# CETACEA ART ![PhotoGrid_1530848783927.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmdwnM2PMSiq1Capm6XSbTiSXdoy4AUQ1c18gnm1Veb8Zy/PhotoGrid_1530848783927.jpg) Steemit is the place to dream of whales and dolphins but this one is a different kind. Let's focus our eyes and Art on our marine friends! # Ceta-what? What does Cetacean mean? ![whale-dribble-shot_1.gif](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmejpdcWKrRWqn1zmVipbsBKhm7TZ7W6HPnyiEegjswHMQ/whale-dribble-shot_1.gif) ![Screenshot_20180705-150912~2.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmcxn9KpETsAKSUjkdyW2PXSQKSKffn8h5j32yzcozUVqD/Screenshot_20180705-150912~2.png) ![ukogorterposterwhales-world.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmcHUeqSELvboxKWABsTHK3MdebA5CmXFd2LeC5uxUE5rb/ukogorterposterwhales-world.jpg) [Image Source](http://kalw.org/post/todays-local-music-cetaceans#stream/0) ![Screenshot_20180705-150319~2.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmcw7M6B99PG9JcU7PAiyTXyamzX46BRxDSk8mQ6ingN1S/Screenshot_20180705-150319~2.png) _{google/ wiki screens
[Gif source](https://dribbble.com/shots/1338053-Whale-Datarank-Rebound)} # THAT'S RIGHT! WE ARE DRAWING WHALES, DOLPHINS AND PORPOISES! Popular as they are! We know a few whales and dolphins already! https://nmsmontereybay.blob.core.windows.net/montereybay-prod/media/visitor/whalewatching/images/orcabreach.jpg ![humpbackbreach.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmXdhASUDtg4V6P4usaQ4wWrYKXPHxvfrRHb8W1P7rK1YQ/humpbackbreach.jpg) [Images Source: Humpback whale and Orca](https://montereybay.noaa.gov/visitor/whalewatching/) **There are many species we don't know yet and some are in critical danger** ![maui_dolphin_leaping_684.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmRFH1mbA7a2AVjsN3t6HidPuCdAfPuv4uuv6Vkh5Apkcx/maui_dolphin_leaping_684.jpg) ***Maui's Dolphin, critically endangered*** *current population: 55* ![FB_IMG_1530776039420.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmZbbh7AtBnVHehgUgimcBTbUfYLHPrw3RVioLgMQEwa1C/FB_IMG_1530776039420.jpg) ***Vaquita Porpoise, critically endangered*** *Current population of 12.* ![Screenshot_20180705-144306~2.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmYbgwfVjctJXAGk8ktpsTTigMo3jxJWUdcFnh5S7wwtRD/Screenshot_20180705-144306~2.png) *screenshot* >marine life has drastically declined and many species are becoming extinct. Plastic pollution, over fishing, ghost fishing and black markets are causing all this death. [Maui's Dolphin Image source](http://www.dolphin-way.com/2015/01/nz-government-opens-mauis-dolphin-area-oil-drilling/#axzz5KMQPANqg) [Vaquita Image Source](http://freshwebs.net/akitto/htmlweb/Vaquita.html) # RULES TO JOIN ![The_Cetacea.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmTTSfoBC4zdDJVJLfdhQHVssqaLumHKGkR5KLcL69nRvR/The_Cetacea.jpg) _{Image Source: Wikipedia} https://i.gifer.com/2EF0.gif 🌊🐚🌴 ### (1) Upvote and Resteem this contest post For more visibility and we get to spread the word about our cetacean friends! 🐬🐋🐳 ### (2) ONLY ONE NEW ENTRY PER PERSON I encourage honesty and only one original and new work can be submitted. 🌊🐚🌴 ### (3) Title will be "CETACEAN DRAWING CONTEST: (*add your own title here*) The ***theme*** is about whales, dolphins and porpoises. 🛡️ Draw any cetacean in any way you like, either traditional or digital. 🛡️ Put process photos 🛡️ Be creative 🛡️ Enjoy 🛡️ Make it fun and meaningful 🛡️ Try researching different species you haven't seen before. 89 species is too many to pick from or mix and match. 🛡️ ***Create a new post for your entry and drop in the comments below*** 🛡️ Present them in a positive way ![fOkjcQ1.gif](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmdfSk9beRG12xrLTPx3CSPt9VtVXNScA5npDCvaAVGpvY/fOkjcQ1.gif) 🐳🐋🐬 ### (4) Create a new post for your entry and drop comments below. Also, put an explanation of your art. What species it is and something about it. 🌴🌊🐚 ### (5) ANY STYLE Be creative! You can draw it in a ***fantasy*** way or ***realistic*** or a ***cuteness overload*** type just as long as the animal can be quickly identified. If you try and search for whale art or dolphin art (type in cetacean art) you'll get lots of great ideas! ![SRfn9DW.gif](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmTCw3eXA63XnvMzkk86zdeHnupfDsUmBwkWEZw114SCrs/SRfn9DW.gif) 🐬🐋🐳 ### (6) Use Tag "cetacea-art" ### (7) DEADLINE IS IN 10 DAYS Late entries will still be featured but is disqualified to win any prize.

