Chance for Anime Lovers to Win 200,000 JPY at the 26th International Illustration Contest

Clip Studio Paint is now accepting entries for the 26th International Illustration Contest on the theme: The Best Smile. And they are looking forward to works of art that make everyone smile.

Prizes:

• Grand Prize: 200,000 JPY cash prize and Clip Studio Paint EX Activation Code (Dual-device plan, 3 years) or 10,000 GOLD.
• Runner-up Prize: 50,000 JPY cash prize and Clip Studio Paint EX Activation Code (Dual-device plan, 3 years) or 10,000 GOLD.
• 3rd–5th place: 20,000 JPY cash prize and Clip Studio Paint EX Activation Code (Dual-device plan, 1 year) or 5,000 GOLD.
• 6th–10th place: 10,000 JPY cash prize 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.

Submission Rules

• The contest does not accept submissions sent by direct message on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.
• Please note that if you post your entry with the wrong tag, it will not be accepted in this contest.
• Submitted works will be judged on quality, thematic relevance, and originality. Although not a deciding factor, retweets, and likes will also be taken into consideration during the judging process.
• Submissions must be original work suitable for all ages. Submissions that are fanart or depict existing characters, brands, or products will not be accepted.
• You are free to use any software or apps to create your entry.
• File format: PNG, JPG; Size: 5MB max
• You can submit illustrations of any size, but it's recommended to submit A4 size entries at 300 dpi (2480 x 3508 pixels). You can also submit smartphone-sized images of 854 x 480 pixels.
• Prize winnings will be transferred via PayPal. The contest request that prize winners provide their PayPal account’s email address. Note: If you are unable to receive your winnings via PayPal, a bank transfer is possible. In this case, they 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 the copyright of their submissions, but the submissions may be displayed in Clip Studio Paint and on websites and services managed by Celsys or cooperating companies 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 applicant 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.
• Entries must not violate individual privacy.
• The entry must not depict nudity or sexual content. 
• Entries must not depict child prostitution, pornography, or abuse.
• Entries must not disrespect anyone's freedom of religion, politics, belief, occupation, sex, etc., impose any particular ideas, or stoke conflict.
• Entries must not be in breach of the law, public order, or morality.
• Entries must not contain socially offensive content.
• Entries must fit the contest purpose.

About Clip Studio Paint:

Clip Studio Paint puts emphasis on drawing and painting, allowing artists to draw just as they would on paper or canvas while accessing the best features of digital painting. From illustrators to concept artists, comic artists, and animators. Clip Studio Paint is used by beginners and industry professionals alike.

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