I’m thrilled to announce my 8th Annual Fan Art Contest! Whether you’ve been following my books for years or are brand new to my stories, this is your chance to bring your favorite characters, creatures, and scenes to life.
In addition to your invaluable contributions to the wonderful Lindsay Schopfer fan art community, submitting artists will also receive the following:
- YouTube Spotlight: All accepted entries will be featured and reviewed in an upcoming reaction video on my YouTube channel!
- Official Postcard Contract: Qualified contest winners and honorable mentions will receive a contract (with full credit and a flat royalty fee) to add their piece to my official postcard collection sold at live events and conventions.
Keep in mind that there are no strict categories. If it’s inspired by my stories, it’s eligible. Best of luck, everyone! I can’t wait to see what you create.
Contest Details & Guidelines
Schedule
- Submissions open: October 1 – December 31, 2026
- Winners Announced: The winner and honorable mentions will be revealed during the official YouTube reaction video and posted to the website shortly after.
How to Submit
- Submit your artwork file to lindsay(at)lindsayschopfer.com with the subject line: “2026 Fan Art Contest.”
- If your work is non-digital, please scan it or provide a high-resolution, well-lit, straight-on photograph.
- Include the title of your piece, which story it is based on, and your preferred artist display name if you want to be credited.
Postcard Contract Qualification Requirements
To qualify for a commercial postcard licensing contract offer, entries must meet physical production standards:
- Resolution: Minimum 300 DPI
- Finish Level: Fully rendered color or high-detail ink illustrations. (Rough pencil sketches, quick concept doodles, or low-resolution files remain eligible for the YouTube reaction feature, but will not qualify for physical print licensing).
- Layout: Framed to work cleanly as a standalone illustration.
Additional Rules & Legal
- All entries must be the original work of the submitting artist.
- Artists may submit as many pieces as they like.
- Submissions must be explicitly related to Lindsay Schopfer’s published stories.
- Artists under 18 must have permission from a legal guardian to enter.
- Works featuring explicit erotic content, excessive gore, or hateful content will not be accepted.
- By submitting, the artist grants Lindsay Schopfer non-exclusive rights to display and feature the artwork in promotional media, including YouTube video coverage and social media spotlights.
- Commercial postcard licensing offers are made at the host’s discretion based on print quality, technical specs, and event inventory needs. Qualifying winners and honorable mentions offered a contract will receive a single flat licensing fee per accepted piece, plus full artist attribution.
