Imageglow Design Challenge

Put on your artist hats, Design Junkies — this one’s going to be brilliant.

Ever want to create an original design for a beautiful product?
What if you could earn a royalty when your product sells?

Break out those drawing boards — this Challenge is a fantastic opportunity….

Imageglow® Candles are a special, all wax hurricane lantern with artist-designed patterns embedded in the wax, through a patented process. The designs glow when illuminated.

‘Candles?’ you ask.

Yup, but these are different. Gorgeous designs that radiate with light — just look at these photos. Imageglow® are a unique addition to any interior and by night they transform and take on a dramatic glowing personality.

Imageglow® founder Linda Marshall’s interest in design is holistic. She started her career in interior architecture and design, and she comes from a creative background with a textile designer for a mom, and an engineer for a dad.

Found in major retailers across the country, Imageglow® candles have been featured in major publications such as Lucky, Home, Organic Style, and Real Simple.

More Unique Features of Imageglow®

Safety – the flame is deeply recessed inside the wax shade.
Reusable – after initial candle is consumed, a tealight can be used.
Non-toxic & non-allergenic – crafted from pure fragrance-free food grade wax.
Biodegradable – After useful life, recycle for other craft projects or compost it.
Read more at imageglowcandles.com

Imageglow® lantern candles are available in many chic and classic patterns: Toile, damask, stripes, plaid, floral, and more. Linda always has her eyes open for new design ideas and that’s where you come in:

You are challenged to create new Imageglow® designs!

This is a Prize Challenge! The winner will receive:

A case of six lantern-style candles in their own design! (Retail value $160.+)
Excellent HomeWorkshop.com recognition and fame.
At Imageglow®’s option, it will produce and market candles with the winner’s design!!

In that case,the winner will earn a royalty of 5% of the wholesale selling price, paid quarterly!! (So if your design is fabulous like we know it will be, you can make a little cash!!)

This will be fun! You can:

Create your original artwork by drawing, hand painting, etc., directly on the template, or on art paper cut to size using the template as a guide.
OR
Create your original design in a computer graphics program like Photoshop, Illustrator or Indesign. Do not use images that require any kind of a licensing fee.

In either case, Download the Instructions, Design Tips and Design Template Here. Designers ages 18+ please and limit of six designs may be submitted per person.

And don’t be intimidated if you are not a computer-graphic-design guru. Linda told me that some of her most beautiful designs were drawn or painted by hand.

When your design is done, upload it as a .jpg file to the Challenge Entry form here. Describe a bit about how you created the design and why you think it will be a great design for Imageglow®.

After the entry period, our judges (including Linda) will select three designs as finalists to be voted on by the HomeWorkshop.com community. Voting will go for one week after the finalists are announced. The winning design is the one with the most votes (one vote per person).

Find Imageglow®

on the Web: imageglowcandles.com/
on Twitter – @imageglow
on Facebook – www.facebook.com/imageglow

Want to try an Imageglow® lantern candle? Enter code HOMEWORKSHOP at checkout for a 25% discount!

Imageglow Design Challenge

Submission Deadline: Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Ta-Da! Challenge Results: Monday, March 29, 2010

Check out all 211 entries:

