Lightbulb-head sits below a light bulb and awaits illumination. Simple but effective. I’m rating this as mid-tier

This is really simple, and I really liked it. I liked how all of the colors and lines aren't completely solid; it gives the piece a character that wouldn't be there with a plain black background and vectored white lines. This is open to interpretation, which a lot of people won't be comfortable with, but personally I think it's great, and I'm rating it highly.

One small nitpick is that the person's right left (on our left) doesn't seem attached to his body; the line ends where his arm covers it up.

This piece gives me a strong feeling of futility. It's interesting that you've boxed them in. It seems like they can't even reach the light that might illuminate things. And in that case, even if it was on, the light wouldn't reach them anyways.

Not to mention the fact that there's nothing out there. And you've compounded that with the fact that the board has been wiped clean—we can see the wipe marks. A-ha! And there's the alt-text, adding even more to that feeling.

I'm impressed you managed to make everything so futile without including a facial expression. Top drawer.

>>GroaningGreyAgony
>>Bachiavellian
>>Miller Minus

Thanks for fourth place. I didn't think this one was going to place that high, even though I really liked it for how simple it was. I'm glad that you guys thought the same. :D

After finishing up my dragon drawing, I was about to stow away my sketchbook until I remembered my promise to make a monochromatic picture. Inspiration struck and the tiny little man with his janitor closet lightbulb appeared.

This is open to interpretation, which a lot of people won't be comfortable with, but personally I think it's great, and I'm rating it highly.

Whenever I enter these kinds of pic-to-fic contests, that's exactly what I'm aiming for. Happy you agree, too. ;)