Painted by Franziska Detlefsen / Idunaya
Winner Announcement
We received over 6,247 unique entries from all across the world!
We were thrilled by the many works that depicted fantastical worlds. Thank you for your entries.
Following a rigorous judging process, 15 entries were selected as winners. We are also pleased to announce the 10 winners of Challenger Award and 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)
Lenta
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)
최재욱
The care put into the details of this piece is stunning. The creatures depicted in this scene are so cute, which makes just looking at this artwork a pleasure.
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 PlaceAP_Codama
The colors and lines are refined and fit the majestic air of this piece. Is the person sketching this dragon a researcher? We want to experience the daily happenings of this world for ourselves!
4th Place백명식
There are so many cats and creatures, making it calming to look through them all, one by one. The world building is also so unique and makes us feel like we want to jump into this 'world of books.'
5th PlaceYuko
The fox boy laughing triumphantly is cute against the very different reactions from the crowd. This illustration is drawn with a soft, delicate touch, which also makes it extra memorable. We want to see what happens next!
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 PlaceDavid Swanson
This illustration perfectly fits the theme. The creature's design is full of originality and appeal. We end up imagining the relationship between this beast and person.
7th PlaceSN 森似風格
The wonderful composition makes the waitress' surprised reaction stand out more than the animals in the scene. This bird's eye view of the very human-like animals shows how well they are integrating into the scene. What did they end up ordering, we wonder?
8th PlaceFeiyang Yin
The color palette of this piece makes it feel highly polished and compelling. It made us want to see more of this world and learn about the creatures that inhabit it.
9th PlaceRowynn Ellis
We were fascinated by this powerful dragon. The details of the dragon's face and body convey that it is indeed a legendary creature, leaving us in awe.
10th PlaceDavid Yáñez
The expressions on the scared frogs' faces are very endearing. Will the frogs just give up and go home, or will they find their courage and take action? Just thinking about how this story will go makes us excited.
Honorable Mentions(5 winners)
- Clip Studio Paint PRO Activation Code (Dual-device plan, 1 year) or 3,000 GOLD
胃翻滾wuazai
Phùng Xuân Ngân
Leav Café
𝐻𝒾𝓂𝑒
Ana Kozuki
Challenger Award(5 randomly selected winners)
- Clip Studio Paint PRO Activation Code (Dual-device plan, 1 year) or 3,000 GOLD
Uknowidont
marziye
Amalgame
Overthrow
Daniela Armellini
- Submission Guidelines
- Please submit original illustrations on the theme of Fantasy Creatures.
- App and materials used
- Any Note: AI image generator tools are not acceptable Note: Please take photos of works created with traditional materials for submission
- Entry Period
- March 18 - April 9, 2025, 23:59 UTC Note: The entry period is now over.
- Winner Announcements
- May 9, 2025 (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
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.
- - Entries that were traced or copied from illustrations, photos, videos, etc. that were not created by the contestant.
- - Entries that were mainly created through the use of AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Submissions with watermarks and signatures are accepted! Note: If your work has been processed to such a degree that it interferes with viewing, we may ask you to send us the original data for judging and announcing the winners.
Apply through X
Post your work with the hashtag #cspcontest43 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 #cspcontest43 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 #cspcontest43 to the dedicated contest Facebook group!
1. Join the Contest Facebook group
Contest Facebook group
2. Post your work using the hashtag #cspcontest43 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 #cspcontest43 and #cspcontest43_timelapse.
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- 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.
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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 #cspcontest43 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 #cspcontest43_timelapse and #cspcontest43 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
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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- 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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Disclaimer
- 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.
- 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 X/Instagram, or as a comment on their Facebook post. If we do not receive a response within two weeks, we will assume that you have declined the award and prize.
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Comment from the Winner:
I sincerely thank Clip Studio Paint for hosting this wonderful event. This piece was created to offer a sense of calm to those feeling weary—like a peaceful afternoon tea as time quietly passes by.
The unique idea behind this illustration is very adorable and draws the viewer into this amazing fantastical world. It makes you want to know more about the story and what the characters are talking about so animatedly.