DigiKidz DigiArtz Contest Summer 2025

Our inaugural DigiKidz Art Contest had some great submissions which made choosing winners very difficult for our panel of four judges.  In addition to DigiKidz Academy owners, Wenling and Carl Parker, instructors KYOCS and SycrosD4 spent a good amount of time going over submissions, scoring and rendering feedback. If any participant would like feedback, please ask! 

• Fall Contest Announcement - Also, everyone please stay tuned for the announcement of our DigiArtz Contest Fall 2025 contest. We'll be releasing the new challenge/prompt on October 1, 2025! 

Without further ado, we're excited and proud to present our winners and honorable mentions.

> Winners

Congratulations to our two Summer 2025 winners Robin and Thomas for being our two finalists! They each win a 50 dollar gift certificate to either Michael's or Etsy!

• Beach Adventure by Robin Chew - While the Wonderland X Showtime group goes to the beach, Emu Otori (the girl in the middle of the art work) asks Nene Kusanagi ( the girl on the bottom right corner) to take a cute picture of her and the scenery. While they’re doing that, Tsukasa Tenma and Rui Kamishiro do their own fun stuff on the beach.

 • Chain Chomp at the Beach by Thomas - Using pixel art, I created recognizable Super Mario characters and friends enjoying a day at the beach.

> Honorable Mentions

Some of our favorite submissions that didn't happen to win in the final scoring.  

• August and Moonrise at the Beach by Moonrise Creates/Moonrise  https://youtube.com/@moonrisecreates_yt

• Godzilla’s Summer Grill by Andrew Lillard

• A Calm Day on Firesok Bay by Lizzie 

Calling all young digital artists! Join us for this season's exciting DigiArtz Contest where creativity meets friendly competition. Submit your best work, win cool prizes, and get featured in our online gallery.

It’s time to get creative! The DigiKidz DigiArtz Contest is online and we’re calling all young artists to bring the designated theme to life. Every season, we’ll post a new art prompt or challenge question – and you’ll submit your best digital artwork before the deadline.

Whether you're into character design, environments, animation-style art, or abstract creations — this is your moment to shine!

• Contest Details

 How to Enter:

1. Create one original piece of digital art based on the theme:  REIMAGINE YOUR FAVORITE CARTOON, COMIC, ANIME OR OC CHARACTERS ON SUMMER VACATION!
2. Carefully read the details below on this page!
3. Save your work as a JPG or PNG file
4. Submit it at the form link below:

SUBMIT YOUR WORK

Deadline to Enter:

 UPDATE! DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO AUGUST 15, 2025!  We've got some GREAT submissions but maybe 10 days was not enough time! 

JULY 31, 2025 (Don’t wait — get your entry in early! All entries must be received on or before the above deadline. )

Key Dates:

> Submission Opens: 07/15/2025
> Deadline: 08/15/2025
> Winners Announced: 09/01/2025

Prizes + Recognition:

• 1st Place - Student Category : $50 gift card to Etsy or Michaels' + featured art profile
• 1st place - Public Category (open to all)  $50 gift card to Etsy or Michaels' + featured art profile
• All winners receive a digital certificate and a permanent spot in our winner’s gallery.
• Only USA residents are eligible to win prizes.

Submission Guidelines:
> Format: JPG or PNG
> Age Range: 8-18 years old
> One entry per person 
> See link above for submission

• Judging

Entries will be judged on the four following criteria. Each for a maximum of five points totaling 20.

1. Theme Interpretation - How well does the artwork reflect the contest’s theme or prompt? Judges look for clear connections to the challenge, creative storytelling, or thoughtful ideas expressed visually.
2. Originality and Creativity  - Is the concept unique and imaginative? Points are awarded for fresh ideas, personal expression, and out-of-the-box thinking that shows the artist’s individuality.
3. Artistic Skill and Effort - Does the piece show attention to detail, effort, and thoughtful design? This includes composition, line work, color choices, and overall balance—adjusted for age level and experience.
4. Digital Technique and Visual Impact - Is the digital medium used effectively to enhance the art? Judges assess use of layers, brushes, textures, and digital tools. Does the piece catch the eye and leave a strong impression?
   
   

• Tips:

1) Please be sure all work is original!

2) Do NOT put your name on the artwork for the contest! This helps us have fair judging.

3) Besure to fill out the form and submit your image.

4) Have fun drawing! We're happy you want to compete, but if you have fun and draw something you are passionate about, the art will show it!

Let your imagination run wild and show us what you’ve got. We can’t wait to see what you create!

SUBMIT YOUR WORK

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