Competition Rules

​1、Originality: All entries must be completed independently by the participant. No submissions of others' works are allowed. Participants may use their own previous competition works.
 

2、Content Restrictions: All entries must not contain obscene, violent, sexual, defamatory, inappropriate, or controversial content. Violation of this rule will result in disqualification without prior notice.
 

3、Personal Data Use: Personal information provided by participants will only be used for competition contact purposes and to distribute competition notifications.
 

​4、Accuracy of Information: Participants must ensure that their personal information is accurate. The organizers will not be responsible for any errors.
 

5、Acceptance of Terms: By submitting their entries, participants agree to all competition terms and conditions. The organizers reserve the right to disqualify any participant believed to have violated any competition rules, and there will be no appeals process.

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Scoring Criteria

• Artwork Conception and Structure: The overall structure is reasonable, with appropriate arrangement of composition layout, visual hierarchy, and thematic focus. The main subject, background elements, and decorative details are proportionate without structural imbalance. Transitions between different visual parts are natural and cohesive, adhering to basic artistic composition principles (balance, contrast, harmony) while retaining youth-oriented creative flexibility. The logical connection between visual elements effectively serves the core theme, ensuring the artwork’s structural integrity and thematic clarity.

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• Visual Language and Style Expression: Color matching, line texture, and artistic style harmonize with the creative theme, creating rich visual layers. Appropriate techniques are used based on themes (New Year celebration, cultural inheritance, environmental protection, youth dreams) and styles (traditional realistic, modern abstract, cartoon illustration, regional folk art). Emotional tone and core connotations are highlighted through color contrasts, line dynamics, and texture changes, with natural style transitions in series or collaborative works. The overall style is distinctive and consistent, fully reflecting the creator’s artistic expression.

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• Mastery of Artistic Techniques and Abilities: The creator demonstrates skilled execution in painting techniques (brush control, color blending, detail rendering), composition design, thematic integration, and collaborative creation (for team works). They show excellent control over visual elements, color accuracy, and the use of painting materials/tools (watercolor, acrylic, digital painting, mixed media). The technical expression is standardized and refined, with clear personal characteristics that enhance the artwork’s artistic quality and professionalism.

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• Artistic Appeal and Emotional Resonance: The creator deeply understands the painting theme and integrates personal aesthetics, life experience, and cultural understanding into the work. The artwork is artistically appealing, evoking emotional resonance through traditional charm, innovative expression, or sincere emotional conveyance. It reflects unique creative perspectives and sincere feelings, leaving a lasting visual and emotional impression on viewers, and effectively conveying positive cultural values and the core emotional message of the work.