1. Zena in Oxford	2. irfan u tabani in Rajkot, Gujarat, India
3. Patrick DiGiovanni in Burlington, VT, USA	4. Adriana Pelin in Bucharest, Romania
5. Adriana Pelin in Bucharest, Romania	6. Adriana Pelin in Bucharest, Romania
7. Adriana Pelin in Bucharest, Romania	8. Adriana Pelin in Bucharest, Romania
9. Adriana Pelin in Bucharest, Romania	10. Raymund Lasina in Manama, Bahrain
11. Darcy A. Padilla in Porterville, CA USA	12. Darcy A. Padilla in Porterville, CA USA
13. Michele Cervantes in Bakersfield Ca.USA	14. Simon Retzmann in Waltrop, Germany
15. Simon Retzmann in Waltrop, Germany	16. Simon Retzmann in Waltrop, Germany
17. Simon Retzmann in Waltrop, Germany	18. Simon Retzmann in Waltrop, Germany
19. Selena Hautamaki in Georgia	20. Lisa Cassidy in ottawa on Canada
21. Dasha in Dubuque, IA (USA)	22. Dasha in Dubuque, IA (USA)
23. Raymund Lasian in Manama, Bahrain	24. Raymund Lasian in Manama, Bahrain
25. Raymund Lasian in Manama, Bahrain	26. Debra Lynn Coats in Mission Viejo, CA
27. Debra Lynn Coats in Mission Viejo, CA	28. Katy Jones in Columbus OH USA
29. Bev Snider in Echo Lake Ontario Canada	30. Bev Snider in Echo Lake Ontario Canada
31. Bev Snider in Echo Lake Ontario Canada	32. Bev Snider in Echo Lake Ontario Canada
33. Bev Snider in Echo Lake Ontario Canada	34. Bev Snider in Echo Lake Ontario Canada
35. Katherine Eisen in Eagan, MN, USA	36. Katherine Eisen in Eagan, MN, USA
37. Katherine Eisen in Eagan, MN, USA	38. Katherine Eisen in Eagan, MN, USA
39. Katherine Eisen in Eagan, MN, USA	40. Ken in Trounce
41. Veronika Manukjan in Prague, Czech Republic	42. Veronika Manukjan in Prague, Czech Republic
43. Veronika Manukjan in Prague, Czech Republic	44. Veronika Manukjan in prague, czech republic
45. Veronika Manukjan in Prague, czech republic	46. Veronika Manukjan in prague, czech republic
47. rachel hoskin in palmerston north, new zealand	48. rachel hoskin in palmerston north, new zealand
49. ozora in Bandung, Indonesia	50. Tristan Tait in Melbourne, Vic, Aus
51. Tristan Tait in Melbourne, Vic, Australia	52. Tristan Tait in Melbourne, Vic, Australia
53. Tanakrit Theppatipat in Bangkok , Thailand	54. tanakrit Theppatipat in Bangkok , Thailand
55. tanakrit Theppatipat in bangkok , Thailand	56. Tristan Tait in Melbourne, Vic, Australia
57. Adam James in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK	58. jean-philippe Paumier in France
59. Franz Weber in Dobl, Stmk., Austria	60. Natasha Hutchinson in Scotland
61. Natasha Hutchinson in Scotland	62. Melisa Cooper in Knoxville, Tennessee
63. Jennifer in Seattle, WA, USA	64. Jennifer in Seattle, WA, USA
65. Jennifer in Seattle, WA, USA	66. Mary-Lou Mitchell in South Africa
67. Mary-Lou Mitchell in South Africa	68. Mary-Lou Mitchell in South Africa
69. Mary-Lou Mitchell in South Africa	70. Mary-Lou Mitchell in South Africa
71. Faraaz Malak in Kuching,Sarawak,Malaysia	72. Jennifer in Seattle, WA, USA
73. Marlene Voves in Berlin, Germany	74. Marlene Voves in Berlin, Germany
75. Conor Bryce in Limerick, Ireland	76. Conor Bryce in Limerick, Ireland
77. Conor Bryce in Limerick, Ireland	78. Conor Bryce in Limerick, Ireland
79. Conor Bryce in Limerick, Ireland	80. Deborah Cirimele in Sanger, Ca 93657 USA
81. Deborah Cirimele in Sanger, CA USA	82. edmond manukyan in czech republic
83. Mary-Lou Mitchell in South Africa	84. Artur Carvalho in Portugal, Sintra
85. Artur Carvalho in Portugal, Sintra	86. Artur Carvalho in Portugal, Sintra
87. Artur Carvalho in Portugal, Sintra	88. Artur Carvalho in Portugal, Sintra
89. Audrey Martin in San Francisco, CA, USA	90. Audrey Martin in San Francisco, CA, USA
91. Audrey Martin in San Francisco, CA, USA	92. Audrey Martin in San Francisco, CA, USA
93. GEORGIOS LIAPIS in BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND	94. GEORGIOS LIAPIS in BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND
95. GEORGIOS LIAPIS in BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND	96. GEORGIOS LIAPIS in BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND
97. GEORGIOS LIAPIS in BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND	98. GEORGIOS LIAPIS in BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND
99. edmond manukyan in prague czech reublic	100. edmond manukyan in czech republic prague
101. edmond manukyan in prague, czech republic	102. edmond manukyan in czech republic
103. edmond manukyan in czech republic	104. Nikita Arefkia in West Hills, CA, USA
105. Deborah Cirimele in Sanger, CA USA	106. Agnes Bak in Budapest,Hungary
107. Hascoet in Galashiels	108. Hascoet in scotland
