Artist: Hassan Al-farhan, 2024 FINE ART REALISM
About
At Sparmax, we believe airbrushing is more than a technique. It is the art of creation. For decades, we have partnered with leading brands, artists, and innovators to deliver precision, performance, and inspiration to creators worldwide.
Since 2016, the Sparmax International Airbrush Competition has celebrated excellence in realism, fantasy, automotive, and hobby art. Now, we are taking it to the next level. In 2026, Iwata-Medea will join us as a co-host, bringing this global event to a broader stage. Selected artworks will be presented at the IWATA Annual Art Exhibition & Open House, honoring the creativity and passion of airbrush artists everywhere.
Over the years, we have received thousands of submissions from more than forty countries, each telling a story of imagination and mastery. This year, we invite you to take part and show the world what you can create.
CATEGORIES
Previous outstanding works across 4 categories
AUTOMOTIVE
Racing into creativity with custom automotive artworks
HOBBY/ MODEL
Crafting miniature marvels with impeccable attention
FINE ART (REALISM)
Capturing intricate details, bringing scenes to life with unparalleled precision
FINE ART (FANTASY)
Crafting dreams into vivid spectacles on canvas
JUNIOR
Sparkling with innovation, showcasing budding talent
A category dedicated to all the young artists out there!
Applicants must be under age 17 for this category.*
One winner will be selected.
*Participants must be born on or after 2/28/2009
Prizes
sponsored by:
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1st
US$700
Iwata & Sparmax Online Store Vouchers (exact value to be announced). Plus a 2026 Competition Selected Works Hardcover Book
2nd
US$100
Iwata & Sparmax Online Store Vouchers (exact value to be announced). Plus a 2026 Competition Selected Works Hardcover Book
3rd
wata & Sparmax Online Store Vouchers (exact value to be announced)
Plus a 2026 Competition Selected Works Hardcover Book
Junior
Iwata & Sparmax Online Store Vouchers (exact value to be announced)
Plus a 2026 Competition Selected Works Hardcover Book
*Sparmax Accessory Assortment includes: SilverBullet Plus Moisture Trap & Cleaning Pot SCP-700 & Swivel Joint
How to Join
Entry window: Now until Feb. 28th, 2026
1. The Contest is open to artists worldwide over the age of 18 for submissions to "automotive art, hobby/ model, fine art (fantasy), and fine art (realism)" categories, and between ages 13-17 for submissions to "junior" category at the time of submission.
2. Each Entrant may submit up to ONE artwork per category, maximum 5 photos per artwork, different angles acceptable. Submissions with more than ONE entry per category will not be considered.
3. Submitted artworks must be original creations by the Entrant and should not have previously received any awards or prizes. The use of airbrushing tools should constitute at least 70% of the artwork’s overall execution. The artworks must not have been licensed, published for commercial purposes, or created using artificial intelligence (AI) tools.
4.Submissions must be in JPEG/PNG/PDF format, 300 dpi minimum. Please DO NOT include your name on the file name. List down “artwork title & category”, for example, “Dragon_Fine Art (Fantasy)”.
5.Previous Sparmax International Airbrush Competition submissions are not accepted.
6.The judge’s decision is final and the winner will be notified via email.
7.By entering the Contest, each Entrant grants the Organizers a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, and non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, adapt, modify, publish, distribute, and display their submitted Artwork(s), in whole or in part, in any media now known or later developed by the Organizers.
8.Please fully read and agree to the Terms and Conditions on the submission form prior to entering your submission.
9.If you encounter any problems, please contact contest@sparmaxair.com
Meet The Judges
Sparmax Team
Sparmax sales and marketing team will cast one vote.
Our Sponsors
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Terms and Conditions
• Upon submissions, all electronic artwork files become the property of Sparmax. Applicants understand and agree that the artwork may be published on Sparmax website and other forms of digital and print media.
• Applicants submitting to "automotive art, hobby/ model, fine art (fantasy), and fine art (realism)" categories must be over the age of 18 at the time of submission. Applicants submitting to "junior" category must be age 13-17 at the time of submission.
• The judge’s decision is final and binding in relation to all matters relating to competitions and may not be subject to any discussions or correspondence.
• If insufficient entries are received in any one category, that category may be subject to cancellation.
• Competition judges reserve the right to move entries from one category to another if deemed appropriate.
• All works must be your own. You can be inspired by other works, but plagiarism or copying of another person’s work is strictly prohibited. Any plagiarized work will automatically be disqualified from the competition and any subsequent legal ramification of the plagiarism are the sole responsibility of the submitter.
• Submitted works should not have been entered into any other competitions.
• Winners shall be solely responsible for compliance with their local/national tax regulations, as it may pertain to their winnings.
• Sparmax reserves the right in its absolute discretion to cancel competitions and/or the prizes where circumstances outside of Sparmax’s control arise.
• Submissions are made with the implied agreement with the above/stated conditions.