Illustrate a Saying

Folk wisdom has shaped the way we see the world—now it’s your turn to give it a visual voice. In this contest, we invite you to choose a proverb, saying, or popular phrase and transform it into a unique image that captures its meaning through your own artistic lens.

You can illustrate it literally, reinterpret it as a metaphor, add a humorous twist, or explore it in a completely experimental way. What matters most is how you turn words into a visual story that reflects your perspective, imagination, and style.

Love transforming ideas into images? Share your creative process with a step-by-step tutorial showing how you brought your chosen saying to life—from your first concept to the final piece.

We invite the entire creative community to take part—illustrators, designers, photographers, and visual storytellers of all levels. Whether you’re experienced or just starting out, your way of seeing the world can inspire others to create.

Bring wisdom to life and win amazing prizes!

• Grand Prize: $300
• Runners-up (2 winners): $150 each
• Community Choice (10 winners): 1-month Domestika+ subscription
• Jury Selection (10 winners): 1-month Domestika+ subscription

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

1️⃣ The Creation
Choose a proverb, saying, or popular phrase and represent it visually in any medium you prefer—illustration, collage, photography, 3D, embroidery, etc.

2️⃣ Concept
Include a short explanation (1–3 lines) about the chosen saying, its meaning, and how you interpreted it in your piece.

3️⃣ Creative Process
Show at least two intermediate steps of your process—sketches, moodboards, composition tests, or explorations of color and style. Each step should include one image and a short explanatory text.

4️⃣ Final Piece
Publish the finished work: the illustration or visual piece that represents the saying you chose.

5️⃣ Tools & Materials
Mention the techniques, tools, or materials you used: pencil, watercolor, digital, collage, photography, 3D, etc.

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⚠️ Important: Only projects that clearly document the step-by-step creative process (with at least two intermediate steps, each including an image and a short text) will be considered.

The Domestika team will evaluate all submitted projects and select the winners based on the following criteria:

• Creativity → Originality in the interpretation of the chosen proverb or saying, and strength of personal style.
• Clarity → Clear and complete step-by-step presentation of the creative process.
• Skill → Visual impact and technical mastery of the tools, techniques, or materials used.
• Connection to the Message → Ability to convey the meaning or spirit of the chosen saying in a visually powerful way that inspires others.

The winning entries will stand out not only for their artistic quality, but also for how they transform words into images that reflect the creator’s unique voice and vision.

🚀 Ready to turn words into art?