109. Hascoet in scotland	110. Hascoet in scotland
111. Chris in Liverpool UK	112. Chris in Liverpool UK
113. Olga Zavadska in Brighton, United Kingdom	114. Heather Williams in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
115. Yana in Ekaterinburg, Russia	116. Yana in Ekaterinburg, Russia
117. Yana in Ekaterinburg, Russia	118. Yana in Ekaterinburg, Russia
119. Yana in Elaterinburg, Russia	120. Yana in Ekaterinburg, Russia
121. Duff in Seattle, WA, USA	122. Duff in Seattle, WA, USA
123. Jenny Naylor in Swindon United Kingdom	124. Vanessa Pacheco in Houston, Tx USA
125. Vanessa Pacheco in Houston, Tx USA	126. Vanessa Pacheco in Houston, Tx USA
127. Vanessa Pacheco in Houston, Tx USA	128. Lynn in Milwaukee, WI USA
129. Donald Walls in Spokane, Wa USA	130. Joseph Baker in Sheffield, England
131. Donald Walls in Spokane, Wa USA	132. Donald Walls in Spokane, Wa USA
133. Alexandra Calthorpe in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia	134. Alexandra Calthorpe in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
135. Alexandra Calthorpe in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia	136. Deborah Cirimele in Sanger, CA USA
137. Elizabeth Höpink in Dubrovnik, Croatia	138. Neven Dragojlovic in Tangier, Morocco
139. Neven Dragojlovic in Tangier, Morocco	140. Neven Dragojlovic in Tangier, Morocco
141. Neven Dragojlovic in Tangier, Morocco	142. Neven Dragojlovic in Tangier, Morocco
143. Raj in India	144. T.M.Colt in Yspilanti, MI, USA
145. T.M.Colt in Yspilanti, MI, USA	146. Elizabeth Höpink in Dubrovnik, Croatia
147. T.M.Colt in Ypsilanti, MI, USA	148. Elizabeth Höpink in Dubrovnik, Croatia
149. DOVILE in Lithuania, Vilnius	150. Debra Coats in Mission Viejo, California
151. Samantha Weaver in Shawnee, OKlahoma, USA	152. Victória Piffero in Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
153. Kevat Padh in Mumbai, Maharashatra, India	154. Dovilė Mockutė in Jonava, Lithuania
155. Dovilė Mockutė in Jonava, Lithuania	156. Dovilė Mockutė in Jonava, Lithuania
157. Sara Groose in Colgate, WI, USA	158. Sara Groose in Colgate, WI, USA
159. Vanessa Pacheco in Houston, Tx USA	160. Celeste Brignac in Maroochydore, Queensland, Australia
161. Celeste Brignac in Maroochydore, Queensland, Australia	162. Celeste Brignac in Maroochydore, Queensland, Australia
163. siswanto in Kediri, Jatim, Indonesia	164. Dragica Ohashi in Kiyosu,Aichi,Japan
165. Dragica Ohashi in Kiyosu,Aichi,Japan	166. Dragica Ohashi in Kiyosu,Aichi,Japan
167. Kukuuu in Oxford, United Kingdom	168. John Feeck in Nashville, Tn U.S.
169. John Feeck in Nashville, Tn U.S.	170. Justin Waulters in Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
171. Justin Waulters in Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA	172. Rachel Goates in Littleton CO USA
173. Rachel Goates in Littleton, CO, USA	174. Rachel Goates in Littleton, CO, USA
175. Natasha Hutchinson in Scotland	176. Natasha Hutchinson in Scotland
177. Simon Retzmann in Waltrop, Germany	178. Mikhael Popovitchenko in Absecon, New Jersey, USA
179. Mikhael Popovitchenko in Absecon, New Jersey, USA	180. Mikhael Popovitchenko in Absecon, New Jersey, USA
181. Mikhael Popovitchenko in Absecon, New Jersey, USA	182. Mikhael Popovitchenko in Absecon, New Jersey, USA
183. Mikhael Popovitchenko in Absecon, New Jersey, USA	184. Aleksandra Piotrowska in Sheffield UK
185. Aleksandra Piotrowska in Sheffield UK	186. Samantha Weaver in shawnee, OKlahoma, USA
187. samantha Weaver in Shawnee, OKlahoma, USA	188. Aleksandra Piotrowska in Sheffield, UK
189. Aleksandra Piotrowska in Sheffield, UK	190. Melanie Mitchell in Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK
191. Melanie Mitchell in Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK	192. Melanie Mitchell in Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK
193. Melanie Mitchell in Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK	194. Melanie Mitchell in Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK
195. Aleksandra Piotrowska in Sheffield, UK	196. David Lee in Manchester, UK
197. David Lee in Manchester, UK	198. David Lee in Manchester, UK
199. David Lee in Manchester, UK	200. Onur Kuran in Eskisehir,Turkey
201. Onur Kuran in Eskisehir,Turkey	202. Onur Kuran in Eskisehir,Turkey
203. Kyan Parker in Massillon, Ohio	204. Kyan Parker in Massillon, Ohio
205. Kyan Parker in Massilon, Ohio	206. Kyan Parker in Massillon, Ohio
207. Kyan Parker in Massillon, Ohio	208. Kyan Parker in Massillon, Ohio
209. Xiying Wang in Bloomington, IN, USA	210. Xiying Wang in Bloomington, IN, USA
211. Onur Kuran in Eskisehir, Turkey

