The first Challenge Theme for 2023 has been decided in the poll, see here for the January results. And though we may still be recovering from over-indulging over the holidays we have February's Theme to think about, too.
Please post your ideas here for next month's Themes. And feel free to discuss, ask questions and suggest ideas for entries for any of the submitted themes. If we can get a conversation started about the challenge it'll help to get those creative juices flowing.
The Themes that were stuck in THE NEUTRAL ZONE did not receive enough interest so they are now LOST IN THE DELTA QUADRANT and will not be included in future votes (unless they're re-suggested, but don't do so too soon, please).
The Current List of Themes:
Transporter Malfunctions
Duplicates, amalgamations and transmogrifications. Oh my!
The Menagerie
We hear about Berengarian dragons, and Andorian bulls, and Orion wing-slugs, and Terrelian seapods and the like, but didn't get to see them. What do they look like? How big are they? What kind of environment do they live in? Will they eat you?!?
The More Things Change
Time may move at warp speed, but not everything does. Show us how something Trek has changed over the years - landscapes, buildings, ships, people, beliefs.
Blueprints
Arguably the most important manifestation of fan art going back to Franz Joseph and how the popularity of his works proved the ongoing popularity of the canceled series. Taking that as inspiration create your own set of blueprints for anything in Star Trek be it a starship, starbase, technology, bridge layout, etc.
Not Good Enough
Art inspired by unpopular episodes.
I Could Do Better
Don't like the latest redesign of the Enterprise? Fine. Show us what you would have done.
I Like the Old Stuff Better than the New Stuff
Art inspired by Star Trek programmes made in the 20th century.
Body by Brand Name
Since certain iconic brands are bound to survive or be revived in the future, what would a starship/uniform/base, pretty much anything, look like if it was built or designed by a particular company? Not limited to products or types of products the company makes. So what about a starship designed by Tiffany/Swarovski? A tricorder from Blackberry?
The New Next Generation -- show what would follow your favorite incarnation of Star Trek.
Specific show theme -- maybe this can carry for much of 2023... do this in cooperation with one of the boards (like TNG, or DS9) , where they pin the contest there as well, and allow for cross/duplicate posting on that board (to allow for bigger interest in the contest). (Post below and tell us your preferred show)
This is Me/Us -- insert yourself in some kind of art...whether a photoshop, hand drawing, or costume photo...something where you show yourself (or a friend/relative).
Beginnings - A New Year is coming so taking inspiration from that show us some Trek Art related to new Beginnings. It could be inspired by something from the start of your favourite series or show us the beginning of a new mission, the introduction of a new character, ship or family member.
[LOST IN THE DELTA QUADRANT]
Monstrous
As we approach Hallowe'en and (in the Northern hemisphere) the night grow darker, show us those Monstrous things that lie out there that frighten even the bravest space traveller.
Thanksgiving
As North Americans celebrate their Thanksgiving holidays your challenge would be to put a Trek spin on that idea of giving thanks and showing appreciation for the good things in life. E.g. your favourite crew gathering for a special meal or the shuttle that flew you out of trouble in the nick of time getting a well deserved spruce-up.
[LOST IN THE DELTA QUADRANT]
The voting for February's Themes will commence ~16 January, so please post your ideas by then.
Happy New Year!
Please post your ideas here for next month's Themes. And feel free to discuss, ask questions and suggest ideas for entries for any of the submitted themes. If we can get a conversation started about the challenge it'll help to get those creative juices flowing.
The Themes that were stuck in THE NEUTRAL ZONE did not receive enough interest so they are now LOST IN THE DELTA QUADRANT and will not be included in future votes (unless they're re-suggested, but don't do so too soon, please).
The Current List of Themes:
Transporter Malfunctions
Duplicates, amalgamations and transmogrifications. Oh my!
The Menagerie
We hear about Berengarian dragons, and Andorian bulls, and Orion wing-slugs, and Terrelian seapods and the like, but didn't get to see them. What do they look like? How big are they? What kind of environment do they live in? Will they eat you?!?
The More Things Change
Time may move at warp speed, but not everything does. Show us how something Trek has changed over the years - landscapes, buildings, ships, people, beliefs.
Blueprints
Arguably the most important manifestation of fan art going back to Franz Joseph and how the popularity of his works proved the ongoing popularity of the canceled series. Taking that as inspiration create your own set of blueprints for anything in Star Trek be it a starship, starbase, technology, bridge layout, etc.
Not Good Enough
Art inspired by unpopular episodes.
I Could Do Better
Don't like the latest redesign of the Enterprise? Fine. Show us what you would have done.
I Like the Old Stuff Better than the New Stuff
Art inspired by Star Trek programmes made in the 20th century.
Body by Brand Name
Since certain iconic brands are bound to survive or be revived in the future, what would a starship/uniform/base, pretty much anything, look like if it was built or designed by a particular company? Not limited to products or types of products the company makes. So what about a starship designed by Tiffany/Swarovski? A tricorder from Blackberry?
The New Next Generation -- show what would follow your favorite incarnation of Star Trek.
Specific show theme -- maybe this can carry for much of 2023... do this in cooperation with one of the boards (like TNG, or DS9) , where they pin the contest there as well, and allow for cross/duplicate posting on that board (to allow for bigger interest in the contest). (Post below and tell us your preferred show)
This is Me/Us -- insert yourself in some kind of art...whether a photoshop, hand drawing, or costume photo...something where you show yourself (or a friend/relative).
Beginnings - A New Year is coming so taking inspiration from that show us some Trek Art related to new Beginnings. It could be inspired by something from the start of your favourite series or show us the beginning of a new mission, the introduction of a new character, ship or family member.
[LOST IN THE DELTA QUADRANT]
Monstrous
As we approach Hallowe'en and (in the Northern hemisphere) the night grow darker, show us those Monstrous things that lie out there that frighten even the bravest space traveller.
Thanksgiving
As North Americans celebrate their Thanksgiving holidays your challenge would be to put a Trek spin on that idea of giving thanks and showing appreciation for the good things in life. E.g. your favourite crew gathering for a special meal or the shuttle that flew you out of trouble in the nick of time getting a well deserved spruce-up.
[LOST IN THE DELTA QUADRANT]
The voting for February's Themes will commence ~16 January, so please post your ideas by then.
Happy New Year!
