Art Contest

One More Week Left To Submit Your Snow Miku 2022 Art Entries! Deadline is April 19th JST

Posted by jrharbort at 7:55 pm Hatsune Miku, Illustrations, Snow Miku No Responses »

Apr 112021

The Snow Miku 2022 art contest has one more week to go before the entry deadline on April 19th, 2021 @ 5:00 PM JST, so if you haven’t completed and submitted your entry yet, then don’t delay any longer! Check out the contest entry details below if you want to get your entry in before the deadline.

The theme for 2022 is “The Sea in the image of a Wintery Hokkaido“. This is a rather difficult theme to think of ideas for since the sea is not usually something that comes to mind when you think of the snow! It might help to check out the entry list if you need help imagining how to make this theme work.

Please be sure to use the following templates in your entries. Some modifications of these templates are allowed (details below): JPG Template, PNG Template

Target Characters

Snow Miku, Rabbit Yukine

Entry Eligibility

Any applicants registered to piapro.jp, and agree to the application method and rules of entry.

File Format

File format: JPG or PNG
Color mode: RGB
Resolution: 350dpi
License terms: Please post without licensing terms

Example of incorrect and correct license setting on Piapro submission.

Allowed & Unallowed Edits

You can redraw Snow Miku’s eyes and pose.
You can add patterns to Yukine, and change the shape of his tail and ears.
Do not erase or move the copyright text on the template.
Do not delete, resize or move any elements of the template.
Do not change the resolution of the template.

Additional Remarks

You can post any number of works made by yourself.
Please design your entry with the theme “The Sea in the image of a Wintery Hokkaido“.
Draw a design for both Snow Miku and Rabbit Yukine.
Put snowflakes in the design.

Precautions

Be sure to use the provided templates for drawing your entry: JPG Template, PNG Template
Please note that some details might be difficult to recreate in 3D for use in figures, so some design elements may be omitted or require modification.
Please avoid using large numbers of patterns, colors, shapes or designs that would be too difficult to be 3-dimensionalized into a figure.
Please be sure to lock the tags on your entry.
Make sure your entry contains the tag “２０２２年雪ミク衣装”. This tag should be automatically applied if you use the application link provided below. (Copy and paste the tag without the quotes if needed)
During the collaboration period, the “Piapro Official Collaboration Wanted” (募集中のピアプロ公式コラボ) tag is displayed in the tag selection field on the new post screen. All you have to do is select and apply the relevant tag when submitting your entry.
Please note the chosen artwork may be modified before being finalized for use in Snow Miku 2022.

-> Click Here To Begin Submission Application <-

If submitted correctly, your artwork should appear on the collaboration’s list of artwork entries. If you forgot to submit your artwork design without licenses, you will need to delete your post and try again, as the license cannot be modified afterwards.

Good luck to all participants!

> Snow Miku 2021 Collaboration Detail
> Snow Miku Official Site

Design a Hatsune Miku Prize Figure Costume in the 3rd SEGA Prize x Piapro Collaboration

Posted by jrharbort at 9:15 pm Events, Hatsune Miku, Illustrations No Responses »

May 192020

After the success of the previous two Hatsune Miku prize figure art collaborations, SEGA and Piapro are now running a third! For the new Super Premium Prize Figure art collaboration, SEGA and Piapro are seeking fan costume ideas for the pop summer theme, “Splash Parade“.

Applications must use the provided template, and must be submitted by June 15th at 5:00 PM JST. Please be sure to follow the rules of the collaboration below carefully!

Costume design with the theme of Splash Parade
Theme: Splash Parade
Application Period: May 18th, 2020 @ 5:00 PM JST ~ June 15th, 2020 @ 5:00 PM JST
Number of works to be adopted: 1

Target Character
Hatsune Miku

Qualification for Participation
Must be 18 or older, have a Piapro.jp account and follow the rules of entry.

Post Format
Work Size: Not Specified (Please use the provided template) → Click here for Template ←
File format: jpg, png
Color mode: RGB
Resolution: Not Specified
License Condition: Please post without any licenses (required).

** If you accidentally post with a license, you will need to delete and resubmit your work, as the license cannot be changed.

Remarks
> You can submit any number of artworks.
> The costume design can include any hairstyle and accessories.

Additional Notes
> Please be sure to use all 3 sides of the provided template.
> Please no more than 2 accessories per costume (hat, microphone, etc). Keep accessory handles as small as possible.
> Please refrain from overly dressy clothes and fishnets.
> Please avoid complicated clothes shapes and hair-styles.
> Please note the chosen design may require alterations to be recreated in 3D form.
> Please make sure to submit your artwork with the tag “セガ＿フィギュア３“, and make sure to lock the tag.

=> Click Here To Submit Artwork <=

To submit your artwork, please make sure you’re logged into piapro.jp, and then click the above link. It should automatically begin the process to post your submission with the tag “セガ＿フィギュア３” already attached. During the submission, make sure to check the box for “no licenses”, and verify once you’ve finished. Then be sure to lock the tag.

