Hello everyone! HJ and Alchaeon here!  We’ve decided to put together a little something we think you’ll like.  The idea is we’ll gather a bunch of Rescreatu artists together and share our talents. Sort of like a secret Santa, but with art, and instead of celebrating once a year we’ll do it every month.

So how does this whole thing work?

It’s rather simple. After submitting your entrance form and being accepted into a round, one of us will pair you up with another artist. That’s where your artistic talent comes in. Following the Round Theme, it’s your job to draw one of their three allotted pets. Be sure to keep it a secret! This is just like a secret Santa. After you are done with your art, you simply rmail Alchaeon or Hj42 and we’ll keep it until the end of the round. We’re in charge of delivering it to your partner, so you don’t even have to worry about it.

But this isn’t just an art exchange. For every round you participate in, you get your name put into the Raffle to win Shuzo, our adorable mascot Kurabbi! You’ll see him bouncing around in our posts from time to time. And beyond that, each round we will select one winner, based on creativity alone, to be featured for the entire next round. Each Featured Artist automatically wins a million tu and a bunch of other prizes, so try hard everyone!

-Artwork must be original and belong to the person claiming to be the artist. Art thieves are not tolerated and will be reported and banned from the Exchange.

-If you are unable to complete your quota for the month, please message either Hj42 or Alchaeon.

-If you are unable to complete your quota for the month, you will be banned from the competition until you do.

-You may drop out at any time, however we prefer if you let us know so we have the opportunity to find another artist for your partner.

-The selections are entirely random; every single person in the Exchange can be paired with any other person.

-You may choose up to three pets to enter into the exchange. Each of these pets must have their pet pages filled out with all relevant artist information. You are NOT allowed to change which pets you pick after you submit them, so please choose carefully.

-As it defeats the purpose of a secret exchange, entrants must not tell their partner who they are. If you break this rule you will not be allowed to join in the exchange for the next round.

-Do not complain about your art or the art you receive; if you are unhappy with your gift you are free to complain to either Hj or Alchaeon, or if you feel it necessary, leave the Exchange.

- Members can be barred from the Exchange for any reason. This just means you’re not allowed to participate within the confines of this group, otherwise you are free to draw for who you want to.

- Each month’s theme is important. All exchanged art must follow the theme in some way. How the submission follows the theme is up to the artist.

-Please follow your partner’s petpage for instructions on that pet’s character and whether or not the person would like human, anthro, or pet art. 

If you have read the rules and agree to abide by them, please fill out the following form and rmail it to either Alchaeon or Hj42. Please note that each application may be accepted or rejected based on a number of things. You are welcome to resubmit if your first attempt is unsuccessful.

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Username:

Pets You’d Like to See Drawn:  Up to 3. (each pet MUST have a petpage with information on personality, style you want them drawn in, age, sex, and any relevant information. Remember; if you don’t include it no one will know what to draw!) Please keep these pets on your profile so we can approve them.

Examples of Your Art: (we don’t decide on talent but we want to know your weaknesses and strengths!)

Digital or Traditional Artist?:

Any Additional Issues: (let us know if there’s someone you simply can’t draw for, a certain pet you can’t seem to get right, what you outright refuse to draw, etc.)
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Please make sure to ti
tle your rmail 'Art Exchange Application' so that we can keep up with the applications.

Round 3: Sketchadoodle~

Round 3 is now open! For this round, we are only allowing sketches! No finished linearts, no fancy coloring, just good ol' fashioned doodles. This is the time to experiment and try new things! But most of all, try to have some fun. :)

Round 3 Ends October 20.

Members

 Alchaeon: Cuda, Kuwabara, Sorcery
Hj42: Croz, Ghale, Niniji
Gorge: Shadly
XiangFen: Amourentia, Atahlia, Mila
Karthe: Karthe
Meelanya: Cebia, Meelanya, Mewtant
Saafia: Margurita, Relaxed, Sourpop 

* The following users owe art to their partners and therefore cannot compete: FizzyIzze, DracoTarcheInazuma, Kraine

Past Submissions

Round 1

tle="by xRequiemx">tle="by Wishbelle">tle="by Supermonky">tle="by Hj42">tle="by Nyoraku">tle="by Hj42">tle="by Hj42">tle="by Gorge">

tle="by AngelKiss">tle="by Ferniio">tle="by FoxCrazy">

Round 2

Round 1 Spotlight 

By Ferniio 

Eating ice cream and looking absolutely precious at it? This is the absolute embodiment of adorability we were searching for in this round. Ferniio captured this happy moment perfectly. Ferniio is not currently doing commissions, but does have an auction going on now: http://www.rescreatu.com/forum/cat/arts/art/-art-auction-3/~page/1/ . Be sure to congratulate them~

What happens if there is an odd amount of members when I join?

Either someone can volunteer to take on two submissions for the round, or Alchaeon will draw for the odd man out.

This Round is closed! What do I do?

If it’s early on in the round AND there are an odd number of participants, you may message Hj42 or Alchaeon to see if you can get in for the round. Otherwise you must wait until the next round to join.

My partner was banned/Quit Res/Disappeared! What do I do?

Message Alchaeon or Hj42 immediately. We’ll sort things out for you.

I sold one of my allowed Exchange pets. Can I submit a new one?

No.

Can I draw for more than one person?

Absolutely! We ask that you rmail one of us so that we can fix you up with another person, and as always you are welcome to draw for any member AFTER your round quota is done.

User A and I have issues, is there any way you can make it so I don’t have to draw for them?

When you submit your entrance form, be sure to note it and we’ll try our best to keep you separated. We ask that, unless this is a huge issue, you keep in mind this is all for fun and only ask to be excluded from them if it is a major issue.

Do I have to participate in EVERY round?

Nope! Each round we will rmail everyone to see who is participating. If you want to skip rounds or stop playing altogether, just say so and we’ll take you out of that round. Anyone can enter or exit before every round starts. You’re not obligated to play at all.

How long is each Round?

Rounds will last anywhere from two weeks to a month. We will let everyone know when each round ends, and if enough people ask for it, we’ll even grant extensions!

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Ooooh, I suggested something like this some time ago! I'll definitely take part in it, but now I have lots of work in RL, so expext me in June lol <3 As for now, BUMPEH! :3

@Karma-

Great! We hope to see you there! :D

@ShaoXbaby23-

Yes, definetly join! Skill doesn't matter, this isn't a contest. Just have fun! :D 

This is such a good idea! I'll enter every single round there is!

PS. I know Kurpoofle is marked as a male, but I would like her to be female. 

Ooh this is a really good idea!

Good luck!

(I'd apply, but I cant draw O.o)

@Shao

thank you! :D

@dasair

This is open for the rest of the year, i hope you can participate! :D

 @wishbelle

please mail your forum :D don't forget to include that little bit on her petpage :]

@Thaliaflame98

oh. well this is about having fun, but thank you for considering! :D

@Wishabelle-

no, only one of us is fine lol