Celsys, the Japanese company behind the incredibly popular Clip Studio Paint software, is holding it's 24th illustration competition, inviting artists from around the world to join in and celebrate the art that brings us together. Work must be of original characters and nothing that might be considered "fanart".
This year's theme is Skies, Space & Stars. You can see how to enter on the official website.
From the Press Release:
We regularly hold illustration contests open to the entire world! Our previous contest saw more than 3,500 submissions from 92 countries.
This contest aims to support creators around the world and encourage more artists to create illustration. Contest winners will receive prize money and other prizes as well as having their work shown to a wider audience through various media such as Facebook and Twitter.
【International Illustration Contest】
Theme
Skies, Space, & Stars
Schedule
Submission period: June 23–July 15, 2020 23:59 (GMT)/July 16 08:59 (KST)
Result announcement: Thursday, August 6, 2020 (may change)
How to Apply
Submit illustrations using the application form. Images must be PNG or JPG format and can be up to 5MB.Fanart cannot be accepted.
Awards and Prizes