2024 XPPen Christmas Drawing Contest
Contest Time: December 2nd to December 31st
We often look forward to Christmas because it embodies the fulfillment of dreams, the warmth of love, and the miracles of the heart. Our longing for Christmas is often reflected in the delicate moments and beautiful stories within our hearts.
We invite you to use color to express the “miracle” within your heart.
Use art to illustrate the wonders you have been seeking. Let your creativity narrate the stories that resonate with your heart. Your work will be the most profound reflection of your soul. Make miracles happen in every picture!
Timeline
December 2nd - December 31st
11:59 PM PST
SubmissionJanuary 1st - January 9th
PST
ReviewJanuary 10th
PST
Announcement
Prizes
First Prize
( 1 winner )
Artist Pro 24(Gen 2) 4K
Second Prize
( 2 winners )
Artist Pro 24(Gen 2) 165Hz
Third Prize
( 5 winners )
Artist Pro 19 (Gen 2)
Judges
Vanessa Morales is an independent illustrator specializing in children books, concept art with a love for traditional techniques, so her work spans between digital and traditional for her personal work.
Adilson Farias is an illustrator and author dedicated to the world of children's literature. His books and illustrations spark imagination and inspire both children and adults, transporting them to worlds full of magic and creativity. Additionally, Adilson works as an educator in digital painting, offering courses and exclusive materials that innovatively replicate traditional techniques.
Zareena Ayoub, known as *heyzoish*, is an illustrator recognized for her vibrant, whimsical artwork. Combining bold lines with vivid colors, her style creates dynamic, emotionally rich visual storytelling. Her illustrations blend playfulness and depth, establishing her as a notable presence in contemporary illustration.
Standards
Creativity
Originality
Theme Relevance
Creation Rules
- Contest Instructions
- Terms and Conditions
- FAQ
1 Draw your ideas based on the theme 'The Journey of Miracles' and provide a brief introduction to your idea, along with the background of your submission.
2 The format of your submission includes, but is not limited to, graphic art, illustration, manga, cartoons, and 3D design.
3 Please share your planning ideas and briefly describe each entry. All entries must include a Work-in-Progress (WIP) to demonstrate originality.
4 Entries should have a resolution of 300 dpi or higher.
5 Entries may utilize any artistic style; however, they must not contain sensitive content.
6 There is no limit to the number of entries you may submit.
7 If the entries are completed by more than one person, the consent of all co-authors must be obtained, and the names of all co-authors must be noted.
8 If the entries include non-original elements, the participant must obtain authorization from the original author and confirm that these elements can be used in the contest and for any future commercial purposes.
*If you have any questions, please contact us: community@xp-pen.com
By participating in this contest, you agree to the following terms and conditions
1 Entries must be your own original work, and will be disqualified if plagiarism, copyright infringement, or AI drawings are involved.
2 Entries must not involve sensitive content, including but not limited to gore, pornography, violence, religion, politics.
3 Entries must not contain other brand promotion content.
4 Once the winner accepts the prize, it means that the participant agrees that XPPen can use these works for brand channel dissemination for free and agrees the entries will not be resold or reused for any other commercial activities.
5 If the participant violates the above terms and conditions, XPPen has the right to disqualify his or her entry.
QHow to upload the entries to XPPen official website?
A Go to XPPen Community>> Events>> Ongoing>> Upload Entry to submit your entry. (Please notice that if any works are suspected of plagiarism or copyright infringement, they will be disqualified from the contest instantly).
QAre there any shipping restrictions?
A Due to shipping restrictions, we are currently unable to ship to the Middle East(Except the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia), India, and Africa. Prize for winners from these area will be replaced by cash.
QIs there any age restriction?
A No, there is no age limit, and you are welcome to participate in the challenge no matter how old you are. However, if you are underage, you must get confirmation from your parents or guardians to enter the contest. By uploading your work, you are deemed to have obtained the permission from the parents or guardians.
