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Pride Collab 2025

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Welcome to the 2025 Pride Collab! Let's create some art to celebrate our unique selves and our freedom of expression of orientation and gender identity. At the end of the submission period, I will combine everyone's art together into a collage. Last year's collab was a great success; let's make this year even better!


How to join:

  1. Draw a transparent image of a character or an object/symbol displaying celebration of LGBTQIA+ Pride/Alliance. Use a solid black outline for your artwork and do not include any additional outer outline or drop shadow, as I will be adding these myself to unify the collage visually.
  2. Scale your artwork to a width of 300 pixels. (Height can vary)
  3. Post your submission in this thread anytime from May 29 to June 27.


Optional: Upload your artwork to the art portal with the tag: pride-collab-2025

For your art portal upload you can post your works in full resolution, include alternative versions with a background, etc. You may share the link in this thread alongside the scaled transparent version.


Requirements:

  • Transparent background.
  • Full body of characters must be visible.
  • E to T rated.
  • Follow all NG art portal rules; no AI.


Pride Flags and Symbols:

https://www.hrc.org/resources/lgbtq-pride-flags

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_symbols


Allies:

Even if you are not LGBTQIA+ yourself, you are more than welcome to participate as an ally. The rainbow flag is recommended to show overall support. You also have the option to use the straight ally flag if you prefer, however "straight pride" flags will not be accepted.


Ideas/Examples:

  • Your OC waving a pride flag/banner, wearing clothing in pride colors, displaying pride symbols, etc.
  • Same-sex characters holding hands, embracing, etc.
  • A drawing of an object painted with pride colors or marked with pride symbols.
  • A decorative drawing of a pride symbol.
  • Also welcome are symbols of peace and unity such as peace signs, hearts, flowers, etc.
  • Using original characters is highly recommended to make your submission a personal expression of pride, but fan art will also be accepted.
  • Check out the 2024 pride collab for inspiration! https://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/tydaze/ng-pride-month-2024-collab

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Response to Pride Collab 2025 2025-05-29 12:17:01


Absolutely had loads of fun last time, I'm in!


ich mag katzen

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Response to Pride Collab 2025 2025-05-29 12:17:54


Ah hell yea I'm doin this


Home, its where I want to be

But I guess I'm already there

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Response to Pride Collab 2025 2025-05-29 12:39:10 (edited 2025-05-29 12:39:26)


Missed last year. Am I good enough for this year? (also doing a collab for the Audio Portal)


- CS

- she/her (and they maybe)🏳️‍⚧️

- My voice sucks, twice as much as usual

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Response to Pride Collab 2025 2025-05-29 12:39:52


At 5/29/25 12:39 PM, CrimsonKero wrote:Missed last year. Am I good enough for this year? (also doing a collab for the Audio Portal)


Girl... you're great


ich mag katzen

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Response to Pride Collab 2025 2025-05-29 12:43:56


At 5/29/25 12:39 PM, CrimsonKero wrote:Missed last year. Am I good enough for this year? (also doing a collab for the Audio Portal)


Of course! All artists of NG of all skill levels are welcome to participate


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Response to Pride Collab 2025 2025-05-29 12:46:23 (edited 2025-05-29 12:46:35)


At 5/29/25 12:43 PM, tydaze wrote:
At 5/29/25 12:39 PM, CrimsonKero wrote:Missed last year. Am I good enough for this year? (also doing a collab for the Audio Portal)

Of course! All artists of NG of all skill levels are welcome to participate


IDk. it seems like 60% of what I can do these days is shaky highly-stylized self-portraits.

(sketch wip)

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- CS

- she/her (and they maybe)🏳️‍⚧️

- My voice sucks, twice as much as usual

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Response to Pride Collab 2025 2025-05-29 12:49:41


At 5/29/25 12:46 PM, CrimsonKero wrote:
At 5/29/25 12:43 PM, tydaze wrote:
At 5/29/25 12:39 PM, CrimsonKero wrote:Missed last year. Am I good enough for this year? (also doing a collab for the Audio Portal)

Of course! All artists of NG of all skill levels are welcome to participate

IDk. it seems like 60% of what I can do these days is shaky highly-stylized self-portraits.
(sketch wip)


oh yeah! this is perfect!


ich mag katzen

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Response to Pride Collab 2025 2025-05-29 13:04:09


Here you go!


