Painted by Lita Orenji
Winner Announcement
We received 2,899 unique entries from all across the world!
All your amazing artworks were full of smiles and brought smiles to our faces.
Thank you for your entries.
Following a rigorous judging process, 17 entries were selected as winners. We are also pleased to announce the 15 winners of the Challenger Award, Timelapse Prize, and Smartphone 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)
GemaTimur
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)
Zustos
Take a glimpse at an adorable little world filled with small details. We want to know what this cute construction crew is building!
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 PlaceJesús Abalo
The characters are vividly drawn and so expressive. We were drawn into the mysterious world of skyscrapers and ground level streets in this artwork.
4th PlaceGIME56
The innocent smile on the child's face is just so charming. The use of light and bright colors created a peaceful and refreshing atmosphere.
5th Placekabimama
The creator’s sense of color shines through in this artwork. The unique characters complete the scene with a charming touch.
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 PlaceJinZhu
The storytelling and the relationship between the two characters in this artwork warmed our hearts. The characters, cloth, and wood textures were expressed delicately, giving it a soft atmosphere.
7th PlaceManuel
The bright and happy mood of this illustration is wonderful. How nice it is to spend time like this, lying down with pets and laughing over pleasant conversation.
8th PlaceLorenadibuja
The illustration is nicely composed and each character is unique, making it fun to take a closer look at them. We would love to visit this restaurant.
9th PlaceJulio Pixel
The girls' bursting smiles gave us the power to get up and dance. The richness and splendor of nature overflows from this work.
10th Placehima
We thought the bunny's frozen smile was an interesting interpretation of this theme. The mood and colors are perfect for the scene, and we are sure the rabbit is afraid of the fox doctor.
Honorable Mentions(5~10 winners)
- Clip Studio Paint PRO Activation Code (Dual-device plan, 1 year) or 3,000 GOLD
Juniper Asperitas
lina
Quang Nguyen
Mayu
Alperen Ayan
Ann
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Challenger Award(5 randomly selected winners)
- Clip Studio Paint PRO Activation Code (Dual-device plan, 1 year) or 3,000 GOLD
ChosenYoii♡
Sylvia Schlunk
Kaito Zen the Artist
viyaura (◡ ‿ ◡ ✿)
白予
Smartphone Award(5 randomly selected winners)
- Clip Studio Paint PRO Activation Code (Dual-device plan, 1 year) or 3,000 GOLD
Lici
ItsNA!S
nyeb14
lutfianafia.aid
Julia Ferrão dos Santos
- Submission Guidelines
- Please submit original illustrations on the theme of Smile.
- App and materials used
- Any Note: The use of generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) is prohibited Note: Please take photos of works created with traditional materials for submission
- Entry Period
- September 17 - October 7, 2025, 23:59 UTC Note: The entry period is now over.
- Winner Announcements
- November 13, 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 year
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 year
Honorable Mentions (5~10 winners)
- Clip Studio Paint PRO Activation Code (Dual-device plan, 1 year) or 3,000 GOLD
Clip Studio Paint PRODual-device plan 1 year
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 year
Smartphone Award (5 randomly selected winners)
Winners selected by lottery from those who drew using a smartphone painting app. How to Enter- Clip Studio Paint PRO Activation Code (Dual-device plan, 1 year) or 3,000 GOLD
Clip Studio Paint PRODual-device plan 1 year
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 year
How to Apply
Note: The entry period is now over.
Enter your original illustration based on the contest theme via X, Instagram, or Facebook.
Note: Please submit Instagram entries with the contest hashtag(s) and mention the official account @clipstudioofficial.
- 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 used generative AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Important: During judging, we may request that creators of finalist works submit a timelapse or work files showing the creation process via DM to verify transparency. Please note that failure to respond by the deadline or submit the requested files will result in disqualification from the award.
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. A single participant may submit multiple entries.
Apply through X
Post your work with the hashtag #cspcontest45 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 #cspcontest45 to enter!
Submit your entry with the contest hashtag(s) and mention the official account @clipstudioofficial!
- 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 #cspcontest45 to the dedicated contest Facebook group!
1. Join the Contest Facebook group
Contest Facebook group
2. Post your work using the hashtag #cspcontest45 to enter.
- Submissions posted 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.
Go for the Smartphone Award (picked at random)!
Note: The entry period is now over.
Draw your illustration with a smartphone painting app and enter your work on X, Instagram, or the Facebook group with both the #cspcontest45_smartphone and #cspcontest45 hashtags.
Note: Please submit Instagram entries with the contest hashtag(s) and mention the official account @clipstudioofficial.
Five winners randomly chosen by lottery will win a Clip Studio Paint PRO activation code (Dual-device plan, 1 year) or 3,000 GOLD!
- You may use any app
- Please use a smartphone drawing app for at least half of your illustration creation process!
Use all features for free for 30 hours every month!
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Please scan the QR code with your smartphone.
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 #cspcontest45_timelapse and #cspcontest45.
Note: Please submit Instagram entries with the contest hashtag(s) and mention the official account @clipstudioofficial.
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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 #cspcontest45 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 #cspcontest45_timelapse and #cspcontest45 hashtags. For entering the Smartphone Award, please post with both #cspcontest45_smartphone and #cspcontest45 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.
- Please note that if you post your entry with insufficient or incorrect hashtag(s), or do not mention the official account @clipstudioofficial on Instagram, we will not be able to accept it for this contest.
- Entries will be judged on quality, thematic relevance, and originality. Although not a deciding factor, the number of reactions to your submission will be used as a reference for judging.
- 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.
- 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.
- Works created using generative 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.
- During judging, we may request that creators of finalist works submit a timelapse or work files showing the creation process via DM to verify transparency. Please note that failure to respond by the deadline or submit the requested files will result in disqualification from the award.
- Contest winners will be contacted after the results are announced via direct message on X, Instagram, or Facebook. 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:
This contest's theme was a perfect match for my interests, giving me the inspiration to delve into a fantasy tale with five unique companion characters. I loved capturing their cheerful smiles within a beautiful and fun-filled fantasy adventure, and the entire process was an incredibly enjoyable experience for me.
We’re delighted by this artwork full of gleeful smiles in a fantasy world. It fits perfectly with the theme and is very energetic. Just looking at these mischievous characters made us smile as well.