PXR's Talent Show (SHOW US WHAT YOU GOOOOOT!)

[Chakramaster]

Well after a longer time than necessary. We've come to skip STRAIGHT to the nitty griddy! The Talent Show! The part where you all show us your skill! Making art, making music, creating amazing stories, or whatever you find unique! Show us in some way what your special talent is and what makes YOU stand above the rest!

You have until the weekend of May the 4th. So in that case. May the 4th be with you and best of luck! The judges are awaiting your best!

[Shruikan]

Art wasn't working out, Writing would take too long, and opening an Ultra Wormhole to summon an Ultra Beast to fight seems a bit too dangerous. So you get this:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qofM3sy-SuXhNuCFrNZhe7kIoYuOzd-x/view

I will have you know it is exeedingly hard to play woodwind instruments with only two finger on each hand. (And I totaly didn't mess up the volume or timing at parts...)

Oh, and just to avoid confusion, I didn't play the backing. Just the Ocarina part. (Not that anyone would think I'm that amazing though :P)

[arnisd]

Since I haven't had a lot of time as of late for extra drawings, I threw something together that's kinda simple. I did try skipping lines and working directly from sketchings for once, just for this, to see how it goes. And for what's it worth, I'd say it turned decent enough.
I call it the don... buuuuut I had so many things I wanted to add: a chair, a suit, a paintingframe, bodyguards, blackjack, robots, the pillars of eternity! Our lord and savior RNGesus!! Everything!!!
But yea none of that ey, so here's a watered down version. Enjoy

https://i.imgur.com/2rIgxxn.png

[[Desolate Divine]]

Yeah, look, since it hasn't been closed, I'm gonna post some photos I took.

https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/31369763_10155236122556296_8668084034506588160_o.j pg?_nc_cat=0&oh=1a87d646b511d85cc580c3b85a9d2503&oe=5B8D33CB

https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/30168064_10216942833669908_2197337223118464832_o.j pg?_nc_cat=0&oh=6c2ae959b5edf4ead401c6952f99ab6f&oe=5B4E9C56

https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/p206x206/29594397_10216772302686740_5701280928250763525_n.j pg?_nc_cat=0&oh=675063f8a564877add429735a87d350d&oe=5B5195C9

Two of them I technically shouldn't have shared here... but meh.

[Chakramaster]

Time limit for the event is over so no more submissions after this point wil be judged. Look forward to the results soon!

[Pop Star Pikachu]

Art wasn't working out, Writing would take too long, and opening an Ultra Wormhole to summon an Ultra Beast to fight seems a bit too dangerous. So you get this:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qofM3sy-SuXhNuCFrNZhe7kIoYuOzd-x/view

I will have you know it is exeedingly hard to play woodwind instruments with only two finger on each hand. (And I totaly didn't mess up the volume or timing at parts...)

Oh, and just to avoid confusion, I didn't play the backing. Just the Ocarina part. (Not that anyone would think I'm that amazing though :P)

Playing an instrument itself can be a real talent. Not only that, but it's to a song most of us as Pokemon fans know. I totally ADORE such cheerful music. Can bring a tear to my eye with happiness! Music can be powerful if played right. It can really touch our hearts. Woodwind instruments can be hard to play. A smaller one such as an ocarina in the same. Some players can be talented more so in just one area while others spread their talents through each different instrument class.

As far as your submission goes. I really enjoyed it! It may not the whole "professional" type thing we would hear at concerts or in game, but with limited practice time there's only so much that can be done. Still touches my heart to hear such beautiful music! So thank you for such an incredible performance! It doesn't matter if you didn't play the backing either. The leading role was what YOU played. It was really great if you ask me. Keep working to better this and I'm sure you can create a masterpiece yourself one day!

[Pop Star Pikachu]

Since I haven't had a lot of time as of late for extra drawings, I threw something together that's kinda simple. I did try skipping lines and working directly from sketchings for once, just for this, to see how it goes. And for what's it worth, I'd say it turned decent enough.
I call it the don... buuuuut I had so many things I wanted to add: a chair, a suit, a paintingframe, bodyguards, blackjack, robots, the pillars of eternity! Our lord and savior RNGesus!! Everything!!!
But yea none of that ey, so here's a watered down version. Enjoy

https://i.imgur.com/2rIgxxn.png

Artwork can go miles! You never know how one piece will differ from the others. You can get 10 artist together and give them an image to work with and each one of them have a different and unique idea. Each one looking totally different in some aspect. Some can just be THAT creative and it's so amazing! They can look cool, dark, creepy, and super cute!❤

This take on Togepi is really interesting. It makes me feel like he's some boss as you said. Like a Don behind some mafia. Looks like it in the expression as well. Can totally be cool, calm, or could lose it at any minute. I don't wanna give it any reason to use Metronome on me, haha!

