First of all, I apologise for my lack of updates since April. I was hesitant in coming to my decision and also about announcing it.

Due to some personal issues I’ve been having I have decided to discontinue the Anthro Calendar. It has been a stressful endeavor for me and many of you probably would not know the workload involved in producing a publication such as this. With what seemed a dwindling of interest by the community and increasing shipping costs, I did not think it could remain a viable product. I came to the conclusion that 5 wonderful editions was good point to bow out and I am very happy with all that I and my fellow artists have achieved. In the future I hope to organize a different art project perhaps, one that is not restricted in its shelf life and hope to invite many more inspiring people on board.

I hope you can understand and I’m sorry if I have disappointed anyone. I would like to thank all of the contributors for their hard work and dedication – I could not have done this without them and of course you, our supporters!

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Ashalind
Producer

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Artists Rare:2010-2014
Limited spaces have opened up in this years calendar. If you would like to participate, have amazing skills and a strong portfolio you are encouraged to apply for a position.

How do people contribute to the Anthro Calendar?

Rare occasionally has openings for new artists to join the team and contribute artwork for an edition. The selection process can vary and is not set. There can be an open call for artists to apply with their portfolios or the producer can personally invite an artist.

Remember that there are not always openings. With only 12 months in the year there is obviously limited spaces for artwork in the calendar. The producer may be satisfied with the existing line-up of artists and wish to keep it the same.

What factors affect an artist's chance of selection or invitation?

Rare looks for exceptional artists and top of the line contributions. You can view the standard of art the producer wishes contributors to aspire to here: anthrocalendar.deviantart.com/…
Before applying, an artist should make sure their portfolio contains full coloured works of this nature. An artist will never be selected on a "promise of potential", only proven experience.

Other factors include popularity, previous contribution, location and willingness to purchase copies of the calendar for private resale. Rare is a product and it's purpose is to generate profits for the artists. The more copies printed and sold over the world the better the profit margin.


Requirements?

Produce an 8.5x11 inch full colour work - theme and subject TBA.
Final art deadline is Aug/Sep with milestones in between.
Artists will be invited to join our group on Livejournal to receive and contribute feedback on works in progress.
While it is not mandatory, artists are encouraged to buy calendars at cost for resale at conventions and other avenues.

Please send links to your portfolios anthrocalendar@ashalind.com by April 30.

You can highlight particular pieces if you want by linking them individually. Please also introduce yourself and tell us why you should be invited. If you have already sent your portfolio prior to this, we have a record of it but feel free to touch base again.

Ashalind
Producer
The calendar is currently in the print queue and should start shipping out to customers from the US at the end of the month.

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ORDERS CLOSE TONIGHT!

Ordering Information

Please visit our Official Website

Calendars are full color, 8.5 x 11 inches,
100 lb gloss cover, 80 lb matte text inside pages.
It includes 14 illustrations of anthropomorphised creatures
including unique cover art and full page centerfold done
by 13 amazing artists. It is rated G for general audiences.

PRICE

$25 + shipping costs
First 50 orders receive a free Festive Greeting card and
free bookmarks all with never before seen artwork!

Due to international shipping costs increasing
we have included the option to remove the cardboard
insert from the calendar. This will reduce the shipping
amount, however it will also reduce the rigidness of
the parcel and may be subject to bending. It’s up to you
if you wish to have added protection. If you wish to order
more than one copy, please contact us directly for
a shipping quote.

Month Assignments

Jan - Chinese new year - Ashalind
Feb - Valentine's Day - ShinigamiGirl
Mar - Holi - CentraDragon
Apr - Easter - BloodhoundOmega
May - Cinco de Mayo - Golden Druid
Jun - Summer Solstice - FireFeathers (ALRadeck)
Centerfold - Carnival - Donna Quinn
Jul - 4th of July - Katmomma
Aug - Obon Festival - Nimrais
Sep - International Day of Peace - Alector Fencer
Oct - Halloween - Rhyu (Rajewel)
Nov - Thanksgiving - WindFalcon
Dec - Xmas - Heather Bruton

Pre-orders close September 15, not long at all! Don't miss out on securing a copy as there will only be a limited number printed.
Copies may be available online and at the following conventions through individual artists.

FurFright
Midwest FurFest 2013
ConFurgence
Further Confusion
We've been quietly busy preparing this years calendar over the last month or so and we'll soon be releasing some images to whet your appetite along with an update to our official website.

This is a heads up that we will be taking orders from next week up until September 15 11.59pm GMT+10. Stay tuned for when we officially open pre-orders and in the mean time keep your eyes peeled for some tasty tidbits of art.

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