Illustration: Viktoria Gavrilenko

Winner Announcement

This year's contest attracted over 2,800 wonderful entries from around the world, and after a rigorous screening process, 20 works were selected as winners. Additionally, 10 works were also selected for the Timelapse award!
We were greatly inspired by all the sophisticated fashion and illustrations that conveyed the joy of dressing up. Thank you very much for your participation, and congratulations to the winners!

Grand Prize

  • Cash Prize: US$2000
  • Clip Studio Paint EX Activation Code (Dual-device plan, 3 years) or 10,000 GOLD
Laurent Reis

We were drawn in by the storyline and the details of the illustration. The unique fashion of the androids moving along the conveyor belt added to the appeal of this artwork.

CELSYS

Runner-Up Prize

  • Cash Prize: US$500
  • Clip Studio Paint EX Activation Code (Dual-device plan, 3 years) or 10,000 GOLD
lsu

The fashion motifs packed into this illustration convey the fun and diversity of fashion.

CELSYS

3rd~5th place

  • Cash Prize: US$200
  • Clip Studio Paint EX activation code (Dual-device plan, 1 year) or 5,000 GOLD

3rd place

Adelheit_A

This stylish illustration looks just like a page from a fashion magazine. It really captures the theme of "fashion icon."

CELSYS

4th place

ChinChin

What a gorgeous piece! The clothing's originality and sophisticated sense of style are so exceptional that we long to wear it ourselves!

CELSYS

5th place

• Nemerle •

Not only is the main character well drawn, but the expressions of the friends watching over them are also depicted very well.

CELSYS

6th~10th place

  • Cash Prize: US$100
  • Clip Studio Paint PRO Activation Code (Dual-device plan, 1 year) or 3,000 GOLD

6th place

Lita Orenji

The character's expression and outfit are so carefully drawn down to every detail. The blue color scheme is also quite beautiful.

CELSYS

7th place

On Do

The composition, expression, and background are well chosen. They keep you looking at the image and make the character's fashion stand out.

CELSYS

8th place

Yaesool

The choice of colors is exquisite in this well-balanced artwork. The majesty of the character in her beautiful dress caught our attention.

CELSYS

9th place

Frank Armando López Mustelier

The fashion sense of the pair in this illustration is very cool. We found their expressions and poses interesting, befitting of fashion icons.

CELSYS

10th place

凌魂畫屍VLING

The idea of tapioca-inspired fashion is interesting and super cute! The glowy atmosphere of the background also adds to the cohesiveness of the illustration.

CELSYS

Honorable mentions

  • Clip Studio Paint PRO Activation Code (Dual-device plan, 1 year) or 3,000 GOLD
최재욱
cherryjenart
Toaster.PNG
GenshinThighmaster
dttplm (high-uh-toes)
Ghostle Art
片財片色
Leopius
Yasmine Stalpaert
Patrycja Winniczuk

Timelapse Award

  • Clip Studio Paint PRO Activation Code (Dual-device plan, 1 year) or 3,000 GOLD
Jade 黃瑜彤
Tamara Gaseva
Cesar
Miko
Ken Bee
ri
kidkyan
Griglio Claudio
Marry Mind
macky
Submission Criteria
Please submit original illustrations on the theme of “Fashion Icon”.
Stock photos, or illustrations of real people and figures are not eligible for this contest.
Entry Period
Tuesday, September 7, 2021 - Wednesday, September 29, 2021 23:59 (GMT) Note: The entry period is now over.
Winner Announcement
Thursday, October 28, 2021 (tentative)

Awards and Prizes

Grand Prize

US$2,000 cash prize

  • Clip Studio Paint EX Activation Code (Dual-device plan, 3 years) or 10,000 GOLD

Runner-up Prize

US$500 cash prize

  • Clip Studio Paint EX Activation Code (Dual-device plan, 3 years) or 10,000 GOLD

3rd-5th place

US$200 cash prize

  • Clip Studio Paint EX activation code (Dual-device plan, 1 year) or 5,000 GOLD

6th-10th place

US$100 cash prize

  • Clip Studio Paint PRO Activation Code (Dual-device plan, 1 year) or 3,000 GOLD

Honorable mentions (10 winners)

  • Clip Studio Paint PRO Activation Code (Dual-device plan, 1 year) or 3,000 GOLD

Timelapse Prize (10 randomly selected winners)

  • Clip Studio Paint PRO Activation Code (Dual-device plan, 1 year) or 3,000 GOLD

How to Apply

Enter via Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook! Note: The entry period is now over.

Post your work with the hashtag #cspcontest29 to enter!

  • 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.

Instagram

Post your work with the hashtag #cspcontest29 to enter!

  • 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 Clip Studio Paint official page (@celsys.clipstudiopaint ) and post your entry with the hashtag #cspcontest29 to the dedicated contest Facebook group!

1. Join the Contest Facebook group
Contest Facebook group
2. Submit your work using the hashtag #cspcontest29 to enter.
  • 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.
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 10 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!
Be sure to share your work on social media using the new Timelapse feature from Clip Studio Paint Version 1.10.5!

How to create a Timelapse

How to Apply

Post your timelapse video with both the #cspcontest29 and #cspcontest29_timelapse hashtags!
  • Enter via Twitter, 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; Size: 512MB or less (Twitter), or 4GB or less (Instagram, Facebook); Length: 1 minute
  • Any format that can be posted on social media will be accepted.

Clip Studio Paint The recommended app for creating your entry

Clip Studio Paint is the artist's tool for drawing, painting, comics, and animation, loved by professionals.

Use for up to 3 months free on computers and tablets, or up to an hour free every day on smartphones.
Make your own “Making of” video easily with the Timelapse feature!

Submission Rules

  • Use your Twitter or Instagram account and post your artwork using the hashtag #cspcontest29 during the submission period. From Facebook, please join the group below and post. To be in the running for a chance at winning the Timelapse Prize, post your timelapse video with both the #cspcontest29 and #cspcontest29_timelapse 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 the wrong tag(s), we will not be able to accept it for this contest.
  • Submitted works will be judged on quality, thematic relevance, and originality. Although not a deciding factor, retweets and likes of submitted works will also be taken into consideration during the judging process.
  • Submissions must be original artwork created by the applicant and not infringing copyright.
    Note: Submissions that are fanart or depict existing characters, brands, or products will not be accepted.
  • Submissions may be created with any software
    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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  • Illustrations: PNG or JPG format; 5MB max
    Timelapses: mp4 or mov format; 512MB or less (Twitter), or 4GB or less (Instagram, Facebook); 60 seconds or less
  • 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 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 applicant 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, it 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.
    • The entry must not violate individual privacy.
    • Entries must not depict nudity or sexual content.
    • Entries must not depict child prostitution, pornography, or abuse.
    • Entries must not disrespect anyone's freedom of religion, politics, belief, occupation, sex, etc., impose any particular ideas or stoke conflict.
    • Entries must not be in breach of the law, public order, or morality.
    • Entries must not 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.
  • Celsys will contact you in English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese (traditional), or Korean.
  • 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 Twitter/Instagram, or comment on their Facebook post. If we do not receive a reply within two weeks, we will consider any prize winnings as forfeited.

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