Like Shruikan, time can be a killing factor. We plan and want to do so many things, yet we end up forgetting or having to rush things as we run out of time. Don't know why, but it just reminds me of this song.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyXJx2URxoA

Either way I really enjoyed seeing this piece of art! It does leave me wondering how it was originally planned to look. Like with the chair, painting frame, the bodygaurds (and who they were planned to be), and these pillars! The suit would've been a true unique feature to this as well! To see a Togepi in a suit posing as a Don? ADORABLE! Don't let that deter you though. I really did enjoy this piece. So thank you for sharing this with us!

[Pop Star Pikachu]

Yeah, look, since it hasn't been closed, I'm gonna post some photos I took.

https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/31369763_10155236122556296_8668084034506588160_o.j pg?_nc_cat=0&oh=1a87d646b511d85cc580c3b85a9d2503&oe=5B8D33CB

https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/30168064_10216942833669908_2197337223118464832_o.j pg?_nc_cat=0&oh=6c2ae959b5edf4ead401c6952f99ab6f&oe=5B4E9C56

https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/p206x206/29594397_10216772302686740_5701280928250763525_n.j pg?_nc_cat=0&oh=675063f8a564877add429735a87d350d&oe=5B5195C9

Two of them I technically shouldn't have shared here... but meh.

Hey, we weren't "officially" closed yet. So submissions were totally still acceptable! It wasn't the big turnout we were hoping for, but we can't always expect a big turnout here. Anyway, onto the discussion!

Photography is very special. You can travel and always have some form of way to create a beautiful picture should the opportunity arise. You never know how or when it might come up either. These days it's much easier than it was in the past. Now, well, pretty much every one of us have a phone with us and can take those snapshots at any given moment. Unless you have a special camera for that extra special quality!

Each one of these. The first one with someone blowing what looks like snow into the camera. The field of view for the images being very well taken into account. These each have a special watermarking so no one can just find these and up and claim or take them without sharing that big logo. It's very nice! The next being a special drink on a table. Looks like someone just took a sip from it as it's still sliding down into the cup.

Never be afraid to share some images! As long as they aren't super personal or something offensive. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder! Pictures taken can be art in a true delicate form. Some more personal to others than another. I ADORED these and would love to see more if ever given the chance! So thank you for sharing these with us!

[Noblejanobii]

Well I wanted to participate, really did, but when the deadline closes the weekend after your finals, there's really just not enough time to whip something together in time. Oh well. Great submissions from everyone who did get to participate. They're all amazing.

[Neo Emolga]

You people rock. I like what I see for submissions. :3

I just got too busy and stumped to jump in on this thing. That and every time I tried to think of what to do, my mind went blank. So kudos to you all for doing what I couldn't do.

[Chakramaster]

Well I wanted to participate, really did, but when the deadline closes the weekend after your finals, there's really just not enough time to whip something together in time. Oh well. Great submissions from everyone who did get to participate. They're all amazing.


You people rock. I like what I see for submissions. :3

I just got too busy and stumped to jump in on this thing. That and every time I tried to think of what to do, my mind went blank. So kudos to you all for doing what I couldn't do.

Yeah all thee submissions are amazing! Sadly yeah, I didn't expect this to last as long as it has. So I rushed the final dates. I didn't expect it to last past April honestly. Just lack of interest and time I had to set it before a certain time for a reason. So I had to cut a bit and short and sweet the posts too sadly. Even the simplest of ideas would've been accepted, but time is and was short. So it's no worries. I'm glad to see the amazing work we had submitted.

And sorry I had to rush it, Noble. It had to be ended before a certain timeframe so I had to rush it ;n;. Next time I'm gonna plan things out better and make sure that it's stand alone and not around a busy time frame for others that'll make it hard to run and be successful.

[Charizard Cowell]

My critiques are in.


Art wasn't working out, Writing would take too long, and opening an Ultra Wormhole to summon an Ultra Beast to fight seems a bit too dangerous. So you get this:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qofM3sy-SuXhNuCFrNZhe7kIoYuOzd-x/view

I will have you know it is exeedingly hard to play woodwind instruments with only two finger on each hand. (And I totaly didn't mess up the volume or timing at parts...)

Oh, and just to avoid confusion, I didn't play the backing. Just the Ocarina part. (Not that anyone would think I'm that amazing though :P)

It's really better than you give yourself credit for. I'm not an ocarina player myself, but I am a musician believe it or not. Your timing was pretty solid for the most part, and I didn't notice any "messing up the volume". It was a very nice piece, and you played it very well. :]


Since I haven't had a lot of time as of late for extra drawings, I threw something together that's kinda simple. I did try skipping lines and working directly from sketchings for once, just for this, to see how it goes. And for what's it worth, I'd say it turned decent enough.
I call it the don... buuuuut I had so many things I wanted to add: a chair, a suit, a paintingframe, bodyguards, blackjack, robots, the pillars of eternity! Our lord and savior RNGesus!! Everything!!!
But yea none of that ey, so here's a watered down version. Enjoy

https://i.imgur.com/2rIgxxn.png

I'm gonna be honest, the thing I liked most about this piece of artwork was actually the table. It looks extremely detailed and well done!

