🇺🇦 Ukrainian Show your creativity for a chance to win.Create Ocean Keeper-themed fan art and claim prizes! Use hashtag #oceankeeperfanart to promote your artwork. Show your creativity for a chance to win. Create Ocean Keeper-themed art and claim awesome prizes! WINNERSCONTEST WORKSCONTEST DETAILS VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE WORK ON INSTAGRAM! Aleksandr Yastrebov Julia Suvorova Kateryna Tsapryka Kateryna Kolomiets Ihor Gramarchuk Kateryna Kolesnikova David Olayinka Illia Kopach Constantin Fomin Matviy Rybalevsky Matviy Rybalevsky Valentin Stashuk Sergiy Pavlov Olesia Batsmanova Maksym Povzhyk Carl Dimla Aleksandra Vlasiuk Daria Ponomarenko Bohdan Kholodyrev Bohdan Kholodyrev Galina Matvjejeva Anna Varfolomieieva Yuriy Shevchuk Yuriy Mogilka Sofia Kochetkova Daria Ovchinnikova Vladyslava Nadtoka Skanda Ravindra Georgiy Magdalena Pilak Igor Portnoy Igor Portnoy Yana Davitadze Anna Prontenko Oleksandra Korshunova Anna Bannikova Mariia Stepko Anastasia Kasatova Mariia Shpakovych Bohdana Yurchenko Svitlana Medvid Alina Skopych Roman Zavatskyi HOW TO PARTICIPATE Step 1: Create your original 2D or 3D artwork without the obvious use of AI tools. Step 2: Upload your work with hashtag #oceankeeperfanart to social media (e.g. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Artstation, Behance). Step 3: Fill out the registration Google form and share a link to your fan art. Step 1: Create your original 2D or 3D artwork without the obvious use of AI tools. Step 2: Upload your work with hashtag #oceankeeperfanart to social media (e.g. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Artstation, Behance). Step 3: Fill out the registration Google form and share a link to your fan art. ART WORK FORMAT Technical requirements:Submissions must be in JPG or PNG format, 500 KB to 100 MB in size.2D and 3D works: You can submit your work in 2D or 3D, giving you the option to choose the one that best suits your style.Theme: Underwater world, mechs, sea monsters or any elements from the Ocean Keeper game.Expand your imagination – feel free to explore different interpretations of the Ocean Keeper universe. PRIZES AND AWARDS $100 (US)+ T-SHIRT 2 Winners (2D & 3D Art) STEAM GIFT CARD 50$ + T-SHIRT 2 Winners (2D & 3D Art) STEAM GIFT CARD 20$ + T-SHIRT 2 Winners (2D & 3D Art) EXCLUSIVE HOODIE Each winner receives a portfolio review from the Art Lead + HR feedback on the resume ROADMAP / STAGES OF THE CONTEST REGISTRATION from 30.08 Click the “Get Started” button on the website.An automatically generated post with text and the contest hashtag #OceanKeeperFanArt. Will be prepared for you to publish on your social media.Confirm the publication to complete your registration 😉 ArtworkSubmission Until 07.10.24 You have 1 month to prepare your artwork. Then create a post with an image of your artwork on your social media using the contest hashtag #OceanKeeperFanArt.Then, click the “Upload Artwork” button on the website, fill out the form with your details, upload your artwork file, and provide a link to your social media post. JUdges Review 09.10.24 The jury will select the top 20 works from all submissions received by October 9.The number of 2D and 3D artworks chosen will be proportional to the total submissions in each category, making sure both types of art are fairly represented. CommunityVote 10.10 to 20.10.24 The top works will be uploaded to Instagram for community voting. The community will select one artwork to receive the Audience Choice Award.Share your post with friends to increase your chances of winning ⭐ WinnersAnnouncement 25.10.24 The jury will select 6 finalists.Their artworks will be showcased on our YouTube channel, where we will rank them on October 25. The results will also be announced on our other social media platforms. REGISTRATION from 30.08 Click the “Get Started” button on the website.An automatically generated post with text and the contest hashtag #OceanKeeperFanArt. will be prepared for you to publish on your social media.Confirm the publication to complete your registration 😉 ArtworkSubmission Until 07.10.24 You have 1 month to prepare your artwork. Then create a post with an image of your artwork on your social media using the contest hashtag #OceanKeeperFanArt.Then, click the “Upload Artwork” button on the website, fill out the form with your details, upload your artwork file, and provide a link to your social media post. JUdges Review 09.10.24 The jury will select the top 20 works from all submissions received by October 9.The number of 2D and 3D artworks chosen will be proportional to the total submissions in each category, making sure both types of art are fairly represented. CommunityVote 10.10 to 20.10.24 The top works will be uploaded to Instagram for community voting. The community will select one artwork to receive the Audience Choice Award.Share your post with friends to increase your chances of winning ⭐ WinnersAnnouncement 25.10.24 The jury will select 6 finalists.Their artworks will be showcased on our YouTube channel, where we will rank them on October 25. The results will also be announced on our other social media platforms. CONTEST JUDGES Olena Konstantynova 2D Lead Game Artist An experienced 2D Lead Game Artist with a deep knowledge of digital art and design. Starting her career at RetroStyle Games as a junior artist, she has risen through the ranks to become a mentor to our entire team. Yaroslav Demianenko 3D Lead Game Artist Yaroslav has spent 10 years, progressing from 2D Art Lead to 3D Art Lead. His notable projects include Coreborn, Ultra Pro Wrestling, Berry Match, Nifty League, Last Pirate and, of course, Ocean Keeper. Dariia Shtanicheva 2D Lead Game Artist Dariia has 10 years of game development experience, with 6 years as a 2D Art Lead. She has worked on projects like Steampower 1830, Storm Wars, Sosyal Lig Arena, Zombie Run, Spirit Run, Last Pirate and, of course, Ocean Keeper. Julia Strogush ExternalArt-Expert Yulia is an illustrator, 3D artist, and the author of the books Secrets of Witchcraft. She also nurtures the next generation of artists by teaching her craft at the Kyiv Academy of Digital Arts, DarwinLand School, and the charitable organization Smart Future. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1. Can I use elements in my fan art that aren't related to the contest theme? You can be creative, but the art should clearly reflect the Ocean Keeper theme. We recommend playing the game for inspiration. It’s available on PC, Android, and iOS. 2. Can I submit multiple entries? Yes, you can submit up to 2 artworks. These can be in the same category (2D or 3D) or different ones. Just upload all your entries through the Google form. 3. Will 2D and 3D artworks be judged in the same category? No, there are separate categories for 2D and 3D. We’ll select 3 winners from each category, and there will be an additional winner chosen by community voting. 4. What are the judging criteria? Judges will evaluate entries based on several key factors: creativity, technical skill, and how well the artwork aligns with the Ocean Keeper theme. Originality and the overall impact of the work will also play a significant role in the selection of winners. 5. How and when can I vote for my favorite artwork? Community voting will take place from October 10 to October 20. All entries will be available on this website. You can also follow our social media for updates. 6. How do I know if my submission was successful? After submitting your work, you’ll receive a confirmation email. 7. What if I have trouble uploading my work or face technical issues? Contact our support team at contest.support@dev.retro-stylegames.com. They’ll help you resolve any problems. ❤️ 👽 😎 🎮 👻 Get the Latest News in GameDev industry 😎