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Response to Pride Collab 2025 2025-05-29 13:11:30


At 5/29/25 01:04 PM, Aalasteir wrote:Here you go!


aw dang I didn't know you're bi as well!


ich mag katzen

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Response to Pride Collab 2025 2025-05-29 13:12:10 (edited 2025-05-29 13:12:36)


Just one thing I want to add to the instructions, please crop out any empty areas in your image before scaling the image to 300 pixels in width.


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Response to Pride Collab 2025 2025-05-29 13:17:09


At 5/29/25 01:12 PM, tydaze wrote:Just one thing I want to add to the instructions, please crop out any empty areas in your image before scaling the image to 300 pixels in width.


Sorry, I'm a bit confused did I do it incorrect?


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Response to Pride Collab 2025 2025-05-29 13:22:25


At 5/29/25 01:17 PM, Aalasteir wrote:
At 5/29/25 01:12 PM, tydaze wrote:Just one thing I want to add to the instructions, please crop out any empty areas in your image before scaling the image to 300 pixels in width.

Sorry, I'm a bit confused did I do it incorrect?


No it is fine, I can accept it as-is. It looks like it was drawn at smaller than 300px wide to begin with, so you shouldn't scale it up anyways or it will be blurry. I can include it and it will just be a bit smaller in the collage than art that has been made in a higher resolution. It's very cute art by the way, I love it.


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Response to Pride Collab 2025 2025-05-29 13:25:40


At 5/29/25 01:12 PM, tydaze wrote:Just one thing I want to add to the instructions, please crop out any empty areas in your image before scaling the image to 300 pixels in width.


So adding to this, if your art is smaller than 300px wide, then keep it at its original resolution.


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Response to Pride Collab 2025 2025-05-29 13:35:58


Hell yeah! Imma join this, just like last time!


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ARM-SHOCK WILL NEVER DIE!!!

she/they 🏳️‍⚧️

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Response to Pride Collab 2025 2025-05-29 13:55:13


Okay, this sounds good! What's the deadline?

Response to Pride Collab 2025 2025-05-29 13:57:04


At 5/29/25 01:55 PM, J-Bar004 wrote:Okay, this sounds good! What's the deadline?


June 27


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Response to Pride Collab 2025 2025-05-29 14:06:55


At 5/29/25 11:30 AM, tydaze wrote:

Welcome to the 2025 Pride Collab! Let's create some art to celebrate our unique selves and our freedom of expression of orientation and gender identity. At the end of the submission period, I will combine everyone's art together into a collage. Last year's collab was a great success; let's make this year even better!

How to join:

Optional: Upload your artwork to the art portal with the tag: pride-collab-2025
For your art portal upload you can post your works in full resolution, include alternative versions with a background, etc. You may share the link in this thread alongside the scaled transparent version.

Requirements:

Pride Flags and Symbols:
https://www.hrc.org/resources/lgbtq-pride-flags
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_symbols

Allies:
Even if you are not LGBTQIA+ yourself, you are more than welcome to participate as an ally. The rainbow flag is recommended to show overall support. You also have the option to use the straight ally flag if you prefer, however "straight pride" flags will not be accepted.

Ideas/Examples:


Do I need to be scouted to take part?


Note: I don't condone Augusto Pinochet's or Ion Antonescu's actions. I like naming my villainous OCs after evil historical figures.

Response to Pride Collab 2025 2025-05-29 14:11:42


At 5/29/25 02:06 PM, Hoppio wrote:

Do I need to be scouted to take part?


No, you don't need to be scouted. All artists on Newgrounds are welcome to participate.


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Response to Pride Collab 2025 2025-05-29 14:38:26


At 5/29/25 01:57 PM, tydaze wrote:
At 5/29/25 01:55 PM, J-Bar004 wrote:Okay, this sounds good! What's the deadline?