Obviously, though, the focus of the drawing is the Togepi. Which you had an interesting take on! Togepi is normally thought of as a cute, baby-like Pokemon. But there's something... sinister about this Togepi judging from the facial expression. It's an interesting touch on this piece, and it makes me wonder how this Togepi is feeling. Nice job!


Yeah, look, since it hasn't been closed, I'm gonna post some photos I took.

https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/31369763_10155236122556296_8668084034506588160_o.j pg?_nc_cat=0&oh=1a87d646b511d85cc580c3b85a9d2503&oe=5B8D33CB

https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/30168064_10216942833669908_2197337223118464832_o.j pg?_nc_cat=0&oh=6c2ae959b5edf4ead401c6952f99ab6f&oe=5B4E9C56

https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/p206x206/29594397_10216772302686740_5701280928250763525_n.j pg?_nc_cat=0&oh=675063f8a564877add429735a87d350d&oe=5B5195C9

Two of them I technically shouldn't have shared here... but meh.

These photos are excellent! They are quite pleasing to the eye, and from the few photography classes I took in school, you certainly seem to know what you're doing! I think the first one's my favorite. Well done!

[Chakramaster]

Judging took a bit longer than anticipated, but final posts are coming later today. Be sure to keep an we out for them!

[Ice Cold Beartic]

Art wasn't working out, Writing would take too long, and opening an Ultra Wormhole to summon an Ultra Beast to fight seems a bit too dangerous. So you get this:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qofM3sy-SuXhNuCFrNZhe7kIoYuOzd-x/view

I will have you know it is exeedingly hard to play woodwind instruments with only two finger on each hand. (And I totaly didn't mess up the volume or timing at parts...)

Oh, and just to avoid confusion, I didn't play the backing. Just the Ocarina part. (Not that anyone would think I'm that amazing though :P)

Sometimes it can be truly hard to express a musical piece, but I really enjoyed it! For a song that's supposed to symbolize how close we all truly are, no matter how far we differ. Whether it be by distance or language. We all share many similarities. Music can be a connection we all share and love. You hit most parts, while a few notes here and there sounded slightly off. Nothing about it sounded "bad" though, so that's a good thing! Well done!


Since I haven't had a lot of time as of late for extra drawings, I threw something together that's kinda simple. I did try skipping lines and working directly from sketchings for once, just for this, to see how it goes. And for what's it worth, I'd say it turned decent enough.
I call it the don... buuuuut I had so many things I wanted to add: a chair, a suit, a paintingframe, bodyguards, blackjack, robots, the pillars of eternity! Our lord and savior RNGesus!! Everything!!!
But yea none of that ey, so here's a watered down version. Enjoy

https://i.imgur.com/2rIgxxn.png

This piece speaks a few different thoughts to me. Why is this Togepi so grumpy? That table looks really well detailed, yet so empty. You chose a focus and added in a few extra details here and there. It just seems to work with it all and go with the flow.

I agree with Charizard here. There just feels like there's something more sinister to this Togepi. What is making it so upset, is it mad, angry, sad? Or is it up to no good here. It's really well done either way!


Yeah, look, since it hasn't been closed, I'm gonna post some photos I took.

https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/31369763_10155236122556296_8668084034506588160_o.j pg?_nc_cat=0&oh=1a87d646b511d85cc580c3b85a9d2503&oe=5B8D33CB

https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/30168064_10216942833669908_2197337223118464832_o.j pg?_nc_cat=0&oh=6c2ae959b5edf4ead401c6952f99ab6f&oe=5B4E9C56

https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/p206x206/29594397_10216772302686740_5701280928250763525_n.j pg?_nc_cat=0&oh=675063f8a564877add429735a87d350d&oe=5B5195C9

Two of them I technically shouldn't have shared here... but meh.

Oh man, these truly are some COOL pictures man! You got a really nice talent for this sort of thing! Maybe one day you can take a picture of Pikachu or even Charizard here. Haha! He loves his picture taken!

But seriously, even if you feel you shouldn't have shared them we appreciate it! These went over really well. Big congrats to ya my man!

[[Desolate Divine]]

Ice Cold Beartic Popstar Pikachu
What I mean by I shouldn't have posted them is not that I lack confidence in them or anything.

The top one is a kid from youth group, and we have parental permission to share photos on our facebook page, but not anywhere else, and the bottom one is of my cousin, and I didn't ask his parents before posting this.

More so that I could get in trouble if people found out I shared them hahaha

[Pop Star Pikachu]

I wanted to firstly thank everyone who participated in this event. Though, small as it may be. I think you all did a wonderful job! Each and every one of you did super fantastic and did your best!

So without further adieu. We have chosen our winner.....

Desolate Divine!

All of you did a fantastic job, but Desolate Divine took risks (literally) and it worked out for the very best! In it's own form. It is art in a natural beauty. A picture that is captured to be cherished over a lifetime. That's some real talent and dedication. Keep up the amazing work everyone! You all did fantastic!

Our runner up in this was Shruikan as a close second. Don't lose hope any of you! You are all winners in my book! Thank you all for these amazing skills you demonstrated to us! Everyone give a big congratulations to Desolate Divine!