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International Competition · Open to All

IF I COULD...
My Dream
Life 2026

What does your ultimate dream life look like? Grab your digital stylus and show us your imagination — compete with young artists from around the world.

See the Brief
Deadline
30 Sept 2026 11.59pm (MY)
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?

100% digital 2D artwork only (Procreate, Photoshop, Blender 2D Grease Pencil, etc.). This is an international competition, open to everyone. GeniusCode+ students enter for free. External participants pay a small entry fee of RM15.

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
Before You Enter

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)
No late entries 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.
How to Submit

3 Steps to Enter

1

Fill the Registration Form

Complete the form and pay the entry fee if you are an external student.

2

Upload to Google Drive

Upload your final artwork (PNG or JPG, high-res) to a Google Drive folder.

⚠ Set to "Anyone with the link – Viewer"
3

Submit Your Link

Paste your Google Drive folder link into the official submission form. Done!

Ready to dream big?

Entries close 30 September 2026 — pick up your digital stylus!