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Welcome to QuickXChange!

QuickXChange is a private sketch exchange meant for people to engage in low-pressure art trades and meet friends of friends. Basically, it's like a Secret Sketchy Santa every two weeks.

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Things up over in our beloved Creator's corner are getting a little hairy, so I'm just going to help her out a bit with organizing the third and (kind of) fourth rounds. For those of you who are participating in Round 3: sorry about the notes going out so late, but fongmingyun does the best she can. I'll send out the notes as soon as I finish up this post. And, as always, please send both the person you are gifting and QuickxChange a link to your completed piece, either via Note or on the Round 3 journal.

IF YOU SIGNED UP FOR ROUND 3:You have until the Wednesday (April 2) after it's normally due to send in your pieces.

[Oh god, if I messed up the dates.... >_< Come check the dates, Fongmingyun! D: ]

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Late List: (You need to draw for Round 2 by March 30. You may not participate in Round 3 or sign up for Round 4 until this has been turned in.) [khel: I don't happen to know who's drawing for who, but I'll put up a list of people who didn't actually send a note or post in the Round 2 journal; please finish!]



If you or the person who drew for you is up here, and the piece has been finished, it probably means I just didn't see it. Just comment or Note with a link, and all will be well.

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As usual, we have some new people to vote in. Remember, if you're suggesting/nominating someone, you PM the account with the suggestion. Pick someone based on how well you know them and how much you'd think they'd enjoy this. To just vote for someone, you just need to be interested in meeting them via QuickXChange. At the moment, to get in, a person needs one suggestion and two votes.
If someone is rudely pressuring you to invite them to QuickXChange or you disagree with one of the nominees for legitimate reasons (legit means "they never turn in work on time" not "they draw funny noses"), just PM the account, and executive action may be taken.

Invitees to Vote On:


Two people need to vouch for a prospective member for them to be invited. Please vouch for people who you know would like to participate and would meet their sign-up promises.

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Please comment on this journal entry with what you would like drawn to participate this round.

Round 4 Participants - begins March 30.
THEME: Steampunk

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Welcome to QuickXChange!

QuickXChange is a private sketch exchange meant for people to engage in low-pressure art trades and meet friends of friends. Basically, it's like a Secret Sketchy Santa every two weeks.  

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Sorry, I'm so late, guys.  I was up until 4AM last night working on a coding assignment - we were making something that interpolates and records animations.  I konked out for four hours, then got up again at 8 to begin working up until the last minute I had class.  Past class, I had my research work, and then I had my TA work.  The kids (lol most of whom are older than me) have something due Thursday or some really novel material, so I had to extend them by an hour.  Couple that with indigestion.  Luckily, this shouldn't happen next round, though. @_@;  *crosses fingers*

Notes for Round 2 are going out as soon as I finish this journal, so you may no longer sign up for Round 2.  Again, when done, please send both the person you are gifting and the QuickXChange account a link to your completed piece, either via Note or on the Round 2 journal.

Sign-ups for Round 3 (no theme) are available.  As usual, go here and comment for next week if you want to request a theme: quickxchange.deviantart.com/jo…

And, as usual, we have some new people to vote in. Remember, if you're suggesting/nominating someone, you PM the account with the suggestion.  Pick someone based on how well you know them and how much you'd think they'd enjoy this.  To just vote for someone, you just need to be interested in meeting them via QuickXChange.  At the moment, to get in, a person needs one suggestion and two votes.
If someone is rudely pressuring you to invite them to QuickXChange or you disagree with one of the nominees for legitimate reasons (legit means "they never turn in work on time" not "they draw funny noses"), just PM the account, and executive action may be taken.

I have also added a Late List.

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Late List: (You need to draw for Round 1 by March 16.  You may not participate in Round 2 or sign up for Round 3 until this has been turned in.)

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If you or the person who drew for you is up here, and the piece has been finished, it probably means I just didn't see it.  Just comment or Note with a link, and all will be well.

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Invitees to Vote On:


Voted In:


Two people need to vouch for a prospective member for them to be invited.  Please vouch for people who you know would like to participate and would meet their sign-up promises.

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Please comment on this journal entry with what you would like drawn to participate this round.

Round 3 Participants - begins March 16.
THEME: None.
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Member's List: quickxchange.deviantart.com/jo…

Theme Suggestion: quickxchange.deviantart.com/jo…

Welcome to QuickXChange!

QuickXChange is a private sketch exchange meant for people to engage in low-pressure art trades and meet friends of friends. Basically, it's like a Secret Sketchy Santa every two weeks.