1. From Zena in Oxford:

This is with my mum in mind because she’s a big elvis fan!

2. From irfan u tabani in Rajkot, Gujarat, India:

it’s my poster colour sketch on print paper,

i feel this sketch is appropriate for Imageglow as i have tried to play with shades and shadaw emerging in day light,

3. From Patrick DiGiovanni in Burlington, VT, USA:

This piece is entitled “A Thin Place”.
I think the light of a candle would look beautiful through the mandala in the center. The pattern that will be formed at the seam if it is made into a cylinder is quite beautiful as well, though not as bright.

4. From Adriana Pelin in Bucharest, Romania:

“Earthy Flowers Candle Collection”
Candle Design:
“Autumn Sunflowers Candle”
The warm glow of autumn aroma sunflowers.

5. From Adriana Pelin in Bucharest, Romania:

“Earthy Flowers Candle Collection”
Candle Design:
“Camouflage Tulips Candle”
Earthy tulips in a fun cactus camouflage.

6. From Adriana Pelin in Bucharest, Romania:

“Earthy Flowers Candle Collection”
Candle Design:
“Swirling Tulips Candle”
Earth coloured symphony of foliage and tulips bouquets.

7. From Adriana Pelin in Bucharest, Romania:

“Earthy Flowers Candle Collection”
Candle Design:
“Spring Potpourri Candle”
Delicate potpourri with a fresh spring fragrance.

8. From Adriana Pelin in Bucharest, Romania:

“Earthy Flowers Candle Collection”
Candle Design:
“Golden Sunflowers Candle”
The charm of golden graceful sun kissed sunflowers.

9. From Adriana Pelin in Bucharest, Romania:

“Earthy Flowers Candle Collection”
Candle Design:
“Magic Sunflowers Candle”
Nature’s aroma with its chic earth coloured sunflowers

10. From Raymund Lasina in Manama, Bahrain:

Ormamental pattern

Middle eastern inspired pattern

11. From Darcy A. Padilla in Porterville, CA USA:

This is my first attempt at painting…I call it Earthly Relaxation as it has a relaxing affect on me when I look at it. It is actually a 2 piece design and I have since made it into a 3 piece design.

12. From Darcy A. Padilla in Porterville, CA USA:

This pic was taken in Sonora, CA. The Heart in the Sky says it all.

13. From Michele Cervantes in Bakersfield Ca.USA:

picture was taken out a car window on a trip to san Simeon.

14. From Simon Retzmann in Waltrop, Germany:

Some Desert Art.

15. From Simon Retzmann in Waltrop, Germany:

A lovley sea, in the glow of sunset.

16. From Simon Retzmann in Waltrop, Germany:

New York Skyline at sunset.

17. From Simon Retzmann in Waltrop, Germany:

When the sun goes down, everything is full of harmony.
So with the warm light of the fire, ist becomes a great harmony wherever you use the candle.

18. From Simon Retzmann in Waltrop, Germany:

Nature can be an window to beautiful places.

19. From Selena Hautamaki in Georgia:

Listening to my favorite music inspired this candle. Robotic invaders infest nearby towns exploding the scene with sweet melodies.

20. From Lisa Cassidy in ottawa on Canada:

Bumblebees in a honeycomb.

21. From Dasha in Dubuque, IA (USA):

Orange & Mint

22. From Dasha in Dubuque, IA (USA):

Winter Cappuccino

23. From Raymund Lasian in Manama, Bahrain:

Flower Dreams

24. From Raymund Lasian in Manama, Bahrain:

Plain & Solid

25. From Raymund Lasian in Manama, Bahrain:

Ornamental pattern 2

26. From Debra Lynn Coats in Mission Viejo, CA:

Tulips
Hand painted picture (I hope I got the size right)

Tulips are a fragile flower full of color and life. The candle that would flicker behind this picture is sure to bring a fresh spring fragrance to anyone’s space along with the promise of beautiful things yet to come.

Enjoy
Deb

27. From Debra Lynn Coats in Mission Viejo, CA:

Fall Colors

Nothings better then to snuggle up on a cold fall day and light a candle. Let this fall picture bring you comfort and joy.

Enjoy
Deb

28. From Katy Jones in Columbus OH USA:

Sketch inspired by antique frames and vintage interiors

29. From Bev Snider in Echo Lake Ontario Canada:

My hopes are that this design/s would be a visual experience in light and color to enhance your lantern candles when lit. I created the design in Adobe photoshop using layers of hues placed in certain ways to bring out a visual response. They are all about colors and setting a mood, be it one of warmth, peacefulness, sensuality, healing, solitude etc. They are all about experience and perception and emotions that one feels when watching a beautiful sunrise or sunset.

30. From Bev Snider in Echo Lake Ontario Canada:

Life’s Experience

31. From Bev Snider in Echo Lake Ontario Canada:

Loves Energy

32. From Bev Snider in Echo Lake Ontario Canada:

Mulberry Wine

33. From Bev Snider in Echo Lake Ontario Canada:

Solitude

34. From Bev Snider in Echo Lake Ontario Canada:

Wild Passion

35. From Katherine Eisen in Eagan, MN, USA:

Peaceful Flow

36. From Katherine Eisen in Eagan, MN, USA:

Calming Sunset

37. From Katherine Eisen in Eagan, MN, USA:

Spring Flowers

38. From Katherine Eisen in Eagan, MN, USA:

Stained Glass

39. From Katherine Eisen in Eagan, MN, USA:

Monarch Butterfly

40. From Ken in Trounce:

I created this image while thinking of a serene and peaceful scene. I wanted to create something soft natural and warm.

Hope you enjoy!

41. From Veronika Manukjan in Prague, Czech Republic:

I designed set od 6 design candles. Each of them hasindividual meaning and tell us something more. BAsicly I used vertical lines and happy contrast colors. Candles are for everybody who likes design, art, colors and wants to be different. Enjoy it!

