Welcome to the UK Championships (2022)
Artists battle head-2-head in quick-fire 60 minute bouts to create an illustration inspired by a recent news headline. Watch the world’s top illustrators compete - witness a clash of styles as they battle to become no.1
UK Championships: Fri, Dec 16st - Sun, Dec 18th | ONLINE | Start time: 17:30 GMT
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Full CLASSIC player line-up below!
Artists have 60 minutes to complete an A2 illustration inspired by a recent news headline. Stationery is restricted (8 pieces max) and colour palette must be black, white (greyscale permitted) plus a single colour. Our judges award points across the following criteria.
0-12 | Personality: Points awarded based on the injection of energy, dynamism and charisma.
0-12 | Interpretation: Points awarded based on a successful portrayal of the headline, witty, clever and original interpretations all secure high points.
0-12 | Narrative: Points awarded for successful ‘on-paper narrative’ between characters and other elements.
0-12 | Technical: Points awarded based on dexterity, understanding of light, composition, natural ability and talent.
0-2 | Social: On Insta @illustratedworldseries post head-2-head announcements in 'Stories' at the start of every Live Battle. These posts feature a 'Social Poll' widget giving viewers an opportunity to vote for their favourite. The stories last 1 hr 15 min (60 min battle duration and 15 min post-battle 'hang-time'). Links are provided within the announcement directing viewers to the Live Battle page and competitor profile pages to view both work-in-progress and finished pieces. After 1 hr 15 min the poll is closed. The winner of the social vote is allocated 2 points, the loser 0. Vote for your favourite!
4 x Judges (3 x permanent 1 x daily guest) score across 4 x criteria (as listed in 'Rules'). An average score is then calculated (0/12) for each criteria. The social score is tabulated separately then added to the average scores giving a final score 0/50.
The highest scoring competitor moves into the next round, the loser is knocked out. If scorecards are tied the social score (S) will determine the winner of a battle. 1 x point is awarded for a WIN, 0 x points for a LOSS. A bonus point (BP) is awarded to competitors winning 4 x consecutive battles during a tournament. Points scored during a tournament contribute towards a competitor's overal Rankings Table position.
Every tournament has a leaderboard. Performance at this tournament contributes towards overall IWS ranking. When competitors have identical points (PTS) the 'Exit' value will determine hierarchy and position. The 'Exit' value reflects a competitor's most recently awarded scorecard (i.e when leaving/exiting the tournament). If 'Exit' scorecards are tied the social score (S) determines leaderboard position.
Pool: £2400
£1750 - Winner
£500 - Runner-up
£150 - Semi-finalists
| # player | debut | flag | style | age | won | exit | pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1  | SP:Zero
| 2019 |  | Comic | 47 | 4 | 43.75 | 5 (BP) |
2  | GROLLAK
| 2022 |  | Cartoon | 31 | 3 | 43.5 | 3 |
3  | Carli Ihde
| 2022 | | Bold | 32 | 2 | 44.75 | 2 |
4  | JP Gutierrez
| 2022 | | Cartoon | 42 | 2 | 40.25 | 2 |
5  | Kid Crayon
| 2019 |  | cartoon | 33 | 1 | 40.75 | 1 |
6  | Asco Grill
| 2022 | | N/A | 41 | 1 | 39.25 | 1 |
7  | UH OH
| 2021 | | Graphic | 39 | 1 | 38.75 | 1 |
8  | Used Pencil
| 2017 | | Bold | 35 | 1 | 37.5 | 1 |
9  | OWEL
| 2022 | | Graffiti | 26 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
10  | Ali Hamish
| 2019 | | Satire | 35 | 0 | 40.5 | 0 |
11  | PODE Red
| 2019 | | Sci-Fi | 37 | 0 | 39.5 | 0 |
12  | Lazy Obit
| 2017 | | Satire | 37 | 0 | 37.5 | 0 |
13  | Sam Pierson
| 2022 | | Lowbrow | 32 | 0 | 37.25 (S) | 0 |
14  | RIKKIMARR
| 2022 | | Comic | 44 | 0 | 37.25 | 0 |
15  | Curtis Creationz
| 2021 | | Doodle | 29 | 0 | 35.75 | 9 |
16  | Dooodling Dan
| 2020 |  | Lowbrow | 33 | 0 | 35.25 | 0 |
