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

• Painting Composition and Structure:The overall painting composition structure is reasonable. Whether it is a solo oil painting, paired diptych, small group series, or a collaborative work combining oil painting with other art forms (or mixed-media elements), the arrangement of each part (e.g., subject layout, color blocks, detail distribution) is appropriate. The proportions of composition elements (such as main subject, background, decorative details) and the balance of oil painting elements in relation to other parts (if any) are accurate, with no obvious issues of compositional imbalance. The progression of the painting’s visual logic follows a coherent order, and the transitions between different sections (such as from main subject to background, from detailed parts to overall layout) are natural, smooth, and tightly connected.​​

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• Color and Texture Expression:The color of the oil painting paired with other elements (or mixed-media materials) is harmonious, and the overall visual effect of the work is rich in layers. Based on the theme and emotion of the painting, appropriate expressive techniques are employed. For example, shifts in emotion are conveyed through color gradations (such as a transition from cool tones to warm tones in a landscape painting, subtle changes in color saturation), and key visual moments are emphasized through texture contrasts (like the thick impasto texture versus thin glazing layers, the tonal difference between rough brushstrokes and delicate fine lines). The transition of color and texture between different sections or material combinations is natural and smooth, enhancing the overall visual experience.

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• Mastery of Painting Techniques and Abilities:The creator’s painting skills are skilled and expressive. They demonstrate mastery of various oil painting techniques, including material control abilities (such as paint consistency control, brushstroke precision, color mixing accuracy), application of special techniques (like impasto, glazing, dry brush, scumbling), and collaboration coordination (for paired/group works or mixed-media combinations). These techniques are applied skillfully and superbly, reflecting a high level of painting ability. Whether handling complex color transitions, delicate detail rendering, large-area color blocking, or unique texture creation, the creator maintains excellent control and precision.​

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• ​​Artistic Appeal and Emotional Resonance:The creator has a profound understanding of the painting’s theme and can fully integrate their own emotions and interpretations into the work. The painting is engaging and expressive, capable of evoking strong emotional resonance from the audience—whether it is the realism and vividness inherent in realistic paintings, the romantic atmosphere in impressionist works, or the bold expression in abstract art presentations. Their artistic expression (such as the uniqueness of creative concepts, coordination of visual elements, and a sense of communication with the "viewer" through the work) and interpretation of the painting’s spirit are also important considerations. The work leaves a deep and lasting impression, effectively conveying the artistic concepts and emotional core that the painting intends to express through skilled techniques and sincere expression.