If done correctly, your submission should become visible on the submissions list page. Good luck to all participants!

Collaboration Detail → https://piapro.jp/pages/official_collabo/figure3_fw3k/
Submissions List → https://piapro.jp/pages/official_collabo/figure3_fw3k/list

Enter The Miku Expo 2019 Fan Forge Art Contest To Win Tickets & Goods!

Posted by jrharbort at 6:34 pm Concerts, Events, Exhibitions, Hatsune Miku, Merchandise, Miku Expo No Responses »

Mar 032019

The art design Fan Forge by For Fans By Fans for the Miku Expo 2019 tour has begun! That means this is your chance to submit art designs for a chance to win prizes, as well as have your artwork featured on officially licensed goods!

Even if you can’t draw, you can still vote! You can follow the link below to submit your vote and/or art designs. For Fans By Fans is accepting entries for T-shirts, art prints, messenger bags, mousepads and wallets.

Submissions Deadline: April 4th @ 11:59 PM PST.
Link: https://www.forfansbyfans.com/feature/hatsune-miku-fan-forge-info

The grand prize winner will receive either a Taiwan or Hong Kong concert ticket, or a special tour goods package. Two more runner ups will also receive the tour goods package. And finally, all winners will receive commission on sales of goods sold with their artwork!

Important Guidelines
– Design something original, creative and inspired by any of the piapro characters.
– Must be 18 years of age or older (Under 18 allowed with guardian consent). Submissions are open internationally to all countries.
– We will not accept “mash-ups” or “cross-overs”.
– Use only characters from the Piapro family;
“Hatsune Miku”, “Kagamine Rin”, “Kagamine Len”, “Megurine Luka”, “Kaito” and “Meiko”.
– Don’t submit similar versions of the same design. This will only divide your votes.
– Your own take on or own versions of costumes is encouraged. BUT, please do not use costumes created by other artists in the community.

MUSIC LIKE MAGIC! Design Challenge – Celebrating MIKU EXPO 2018 Europe Show

Posted by jrharbort at 12:10 am Concerts, Events, Exhibitions, Hatsune Miku, Merchandise 1 Response »

Aug 092018

The next Hatsune Miku Fan Forge by For Fans By Fans is underway to celebrate the upcoming Hatsune Miku Expo 2018 Europe events! This time the design challenge is centered around the theme song “MUSIC LIKE MAGIC!”, composed by OSTER project!

The contest asks participating artists to submit T-shirt designs based on the concept of the above theme song. Participation enters you for a chance at the grand prize, which is a pair of tickets to the Miku Expo 2018 Europe concert event of your choice, or 5 pieces of the official tour goods! 2 runner-ups will be awarded 3 pieces of merchandise from the tour. All winners will also be awarded commissions on goods sold with their designs.

The deadline for submissions is September 16th at 11:59 PM PST. Be sure to read the rules of participation over on the official event page! → https://www.forfansbyfans.com/feature/hatsune-miku-fan-forge-info

Miku Expo 2018 Europe Tour Info: https://mikuexpo.com/europe2018/

2016 Racing Miku Design Submissions Now Open, Start Drawing!

Posted by Mercuryw at 10:21 pm Goodsmile Racing, Hatsune Miku, Other 14 Responses »

Jun 212015

The Goodsmile Racing x Piapro collaboration for 2016 Racing Miku design has begun! This will be the first time we’ll witness a completely fan-based Racing Miku design in the battlefield. The collaboration came as a sudden announcement recently via live stream on July 20th.

The concepts are “Blaze”, “Victory”, and “Phoenix” (She sounds ready for another race in Thailand). Participants are free to illustrate their ideas however they please. Rather than focus on colors and lines, your ideas will be heavily recognized. Each submission requires specific tags, and we have prepared a detailed procedure below. Anyone can enter, and you’re not required to be from Japan.

An example provided by the officials:

HOW TO ENTER:

Create your design, and save in JPG format. Keep image size BELOW A4 size, and use 150dpi resolution.
Click HERE to begin the submission process.
Before submitting the design, click on the Edit Tags button 「編集」.
Copy and Paste (do not type) the tag レーシングミク２０１６ into the space (Disregard this step if tag field already has a tag)
Click 「ロックする」 to lock the tag.
Confirm that the Lock Icon is on the left-hand side of your tag (this is the most important part of the process), then submit.
Once your submission is successfully completed, it can be found listed with the other submissions on the official site.
(*Other rules and details can be found be here)

The submission deadline is on July 21st at 9:00 JST. Once the winning design has been selected, she will be announced via live stream on Hatsune Miku GT Project channel on nicovideo on July 22nd. The winner will be rewarded with a pair of tickets to his/her chosen race in Super GT 2016.

For details on the previous Racing Mikus, you can visit the History of Racing Miku section on Goodsmile Racing site for illustrators, designers, and a complete package of all official illustrations.