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Tokyo, November 13, 2025 – Today Celsys announced the results of the 45th International Illustration Contest. This contest, which was held from September 17 to October 7, 2025, with the theme of “Smile", received 2,899 entries from all over the world. After careful judging, 17 entrants were selected as prize winners, while 15 entrants were randomly selected to receive license gifts.
See all the winning entries here: https://www.clipstudio.net/en/cspcontest45/
Comment from the winner: This contest's theme was a perfect match for my interests, giving me the inspiration to delve into a fantasy tale with five unique companion characters. I loved capturing their cheerful smiles within a beautiful and fun-filled fantasy adventure, and the entire process was an incredibly enjoyable experience for me.
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 Award, and five entries drawn with a smartphone were selected for the Smartphone Award. 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: GemaTimur
▼Judge’s comment
We’re delighted by this artwork full of gleeful smiles in a fantasy world. It fits perfectly with the theme and is very energetic. Just looking at these mischievous characters made us smile as well.
■2nd place
Artist: Zustos
▼Judge’s comment
Take a glimpse at an adorable little world filled with small details. We want to know what this cute construction crew is building!
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 (5~10 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
Smartphone 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”.
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