42. From Veronika Manukjan in Prague, Czech Republic:

I designed set of 6 design candles. Each of them has individual meaning and tell us something more. BAsicly I used vertical lines and happy contrast colors. Candles are for everybody who likes design, art, colors and wants to be different. Enjoy it!

43. From Veronika Manukjan in Prague, Czech Republic:

44. From Veronika Manukjan in prague, czech republic:

45. From Veronika Manukjan in Prague, czech republic:

46. From Veronika Manukjan in prague, czech republic:

47. From rachel hoskin in palmerston north, new zealand:

love life lost…cleansing the soul after losing a loved one

48. From rachel hoskin in palmerston north, new zealand:

moon love, artistic moon representation

49. From ozora in Bandung, Indonesia:

I’m inspired by the traditional pattern of batik. There are many kinds of batik patterns, each with it’s own meaning. For this one I choose ‘kawung’ that have a meaning “what goes around, comes around”.

50. From Tristan Tait in Melbourne, Vic, Aus:

A simplistic yet bold pattern.

51. From Tristan Tait in Melbourne, Vic, Australia:

A match to light your candle with.

52. From Tristan Tait in Melbourne, Vic, Australia:

A cityscape to illuminate the night.

53. From Tanakrit Theppatipat in Bangkok , Thailand:

I’m inspired by Thai traditional pattern . There are many kinds of Thai patterns.

54. From tanakrit Theppatipat in Bangkok , Thailand:

Concept: Thai traditional pattern .

55. From tanakrit Theppatipat in bangkok , Thailand:

Moving Illusion graphic pattern .. It look simple but fun .

56. From Tristan Tait in Melbourne, Vic, Australia:

Contours.

57. From Adam James in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK:

I wanted to create a design that not only creates warmth and comfort through rich colors but also harness’s the light of the candle itself. The demographic audience i was aiming for was a homeowner who wants to add some warmth and movement to there bedroom or living room. Whilst being a plain white rose when unlit when the subtle rose is backlit it becomes illuminated, shifting with the movement of the candle. I didn’t want to produce an obvious pattern to my design but it does wrap round to create a continuous ribbon. Ideally the design would be on white candle wax allowing the white to not have to be printed and allow more light through the pattern as though the light is trying to break through the warm colors.

58. From jean-philippe Paumier in France:

six foxes gently running through the deep dark forest.

59. From Franz Weber in Dobl, Stmk., Austria:

tried to find a motive nearly everyone can identify with. used warm colors as recommended. original size: 12.875” wide x 5.8125” high

60. From Natasha Hutchinson in Scotland:

A mixture of the beauty in nature and my passion for art.

61. From Natasha Hutchinson in Scotland:

Peacock Design

62. From Melisa Cooper in Knoxville, Tennessee:

Flower Power

A colorful and simple design for a candle. I created this piece in Illustrator and I just wanted to make a pattern that was cute and fun. I believe that simple line art fit candles well so I think this would be a great collection for imageglow!

63. From Jennifer in Seattle, WA, USA:

I wanted to create a design that was calming and related to nature. I picked a grass green for the background and I used bird silhouettes because I thought they would look amazing with the light of the candle shining through. Overall, I feel this candle would be soothing and spa like; something you would light to take a nice bath!

64. From Jennifer in Seattle, WA, USA:

For this design, I wanted to create an old world, romantic candle. I used an old, textured paper background (reminding me of love letters) with “XOXO” patterned over it. I think the light shining through the letters will be beautiful!

65. From Jennifer in Seattle, WA, USA:

I wanted to create something as calming as the sea. I used a subtle blue gradient for the background and I created a pattern our of sea shells.

66. From Mary-Lou Mitchell in South Africa:

Watercolour butterfly

67. From Mary-Lou Mitchell in South Africa:

A close up photograph of roses

68. From Mary-Lou Mitchell in South Africa:

A design created in freehand which could be a vine or flames

69. From Mary-Lou Mitchell in South Africa:

Hibiscus flowers created in freehand. This image reminds me of a holiday on a tropical island!

70. From Mary-Lou Mitchell in South Africa:

Watercolour butterflies on vignette background created in freehand.

71. From Faraaz Malak in Kuching,Sarawak,Malaysia:

The design consists of 3 flames of different colors, namely yellow, pink and green. Hence, The design has been named – Flames

72. From Jennifer in Seattle, WA, USA:

For this design, I wanted something really natural with earth tone colors. I think the light shining through these branches will look amazing! (I took this pictures of trees outside St. James Cathedral here in Seattle)

73. From Marlene Voves in Berlin, Germany:

My candle design refers to the environmental movement and states that a candle is the most energy saving light there is.

74. From Marlene Voves in Berlin, Germany:

My candle design is supposed to create a nice and romantic ambiance.

75. From Conor Bryce in Limerick, Ireland:

I’ve used a subtle wave pattern on a warm gradient, adding depth and motion to a comfortable, inviting colour mood.

76. From Conor Bryce in Limerick, Ireland:

Again, on this I’ve used a warm gradient, but this time I’ve gone for more depth, using a grid style to inhance the fade from colour to colour. The finished effect will look fantastic in flickering candlelight :0)

77. From Conor Bryce in Limerick, Ireland:

For this, I’ve taken a departure towards a simple, elegant, linear design that wouldn’t look out of place in any modern home.

