Painted by Maria Dimova
Winner Announcement
We received over 2,815 unique entries from all across the world!
We felt your love of the seasons through your amazing works.
Thank you for your entries. Following a rigorous judging process, 15 entries were selected as winners. We are also pleased to announce the 11 winners of Challenger Award, Timelapse Prize, and Newcomer Prize!
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)
陳麥一
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)
Attakorn Nongbua
This piece has such a unique concept and conveys the joyful atmosphere of the Nutcracker and Matryoshka doll. The warm lighting is also wonderfully done.
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 PlaceLucia Calvente Suarez
The drawn depictions of grapes being harvested and crushed are vivid and realistic, which allows us to imagine the lives of the people living there.
4th Place羊駝怪人
The dreamy ambience drew us right into this high-quality work. The piece is drawn with a delicate touch and attention to detail.
5th PlaceEnid Aranza
This artwork perfectly combined unique coloring with cuteness. We loved how the furry friends had collars and hoods that matched the girl’s.
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 Place물보리차/Mool_boricha
This piece depicts a typical day in autumn, and we felt some nostalgia from it. Although we cannot see their faces, we can imagine the characters’ relationship and banter.
7th PlaceDMC
This work portrays the changing of the seasons in an expressive way. We adored how the character works so hard to prepare for each seasonal event and are cheering her on!
8th PlaceMaverick Draws
The warmth of the light stands out due to the overall dark colors of the work. There are many little details throughout this piece that weave a narrative.
9th PlaceSozka
The idea of combining Halloween candy and ants is so unique and cute. We hope the ants had an enjoyable Halloween.
10th PlaceYonson carbonell
This piece portrays enjoying autumn with cute and careful details. The expressions are wonderfully done, with the character frolicking in the leaves and the man affectionately taking pictures.
Honorable Mentions(5 winners)
- Clip Studio Paint PRO Activation Code (Dual-device plan, 1 year) or 3,000 GOLD
Liangmenn
Khoiruunisa Ramada Fitri
kabimama
Andriahasiniony José Adriano
Aline Yurika
Challenger Award(5 randomly selected winners)
- Clip Studio Paint PRO Activation Code (Dual-device plan, 1 year) or 3,000 GOLD
Edjo
lenes liebstes
Sherilyn Kraft
Dzikov Skart
Valen Collum
Newcomer Prize(1 randomly selected winner)
- Clip Studio Tabmate 2
- Wacom Drawing Glove
Elisa Moreno
- Submission Guidelines
- Please submit original illustrations on the theme of Seasons.
- Entry Period
- September 17 - October 9, 2024, 23:59 UTC Note: The entry period is now over.
- Winner Announcements
- November 6, 2024 (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)
Clip Studio Paint EXDual-device plan 3 years
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)
Clip Studio Paint EXDual-device plan 3 years
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)
Clip Studio Paint EXDual-device plan 1 years
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)
Clip Studio Paint PRODual-device plan 1 years
Honorable Mentions (5 winners)
- Clip Studio Paint PRO Activation Code (Dual-device plan, 1 year) or 3,000 GOLD
Clip Studio Paint PRODual-device plan 1 years
Challenger Award (5 randomly selected winners)
We will select the winners from everyone who submits their original illustrations- Clip Studio Paint PRO Activation Code (Dual-device plan, 1 year) or 3,000 GOLD
Clip Studio Paint PRODual-device plan 1 years
Newcomer Prize (1 randomly selected winner)
The winner will be chosen from a pool of artists new to this contest. How to Enter- Clip Studio Tabmate 2
- Wacom Drawing Glove
Timelapse Prize (5 randomly selected winners)
We will select the winners from everyone who submits their timelapses- Clip Studio Paint PRO Activation Code (Dual-device plan, 1 year) or 3,000 GOLD
Clip Studio Paint PRODual-device plan 1 years
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 #cspcontest41 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 #cspcontest41 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 #cspcontest41 to the dedicated contest Facebook group!
1. Join the Contest Facebook group
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2. Post your work using the hashtag #cspcontest41 to enter.
- 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.
3. Share your posted piece to your timeline to complete your entry. Please make sure all posts are set to be accessible to the public or friends.
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
Post your Timelapse videos with the two hashtags #cspcontest41 and #cspcontest41_timelapse.
- 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.
Newcomers might get a special prize to help them continue drawing more comfortably
Note: The entry period is now over.
Please tag your entry with #cspcontest41_newcomer and #cspcontest41. Then post it to X, Instagram or the Facebook group.
One lucky winner will get a Clip Studio Tabmate 2 handheld shortcut device and a Wacom Drawing Glove!
Note: If you are in a region where we cannot send you the Tabmate 2 we will send you either a Clip Studio Paint EX Activation Code (Dual-device plan, 1 year) or 5,000 GOLD
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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 #cspcontest41 hashtag during the submission period. If entering via Facebook, contestants must join and post their entries to the group below. For entering the Timelapse Prize, please post with both #cspcontest41_timelapse and #cspcontest41 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 software
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- Illustration file format: PNG, JPEG
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.
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- 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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Comment from the Winner:
Every season has something to look forward to and enjoy, such as seasonal food and festivals, so I drew my own impressions of the four seasons.
I'm glad and honored that my art was chosen as the winner of this award!
It’s heartwarming to see the character enjoying the seasons with her beloved pets. The activities and expressions that signify the seasons are all drawn differently, making for an enjoyable work to look at.