Winner of 30th International Illustration Contest Announced - Eye-catching Illustrations on the Theme: the Skies

On February 10, Celsys announced the 30th International Illustration Contest results, which sought entries on the theme: the
Skies.

30th International Illustration Contest Winning Entries
https://www.clipstudio.net/en/cspcontest30/

Celsys regularly holds illustration contests for creators around the world. The 30th International Illustration Contest opened for submissions on December 20, on the theme of the Skies, receiving 4,135 entries over the 22-day submission period from across the globe. Entries came from many countries and regions, created with multiple kinds of digital and traditional media. 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 receives US$2,000 and a copy of illustrator Ilya Kuvshinov's art book “ETERNAL,” with the randomly selected winner of the Timelapse Award receiving an activation code for CLIP STUDIO PAINT PRO.

Winning Entries

Grand Prize
Artist: Tck

Judges' Comments
The lively composition and the smile of pure enjoyment on the character's face make this work exciting to view. It's fun to
imagine what kind of story this voyage across the skies will take. (Celsys)

Runner-up
Artist: XiaoSA 小颯

Judges' Comments
The contrast between the dark room, the bright monitor, and the stunning night sky is beautifully made. The room surrounding the character is well put together, too. (Celsys)


Awards and Prizes
Grand Prize (1 winner)
US$2,000 cash prize, Ilya Kuvshinov's Art Book “ETERNAL” and CLIP STUDIO PAINT EX Activation Code (Dual-device plan, 3 years) or 10,000 GOLD

Note: Winners will receive one of two versions of the art book, featuring different cover art, which will be selected at random.

Runner-up Prize (1 winner)
US$500 cash prize, Ilya Kuvshinov's Art Book “ETERNAL” and CLIP STUDIO PAINT EX Activation Code (Dual-device plan, 3 years) or 10,000 GOLD

3rd - 5th place (3 winners)
US$200 cash prize, Ilya Kuvshinov's Art Book “ETERNAL” and CLIP STUDIO PAINT EX Activation Code (Dual-device plan, 1 year) or 5,000 GOLD

6th - 10th place (5 winners)
US$100 cash prize, Ilya Kuvshinov's Art Book “ETERNAL” and 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

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