78. From Conor Bryce in Limerick, Ireland:

I’ve gone for a warm, inviting tone again, but added some detail with a wild floral pattern that’ll add an organic touch, making the flame of the candle look wild and mysterious.

79. From Conor Bryce in Limerick, Ireland:

I’ve used rough, earthy colours and a vobrant look and feel to promote a natural candle.

80. From Deborah Cirimele in Sanger, Ca 93657 USA:

Iused my own pix of sunsets and sunrises, and flowers. I wrapped this around a lantern and got some really nice warm effects.

81. From Deborah Cirimele in Sanger, CA USA:

I used my own pix and created some vector art. I love seeing all the art from around the world!

82. From edmond manukyan in czech republic:

Nature and warm design to your modern house.You will fell free like fly.-)

83. From Mary-Lou Mitchell in South Africa:

Watercolour butterflies. I think this would look pretty with the candle light shining through.

84. From Artur Carvalho in Portugal, Sintra:

A golden marble pattern that will fit in any modern or rustic interiors.

85. From Artur Carvalho in Portugal, Sintra:

A kind of tones that will heat your evenings, and will look fresh when the candle is not burning.

86. From Artur Carvalho in Portugal, Sintra:

A Floral pattern for the most dear ones.

87. From Artur Carvalho in Portugal, Sintra:

A floral pattern that will remind you those english victorian gardens.

88. From Artur Carvalho in Portugal, Sintra:

Pure silk, classy and very hot… do not touch!!!

89. From Audrey Martin in San Francisco, CA, USA:

Billowy smoke-like bicycles for the gal that\’s going somewhere.

90. From Audrey Martin in San Francisco, CA, USA:

The Mod Version of Alice In Wonderland

91. From Audrey Martin in San Francisco, CA, USA:

Sometimes it’s just fun to be a little bit flowery….

92. From Audrey Martin in San Francisco, CA, USA:

Underwater madness….it’s a murky world sometimes.

93. From GEORGIOS LIAPIS in BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND:

First idea about candles that look like paper-bills.(single)

94. From GEORGIOS LIAPIS in BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND:

Second idea about candles that look like paper-bills.(rotated)

95. From GEORGIOS LIAPIS in BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND:

Third idea about candles that look like paper-bills.(torn)

96. From GEORGIOS LIAPIS in BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND:

First Emo-Goth look. The Alhabet kinda looks like a Zipper

97. From GEORGIOS LIAPIS in BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND:

Second Emo-Goth look. Flowers and Shoe-laces.

98. From GEORGIOS LIAPIS in BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND:

A pattern idea with a subtle difference in tone which makes it look like it has edges.

99. From edmond manukyan in prague czech reublic:

romantic design, induces calm and cozy atmosphere and warm hues of light candles. for romantic souls.-)

100. From edmond manukyan in czech republic prague:

modern design, such as underwater, for people who like the sea, water, and modern design in their home

101. From edmond manukyan in prague, czech republic:

luxusni design, motiv vznesenych ptaku, pro pocit jako na zamku

102. From edmond manukyan in czech republic:

luxury design, castle ornaments, will coma to feel luxurious, modern, and as king and queen at the castle

103. From edmond manukyan in czech republic:

luxury design, castle ornaments, will feel at home luxury, modern, and as king and queen at the castle

104. From Nikita Arefkia in West Hills, CA, USA:

It’s an owl sitting between two colorful trees, what could be better?

105. From Deborah Cirimele in Sanger, CA USA:

I chose a soft seatheme for this one.

106. From Agnes Bak in Budapest,Hungary:

green motion

107. From Hascoet in Galashiels:

Aniflore: flower and animal ideas is always present in our interior. So i had decided to create a surface where both are combine.

108. From Hascoet in scotland:

Surfaces, i think i always good. This type of pattern can fit in many interior.

109. From Hascoet in scotland:

Knot surface, refer to the sea. With flash color that refer to fantastic

110. From Hascoet in scotland:

spray motif. Flash color and energy idea. Can be nice in divers interior. Geometric and curve shapes.

111. From Chris in Liverpool UK:

My inspiration cames from looking at the leaves outside my window on the cold wet floor, and being pleased I am warm and cosy inside.
I hope my design reflects this feeling to others.
I hand draw the central image and digitally manipulated it. Adding warm colours for the desired effect.

Hope you like. Chris.
http://ctaylor5uk.wordpress.com/

112. From Chris in Liverpool UK:

Hope you like. Chris.
http://ctaylor5uk.wordpress.com/

113. From Olga Zavadska in Brighton, United Kingdom:

burina

114. From Heather Williams in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia:

I was thinking soft brown tones and antique/country.

So I started with some photo textures of peeling paint I took the other year, and went for some warm browns to colour them.
I painted some digital gold buttercups, thinking of antique gold jewelery, and studded the design with them.

