43rd Celsys International Illustration Contest

43rd Celsys International Illustration Contest is now open for entries!

43rd Celsys International Illustration Contest : Celsys recently has opened its 43rd International Illustration Contest, inviting submissions from around the world for illustrations on the theme of “Fantasy Creatures”, inviting all artists worldwide to participate.

➜ Short description

The 43rd International Illustration Contest, organised by the Celsys , a Japanese graphics software company, now is calling for entries!

This contest aims to support creators around the world and encourage more artists to create illustration.

Each participant may submit one or more illustrations on the theme: “Fantasy Creatures”.

Submissions may be created with any software.

Each participant may submit one or more illustrations.

The winning pieces will be judged on quality, thematic relevance, and originality. Although not a deciding factor, retweets and likes will also be taken into consideration during the judging process.

➜ Submission requirements:

➜ Both digital and traditional artwork entries are permitted.
➜ Submissions may be created with any software/app. For those who do not own any digital software, users can try creating their submission with Clip Studio Paint’s free trial, which allows up to 6 months free use.
Clip Studio Paint is compatible with Windows, macOS, iPad, iPhone, Galaxy, Android and Chromebook devices, so contestants can even create illustrations on their smartphones or tablets. Contestants using the Windows, macOS, and iPad versions who have already used up their Clip Studio Paint free trials can reactivate their free trial period with a special promotional offer available now to draw and submit their entries.
➜ Submited works need to be up to 5 MB in .png or .jpg format.
➜ You can submit illustrations of any size, but it is recommended A4 size entries at 300dpi (2480 x 3508 pixels). You can also submit smartphone-size images of 854 x 480 pixels.

Contestants must post their entries on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram with the #cspcontest30 hashtag within the submission period.

➜ Who may enter?

The competition is open to illustrators from around the world.

➜ Prize:

The winner of the Grand Prize will receive US$2,000and Clip Studio Paint EX Activation Code.

➜ Grand Prize: USD $2,000 cash prize and Clip Studio Paint EX Activation Code
➜ Runner-up Prize: USD $500 cash prize and Clip Studio Paint EX Activation Code
➜ 3rd–5th place: USD $200 cash prize and Clip Studio Paint EX Activation Code
➜ 6th–10th place: USD $100 cash prize and Clip Studio Paint PRO Activation Code
➜ Honorable mentions (10 winners): Clip Studio Paint PRO Activation Code