The 40th International Illustration Contest by Clip Studio Paint is an exciting opportunity for artists worldwide to showcase their creativity. Submissions are open till July 17, 2024.
About the Contest
The theme for the 40th International Illustration Contest is “Colorful”. This contest invites participants to submit their vibrant masterpieces through platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, or Facebook. The contest runs from June 25 to July 17, 2024, and features various prizes, including cash rewards and software activation codes.
Prizes and Recognition
The contest presents an opportunity to win prizes worth more than $2800/ Rs. 2 Lakhs-
- Grand Prize: 2,000 cash, Clip Studio Paint EX activation code (3 years), Social media profile frame
- 2nd Place: $500 cash, Clip Studio Paint EX activation code (3 years), Social media profile frame
- 3rd to 5th Place: $200 cash, Clip Studio Paint EX activation code (1 year), Social media profile frame
- 6th to 10th Place: $100 cash, Clip Studio Paint PRO activation code (1 year), Social media profile frame
- Honorable Mentions: Clip Studio Paint PRO activation code (1 year), 3000 GOLD (in-app currency)
- Challenger Award: Clip Studio Paint PRO activation code (1 year), 3000 GOLD (randomly selected from all submissions)
- Newcomer Prize: Clip Studio Tabmate 2 and Wacom Drawing Glove (randomly selected from newcomers)
- Timelapse Prize: Clip Studio Paint PRO activation code (1 year), 3000 GOLD (randomly selected from timelapse submissions)
Submission Guidelines
- Submit original illustrations based on the theme “Colorful.”
- Entries must be in PNG or JPEG format.
- For timelapse submissions, include a video (mp4 or mov) of about one minute.
- Ensure entries are your own creations and not AI-generated or fan art.
- Contestants must post their entries using their own accounts on X or Instagram with the #cspcontest40 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 #cspcontest40_timelapse and #cspcontest40 hashtags.
- For any entry, please make sure your post is visible to the public.
- 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 and illustrations created exclusively through the use of AI.
How to Enter?
- Via X (formerly Twitter): Post your work with the hashtag #cspcontest40. Follow the official Clip Studio Paint account and ensure your settings allow direct messages.
- Via Instagram: Post your work with the hashtag #cspcontest40. Follow the official Clip Studio Paint account.
- Via Facebook: Join the contest Facebook group, post your work with the hashtag #cspcontest40, and share it on your timeline.
Judgment Criteria
- Entries will be judged on quality, thematic relevance, and originality.
- Social media engagement (likes and retweets) may influence the judges but is not the deciding factor.
Deadline
The deadline of the contest is July 17, 2024 and the winners will be announced on August 14, 2024.