And finished with a bold white line, to have something bright for the candle’s light to pick up on. And to break up the design, (because I think it was too heavy with just the browns and golds.)

The whole design also matches on the left and right to form a seamless loop.

That was rather fun.

115. From Yana in Ekaterinburg, Russia:

I think that the use of candles with floral designs warm colors will be a pleasant addition to any interior!

116. From Yana in Ekaterinburg, Russia:

I think that the use of candles with floral designs warm colors will be a pleasant addition to any interior!

117. From Yana in Ekaterinburg, Russia:

I made a complex ornament combines images of fishes and birds.

118. From Yana in Ekaterinburg, Russia:

Ornament of the circles as a symbol of eternity, harmony and balance of the world.

119. From Yana in Elaterinburg, Russia:

Еhe use of optical illusions in the decoration of candles makes it particularly striking!

120. From Yana in Ekaterinburg, Russia:

The flickering of fire inside the candles will give the feeling that the fishes alive.

121. From Duff in Seattle, WA, USA:

This design is an abstracted representation of the transformation of the candle from a crisp clean object to a softer rearranged form.

122. From Duff in Seattle, WA, USA:

This design is an abstracted representation of the paths of the elements of the candle, wax, wick, flame. As the candle transforms through time, the paths rearrange and become more complex.

123. From Jenny Naylor in Swindon United Kingdom:

a mixture of my paintings and photos of England

124. From Vanessa Pacheco in Houston, Tx USA:

Everyone loves music! Simple as that.

125. From Vanessa Pacheco in Houston, Tx USA:

Stars above the ocean. The lighting of the candle will glow perfectly through the stars.

126. From Vanessa Pacheco in Houston, Tx USA:

Diversity.Unity. In all different shapes and colors.

127. From Vanessa Pacheco in Houston, Tx USA:

Red curtain affair

128. From Lynn in Milwaukee, WI USA:

Rockin’ At The Show!

129. From Donald Walls in Spokane, Wa USA:

Kaledographic Bouquets are created using a process called digital collage. Like traditional paper and glue collage they are made of bits and pieces that are put together creating something new. Instead of glue, I use Adobe Photoshop, an Olympus digital camera, an Epson scanner and an iMac computer to put together scans, photos, textures and techniques to arrange floral images that repeat radially to create focus, symmetry and pattern. These digital photos and scans of flowers and leaves are of plants in my Northside Spokane yard. I am fascinated by the space between objects, the juxtaposition of the negative and positive space and their balance which creates harmony.

130. From Joseph Baker in Sheffield, England:

Created with charcoal i strived to achieve an earthy yet rich in colour image based around tree trunks. It is bright, vibrant and includes a lot of depth and texture that keeps the mind busy yet peaceful at the same time.

131. From Donald Walls in Spokane, Wa USA:

132. From Donald Walls in Spokane, Wa USA:

133. From Alexandra Calthorpe in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia:

I really love to create patterns out of a random collective of objects. I like the way that the more you look at the design you see new things that you wouldnt necessarily see at first glance.

134. From Alexandra Calthorpe in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia:

This an adaptation of another of my entries, utilising the same silhouetted design elements. The framed sausage dog is a slightly quirk addition to a typical cameo styled design.

135. From Alexandra Calthorpe in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia:

This is a further extrapolation of my original submission, generating a more complex pattern from the same silhouetted objects. I really like the effect of the silhouettes and think that their appearance through the flickering candle light could be quite beautiful.

136. From Deborah Cirimele in Sanger, CA USA:

Meditating Chakras

137. From Elizabeth Höpink in Dubrovnik, Croatia:

“Every saint has a past and every sinner has a future”.

When turning things upside down you always find something good.
Hope you like it.

138. From Neven Dragojlovic in Tangier, Morocco:

All the floral designs that I am submitting are a celebration of joy, therefore I believe they would be appropriate for a candle design.

139. From Neven Dragojlovic in Tangier, Morocco:

Second design.

140. From Neven Dragojlovic in Tangier, Morocco:

Third design.

141. From Neven Dragojlovic in Tangier, Morocco:

Fourth design.

142. From Neven Dragojlovic in Tangier, Morocco:

Sixth design. I hope you will inform me of the results and not use my design if it does not win.

Sincerely,
Neven Dragojlovic

143. From Raj in India:

Just seen the site and did it in a moment.

144. From T.M.Colt in Yspilanti, MI, USA:

Anything nature is beautiful and relaxing. This is whispy branches with snow. I really love the flow of it. And think the candle light would really flicker well behind this scene.

145. From T.M.Colt in Yspilanti, MI, USA:

Once again, I want to bring a feeling of peace, in nature, through the candle. This is a photograph I took. But I used photoshop to give it a watercolor feel. I love the way it came out, and hope you will to.

146. From Elizabeth Höpink in Dubrovnik, Croatia:

My second design is a bit merrily and however you turn it, you’ll have cute colorfull stars that while illuminated will surely make you smile, even just for a second

147. From T.M.Colt in Ypsilanti, MI, USA:

A photograph I took while the sun was setting. I used Photoshop to change it. Can you imagine how beautiful a candle lit up behind the sunset would be?

