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Description Now with a background! Because of this, please do not extend the canvas, OK you guys? I've tried to give enough room for everyone to add their characters, so don't be afraid to get in close! XD

It's time for the Original Character Block Party Collab!

Do you have an original character? Do you like art collabs? Do you like the 1950s? Then have I got a little project for you!

I'm starting an open-ended art collaboration for people with original characters. It doesn't matter if your original character is fandom, nonfandom, fantasy, science fiction, anthro - you can participate! All you need to do is add your character to the above scene, in 1950s fashion. (You can find out more about 1950s fashion on wikipedia: [link] )

I want to run the collab all summer - until September 22, 2012. Do you think we can get 25 characters in this scene by then? Let's find out!

How it works:
1. Sign up in a comment below! This is to keep the picture consistent.

2. When it's your turn, I'll send you a note with a link to the most-recent edition of the collab.

3. You will have one week to add your character, otherwise it's time for the next person in line! If you didn't get a chance to add your character, you can try to sign up again later!

4. Your character must be in 1950s fashion. Otherwise it's a no-go, ok kids?

5. You can add up to 2 characters maximum. No more!

5. This is a happy place! Try to keep things PG13. No excessive violence, nudity or gore, kk?

6. Just in case we're not clear: Your picture must be your own work! No doll bases or doll generators. Kind of ruins the point of a collab otherwise, yes?

7. When you're finished, send me a link! I will upload it too and link to you so other people can comment and +fav.

8. Be sure to credit all of the deviants who have participated, and link back to the original so people can sign up here!




Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Do I have to make a new OC for this?
A: No! Use your favorite one!

Q: My OC wouldn't exist in the 1950s, what do I do?
A: Doesn't matter! Draw them anyway! Revel in the cute 1950s crack!

Q: My OC is from -insert fandom here.- Can I enter?
A: Yes!!! Do it!!!

Q: Why the 1950s?
A: Because it will give the characters and you a theme to work with, so we don't have Sailor Gunbloodcross X chillin with her angsty self next to a high-fantasy queen in her regalia. And because I felt like it, darn it!

Q: Can I draw more background?
A: Yes!! Do it! Just don't cover up anyone else's character!

Q: My drawing is going to slightly overlap someone else's. Is this okay?
A: Sure, as more characters come in it is going to get more crowded. Just don't cover up more than 1/4th of anyone else's character.

Q: I'm not the best artist. Can I still participate?
A: Yes! Just put forth your best effort!

Q: I'm a traditional artist but I want to participate! How can I do this?
A: Scan in your drawing and send it to me, I will add it in for you!




Original Characters Featured:
Celandine, by *marie-berry
Jane/Sailor Chronos, by *kennasaur
Samara, by ~Apple-Autumn
Papaya, by =KabukiKatze
Kido Moon, by *Rose-Songstress
Muerte Casa del Rosal, by *kuroitenshi13
Sarah/Sailor Polaris, by ~BishiLover16
Isis, by *Valendra



Sign Up Sheet:
1. ~psychmeout
2. =JadineR
3. ~Mizzdestiny
4. ~ThatCarelessFairy
5. *MistyRydia
6. ~queen-of-rainbows
7. ~SuzakuTrip
8. =riynashay
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Comments: 84

marie-berry In reply to ??? [2012-07-05 18:48:50 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a bunch! 1950s drive ins for the win!

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RoseSongstress [2012-07-04 21:12:14 +0000 UTC]

Holy-moley! I love the new background! It would almost be fun to see people on the roof or something now.

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marie-berry In reply to RoseSongstress [2012-07-05 18:48:33 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! It's such a shame, Val wanted to add an amusement park background but couldn't quite get it to work... I'm glad you like it, though. And I thought in case we have any flying characters it might be a good idea to include a roof/sky area, non? XD

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RoseSongstress [2012-07-04 17:02:56 +0000 UTC]

Is this still getting continued or is it kind of stuck on someone?

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marie-berry In reply to RoseSongstress [2012-07-04 17:11:18 +0000 UTC]

Yup, still getting continued - we had some technical difficulties. I'm going to continue this tonight or tomorrow actually.

