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Tokyo, May 9, 2025 – On May 9, Celsys announced the winners of the 43rd International Illustration Contest. This contest, which was held from March 18 to April 9, 2025, with the theme of “Fantasy Creatures”, received 6,247 entries from all over the world. After careful judging, 15 entrants were selected as prize winners, while 10 entrants were randomly selected to receive license gifts.
See all the winning entries here:
https://www.clipstudio.net/en/cspcontest43/
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.
There were also many entries for the Timelapse Award, where contestants can submit a timelapse video of their process. Winners of the Timelapse Award were selected by lottery and received an activation code for Clip Studio Paint PRO. Meanwhile, five illustration category entrants were selected at random for the Challenger Prize. The winner of the Illustration Grand Prize receives US$2,000.
Celsys, the developer and distributor of the illustration, comic, webtoon, and animation app Clip Studio Paint, regularly holds illustration contests open worldwide, and will continue to offer more opportunities for creators to showcase their talents.
■Grand Prize
Artist: Lenta
▼Judge’s comment
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.
■2nd place
Artist: 최재욱
▼Judge’s comment
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.
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 (5 winners)
Clip Studio Paint PRO Activation Code (Dual-device plan, 1 year) or 3,000 GOLD
Challenger Award (5 randomly selected winners)
Clip Studio Paint PRO Activation Code (Dual-device plan, 1 year) or 3,000 GOLD
Timelapse Prize (5 randomly selected winners)
Clip Studio Paint PRO Activation Code (Dual-device plan, 1 year) or 3,000 GOLD
About CELSYS, Inc.
Celsys provides tools such as Clip Studio Paint to support creators in the creator economy that is expanding through the creation and use of digital content. We are also providing new service platforms that act as a new avenue for creators' activities. We look toward a more vibrant world where everyone’s passions are connected, by offering total support to creators around the world through each part of their “creator journey”.
https://www.celsys.com/en/
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