Illustration: tsuaii
Winner Announcement
Following a rigorous screening process, 20 works were selected as winners. We are also pleased to announce the 10 winners of the Timelapse Award!
Congrats to all the winners!
Grand Prize
- US$2,000 cash prize
- Clip Studio Paint EX Activation Code (Dual-device plan, 3 years) or 10,000 GOLD
- Social media profile picture frame (image file)
The two fairies are beautifully rendered, and the muted color palette matches the illustration. By having the fairies hold flowers, the artist could convey how small they are, enabling the viewer to immediately enter this world of fairies.
2nd place
- US$500 cash prize
- Clip Studio Paint EX Activation Code (Dual-device plan, 3 years) or 10,000 GOLD
- Social media profile picture frame (image file)
This illustration of tooth fairies was full of originality and caught our attention. The design of the fairies is very cute, and we found that we wanted to see even more of their daily lives.
3rd - 5th place
- US$200 cash prize
- Clip Studio Paint EX activation code (Dual-device plan, 1 year) or 5,000 GOLD
- Social media profile picture frame (image file)
3rd place
We found this entry to be a very narrative piece. The contrast between humans and fairies is well expressed. We were also drawn in by the expression of a parent protecting their young.
4th place
It is heartwarming to see the bond between the two characters. The green and red color palette accentuate the cuteness of the work.
5th place
The quality of this piece is high and in one glance, the power of the scene was apparent. The expression of the wind and the dark purple hue strongly convey the tension of the battle.
6th - 10th place
- US$100 cash prize
- Clip Studio Paint PRO Activation Code (Dual-device plan, 1 year) or 3,000 GOLD
- Social media profile picture frame (image file)
6th place
This moon fairy floating in the night sky is depicted with delicacy. The glittering night sky is well-expressed and looks beautiful.
7th place
This work has a unique atmosphere that evokes a sense of sadness somehow. Looking carefully, you can see that it was painted with great attention to detail.
8th place
This world of transparent fairies in a forest is so detailed and elaborate that we never get tired of looking at it. It makes us wonder what is going on in the glowing interior of the forest.
9th place
The little fairy tea party is warm and relaxing. Did they wander into a human's tea party? The two fairies curious about the contents of the teapot are very cute.
10th place
We were fascinated by this mysterious work that shows how fairies are born in a different way than humans. They look as if they are about to burst from their transparent cocoon at any moment.
Honorable mentions
- Clip Studio Paint PRO Activation Code (Dual-device plan, 1 year) or 3,000 GOLD
- Submission guidelines
- Please submit original illustrations on the theme of Fairies.
- Entry Period
- December 13, 2022 - January 9, 2023, 23:59 UTC Note: The entry period is now over.
- Winner announcements
- February 2, 2023 (subject to change)
Prizes
Grand Prize
US$2,000 cash prize
- Clip Studio Paint EX Activation Code (Dual-device plan, 3 years) or 10,000 GOLD
- Social media profile picture frame (image file)
2nd place
US$500 cash prize
- Clip Studio Paint EX Activation Code (Dual-device plan, 3 years) or 10,000 GOLD
- Social media profile picture frame (image file)
3rd - 5th place
US$200 cash prize
- Clip Studio Paint EX activation code (Dual-device plan, 1 year) or 5,000 GOLD
- Social media profile picture frame (image file)
6th - 10th place
US$100 cash prize
- Clip Studio Paint PRO Activation Code (Dual-device plan, 1 year) or 3,000 GOLD
- Social media profile picture frame (image file)
Honorable mentions (10 winners)
- Clip Studio Paint PRO Activation Code (Dual-device plan, 1 year) or 3,000 GOLD
Timelapse Prize (10 randomly selected winners)
- Clip Studio Paint PRO Activation Code (Dual-device plan, 1 year) or 3,000 GOLD
How to Apply
Enter your original illustration based on the contest theme via Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.
Note: The entry period is now over.
- The following entries will not be accepted:
- ・Entries that are fanart, depict real people or existing characters, products, or brands.
- ・Illustrations that were traced or copied from illustrations, photos, videos, etc. that were not created by the contestant.
- ・Illustrations created exclusively through the use of AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Post your work with the hashtag #cspcontest34 to enter!
- Please enter with your own account.
- Image format: png, jpg; Size: 5MB or less
- If possible, please let us know what app(s) you used to create your entry when you post. Your choice of app will not affect the contest verdict.
- Winners will be contacted by Twitter direct message, so please make sure you are following the official Clip Studio Paint account (@clipstudiopaint) and that your account settings allow you to be contacted by us.
Post your work with the hashtag #cspcontest34 to enter!
- Please enter with your own account.
- Image format: png, jpg; Size: 5MB or less
- If possible, please let us know what app(s) you used to create your entry when you post. Your choice of app will not affect the contest verdict.
- Winners will be contacted by Instagram direct message, so please make sure you are following the official Clip Studio Paint account (@clipstudioofficial) and that your account settings allow you to be contacted by us.