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RoseSongstress In reply to marie-berry [2012-07-04 17:21:33 +0000 UTC]

Yay!

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WanderingKotka [2012-06-18 16:19:21 +0000 UTC]

Style SMUSH, go!

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marie-berry In reply to WanderingKotka [2012-06-18 16:21:48 +0000 UTC]

It's kinda cool, isn't it? It's like it's all watercolor over here on the left and then BAM, brighter, more saturated colors over on the right. Like a gradient!

SO MANY CHARACTERS. I never thought we'd ACTUALLY get this much interest!!!!

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WanderingKotka In reply to marie-berry [2012-06-18 17:16:00 +0000 UTC]

Of course you did! It's a 1950's collab! Who can resist that? Leather and poofy skirts all in one pic.

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Valendra In reply to WanderingKotka [2012-06-20 14:47:01 +0000 UTC]

.... where is the liek button da???!!

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LESimmons [2012-06-18 06:31:25 +0000 UTC]

AAAAAAAAAAY! 8D

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marie-berry In reply to LESimmons [2012-06-18 15:40:16 +0000 UTC]

The leather has been doubled! XD

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SuzakuTrip [2012-06-18 06:23:29 +0000 UTC]

I would like to sign up!

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marie-berry In reply to SuzakuTrip [2012-06-18 15:40:31 +0000 UTC]

!!! AWESOME. I will add you to the list!!!

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kuroitenshi13 [2012-06-18 00:30:37 +0000 UTC]

Huh I wonder why it doesn't link to my name. Since I don't do it that way I can't even offer a suggestion. *pouts at it*

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marie-berry In reply to kuroitenshi13 [2012-06-18 00:33:33 +0000 UTC]

OOPS. My bad. I totally fixed it, should work now!

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kuroitenshi13 In reply to marie-berry [2012-06-18 00:42:45 +0000 UTC]

Yay~ <3 you are made of magic~

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marie-berry In reply to kuroitenshi13 [2012-06-18 00:32:17 +0000 UTC]

huh? That's SO WEIRD. I'm so sorry, let me see if I can fix it!!

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queen-of-rainbows [2012-06-08 19:56:07 +0000 UTC]

Hmm, this seems interesting. If there is still room, I think I'd like to join. Collabs are always fun.

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marie-berry In reply to queen-of-rainbows [2012-06-08 20:11:25 +0000 UTC]

Sure, there's always more room! I'll add you to the list now. Thanks so much for signing up!!

By the way - love your username.

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queen-of-rainbows In reply to marie-berry [2012-06-08 20:19:27 +0000 UTC]

Sweetness!

Thank you!

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RoseSongstress In reply to queen-of-rainbows [2012-06-09 00:29:09 +0000 UTC]

Yay! I can hardly wait to see which of your characters you pick!

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queen-of-rainbows In reply to RoseSongstress [2012-06-09 04:11:23 +0000 UTC]

I don't have too many of my OCs here on DA. I think I'll use one that I've posted before though, for simplicities sake. XD Yours looks adorable btw. They're all quite cute thus far.

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RoseSongstress In reply to queen-of-rainbows [2012-06-09 04:13:48 +0000 UTC]

I'd say you should choose whoever you want. And thanks!

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ArtBySabinaE [2012-06-07 02:37:56 +0000 UTC]

Ooh, can I join in?

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marie-berry In reply to ArtBySabinaE [2012-06-07 03:11:23 +0000 UTC]

!! Absolutely dear!! I will go and add you to the list. This is so exciting!!!

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ArtBySabinaE In reply to marie-berry [2012-06-07 03:15:16 +0000 UTC]

Ohmygosh, yayyyyy! I can't wait to have mine up there!

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marie-berry In reply to ArtBySabinaE [2012-06-07 03:25:14 +0000 UTC]

I can't WAIT to see what you come up with!!!

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WanderingKotka [2012-06-06 15:53:51 +0000 UTC]

Ahh, this is so fun to watch as it fills out!

