Here are the official results for this run of Sketch Quest December second run. We had a small but diverse group of entries for this run, showcasing from conceptual comics to imaginative character designs. It’s clear that the community is focusing on storytelling and personal expression, and the quality of the execution using different medium and drawing style is very impressive.

1st Place: @doodletrends — The less you carry, the lighter you live

This entry takes the top spot for its strong impact and timely message.

• Creativity (40%): High. Using a single panel comic is a clever way to address holiday stress.
• Inspiration Story (30%): Excellent. The reflection on dropping a little extra load during the busy season gives it an edge
• Effort (30%): Strong. The character expressions clearly convey the intended contrast between peace and being overwhelmed.
• Prize: 3 HIVE

2nd Place: @kiabhels — Woodland Monster Evergreen

A fantastic blend of festive aesthetics and dark fantasy.

• Creativity (40%): Very High. Reimagining a Christmas tree as a dangerous predator with sparkle traps is a unique take.
• Inspiration Story (30%): Strong. The connection to previous character designs and the detailed lore about its prey makes it very engaging.
• Effort (30%): Excellent. The digital execution and symmetry in the design show significant technical skill.
• Prize: 2 HIVE

3rd Place: @pepijin — Soaring Winter Bird

This piece stood out for its artistic energy.

• Creativity (40%): High. Successfully transforming a random digital doodle into a dynamic, soaring bird shows great imagination.
• Inspiration Story (30%): Great. The artist’s go with the flow attitude and the story of overcoming doubt about the shape are very inspiring.
• Effort (30%): Good. The jagged strokes for texture and the use of bold color against a grey sky create a strong winter vibe.
• Prize: 1 HIVE

Congrats to all the winners and thank you to all the participants
and supporters of this contest. See you in the next