Tokyo, May 12, 2023 – On May 12, Celsys announced the winners of the 35th International Illustration Contest, with the Grand Prize going to ✦麻鹿✦MaruOO✦ from Taiwan. This contest, which was held from March 20 to April 11, 2023, with the theme of Magic, gathered 3,622 entries, and 20 winners were chosen from all over the world.
See all the winning entries here: https://www.clipstudio.net/en/cspcontest35/
Comment from the winner: I have rarely participated in drawing contests, but my friend thought that the theme of this year’s contest was suitable for me and recommended that I participate. I am very grateful to my friend and also to the contest organizers for giving me the opportunity to showcase my work to more people!
There were also a number of entries for the Timelapse Award, which requires contestants to submit a timelapse video showing how their entry was made. The winner of the Grand Prize received US$2,000, while the randomly selected winner of the Timelapse Award received an activation code for Clip Studio Paint PRO.
Celsys, developer and distributor of illustration, manga, webtoon, and animation app Clip Studio Paint, regularly holds illustration contests for creators worldwide, and plans to hold more contests to support creators in the future.
■ Grand Prize
Artist: ✦麻鹿✦MaruOO✦
▼Judge’s comment
This carefully drawn work with soft brushwork and warm colors caught our attention. We are interested in the relationship between the little witch and the boy. The dog is curious about the witch, which is also very cute.
■ 2nd place
Artist: Tum Dechakamphu
▼Judge’s comment
We were attracted to this illustration because of its unique atmosphere and because it gives us a sense of the everyday life of a witch. It also conveyed that cats and witches must be together.
Awards and Prizes
Grand Prize (1 winner)
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 (1 winner)
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 (3 winners)
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 (5 winners)
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
About CELSYS, Inc.
Celsys, with a mission of “Creating a more passionate world,” provides solutions for creative activities through online Clip Studio services and Clip Studio Paint drawing app for illustration, manga, webtoon, and animation production. Celsys supports people all over the world to enjoy creating more and all the experiences that come with it.
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