Brief 56: Somebody That I Used To Know

Brief 56: Somebody That I Used To Know
Deadline: 18th May 2013
Image: by Max Wanger

Remember that best friend you had for a semester? Your first crush? The person you had a d&m with and never saw again? This brief is dedicated to someone in your past that you've never quite forgotten. Maybe you knew them for a fleeting moment, or maybe something more- let them be your muse, your starting point, your subject. 

As always, submissions are based on the interpretation of the above, in any medium you like. E-mail your works to: sparkapolooza at gmail dot com or upload to Facebook / Twitter / Instagram and tag us with #sparkapolooza

Happy making!

Brief 54: Going Incognito

Brief 54: Going Incognito
Deadline: 22nd February 2013
Image: Photo by Eli Klein via The Daily Mail. Artist: Lui Bolin

This brief is inspired by spies in trenchcoats, a wardrobe of disguises and the art of being unseen. 

This year we're experimenting with how long each brief is open so expect to be on your toes!

Our favourite submission and secret prize winner from last month goes to Alice- we loved her characters.

Looking forward to seeing everyone's take on the brief! E-mail your works to the usual address- sparkapolooza at gmail dot com or you can upload to Facebook/Twitter/Instagram and tag us.

Brief 45: All Wrapped Up

Brief 45: All Wrapped Up

Deadline: Saturday 25th February 2012

Photo by: Sayaka Minemura

It's time for a new brand brief so get ready to work guys! Have a look at all submissions that we've got this year as well and do leave a comment on which ones you like. Yes, we're hoping to get you all together for an exhibition of your favourite works so let us know your thoughts and feedback!

For those of you who know me, you know that I don't bake because I suck at it. Especially for this brief I tried to go outside my comfort zone and challenged myself: to bake scones. I read the recipe wrong and I brushed some milk on the baking paper, all scones were all stuck to the paper... but apart from that I'm so happy that they turned out okay and they taste amazing!

By Laura

Inspired by special tea, Lola celebrated her 9th birthday with her first grown up birthday cake and tea party with friends
By Monika Jansch

By Jo & Laura