# PRIZES 🏆 ![animated-dolphin-gif-8.gif](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmRW7qvJkeRjLx4HUCrYR9f4SbZWPeEPAgw6KDPSQfH7Qv/animated-dolphin-gif-8.gif) ### 🥇1st place 15 Steem ### 🥈2nd place 10SBD ### 🥉3rd place 5SBD ### 🌟10 participants get a consolation of 0.500 sbd each

# ✔️ CRITERIA FOR JUDGING 🏆 All equally important, here's how I will judge the entries. # (1) VISUAL IMPACT 25% This deals a lot with aesthetics/beauty and creativity. You have to make your art harmonize! # (2) SKILL 25% You have to do your best! And also, enjoy how you are making your art. # (3) MESSAGE 25% Relating it to the theme, and putting in emotions puts a lot of value to the message. # (4) YOUR POST 25% I have to include and consider how well you write about your topic, atleast try to neatly present your art. Especially with showing your audience your work in progress pictures. Also, following instructions is a must! Let's not forget we are bloggers :) We would like to know what species you drew, how you did it and why? Share share share! 🐬 # READY ![tumblr_p2releG1Ck1wbxqk4o1_400.gif](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmPddX4GhDXoHLGmmhKBNqYELqdn1E8RyDNw65JgYD4FgP/tumblr_p2releG1Ck1wbxqk4o1_400.gif) # SET ![tumblr_nobha6vhg71tg85j7o1_400.gif](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmX8BHa4f5QJBuLEkZ5rWb1pVTEu7JwvjYyrbcdSNyXpEU/tumblr_nobha6vhg71tg85j7o1_400.gif) # GO! ![tumblr_ovvdtzB0Uj1sh7s2so1_400.gif](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmfCtuiDe3aBzRh61u8MXr4tQRjtoyssSDvMmtoaf3FLpk/tumblr_ovvdtzB0Uj1sh7s2so1_400.gif) ***Looking forward to your entries*** Thank you! 🌍🌎🌏 THE ENVIRONMENT CALLS FOR YOU HELP SAVE HER ♥️✨🕊️ Follow me to be updated with news on environment and animals. This includes: *Daily updates* *‎Petitions* *‎Donations* For all animals and the environment. ![20180313_145342.gif](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmVtDdgHJzyxQ2c8P3jXFV837mNbQW3QhVSCiKuS2RhA4X/20180313_145342.gif) ![20180321_112522.gif](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmPTYMvmKSLYszTeuZDAkRKu3VHWsj2aFPLwrsbSLZsj8b/20180321_112522.gif) ![20180326_194801.gif](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmarVo72s7PmeJqTzCUXV7a9YEhmT2X7j8zom1oDpWsWD2/20180326_194801.gif) ![20180411_225249.gif](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmQuDrcCuuGnoKpjYBEkRYgSzBtBfzS6kJsTWC3i46U9yK/20180411_225249.gif) **WE DO NOT INHERIT THE EARTH FROM OUR ANCESTORS, WE BORROW IT FROM OUR CHILDREN** 🌏🌎🌍 😱IT IS IMPORTANT TO VOTE FOR WITNESSES☝️ I recommend these @steemgigs @blocktrades @precise @cloh76.witness @ausbitbank SOME AWESOME BLOGGERS You don't want to miss😉 @gems.and.cookies @anomadsoul @surpassinggoogle @bayanihan @topkpop @sirsensei @hiddenblade @juliakponsford @juliank @bayanihan @deveerei @korinkrafting @fukumineko @vocafrost @noellesevilla @kneelyrac @sukiyakii @sethlinson @helene @mattphilleo @deemarshall 🦄✨❣️🌼 Proud member of #steemph #artguildph #untalented #steemitachievers #steemitbloggers #gratefulvibes #steem-cartoon That's all folks! XOXO 💋 @jacinta.sevilla ![tumblr_ok7vkmXBSA1uocr83o1_400.gif](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmdyd7PQwpkSyhcqzKAXEGMFxVxbBA4SFpthph6gV1oRUq/tumblr_ok7vkmXBSA1uocr83o1_400.gif) _{*All cetacean Gifs/images are not mine, sourced from Tumblr, Imgur, Gifer, Pinterest, and screenshots.*} ![received_10214586986052169.jpeg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmcpWQTs3ZD9ZbG6WtJpiMNrrhWK5MLfwqdhrmNQejMsPF/received_10214586986052169.jpeg)![DQmU6EHRF2Pj2uHqT9hQtTHPVgmyBWgKoNeoPGWNB7Zo7Pj.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmU6EHRF2Pj2uHqT9hQtTHPVgmyBWgKoNeoPGWNB7Zo7Pj/DQmU6EHRF2Pj2uHqT9hQtTHPVgmyBWgKoNeoPGWNB7Zo7Pj.png) ![Steemit Bloggers](https://steemitimages.com/DQmYhhQejEA2pV2iAoMDotLaAuxdvXgichD6ddXkbFJGfKy/steemitbloggers.gif) Join us @steemitbloggers Animation By @zord189