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Hi, guys - I'm a couple hours behind in getting the exchange notes because of homework and Katsucon, but I'll be sending them out right after I open up Round 2.  Boy, there's a lot of you.  Thank you so much for the interest, I really appreciate it.  I hope we can make this a really good experience.

Sign-ups for Round 2 are available.  As usual, just post your request to join in for this one.  It's an even round, so there's a theme - tea parties!  Butlers, maid dresses, Alice in Wonderland, go wild.  I don't know what inspired it, haha.  
I've also added a journal for theme requests: quickxchange.deviantart.com/jo…
As usual, just comment to suggest one!

I've also added a section for with some icons of people who've been suggested for invitation.  To vouch for them, just post a comment saying you'd like such-and-such to be invited.  Simple as that!

All right, got to go, a bunch of people have just hijacked the table I was sitting at and have begun talking obnoxiously.  Seeya later.

EDIT: Okay, they left.  All the round PMs have been sent out.  Also, because several people asked - you can use any media you like!  Not everyone sketches in pencil.

Another EDIT: Oh, people have asked me what to do once they finish drawing.  Since it's your drawing, you can post it anywhere, but try linking back to the artist you drew it for (not QuickXChange itself!).  If you don't want the drawing someone did for you posted, you should tell them yourself.
Please send both the person you are gifting and the QuickXChange account a link to your completed piece, either via Note or on the Round 1 journal.

Another EDIT: Okay, it's getting really hard to introduce new people to QuickXChange, so here's how it really should work because I forgot to clarify before - if you're suggesting/nominating someone, you PM the account with the suggestion.  That means, you picked someone based on how well you know them and how much you'd think they'd enjoy being in this.  However, to just vote/vouch for someone, you just need to be interested in meeting them via QuickXChange.  At the moment, to get in, a person needs one suggestion and two votes.
Also, if someone is rudely pressuring you to invite them to QuickXChange or you disagree with one of the nominees for legitimate reasons (legit means "they never turn in work on time" not "they draw funny noses"), just PM the account, and executive action may be taken.

EDIT 3/1/08:  Things are still due at midnight, and sign-ups will still close at midnight, but Round 2 Notes might not go out until tomorrow.  Guess who's less than 50% done her CS homework which is due tomorrow at noon...?  *glances at skydestinies ... halp me...~!
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Invitees:
  

Round 3 Invitees: (Just up here for me to remember.  Please tell me if I've forgotten your suggestion.)


Voted In:


Three people need to vouch for a prospective member for them to be invited.  Please vouch for people who you know would like to participate and would meet their sign-up promises.

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Please comment on this journal entry with what you would like drawn to participate this round.

Round 2 Participants - begins March 2.
THEME: Tea Party

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Check out the FAQ: quickxchange.deviantart.com/jo…

Member's List: quickxchange.deviantart.com/jo…

Theme Suggestion: quickxchange.deviantart.com/jo…

Here, you can find answers to commonly asked QuickXChange Questions.  If your question is not answered here, please feel free to PM the QuickXChange account.

EDIT 2/12/08: Added some information concerning emergency lates and pulling out of sign-ups.

EDIT 2/18/08: Answered a common question about acceptable media types.  Also added instructions for turning gifts in.

Basics

What is QuickXChange?
QuickXChange is a private sketch exchange meant for people to engage in low-pressure art trades and meet friends of friends.  Basically, it's like a Secret Sketchy Santa every two weeks.

Do I have to be a visual artist?
Yes.  However, we accept all styles of visual art.

If I am a member, do I have to watch this account?
Yes.  All information will be updated in journal entries.

Rounds

What constitutes as a sketch?
Most things in color, unless they are speedpaints, would be going overboard.  I recommend spending between twenty minutes to two hours per piece, depending on your drawing speed.  You are welcome to go overboard, but it is not necessary.

Do I have to use a specific media for this?
Of course not.  Pencil, digital, what have you.  Whatever you feel produces good but quick work.

Do I have to use original characters for exchanges?
No.  You can use fanart, avatars, RPG characters, anything.  All types of characters are allowed.

How often are rounds?
A new round begins every other Sunday, 11:59 PM, EST.  When you receive your devNote telling you who you are drawing for, you have until the Sunday after next to complete the piece.  If you do not finish by then, it will be considered late.  Please see below for the late policy.

If I am a member, how often do I have to participate?
Whenever you want to.  There are no tabs kept on activity.  You can sign up for every exchange or sign up for none.  It's your choice.

When are sign-ups?
Sign-ups occur the round before they begin.  For example, while Round 32 is running, people are allowed to sign up for Round 33 by commenting on the Round 32 journal.  At 11:59 PM, Round 33 starts, no more people can sign up for it, and Round 34 sign-ups begin.

