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actually what i do believe is that those participants has already done in their work , just waiting for the final moment to send it on.
That's exactly what's happening in my case. Seeing the time was extended I decided to make some finishing touches and submit my entry later. There's some entries in the thread, but most places are reserved. I think, as always, we'll have many submissions in the last two days.
Some maybe feel that the contest will extend since they see less submission and this is not usual happening since mostly artist submit their art once they are done or near to the deadline but now we see few submissions. But now since they extend the deadline and many had an idea in mind on what art they are going to submit then for sure this art contest for this round still exciting. I though we can less participants but for this extension it gives more time for other artist to catch up.