Follow the Clip Studio Paint official page (@celsys.clipstudiopaint) and post your entry with the hashtag #cspcontest34 to the dedicated contest Facebook group!
- Submissions posted via post outside of the group are not eligible.
- Image format: png, jpg; Size: 5MB or less
- If possible, please let us know what app(s) you used to create your entry when you post. Your choice of app will not affect the contest verdict.
Enter to win the Timelapse Prize (picked at random)!
Note: The entry period is now over.
If you submit your entry with a timelapse video of your creative process, you will be entered in the prize draw where 10 lucky winners will be picked at random to win a Clip Studio Paint PRO Activation Code (Dual-device plan, 1 year) or 3,000 GOLD!
Easily capture your drawing process with Clip Studio Paint's Timelapse feature and share your work on social media!
How to Apply
Illustration: ChrissaBug
- Enter via Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.
- Make sure you include the hashtag in the text caption for your video post.
- If possible, please let us know what app(s) you used to create your entry when you post. Your choice of app will not affect the selection process.
- Video format: mp4, mov; Size: 512MB or less (Twitter), or 4GB or less (Instagram, Facebook); Length: 1 minute
- Any format that can be posted on social media will be accepted.
Clip Studio Paint the recommended app for creating your entry
Clip Studio Paint is the artist's tool for drawing, painting, comics, and animation, loved by professionals.
Use for up to three months free on computers and tablets, or up to an hour free every day on smartphones.
Make your own “Making of” video easily with the Timelapse feature!
Submitted Works
Here are some of the entries to the contest so far.
Submission Rules
- Contestants must post their entries using their own accounts on Twitter, or Instagram with the #cspcontest34 hashtag during the submission period. If entering via Facebook, contestants must join and post their entries to the group below. To enter the lottery for the Timelapse Prize, contestants must post a timelapse video of their illustration with both the #cspcontest34 and #cspcontest34_timelapse hashtags.
Please make all posts publicly accessible.
Contest Facebook group - We do not accept entries sent by direct message on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.
- Entries posted with the wrong hashtag(s) will not be accepted for the contest.
- Entries will be judged on quality, thematic relevance, and originality. Although not a deciding factor, retweets and likes of entries will also be taken into consideration during the judging process.
- Only original artworks for which the contestant owns the copyright will be accepted for the contest.
- We are unable to respond to inquiries regarding selection results, selection criteria, etc. for individual works.
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Submissions may be created with any softwareNote: If you don’t own any digital software, you can try creating your submission with the free trial of Clip Studio Paint.
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3-month free licenseYou can also download and use the mobile version here. - (Illustration) File format: PNG, JPG; Size: 5MB max
(Timelapse) Video format: mp4, mov; Size: 512MB or less (Twitter), or 4GB or less (Instagram, Facebook); Length: 1 minute - You can submit illustrations of any size, but we recommend A4 size entries at 300 dpi (2480 x 3508 pixels). You can also submit smartphone-size images of 854 x 480 pixels.
- With the exception of the Grand Prize, prize winnings will be transferred via Paypal. We request that prize winners provide us with their PayPal account’s email address.
Note: The winner of the Grand Prize and other winners who cannot accept transfers via Paypal will have their winnings transferred by bank transfer. In this case, we will need your bank account details, full name, address, and phone number. - Winners are responsible for any fees incurred when withdrawing their winnings from their bank or PayPal account.
- Prize winners will retain copyright of their submissions, but the submissions may be displayed in Clip Studio Paint and on websites and services managed by Celsys for promotional purposes.
- You can submit works you have already made public if they match the theme.
- Please do not submit works that you have submitted to other contests at the same time. You may submit them to other contests once the results have been announced.
- A single contestant may submit multiple entries.
- Social media "Likes" will be taken into consideration for the decision, but are not the ultimate deciding factor.
- If an entry does not meet all of the following conditions, does not match the contest theme, or if Celsys otherwise judges it inappropriate, will not be considered. Applicants who do not meet the following conditions will not be individually notified.
When applying to enter the contest, please keep in mind that your entry will be viewed by a diverse set of people of different nationalities, cultures, and ages.- Entries must not discriminate against mental or economical disadvantages, and must not include defamatory elements or profanity.
- Works must not violate individual privacy.
- The entry must not depict nudity or sexual content.
- Entries must not depict child prostitution, pornography, or abuse.
- Entries that disrespect anyone's freedom of religion, politics, belief, occupation, sex, etc.
- Entries that are in breach of the law, public order, or morality.
- Entries that are fanart, or depict real people, or existing characters, products, or brands.
- Entries that include any tracing or copying from illustrations, photos, videos, etc. that were not created by the contestant.
- Illustrations created exclusively through the use of AI (Artificial Intelligence)
- Entries that contain socially offensive content.
- Entries must fit the contest purpose.
Disclaimer
- The submission period and date of result announcement may be subject to change without notice.
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Comment from the Winner:
I always think of fairies as an idealism. They represent purity, beauty and love. Thank you so much for giving me this prize. It is my honor. I hope these two little lovers warm your heart.