Illustration: Ilse Harting
Winner Announcement
We were impressed by the many works that conveyed the beauty and power of nature.
Thank you for your entries.
Following a rigorous judging process, 15 entries were selected as winners. We are also pleased to announce the 10 winners of Challenger Award and the Timelapse 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)
The depiction of the transparent water surface is beautiful, making us want keep looking at this artwork. The character with an air of innocence and the ducks swimming around bring out a nostalgic atmosphere that touched our hearts.
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 contrast between the man-made escalator and the overgrown vegetation surrounding it left quite an impression. This contrast was well illustrated for the theme of "Nature".
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
The idea of a paper plane in flight slowly turning into a bird and the distinct coloring are striking. The different types of plants are drawn with such detail and we were impressed with the artist's ability for observation.
4th Place
In this secluded garden, turtles swim comfortably in a pond. The illustration conveys an atmosphere peaceful enough for the turtles to relax and sunbathe.
5th Place
With a careful touch, the calm atmosphere is expressed so well that it seems like you can hear the water. The artist's high level of expression took our breath away.
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
The animal standing all alone in a cold forest with snow was striking. This is a wonderful artwork with interwoven cold and warm tones.
7th Place
We were impressed by the decadent view of the world as if it were after civilization was destroyed. Or, could it be that this was all in that boy's imagination?
8th Place
The characters brandishing weapons and fighting in a majestic natural environment have such great energy. We want to see what happens next.
9th Place
We can almost hear the music that the mysterious creatures are dancing to in the forest. We feel our mood lighten just by looking at them.
10th Place
A story is told without words in this work with a bright atmosphere. The calm worldview relaxed us.
Honorable Mentions
(5 winners)
- Clip Studio Paint PRO Activation Code (Dual-device plan, 1 year) or 3,000 GOLD
Challenger Award
(5 randomly selected winners)
- Clip Studio Paint PRO Activation Code (Dual-device plan, 1 year) or 3,000 GOLD
The winner of the Grand Prize will receive US$2,000. Prizes also include Clip Studio Paint activation codes that will be chosen through lottery! Feel free to enter via X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, or Facebook.
- Submission guidelines
- Please submit original illustrations on the theme of Nature.
- Entry Period
- September 12 - October 4, 2023, 23:59 UTC Note: The entry period is now over.
- Winner announcements
- November 1, 2023 (tentative)
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 (5 winners)
- Clip Studio Paint PRO Activation Code (Dual-device plan, 1 year) or 3,000 GOLD
Challenger Award (5 randomly selected winners)
- Clip Studio Paint PRO Activation Code (Dual-device plan, 1 year) or 3,000 GOLD
Timelapse Prize (5 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 X, 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)
Apply through X (formerly Twitter)
Post your work with the hashtag #cspcontest37 to enter!
- Please enter with your own account.
- Image file formats: PNG, JPEG
- 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 X 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.
Apply through Instagram
Post your work with the hashtag #cspcontest37 to enter!
- Please enter with your own account.
- Image file formats: PNG, JPEG
- 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.
Apply through Facebook
Follow the Clip Studio Paint official page (@celsys.clipstudiopaint) and post your entry with the hashtag #cspcontest37 to the dedicated contest Facebook group!
- Submissions posted via post outside of the group are not eligible.
- Image file formats: PNG, JPEG
- 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 5 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 X, 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 Length: around 1 minute
- Any format that can be posted on social media will be accepted.
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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 X or Instagram with the #cspcontest37 hashtag during the submission period. If entering via Facebook, contestants must join and post their entries to the group below. For entering the Timelapse Award, please post with both #cspcontest37_timelapse and #cspcontest37 hashtags.
For any entry, please make sure your post is visible to the public.
Contest Facebook group - We cannot accept entries by X, Instagram, Facebook message.
- 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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Timelapse video format: mp4, mov Length: around 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 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 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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- Please comment kindly on other people’s submissions. Inappropriate comments will be removed.
- Contest winners will be contacted after the results are announced via direct message on X/Instagram, or as a comment on their Facebook post. If we do not receive a response within two weeks, we will assume that you have declined the award and prize.
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Comment from the Winner:
When I first read the prompt, Nature, I could only picture out a few glimpse of myself in that environment. I’m a gamer, and I rarely step outside, but when I do, I could always feel like those moments are the purest. I don’t usually take pictures of nature because in my opinion, it takes the idea of being in the moment, but my boyfriend does, and so this work was referenced from a beach-day photo of an anomaly he took.