So we just wrapped up the second run of our Celflux Original Character Free Commission Giveaway Part Two. We had a really cool contest with many people visiting the site to vote for their favorite OC. 19 awesome original heroes entered the arena. Each of them already winners because they stepped up to the challenge. We want to thank each and every creator who submitted their incredible OC to the contest. We encourage you to keep building your heroes and worlds as the sky is the limit.

The champion of the contest was the submission by Trevan Evans, son of Evan Evans. Trevan is four (going on five) and has Type One Diabetes. His submission was a character called T1-Soldier.

A very cool character with the power to shrink down into the blood stream and fight diabetes. From very early on a rallying cry went out and family and friends alike came to vote for Trevan’s inspirational character. This is what it’s all about. Comics and creativity inspire people to action. Trevan got 218 votes. That’s 30.6% of the overall vote count.

A clear winner. We want to thank Trevan for being such an inspiration, and for taking part in our contest. So here we have it. Trevan’s free commission. I took my time with this one because I think it’s an awesome character with a very cool message. So I actually did some research on Type One Diabetes. For those who don’t know, like me, here’s a definition by the American Diabetes Association.

“Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and young adults and was previously known as juvenile diabetes. Only 5% of people with diabetes have this form of the disease.

In type 1 diabetes, the body does not produce insulin. The body breaks down the sugars and starches you eat into a simple sugar called glucose, which it uses for energy. Insulin is a hormone that the body needs to get glucose from the bloodstream into the cells of the body. With the help of insulin therapy and other treatments, even young children can learn to manage their condition and live long healthy lives.”

Here’s what I came up with. The T1 Soldier battling glucose in the bloodstream.

Trevan will receive a high resolution 11×17 file of his own to do with as he wishes. Thank you for your awesome OC. Here is the Evans family. Trevan’s father Evan is a great comic colorist. Reach out to him on Facebook if you need a good colorist.

The Evan’s family. Little Trevan’s entry was the winning entry in the Celflux Original Character Free Commission Giveaway.

So thanks again to everyone who took part. Those who visited to vote as well as those who shared and spread the word. I think it’s safe to say that the second round of the Celflux OC Free Commission Giveaway was a success. So this definitely will be something that we will have on a regular basis. Till next time.

Everard J. McBain Jr.

Everard is the Creative Director and CEO of GemGfx. GemGfx is a multidisciplinary design consultancy based in Trinidad and Tobago. He has been involved in the field of Graphic Design for over 14 years. He is also the art director and co-author of the graphic novel Celflux which he created along with his wife Dixie Ann Archer-McBain.

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Also, we accepted one final entry after the contest was closed. We received a message from a gentleman by the name of Evan Evans, whose twelve-year-old daughter Laci, wanted to enter her character into the contest, but her father missed the entry deadline. Lacy created her own original comic book character. It’s not every day you get the opportunity to potentially influence the creativity of a young person. So we just couldn’t say no. We hope great things come from this character.

So here are the free commissions that the entrants received. We’ve put their submissions next to the free commission, so you can make the reference.

Thanks again to all who took part, and again it was fun so we plan to make it a periodic event. So keep your eyes and ears open for the announcement of when the contest will next take place.

Till next time.

Everard J. McBain Jr.

Everard is the Creative Director and CEO of GemGfx. GemGfx is a multidisciplinary design consultancy based in Trinidad and Tobago. He has been involved in the field of Graphic Design for over 14 years. He is also the art director and co-author of the graphic novel Celflux which he created along with his wife Dixie Ann Archer-McBain.

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Free Comic Book Day is administered by a panel representing all parts of the comic book industry: retailers, publishers, suppliers, and Diamond Comic Distributors. Each year, publishers apply to provide comic books at cost to retailers, who in turn give them away for free. Diamond handles marketing and logistics for the event, shipping comics to shops and handling marketing and PR for the event.

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We wanted to be a part of Free Comic Book Day this year, so we’ve decided to offer Celflux issue no.1 as a #Free digital download. This would be both to celebrate Free Comic Book Day as well as get everyone ready for the launch of Celflux issue no.2. This download will be available till Saturday May 2nd, 2015 11:59pm EST.

[Download Closed.] Thanks to all those who took part in our #free giveaway for FCBD2015. Thanks to all those who liked and shared Celflux with their friends. Next event is the #Free online screening of Celflux issue no.2 on May 16th 2015. Register now for free to be a part of it.

Till Next Time.

The Celflux Team.

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