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Submissions Closed · International Competition · Ages 9–12

IF I COULD...
My Dream
Life 2026

Young artists explored their dream lives through original digital artwork in the 2026 competition. The theme, judging criteria and rules remain available for reference.

Entries Closed
30 Sept 2026 11.59pm (MY)
Competition Results

Results Announcement

Results announced

8 awards · Ages 9–12 · One age group. Congratulations to all our winners!

Drawing Competition 2026 — winner list
Award Student name Country
Champion EMMA ANDERSON SINGAPORE
1st Runner Up GOH QI LONG MALAYSIA
2nd Runner Up ELIZABETH NAKAMURA INDONESIA
Creative Dreamer Award CHLOE TAN AUSTRALIA
Creative Dreamer Award NUR AISYAH BINTI AHMAD MALAYSIA
Creative Dreamer Award LIM WEI XIN MALAYSIA
Creative Dreamer Award NGUYỄN GIA HUY VIETNAM
Creative Dreamer Award ETHAN LIM WEI JIE SINGAPORE
About the Competition

What is "If I Could..."?

We invite young digital artists to imagine and draw their ultimate dream life. If you could live anywhere, be anything, or invent a completely new world — what would you create?

The competition accepted 100% digital 2D artwork only (Procreate, Photoshop, Blender 2D Grease Pencil, etc.) from students aged 9–12 internationally. Entry was free for GeniusCode+ students and RM15 for external participants. Submissions are now closed.

Primary Students · Ages 9–12

Panel of Judges

1
Mr. Jun
Melaka
2
Ms. Lee
Kuala Lumpur
The Brief

The Theme

Express your vision of a perfect dream life — digital art only. Your imagination is the only limit.

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Competition Theme

If I Could... My Dream Life!

What does your ultimate dream life look like? If you could live anywhere, be anything, or invent a completely new world — draw it! Show us your imagination.

💻 Procreate 🖌️ Photoshop ✏️ Blender 2D 🎨 Digital 2D Only
How You're Scored

Judging Criteria

Four criteria. Every point counts.
40%
Creativity & Originality
How unique and imaginative is the artwork? Does the participant present a fresh and original vision of their "Dream Life" without relying on clichés?
30%
Storytelling & Theme
How well does the artwork capture the theme? Does the drawing tell a compelling story or convey a strong emotion?
20%
Technical Skill
How well did the participant use their digital tools? Includes colour palettes, lighting, shading, composition, and overall detail.
10%
Visual Impact
The "wow" factor. Does the final piece grab the viewer's attention and leave a lasting impression?
What You Can Win

Prizes & Awards

Top 3 winners + 5 Creative Dreamer Awards. Total prize pool: RM1,950.

2nd Place
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1st Runner Up
RM500
Cash prize · 1 winner
Champion
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First Place
RM1,000
Cash prize · 1 winner
3rd Place
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2nd Runner Up
RM100
Cash prize · 1 winner
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Special Award
Creative Dreamer Award
5 winners · Certificate of Achievement
RM50 × 5
🌟 All participants receive a Digital Certificate of Participation
2026 Competition Rules

Rules & Eligibility

Medium
100% Digital 2D Artwork Only
Procreate, Photoshop, Blender 2D Grease Pencil, etc. Physical artwork not accepted.
Entry Fee
GeniusCode+ Students — FREE
External students: RM15
Deadline
30 September 2026 (Wednesday) 11.59pm (MY)
The entry period ended on 30 September 2026. Late entries are not accepted.
Submission
1 artwork
High-res PNG or JPG (final artwork)
Anti-AI Rule
No AI-generated artwork
Submissions using AI tools (Midjourney, DALL-E, etc.) immediately disqualified.
Originality
100% original work only
Tracing copyrighted images, characters, or photographs is strictly prohibited.
Competition Archive

How Entries Were Submitted

1

Registration

Participants completed the registration form. External students paid the entry fee.

2

Artwork Upload

Participants uploaded their final high-resolution PNG or JPG artwork to a Google Drive folder with viewing access enabled.

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Submission

Participants submitted their Google Drive folder link before the deadline. The submission period is now closed.

Drawing Competition 2026 entries are closed

The entry deadline was 30 September 2026. Explore the theme, judging criteria and rules above.