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    Illustration

    Urban Landscapes: Imagine, Trace, Reveal

    Overview

    Do you love illustrating and turning urban landscapes into art? Share your creative process and inspire others with a step-by-step tutorial that shows how your unique illustration comes to life.

    We invite the entire illustration and drawing community to showcase their creativity and share their knowledge. Whether you're an experienced artist or just starting out, your vision can inspire others to create.

    Share your passion for illustration and win amazing prizes!

    Grand Prize: $300
    Runners-up (2 winners): $150 each
    Community Choice (15 winners): 1-month Domestika+ subscription
    Jury Choice (5 winners): 1-month Domestika+ subscription



    📌 Important: Only projects that include a clear and detailed tutorial of the creative process will be considered.

    Prizes

    • Grand prize

      Grand prize

      The winner of the Grand Jury Prize will receive $300 for the best project.

    • Runners-up

      Runners-up

      Two Runners-up winners will be awarded to the best finalist projects.

    • Community & Jury choice

      Community & Jury choice

      15 community picks and 5 jury mentions will receive Domestika Plus for one month.

    Requirements

    1️⃣  Urban Landscape
    Depict scenes built by humans: streets, squares, buildings, bridges, traffic lights, street art… Anything that, through lines and shapes, defines the character of a city.

    2️⃣  Materials
    Open technique: pencils, markers, watercolors, gouache, ink, collage… Mention the materials or combinations used in your description.

    3️⃣  Color Palette
    Choose up to 4 colors (neutrals like black, white, or gray count toward the limit). We recommend a reduced palette to enhance the unity and impact of your illustration. Explain your color choices.

    4️⃣  Drawing Tip
    Include a brief trick or tip with your work: In two or three lines, share your secret technique (e.g., how to create wall textures with a sponge, or splatter watercolor to simulate rain).

    5️⃣  Create a Step-by-Step Tutorial
    Your entry must be presented as a visual tutorial. Document each stage of the creative process with images showing how your illustration evolves from the first sketch to the final result. Add a brief explanation with each image to help others understand your method and learn from it.



    ⚠️ Important: Only projects that clearly explain and document each step of the creative process will be considered.

    Criteria for Winning

    • Creativity → Unique representations of urban environments with an original vision.
    • Clarity → Clear and well-structured explanations of the illustration process.
    • Skill → Mastery of techniques and materials used in the artwork.
    • Community Impact → Ability to inspire, teach, and motivate other illustrators.

    🚀 Ready to sketch your way to success?

    Terms and conditions

    The contest is organized by DOMESTIKA, INC and will run from May 14, 2025 at 00:00 (UTC-7) to June 30, 2025 at 23:59:59 (UTC-7). Participation is open to registered Domestika users who meet the additional eligibility requirements set forth in the Terms and Conditions. Participation is void where prohibited by law. The contest may be canceled if fewer than fifty (50) participants register. By entering the contest, participants agree to comply with the rules and guidelines set forth in the Terms and Conditions, as well as all applicable laws and regulations. These rules are final and binding in all matters related to the contest. For more details, including eligibility criteria, prize descriptions, and participation rules, please refer to the full Terms and Conditions below.
    Terms and conditions

    Grand Prize $300

    Enter now

    Closes 7/1/2025

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