Find out who drew their way to prizes as we reveal the artistic winners of our Paint Park competition.
Have a creative itch that you need to express to the world? Paint Park on PlayStation Vita is a free application which allows you to draw colourful illustrations using the touchscreen and your fingers. We gave you the opportunity to unleash your artistic abilities for a chance to win a variety of PS Vita games.
Dan Moore, creative director of renowned design agency Studio Output, chose one talented winner and three excellent runners-up from the more than 300 superb entries we received. "We are all very impressed with the thought and technical skill that's gone into all these pieces," says Dan, who is no stranger to good art due to his involvement in digital gallery on PlayStation Store, The Studio. "What's interesting is how the artists really seem to have mastered the technique of drawing on PS Vita and how it produces unique results."
Here are the winners, along with their entries and what Dan thought of them. And thanks to all the talented creators who entered.
First prize: Copies of Uncharted: Golden Abyss, WipEout 2048, Little Deviants, Gravity Rush and Resistance: Burning Skies for PS Vita.
Zoubergool
"I really enjoyed making this drawing. I use Paint Park often - it's very intuitive and fun to draw with your fingers."
What Dan thought:
"We all love his use of colour, the striking composition and the stylised approach he's used on the face - it's a really accomplished piece of work."
Runners-up prize: A copy of Resistance: Burning Skies for PS Vita.
KingaKillerka
"I am so happy to be one of the winners."
What Dan thought:
"A lovely Japanese-inspired landscape with unique use of block colour, something no other entry had really done."
Jevipe
"Buying the PS Vita system has been the best decision of my life, and I want to thank all those that have participated in this great product."
What Dan thought:
"A wacky take on PS Vita in space - we love the character and sense of humour this piece has and the bold use of colour."
pskcrews
"I am so excited to have been selected."
What Dan thought:
"A truly digital abstract!"
Feeling inspired? Then download Paint Park on PS Vita from PlayStation Store today, and be sure to keep reading playstation.co.nz and PlayStation.Blog for more chances to win fantastic prizes.
Publish date: | Thu Sep 20 17:23:00 BST 2012 |
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Category: | News |