Illustration: Cosmic Spectrum
Winner Announcement
We were captivated by all your works that showed the joy of summer! The DTIYS and Coloring Categories saw many wonderful works that expressed the joy of creativity. Thank you for all your entries!
Following a rigorous screening process, 15 works were selected as winners.
We are also pleased to announce the 10 winners of the Coloring Award!
Congrats to all you winners out there!
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)
This artwork’s background and details were drawn with such care, and the summer sunset is beautiful. The contrast between the city in the back and nature in the foreground was well expressed, leaving a lasting impression.
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)
The summer heat was palpable in this illustration. The fruit looked so delicious in the hot weather that we wanted to join them.
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
This is an adorable illustration and well drawn down to every detail. The scene of sea creatures enjoying ice cream is also a very unique idea.
4th Place
Seeing the children enjoying summer to the fullest had us feeling nostalgic. It is also cute that the clouds are in the shape of animals.
5th Place
We were drawn into this unique world. Seeing how there is a peaceful atmosphere at the beach despite the giant sea creature, we funderstood that this is just everyday life as usual for these characters.
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
It was delightful to see all the well-expressed personalities of the classmates. At first glance, it is an unusual scene, but we felt nostalgic remembering cooling off in the water during the hot summer.
7th Place
The design was arranged stylishly like a CD cover. It has us wanting to go out for a summer drive while listening to this CD.
8th Place
We felt how charming this piece was in expressing summer with just ice cream and the sky. Without seeing their faces, we could tell of the bond between the two characters.
9th Place
The boy has a suntan in the shape of a T-shirt, so we can imagine how he regularly enjoys the outdoors. We hope he enjoys this summer to the fullest.
10th Place
This illustration’s use of color was very beautiful. It’s mysterious how the shadows in the room were like being underwater, which stirred our imaginations as to what kind of world this is.
DTIYS Category Excellence Award
(5 winners)
- US$300 cash prize
- Clip Studio Paint EX Activation Code (Dual-device plan, 3 years) or 10,000 GOLD
Coloring Category Challenger Award
(10 winners chosen randomly)
- Prism: The Art Journey of Cosmic Spectrum by Cosmic Spectrum
- Clip Studio Paint EX Activation Code (Dual-device plan, 3 years) or 10,000 GOLD
Why not immerse yourself in the joy of art this summer? Express all the fun of summer with the power of illustration!
The winner of the Grand Prize will receive US$2,000. In addition to the Original Illustration Category, there will also be categories for coloring and DTIYS, so it will be easier to join in on the creative fun, no matter what your level!
Feel free to enter via Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
- Submission guidelines
- Please submit original illustrations with the theme of Summer Fun, participate in our DTIYS, or submit your colored line art!
- Entry Period
- June 30, 2023 - July 30, 2023, 23:59 UTC Note: The entry period is now over.
- Winner announcements
- August 25, 2023 (scheduled)
Message of support from the contest illustrator
Participate in your favorite category!
Note: The entry period is now over.
- Add the designated hashtags and enter via Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook!
- You need to join the contest group when entering from Facebook.
Original Illustration Category
Please submit an original illustration based on the theme Summer Fun. We recommend this category for those that want to freely draw their own illustration.
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The following entries will not be accepted:
- Entries that are fanart, depict real people or existing characters, products, or brands.
- Entries that include any tracing or copying from other illustrations, photos, videos, etc. that were not created by the contestant.
- Entries created exclusively through the use of AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Hashtag: #cspcontest36
DTIYS Category
Try drawing this illustration by Cosmic Spectrum in your own style. If you’re just starting out with drawing, why not try with a DTIYS?
Hashtags (2): #cspcontest36 #cspcontest36_DTIYS
Illustration: Cosmic Spectrum
Coloring Category
Download either the full or a close-up of the line art and color it as you like. Even those little drawing experience can have fun participating in this category. You can also enter by printing out the line art and coloring it in with traditional materials. Once finished, take a photo of your work and submit the image.
Hashtags (2): #cspcontest36 #cspcontest36_coloring
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Note: This lineart may only be used for creating an entry to this contest, and may not be used for commercial purposes.
Enter your finished work through social media!
Note: The entry period is now over.
Post your work with the hashtags!
- 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 hashtags!
- 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 official Clip Studio Paint page (@celsys.clipstudiopaint) and post your work with the hashtags in the 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.
Awards and Prizes
Original Illustration Category
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)
Runner-up Prize
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)
DTIYS Category
Excellence Award (5 winners)
US$300 cash prize
- Clip Studio Paint EX Activation Code (Dual-device plan, 3 years) or 10,000 GOLD
Coloring Category
Challenger Award (10 winners chosen randomly)
- Prism: The Art Journey of Cosmic Spectrum by Cosmic Spectrum
- Clip Studio Paint EX Activation Code (Dual-device plan, 3 years) or 10,000 GOLD
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Submitted Works
Here are some of the entries for this contest so far.
Submission Rules
- Contestants must post their entries using their own accounts on Twitter or Instagram with the #cspcontest36 hashtag during the submission period.
If entering via Facebook, contestants must join and post their entries to the group below. To be in the running for a chance at winning the DTIYS Category, post with both the #cspcontest36 and #cspcontest36_DTIYS hashtags. To be in the running for a chance at winning the Coloring Category, post with both the #cspcontest36 and #cspcontest36_coloring hashtags.
Please make all posts publicly accessible.
Contest Facebook group
- We do not accept messages on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.
- Please note that if you post your entry with insufficient or incorrect hashtag(s), we will not be able to accept it for this 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 Original Illustration Category.
- We are unable to respond to inquiries regarding selection results, selection criteria, etc. for individual works.
- You are free to use any software or apps to create your entry.
Note: 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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- File format: PNG, JPG; Size: 5MB max
- 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 address as well as 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 enter multiple categories and submit multiple entries.
- While the number of votes during judging will be taken into consideration, the results of the voting alone do not determine the winners.
- 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 overtly sexual or obscene material.
- Entries must not depict child prostitution, pornography, or abuse.
- Entries that disrespect anyone's freedom of religion, politics, belief, occupation, sex, etc.
- The entry must not be in breach of the law, public order, or morality.
- No 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. (Entries for the DTIYS category may reference the contest theme illustration.)
- Entries 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.
- Prizes and awards may be withdrawn even after the winners are announced if it is found that a contestant has violated any of the contest rules. If withdrawn, any prize money or rewards will be returned by the recipient. Usage of the social media profile picture frame will also be forbidden.
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- Please comment kindly on other people’s submissions. Inappropriate comments will be removed.
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Comment from the Winner:
When I hear the word "summer", it usually brings back my childhood memories when my friends and I played in the rice field. Therefore, I wanted to depict the environment that I missed a lot, where the fireflies were easily found. It's a great honor for me to receive this prize. Thank you very much.