The first day of summer is just a little more than a month away, so here's your challenge: Design your own bikini/bathing suit! [Or beachwear/swimwear for men.] It's as simple as that. Try to be as creative as possible; bring in new concepts if you can!

If you have any questions, please be sure to look for your answers in the rules beforehand.

Rules & Restrictions:

• It can be either traditional or digital art
• It would be much preferred if you had it colored so it gives the design more life and distinction
• A background is not required
• You must be the artist
• You can have up to 2 submissions, but will only be judged for 1
• You can use an existing character to be a model for your design
• Try not to copy ideas from other contestants, play by the rules, and be nice!
• You may not enter old drawings/etc.
• Remember to credit where credit is due
• You do not have to dedicate your submission to me
• Don't forget to abide by the terms of theOtaku!

How it will be judged:

• How well you follow the rules
• Amount of effort I see from your submission
• Creativity
• Originality

Prizes:
1st place: Wallpaper, avatar, e-card, or summer-themed colored drawing* (choose up to 2)
2nd place: Wallpaper, avatar, e-card, or summer-themed colored drawing* (choose up to 1)
3rd place: Wallpaper, avatar, or e-card* (choose 1 only)

* All prizes will be done by me, following specific requests winners will give me through PMing.

Congratulations to the winners and thank you to everyone who participated!
Please do so again in the future!