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marie-berry In reply to WanderingKotka [2012-06-06 22:53:25 +0000 UTC]

Right!? I get so excited seeing a new addition each week! I'm so glad people are going for it.

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WanderingKotka In reply to marie-berry [2012-06-07 00:28:33 +0000 UTC]

I am too! I'm really excited to see more OCs and what other takes on classic looks come out of this.

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ClassyChassiss [2012-06-06 01:12:58 +0000 UTC]

Okay Im gonna tentatively sign up for this!

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marie-berry In reply to ClassyChassiss [2012-06-06 02:49:46 +0000 UTC]

!!! AWESOME!! I'll add you to the list! No pressure if you don't have time, though, just let me know!

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Mizzdestiny [2012-05-28 14:09:55 +0000 UTC]

ooo! 1950s! can I toss my hat in the ring? I love this time period

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marie-berry In reply to Mizzdestiny [2012-05-28 15:38:08 +0000 UTC]

!!! Yay!! Freshblood! Sure thing! I'll add you to the list and note you with the updated file when it's your turn.

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Mizzdestiny In reply to marie-berry [2012-05-28 16:21:49 +0000 UTC]

Sweet! Very neat idea

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LESimmons [2012-05-26 05:36:35 +0000 UTC]

Hope someone goes Full Fonzie Jacket. AAAAAY!

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WanderingKotka In reply to LESimmons [2012-06-06 15:53:32 +0000 UTC]

I almost did Star in Fonzie!gear for this! Now I feel like I need to do that separately.

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marie-berry In reply to LESimmons [2012-05-27 18:11:59 +0000 UTC]

oh, I hope so. my heart will simply break if SOMEONE doesn't go full fonzie on us. :<

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TuxedoMiniMask [2012-05-26 04:35:42 +0000 UTC]

This is so cute! We should do one in SMOCT

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marie-berry In reply to TuxedoMiniMask [2012-05-27 18:11:29 +0000 UTC]

Haha, I thought about making it SMOCT-only but I thought people might need to focus on their auditions first ...

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TuxedoMiniMask In reply to marie-berry [2012-05-28 03:09:21 +0000 UTC]

True story. Perhaps after auditions?

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marie-berry In reply to TuxedoMiniMask [2012-05-28 15:41:53 +0000 UTC]

Sure, I don't see why not!

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RoseSongstress In reply to marie-berry [2012-06-02 02:18:36 +0000 UTC]

I'm soooo glad I saw this comment. Means I've narrowed my choices down a little bit more. I'll save SMOCT characters for the SMOCT collab.

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marie-berry In reply to RoseSongstress [2012-06-02 16:46:12 +0000 UTC]

Yay! Well, if you seriously get torn between two, let me know? I will help! XD

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JadineR [2012-05-23 04:23:03 +0000 UTC]

*signs*

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marie-berry In reply to JadineR [2012-05-23 18:14:57 +0000 UTC]

Added!!

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Valendra [2012-05-22 21:38:21 +0000 UTC]

Btw, from my research it seems that pants for female fashion was introduced at 60s, and was accepted in appropriate for a lady to wear one. Addy's outfit looks more of a 60s one than 50s, didn't know if you were aware of it so I had to check with you.

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marie-berry In reply to Valendra [2012-05-22 22:03:27 +0000 UTC]

Oh, actually, I stand corrected: [link]

That is a picture of Lucille Ball in pants, during her hit show I Love Lucy! which ran from 1951 to 1957. Lucy was a big, big star in her day and was considered a fashion icon. So, while the very old fashioned might have frowned at the idea of girls wearing pants, it must have been allowed otherwise that photo would not have made it to television. (Other things from I Love Lucy were heavily edited; for example, it was forbidden to say the word "pregnant," she and her husband had to sleep in different beds, and they weren't allowed to show the toilet!)

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Valendra In reply to marie-berry [2012-05-23 00:26:11 +0000 UTC]

Okies then!! The references I found all were of dresses and that pants were not approved yet until 60s, so wanted to check before doing a design forehand ^^

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