✦Rules

#Copy linkGeneral Rules

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Do not reveal who you have been assigned to!
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Don't publicly post anything relating to your artwork for the exchange before the event is over! There will be separate team channels in the discord where you can chat with your teammates. Do NOT LEAK ANYTHING from these channels. Don't spoil the surprise for anyone!
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When requesting artists not to be paired with, please do not abuse this option. It's a courtesy meant to make the exchange comfortable for everyone.
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You must take the time to read all documentation, rules, and gift documents thoroughly. If you make a mistake with your submission, you will be responsible for fixing it.Example scenario: Your giftee's document has both single character options and couple options listed. For couples, they clearly marked which OC is theirs, and which belongs to their friend. You choose to draw a single character from one of the couple options, but... you wind up accidentally drawing the OC that belongs to your giftee's friend, not your giftee. 😳 You will be responsible to rework the piece (if possible) or commission/draw a new piece.
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Please try to thank your partner/s after the carnival for their hard work!Even if you are too shy to do so directly, it means so much for your partner to know you got your gift. You may message a mod to pass along your thanks if you prefer!
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Be kind! Keep things positive and respectful and do your best to remember this event is supposed to be fun for everyone - we strive to maintain a friendly community environment!

#Copy linkGift Request Guidelines

There are some guidelines that you need to keep in mind when filling out the form for your gift request, such as what you may/may not request, how much information you should provide, and how the gift documents work. Please make sure to be familiar with these guidelines.

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You must provide at least 2 different character options.
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If requesting couple art, you must also include at least one single-character option.
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If requesting furry characters, you must also include at least one non-furry option.
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If requesting fanart, you must include at least one non-fandom option.
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The more detail, the better. Try to give your partner plenty to work with!
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You may not request art featuring sex or heavy gore. If you aren't sure, ask a mod.
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No NSFW references. If your best reference is NSFW, please censor it for the event with a simple black bar or emoji.
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Make sure your gift document and characters are viewable on whatever website you are linking to!Not everyone in the event has a TH or Artfight account - use an access key for Toyhouse!
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Don't request characters you plan to trade away.If you do this anyway and get art of a character you traded during the carnival, it's on you! We will not be able to provide another gift.
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Clearly specify which characters belong to you when it comes to couple art if you are requesting couple art and one of the characters belongs to someone else.

#Copy linkArt Guidelines

#Copy linkbig top event

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The Big Top event of the art carnival is an illustration event: click for examples from previous events!
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Waist-up to full body artwork with a background is expected, but character pages/comic strips and other types of art are welcome as long as they follow the same guidelines.When in doubt, ask for help! If you are unsure if your piece is meeting the guidelines, please DM one of the helpers or send an email to seasonalartexchange@gmail.com for a status check!

The following are not allowed:

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Headshots, busts, or chibisthese types of art are allowed as part of a larger piece (ex: a character page or comic strip)
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Black and white artwork
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Flat color artwork/artwork with no shading
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White, transparent, or solid color backgrounds
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Basic pattern/texture background
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Sketches
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NSFW, heavy goremild gore/blood/bruising is acceptable - when in doubt, ask a mod!
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Small pixel artwork (ex: a pagedoll)pixel art is allowed, but must follow illustration guidelines

examples of NOT allowed:

white/basic pattern background
basic pattern background
basic pattern background
too much white space/empty background

#Copy linkwildcard

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This part of the event is called the Wildcard event, formerly known as MINI or APPETIZER.
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Wildcard allows for much more variety in the types of art you may create for your partner - as such, guidelines are fairly flexible, but please take note of the restrictions below.When in doubt, ask for help! If you are unsure if your piece is meeting the guidelines, please DM one of the helpers or send an email to seasonalartexchange@gmail.com for a status check!

What's encouraged:

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Get creative, have fun, and experiment!

The following are not allowed:

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UNSHADED black and white artwork - see example below
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COMPLETELY white, transparent, or solid color backgrounds (add some patterns or props!)
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Messy sketches, sketches with no shading
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NSFW, heavy goremild gore/blood/bruising is acceptable - when in doubt, ask a mod!

examples of NOT allowed:

chibi with no/transparent background
unshaded black + white sketch with no background
this would be borderline, including some more patterns/props in the background would be great!