148. From Elizabeth Höpink in Dubrovnik, Croatia:

Cute sunflowers for those rainy summer days!

149. From DOVILE in Lithuania, Vilnius:

it’s just simple drawing by hands.”rag man”.

150. From Debra Coats in Mission Viejo, California:

My Happy Flowers

Again, I can\’t figure how to get the size right, so if it turns out wrong, sorry guys…Acrylic on Canvas with a little bit of \”extra\” added here and there… they just make me Happy Hope you enjoy… I think it\’ll make a beautiful candle and bring sunshine to any room.

Deb

151. From Samantha Weaver in Shawnee, OKlahoma, USA:

I was trying for a warm feel with an encouraging message.

152. From Victória Piffero in Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil:

Organic and geometrical forms combined!

153. From Kevat Padh in Mumbai, Maharashatra, India:

The couple in the center stage is a indian god godess who are considered as a symbol of love.

154. From Dovilė Mockutė in Jonava, Lithuania:

“Light tree”
I came with the idea that it would be interesting to lighten the space where the candle light should shine. I used bright and warm colors for this design, it is noticeable work for energetic people and for those who like when environment looks more unique and interesting . It’s a real mood shot for “Imageglow” design!

155. From Dovilė Mockutė in Jonava, Lithuania:

“Branches to the light”
The idea is the same – brighter place for the candle light. However, in this instance, it is much more elegant and pure style, more traditional to home atmosphere. Enjoy relaxing moments with the sand halftones!

156. From Dovilė Mockutė in Jonava, Lithuania:

“Calm nature”
Well, I think you already understood, this design reveals peaceful nature with some symbols of it. Mild colors and folk texture let us feel the breath of forest and weal air. Silence and peace in your house every day!

157. From Sara Groose in Colgate, WI, USA:

a simple flower design

158. From Sara Groose in Colgate, WI, USA:

A warm design about loving life.

159. From Vanessa Pacheco in Houston, Tx USA:

This design can be used anywhere, it is very colorful, environmental and decorative. Men, woman and children can get this design.

160. From Celeste Brignac in Maroochydore, Queensland, Australia:

This image is from a tree commonly known as a “Squiggly Gum” tree because of the the marks left by the worm that burrows under the bark. The bark falls off and reveals the squiggles underneath.

161. From Celeste Brignac in Maroochydore, Queensland, Australia:

Lovely frangipani flowers make up this tessellation image.

162. From Celeste Brignac in Maroochydore, Queensland, Australia:

This vector image captures a photographic moment outside a grocery store.

163. From siswanto in Kediri, Jatim, Indonesia:

stars is mystery

164. From Dragica Ohashi in Kiyosu,Aichi,Japan:

Computer created graphic design

165. From Dragica Ohashi in Kiyosu,Aichi,Japan:

Computer created work !

166. From Dragica Ohashi in Kiyosu,Aichi,Japan:

Design created by computer !

167. From Kukuuu in Oxford, United Kingdom:

retro

168. From John Feeck in Nashville, Tn U.S.:

I was at the zoo one day in 2009 on a beautiful sunny afternoon and I had just received my new zoom lens and took a picture of a pinecone tree and didn’t realize how gorgeous it was until I saw it on my computer and now it is my desktop. I think it would make a great candle image because of its colors and feeling of an outside sunny day which everybody loves.

169. From John Feeck in Nashville, Tn U.S.:

I had created a ficticious bed and breakfast campaign for school and really thought the purple haze style would excellent for a soothing glow and light colors are great for calming.

170. From Justin Waulters in Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA:

“Blue Moon” A layering of seven different photographs. Ends wrap to create a seamless image.

171. From Justin Waulters in Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA:

“The Lamp’s Soft Glow” Tiled renders of a 3D model I created of a lamp made from wood and paper. Ends wrap to create a seamless image.

172. From Rachel Goates in Littleton CO USA:

I designed this on photo-shop. There’s not much of a story behind it, I just thought it looked pretty, and I think it would look even better on one of these candles.

173. From Rachel Goates in Littleton, CO, USA:

I designed this on photo-shop and I think it would make a wonderful candle design.

174. From Rachel Goates in Littleton, CO, USA:

I drew this picture of a bleeding heart, and arrow and a rose at he request of a friend. I think this candle would appeal to costumers who appreciate the darker, yet still beautiful side of love.

175. From Natasha Hutchinson in Scotland:

Roses are one of my favourite flowers so I used them in this candle design.

176. From Natasha Hutchinson in Scotland:

The candle design represents each individual’s vision of paradise. I chose a colour palette that creates a soothing and relaxing atmosphere which I think portrays the theme of paradise.

177. From Simon Retzmann in Waltrop, Germany:

The famous Charlie in a box…

178. From Mikhael Popovitchenko in Absecon, New Jersey, USA:

These are various tree bark textures that I hand painted.

Mikhael

179. From Mikhael Popovitchenko in Absecon, New Jersey, USA: