If the winner doesn’t supply a theme before Thursday 22:30 GMT, the organizer will select the theme. In this case, the winner’s theme will be used the next time we are lacking a theme on Thursday 22:30 GMT.
Having selected the theme, the winner will not be eligible to enter that week. They may however still submit an image, but it won’t be included in the voting.
Wow, these entries are amazing!
My votes went to @RayVelcoro@Photox and @Manitoadlet ! Absolutely stunning work all 3 of you!
And the same goes to @roussos@unyxium and @Komojo, you all made this a really tough decision!
I’d mention more, but I’d basically be going on about literally everyone at that point because the entries for this one are simply phenomenal. Fantastic work everyone!
Here’s some behind-the-scenes stuff I meant to share earlier:
I split the model into with a Boolean modifier. I placed the big chunks by hand and then used a particle system for the small pieces.
To make this a “pure” entry I attempted to make my own normal map textures for the coins.
I was going to put a broken windshield in the background (more “shattering”) but the composition was getting really cluttered so I simplified it. I think it works better with just the piggy bank (although in retrospect the coins are a bit too big.)
I liked everyone else’s entries, too. I submitted a different drawing a few weeks ago that got 0 votes, so if you feel discouraged just keep practicing!