Urban Landscapes: Imagine, Trace, Reveal

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

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

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.

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

• 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?

_{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.}