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WINNING DESIGN GOES HERE:
Entry deadline August 17, 2007, winner announced by August 24.
CONTEST ENTRIES:
Contest: Master Sculptor + Your Sweet Design = Free RedPost/Kit
Contest outline:
Submit the following to contest@theredpost.com by August 17, 2007:
- colored drawings of your design along with an explanation, if needed
- description of where you plan to install your creation and how you plan on using it
John Mishler, Master Sculptor, will choose a winner by August 24, 2007
- the winning design is solely up to John's artistic discretion
- final design may be modified slightly at John's discretion, with the winner's permission
- He'll complete your design within 4-5 weeks
Note that by submitting an entry you agree for that entry to fall under the Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 License. All entries will be shared online and available for viewing by the public and participating blogs.
Design guidelines:
- the base will be the raw metal (steel) RedPost/Kit frame
- you can integrate any (almost) materials into the design: plastic, wood, bolts/screws, metal (welding certain metals to other metals isn't possible, for example, steel and aluminum)
- John will favor designs that fit best with his artistic style (check out his website/artists statement for more info), simplicity - no more than 3 paint colors
- the frame is 18-1/8" wide x 15-1/4" high x 2-5/8" deep with a 1-3/4" border around the screen (PDF diagram)
More about RedPost/Kit:
A do-it-yourself, Linux-based, home picture frame that wants you to hack it. 19" LCD, Wifi, built-in MiniPC. Built-to-order in 5 colors + an unfinished, raw metal option that allows you to express yourself.
More about Master Sculptor, John Mishler:
Nationally renowned art sculptor John Mishler specializes in the use of the common metals including aluminum, copper, steel and stainless steel to create both abstract and symbolic woks of art. He has works in many private, public & corporate collections throughout the U.S., Canada, and France.