What are themed rounds?
Odd rounds are theme-less, and even rounds are themed.  In themed rounds, you take inspiration from a theme when you draw.  For example, in a Wild West round, you could draw your person's character as a cowboy or a saloon girl.

What if I can no longer participate in a round and sign-ups are not over yet?
Simply comment under the same journal entry where you signed up and say you'd like to withdraw.  You don't even have to give a reason.  However, you must do this before the round begins!

Do you allow mature content?
Please keep all work PG-13 or below unless the round permits otherwise.  In general, if it's allowed on DeviantART, it is allowed here, but I do not recommend pushing the limits.  Artistic nudity and homosexual content are fine, but, pictures with possibly questionable content should be marked as such.

Where can I post the sketch I did?  What if I don't want someone to post what they drew for me?
Since it's your drawing, you can post it anywhere, but try linking back to the artist you drew it for (not QuickXChange itself!).  If you don't want the drawing someone did for you posted, you should tell them yourself.

How do I hand in my gift? How does QuickXChange know I've completed my work?
Please send both the person you are gifting and the QuickXChange account a link to your completed piece, either via Note or on the Round 1 journal.  If you would rather your gift be kept private, please mention that in the note.

Joining

How do I get into QuickXChange?
The quick answer is - you don't.  Someone already in QuickXChange must PM  the QuickXChange account with a recommendation.  Your name will then appear on an admissions list on the next round.  Three current members must comment and vouch for you, and you will be invited during the next round.

What are the grounds for suggesting someone?
Although there is a level of quality that should be maintained, the more important part is that invitees are able to do the work.  Before suggesting someone - think of this, would I want to receive art from this person? Does this person enjoy drawing for others?  Can they meet deadlines?  Remember, membership is far more about community than just pretty pictures.

Lates

Something came up, and I may not finish my piece on time, what do I do?
As soon as possible, Note the QuickXChange account with why you cannot finish and give an approximate date when you will.  If your reason is valid, you will then be put on extended grace period until the date you proposed (no signing up for more rounds until you hand in that one).  If your reason is deemed invalid, you will receive the normal grace period once the round is over.  Please judge your own workload carefully!  While I sudden injury is a valid excuse, saying you're being overloaded at school or work won't fly more than a few times.  Since participation is not mandatory, you should be able to gauge if you shouldn't have signed up in the first place.

What happens if I don't submit my piece on time and I don't tell you why?
If you miss the initial, official deadline, you have a grace period of two weeks (the next round) to complete it.  However, you may will not be allowed to participate in any rounds during your grace period.  If you have any sign-ups, you will be remove for them.

What if I miss the grace period?
Someone else has to pick up the work for you.  Four weeks should be enough time to have drawn something.  You are then banned and can no longer participate in future exchanges.

What are pick-ups?
If someone is banned, we will ask for people to volunteer on a first-come, first-serve basis to draw for the person who did not get their work.  Pick-ups have a similar time frame as regular rounds - two weeks and then another two-week grace period with no sign-ups.  As expected, not finishing a pickup will lead to a ban.

How do I get un-banned?
You must finish the drawing you owed, whether or not someone picked it up, and and you must go through the suggestion process again.   Also, you may not re-join withing five rounds of being banned.

Miscellaneous

Who runs QuickXChange>
fongmingyun .

Why QuickXChange?
Because "quick exchange" is a perfect descriptor for the group, and because it becomes "quick change."  The admin spent want too long thinking that up, but it was better than NASDAQ.

You're being elitist!
If you would like to think so, maybe.  Membership is friends'-invite-only to keep this place from becoming so large that exchanges are unmanageable.  But more importantly, if people know each other - no matter what skill level they are - people are more likely to turn in their work, and keeping to deadline is important.  This is an activity among friends and no statement of art quality.

Please comment here for theme suggestions for even rounds.  Even if a theme is already up here, the more people who say they'd like to do it, the more likely it will get done.  If you would like to repeat a previous theme, feel free to suggest that, too.  Please wait three themed rounds to re-suggest.  A * means the theme has been suggested/promoted by more than one person.

Suggestions
Steampunk *
Musical Inspiration
Seasons
Candy Fashion
Gothic Lolita
Frills and Ruffles
Chibis
Children *
17th Century
Ancient Gods
Old West
Mythical Creatures
Supernatural
Under the Sea
Fairytales *
Knights and Maidens
Costume Party *
Outfit Design
Historic Art Styles **
Timeskip *
Mafia
Guns
Children's Books
1940s
Film Noir
Animal Familiars
Twisted Fairy Tales
Insane Asylum

Previous Themes
Round 2 - Tea Party