This Christmas, let this magic mirror be your gateway to a magical journey. With a gentle touch, the smooth surface ripples to life—you are instantly transported into an enchanting world, glowing with mystical light. Peer inside to discover a dreamscape illuminated by glowing candies, an inverted castle nestled among fluffy clouds, or a shimmering reindeer delivering gifts from another realm. We invite you to pick up your brush and depict the "Christmas adventure through the magic mirror", capturing the perfect, heartwarming holiday moment shared with yourself companion.
Contest Stage
12.1 - 12.31 23:59
(PST)
Submission
1.1 - 1.9 2026
(PST)
Review
1.10 2026
(PST)
Announcement
Prize
First Prize *1
Artist Ultra 16
Second Prize *5
Magic Drawing Pad
Third Prize *7
Artist 12 3rd
Excellent Prize *10
XPPen Christmas Gift Package
Review Criteria
Creativity
30%
The artwork uses the concept of mirrors to present a unique and enchanting Christmas fantasy world.
Artistic Expression
30%
The artwork demonstrates superb drawing skills, composition, and visual expressiveness.
Theme Relevance
40%
The artwork effectively conveys the sense of time travel and the theme of Christmas adventure through the "magical mirror".
Judges
Winged Canvas Winged Canvas is a School of Illustration dedicated to helping creative thinkers master their craft with confidence. Blending playful curiosity with solid fundamentals, we guide artists of all levels through accessible classes, inspiring resources, and a supportive community. Our instructors are working professionals who love sharing their process, nurturing skills in drawing, digital art, and visual storytelling. We champion art nerds everywhere, empowering them to grow, explore, and create boldly.
andrea.mck_art Andrea is a Paris-based concept artist specializing in environment design for animation and video games. With a distinct focus on magical worlds and dramatic lighting, Andrea creates immersive scenes that blend natural elements with mystical ruins. The artist's work, including environmental concepts for the game Haste, is known for its strong narrative atmosphere and vivid imagination.
Wisnu Bayu Aji Wisnu Bayu Aji is the Founder and Director of WBA Studio, an animation studio specializing in 2D animated films, character design, and visual storytelling. Under his leadership, the studio has collaborated with various international clients from around the world. His works with the clients have received global recognition, such as Best Animated Film at the Bahrain Film Festival, 1st Prize Winner for Best Animation at the Baghdad International Film Festival.
Creation Guidance
- Activity Rules
- Terms and Conditions
- FAQ
- 1 Draw your artwork with the theme "The Magic Mirror: Journey Begins", incorporating Christmas and mirror elements. Please briefly describe the creative concept and background meaning of your submission.
- 2 The submission allows for various formats, including but not limited to graphic art, illustration, comics, animation, and 3D rendering.
- 3 Share your project ideas and briefly describe each piece. All entries must include a work-in-progress (WIP) draft to demonstrate originality.
- 4 Entries should have a resolution of 300 dpi or higher.
- 5 There are no restrictions on style, but sensitive content is prohibited.
- 6 There is no limit to the number of entries.
- 7 If more than one person completes an entry, the consent of all co-authors must be obtained, and all co-authors must be credited.
- 8 If an entry contains non-original elements, the entrant must obtain authorization from the original author and confirm that it can be used for the competition and any future commercial purposes.
- *For any questions, please contact us: community@xp-pen.com