June 27

Okay gotcha! And when it comes to size just so I'm clear. It's 300 px wide and however high you want?

Response to Pride Collab 2025 2025-05-29 14:44:05


At 5/29/25 02:38 PM, J-Bar004 wrote:
At 5/29/25 01:57 PM, tydaze wrote:
At 5/29/25 01:55 PM, J-Bar004 wrote:Okay, this sounds good! What's the deadline?

June 27
Okay gotcha! And when it comes to size just so I'm clear. It's 300 px wide and however high you want?


Correct


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Response to Pride Collab 2025 2025-05-29 14:45:32


At 5/29/25 02:44 PM, tydaze wrote:
At 5/29/25 02:38 PM, J-Bar004 wrote:
At 5/29/25 01:57 PM, tydaze wrote:
At 5/29/25 01:55 PM, J-Bar004 wrote:Okay, this sounds good! What's the deadline?

June 27
Okay gotcha! And when it comes to size just so I'm clear. It's 300 px wide and however high you want?

Correct

Okay thank you! :D

Response to Pride Collab 2025 2025-05-29 15:26:31


At 5/29/25 11:30 AM, tydaze wrote:Welcome to the 2025 Pride Collab! Let's create some art to celebrate our unique selves and our freedom of expression of orientation and gender identity. At the end of the submission period, I will combine everyone's art together into a collage. Last year's collab was a great success; let's make this year even better!


Hey, I do have a question; can I please submit my image via PMs first, then the artwork in the portal later?

Response to Pride Collab 2025 2025-05-29 15:43:49 (edited 2025-05-29 15:44:44)


Can I participate even though I am not scouted in the art portal?

I will still draw Pride theme art, regardless of whether it is for this collab or not, because I want to.

I just thought I should ask, though!


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Response to Pride Collab 2025 2025-05-29 16:14:58


At 5/29/25 03:26 PM, SebTheMagician wrote:
At 5/29/25 11:30 AM, tydaze wrote:Welcome to the 2025 Pride Collab! Let's create some art to celebrate our unique selves and our freedom of expression of orientation and gender identity. At the end of the submission period, I will combine everyone's art together into a collage. Last year's collab was a great success; let's make this year even better!

Hey, I do have a question; can I please submit my image via PMs first, then the artwork in the portal later?


Yes that's fine.


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Response to Pride Collab 2025 2025-05-29 16:15:55


Hell yeah


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Response to Pride Collab 2025 2025-05-29 16:16:13


At 5/29/25 03:43 PM, TempoSparkz wrote:Can I participate even though I am not scouted in the art portal?
I will still draw Pride theme art, regardless of whether it is for this collab or not, because I want to.
I just thought I should ask, though!


Everyone can participate. It doesn't matter if you are scouted or not.


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Response to Pride Collab 2025 2025-05-29 16:46:08


COUNT ME IN!!!!


"Gay and Sad but still So Rad™ "

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Response to Pride Collab 2025 2025-05-29 16:48:49


If got the time we will try to get something made for this : D

Response to Pride Collab 2025 2025-05-29 17:11:55


At 5/29/25 11:30 AM, tydaze wrote:

Welcome to the 2025 Pride Collab! Let's create some art to celebrate our unique selves and our freedom of expression of orientation and gender identity. At the end of the submission period, I will combine everyone's art together into a collage. Last year's collab was a great success; let's make this year even better!

How to join:

Optional: Upload your artwork to the art portal with the tag: pride-collab-2025
For your art portal upload you can post your works in full resolution, include alternative versions with a background, etc. You may share the link in this thread alongside the scaled transparent version.

Requirements:

Pride Flags and Symbols:
https://www.hrc.org/resources/lgbtq-pride-flags
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_symbols

Allies:
Even if you are not LGBTQIA+ yourself, you are more than welcome to participate as an ally. The rainbow flag is recommended to show overall support. You also have the option to use the straight ally flag if you prefer, however "straight pride" flags will not be accepted.

Ideas/Examples:


I could make a remix for this hol up


shitpost enjoyer

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