Spring has come and gone, but the inspiration of the season is still shining through every brushstroke, sketch, and splash of color! We’re excited to announce the winners of the Spring 2026 Draw This in Your Style Challenge. This year, artists from around the world brought fresh creativity to our featured prompts, transforming them into imaginative works filled with personality, storytelling, and springtime charm.
A heartfelt thank-you to everyone who joined the challenge and shared their talent with our community. We received an incredible collection of 400 entries, each one offering a unique perspective and artistic voice. From bold reinterpretations to delicate details, every submission captured the spirit of creativity and growth that makes this challenge so special.
Grand Prize Winners
Out of all entries, our team chose 3 artworks that stood out the most. These artists will receive grand prizes, a drawing device from Huion and Rebelle 8 Pro or equivalent Escape Motions shop credit. We thank Huion for their continued support of this challenge.
1st Prize: Renewal by Gloria Vanessa Nicoli
Gloria recreated all 5 prompts in her style. The romantic interpretation of the Renewal portrait captivated our eyes. We were enchanted by the artist’s masterful composition of shapes and colors, her delicate stylization, and especially the warm glow in the painting, which creates a positive and somewhat dreamy atmosphere. Excellent!
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2nd Prize: Flowers & Fairies by Sammypiu
We were delighted to recognize the painting of a delicate fairy rider with flowing hair and flowers that attract bees. We were impressed by the convincing combination of realistic and stylized drawing, a subtle hint of humor, and masterful handling of light, reflections, and the sharpness of the spatial plans. Congratulations!
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3rd Prize: Ladybug by Iyel
We also appreciated this very humorous, positive-toned painting of a ladybug, whose wings will surely shine with purity. The artist masterfully works with water reflections, a bold color palette, and decisive stylization of shapes. We were pleased by the perspective not only in the composition but also in the subject matter itself. Well done!
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Prompt Winners
Five artists poured their creativity into this challenge when preparing original artworks. Now, each of them selected one winning piece that truly captured the spirit of their prompt. Below, they share the thoughts, emotions, and inspiration behind their chosen artworks. Each winner will receive Rebelle 8 Pro or equivalent shop credit from Escape Motions.
Ladybee by Renata Souza
Antonella Fant had a really difficult decision to make, as more than 150 artists decided to recreate her Ladybee artwork. This is what stood out to her in the winning artwork: "I loved this illustration because it keeps all the key features of my character while bringing them into a unique and distinctive style, where you can truly recognize the artist behind it. The character’s expression and sweetness are qualities I always try to convey in my own illustrations, and I loved seeing them interpreted in a style different from mine."
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Spring: Last Snow by dark.visage
Pluvium Grandis chose this interpretation of Last Snow for its fantastic brushwork control and strong placement of smaller shapes and textures. Overall, the painting is pleasantly balanced and really gives the feel of the cold start of spring!
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Flowers & Fairies by Shubham Kumar Vats
Sky's original drawing was a very serene scene, a short glimpse of a very quiet moment between the fairy and the environment. When she saw this entry, Sky absolutely adored how it completely flipped the vibe. It is dynamic, and now what was a calm scene has become something that you might lose if you blink. The composition and the rendering style are also very eye-catching!
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Renewal by Frank Alm
Reg found Frank's piece incredibly striking and passionate for the theme of spring and her prompt, Renewal. He represented his country, Cuba, in the flowers, expressing love and pride for his identity. The gravity-defying water droplets captured nature's renewing, seasonal cycle, and the flowers transforming into butterflies was a fantastic concept for spring. Overall, this artwork is very fitting and inspirational!
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Ladybug by Alperen Ayan
Alperen has expanded the modest little glade of the prompt into a delightful communal bathing spot. The original prompt creator, Thomas Chamberlain-Keen, loved the role reversal of the ladybird, but again, it's the technique that really pulls in. There's a wonderful depth in the layers of foliage, but the space feels cosy and covered with the dappled lighting. The beautiful figures feel so naturally posed, with a modesty reminiscent of classical paintings. Finally, the brushwork has a lovely, loose flow that complements the lush greenery and mimics the flow of the water.
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Honorable Mentions
Among the many remarkable entries, countless artworks truly stood out, and unfortunately, we could not recognize them all. The following is a small selection of honorable mentions that deserve special recognition.
Ladybee by Maria Giada del Vecchio
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Last Snow by Corin
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Ladybug by Dave Baker
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Renewal by Ingrid Dcruz
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Ladybee by Arya Silvart
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Flowers & Fairies by Eliana Bastidas Puentes
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Last Snow by Eloi
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Renewal by Lilao
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Flowers & Fairies by Maria Reis
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Ladybug by Ishaan Verma
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Last Snow by Dino Eracleous
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Ladybee by Lesly
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Thank you to everyone who participated in the challenge and shared your creativity, passion, and hard work with us. We were truly impressed by the talent, originality, and effort shown in every submission. Seeing so many unique ideas and artistic styles made this challenge incredibly inspiring and enjoyable for everyone involved. Whether your work was featured or not, your contribution helped make this event a success, and we sincerely appreciate the time and dedication you put into it.
Stay creative,
Escape Motions Team
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