Category Archives: Pop Quiz

Your challenge this week is all about accuracy and repetition.

The task is to create a distinctive paper snowflake…with a couple of twists. Twist #1: the snowflake must feature images, that when used together, represent a common theme; could be a song, a movie, or a more abstract idea. Twist #2: you cannot, in any way, describe your creation when posting it. A huge part of the judging process will be how clearly your theme is realized.

You only get one entry so bring grab your intellectual scissors, be creative, and above all else, have fun!

All entries must be in JPG or PNG form (BMPs are too big), posted to a publicly accessible website (like the HeroMachine :,ImageShack, PhotoBucket, or whatever);

• Entries must be made as a comment or comments to this post, containing a link directly to the image and the character name;
• The image must be new and designed specifically for the Pop Quiz;
• No copyrighted characters please – they will be deleted.
• Please name your filesas [your name]-[character name].[file extension] before you upload it. So DiCicatriz, for instance, would save his “Bayou Belle” character image as DiCicatriz-BayouBelle.png.
• Please make the link go directly to the image(like this) and not to a hosting jump page (like this). See this post on how to get the direct link for most sites.

This contest will close at 6pm Eastern on Sunday, December 13th.

So entries went up by a staggering 50%!!! There were three this week.

 First up, HerrD with a creative and suitably creepy Goth take on the classic unfolding Faberge Egg.

Keric offered up an intricate design with some classic tattoo touches. Don't know if they were going for an Ed Hardy vibe, but that is what struck me.

 And Cliff created a classic Faberge motif with the filigree doors and Christmas scene inside.

While I definitely appreciate the creativity of both HerrD's and Keric's entries, this week's top spot goes to Cliff. While very traditional, it is beautifully detailed and elegant.

Join me in congratulating Cliff, and the other entrants...too numerous to name.

See you Saturday as the Pop Quizzes of Christmas continue.

On November 14,1970  Santana's "Black Magic Woman" was released. Your Pop Quiz challenge this week is to create a female hero or villain named Black Magic.

There is no prize. There is no poll. The winner is chosen by me.

You only get one entry so be creative, and above all else, have fun!

All entries must be in JPG or PNG form (BMPs are too big), posted to a publicly accessible website (like the HeroMachine forums,ImageShack, PhotoBucket, or whatever);

• Entries must be made as a comment or comments to this post, containing a link directly to the image and the character name;
• The image must be new and designed specifically for the Pop Quiz;
• No copyrighted characters please – they will be deleted.
• Please name your filesas [your name]-[character name].[file extension] before you upload it. So DiCicatriz, for instance, would save his “Bayou Belle” character image as DiCicatriz-BayouBelle.png.
• Please make the link go directly to the image(like this) and not to a hosting jump page (like this). See this post on how to get the direct link for most sites.

This contest will close at 9pm Eastern on Sunday, November 15th.

Well. well. well! Some of you guys really upped your game this week! Nicely done.

First up dreadyacht, who delivered a nice shield design, but a cropped sword. I don't see the visual connection between the two pieces, but well done.

A stunning entry by Lef: great shading and design details. Beautiful.

Melmo missed the deadline by minutes, but I had to include it. Well thought out design. Details are simple, believable and effective.

Keric's entry has a vaguely tribal feel which is very cool.

Hawk brought the pain this week with a stunning entry.

Fantasyman created sword and shield with a great mystical feel. The blue aura is awesome!

And demigod created a classic form with some beautiful design details.

And the winner this week is Hawk. Amazing work sir! Untouchable!

Join me in congratulating Hawk on a well deserved win. See you Saturday.

David

The focus of this week’s pop quiz is detail: pure and un-simple. To demonstrate this you will create an elaborate sword and shield combo that only the most powerful and esteemed warrior would carry into battle. I don’t want the warrior, his/her armour or helmet, just the sword and shield.

There is no prize. There is no poll. The winner is chosen by me.

So get ready to mask, shade and highlight your heart out! You only get one entry so be creative, and above all else, have fun!

All entries must be in JPG or PNG form (BMPs are too big), posted to a publicly accessible website (like the HeroMachine forums,ImageShack, PhotoBucket, or whatever);

• Entries must be made as a comment or comments to this post, containing a link directly to the image and the character name;
• The image must be new and designed specifically for the Pop Quiz;
• No copyrighted characters please – they will be deleted.
• Please name your filesas [your name]-[character name].[file extension] before you upload it. So DiCicatriz, for instance, would save his “Bayou Belle” character image as DiCicatriz-BayouBelle.png.
• Please make the link go directly to the image(like this) and not to a hosting jump page (like this). See this post on how to get the direct link for most sites.

This contest will close at 9pm Eastern on Sunday, October 25th.

There were five awesome, and very moody, entries this week.

Unfortunately, for some bizarre reason I cannot get them to appear in this post. Not sure why...probably gremlins...anyway, you can check them out for yourself if you are so inclined.

So to cut a long story short, this week's winner is ...Cliff! While it may have been a character we have seen from Cliff before, this was a brand new take on him. and an impressive one at that.

Please join me in congratulating Cliff. Your villain prize will be posted when I think of and render an adversary worthy of London Fog.

There will be no PQ this weekend as it is Canadian Thanksgiving and I will be in a turkey coma.

See you in two!