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Tokyo, June 23, 2026 – Celsys is launching a new illustration contest offering cash prizes and other rewards to artists who submit illustrations on the theme “Moon & Stars”. Artists can join by posting their illustrations on Instagram, X or Facebook by July 15, 2026 with the hashtag #cspcontest48.
See more information about this contest, entry rules and prizes here:
https://www.clipstudio.net/en/cspcontest48/
The grand prize for the contest is US$2,000 and a three-year license for the illustration, comic, webtoon, and animation app Clip Studio Paint EX. The runner up prize is US$500 and a three-year license for Clip Studio Paint EX.
Participants can also join a lottery award for a one-year license for Clip Studio Paint PRO by posting timelapse videos of their illustration. This prize encourages artists of all levels to participate. The smartphone prize awards Clip Studio Paint by lottery for illustrations drawn using a smartphone painting app.
By holding this contest, Celsys aims to support creators worldwide and encourage more artists to create illustrations. The previous contest saw 3,563 stunning illustration entries, and Celsys is looking forward to even more unique illustrations with the “Moon & Stars” theme.
About Clip Studio Paint
Clip Studio Paint is the drawing app used by over 60 million people (*) worldwide. Known for its natural drawing feel and powerful features, Clip Studio Paint is loved by illustrators, comic artists, webtoon creators, and animators alike. The app is available on iPad, Android, Windows, macOS, and iPhone, providing access to professional tools for all creators from beginners to industry professionals.
CLIP STUDIO PAINT Official Site:
https://www.clipstudio.net/
X:
https://x.com/clipstudiopaint
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/CLIPSTUDIOPAINTchannel
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/clipstudioofficial/
TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@clipstudioofficial
* Includes free trial users and downloads of the iPad, iPhone, Galaxy, Android, and Chromebook versions.
About CELSYS, Inc.
In the expanding creator economy surrounding digital content, Celsys provides tools including Clip Studio Paint that empower creators, alongside service platforms that will act as a new avenue for artistic pursuits. We strive for a more vibrant world where everyone’s passions are connected, offering total support to creators around the world through each part of their “creator journey”.
https://www.celsys.com/en/
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Celsys Media Relations press@celsys.com
