Illustration: Olga Andriyenko
Winner Announcement
Following a rigorous screening process, 20 works were selected as winners. We are also pleased to announce the 10 winners of 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 warm colors give this work a nostalgic feeling and convey a sense of fun. Are those little characters drawn around them fairies? It’s so cute that they look like they’re listening in on the humans’ conversations.
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)
We were really drawn in by how you drew the character's facial expressions, giving each them a sense of individuality. It was great how you captured the close feeling of friendships in a fantasy setting with witches and wizards.
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 bond between human and dragon that transcended species was very moving. We’re also very relieved that the dragon’s wing injuries are being treated. Their smiles are so heartwarming!
4th place
This elderly gentleman is being helped to his feet out of his wheelchair by a flock of pigeons - we don’t doubt for a second that we’d have exactly the same surprised expression as him! Well done.
The effort put into showing off the hard work of the pigeons doesn’t go unnoticed, either!
5th place
This piece got me excited wondering if the three good friends here are working together on a magical experiment. The coloring is impeccable, too!
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
This work is one of those where the longer you spend looking at it, the more tiny details you discover. It’s absolutely captivating!
7th place
This unique and poppy piece is so impactful. This one-of-a-kind style with the heartwarming feeling of the panda party was so well done.
8th place
This beautiful piece depicts a pure friendship between two people. We loved the idea of using the reflection in the water to show that they had been friends since they were schoolgirls!
9th place
We were initially drawn in by the cute and carefully drawn style of this piece. We’re glad to see that everyone was successful in avoiding the rain and staying dry!
10th place
This illustration feels like something straight out of a picture book. It did a really good job of showing a casual slice of life with a pet cat.
Honorable mentions
- Clip Studio Paint PRO Activation Code (Dual-device plan, 1 year) or 3,000 GOLD
Featuring a fabulous grand prize of US$2,000 as well as the Timelapse award, which awards ten randomly chosen contestants who submit a timelapse video of their creative process with a Clip Studio Paint activation code. Submit your entry to Facebook, Instagram or Twitter to be in the running!
- Submission guidelines
- Please submit original illustrations on the theme of Friendship.
- Entry Period
- September 13 — October 5, 2022, 23:59 UTC Note: The entry period is now over.
- Winner announcements
- November 2, 2022 (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 (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 your original illustration based on the contest theme via Twitter, 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)
Post your work with the hashtag #cspcontest33 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.
Post your work with the hashtag #cspcontest33 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 #cspcontest33 to the dedicated contest Facebook group!
- 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.
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!
Easily capture your drawing process with Clip Studio Paint's Timelapse feature and share your work on social media!
How to Apply
- 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 three 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!
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 Twitter, or Instagram with the #cspcontest33 hashtag during the submission period. If entering via Facebook, contestants must join and post their entries to the group below. To enter the lottery for the Timelapse Prize, contestants must post a timelapse video of their illustration with both the #cspcontest33 and #cspcontest33_timelapse hashtags.
Please make all posts publicly accessible.
Contest Facebook group - We do not accept entries sent by direct message on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.
- 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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3-month free licenseYou can also download and use the mobile version here. - (Illustration) File format: PNG, JPG; Size: 5MB max
(Timelapse) Video format: mp4, mov; Size: 512MB or less (Twitter), or 4GB or less (Instagram, Facebook); Length: 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 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.
- 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 as a 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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Comment from the Winner:
As soon as I saw that the theme for this time was Friendship, I knew I wanted to draw those seemingly insignificant but special moments with friends. I am so happy that the warm feeling I wanted to create was expressed well in the work.
It was an honor to win this prize. Thank you so much!