
Will my application be looked at based on my artstyle or how many pieces of AkiToya fanart or PJSK artworks I have?
Hello, thanks for your question!
The amount of PJSK artwork does not affect your application!
As specified in the guidelines and application form, your application portfolio will be evaluated based on style, anatomy, and composition. Akito and Toya are required to appear at least once so we will be able to have an idea of how you draw both of the featured characters of the zine.
Thanks for your interest in ECLIPSE and we wish you the best of luck with your app!
BAD DOGS Fan · 11mo
Hello!! I'm just wondering if there's a specific time the contributor applications close? Thank you so much!
Hello, thanks for your question!
Our applications will close tomorrow Sunday, 12/10/23 at 11:59PM EST! We will be closing the form and posting on our social media channels that our applications are officially closed.
We appreciate your interest in ECLIPSE and wish you the best of luck with your application!