Veiled Realms Art Challenge: Brought to You by Leartes

Enter a world of forgotten times and hidden legends with the Veiled Realms Art Challenge — created and hosted by Leartes Studios.

With a prize pool exceeding $50,000 in hardware, software, gear, and creative tools, this global challenge invites both professionals and students to bring their worldbuilding skills to life across four exciting categories:

• 3D Environment
• 3D Prop
• Concept Art / Environment
• Concept Art / Prop

The challenge is inspired by the atmospheric and dreamlike work of renowned concept artist Max Bedulenko. His worlds, shaped by surreal landscapes and forgotten structures, serve as the conceptual foundation for this artistic journey.

Whether you’re working in stylized, photoreal, or painterly styles, this is your opportunity to build something truly imaginative — a realm that has been hidden, lost, or long abandoned.

🗓️ Applications are open until October 1st, 2025

Submissions will be judged by a panel of leading industry experts, and winners will be awarded an array of prizes that support both creative and technical growth.

Introducing the Esteemed Sponsors:

The Veiled Realms Art Challenge is supported by an exceptional lineup of sponsors who share our commitment to creativity and innovation. Their contributions help provide the tools, recognition, and rewards that make this challenge possible.

Meet the Distinguished Jury Panel:

Our jury consists of experienced creative professionals with diverse backgrounds. Their expertise ensures a fair and insightful review process, focusing on artistic quality, originality, and technical execution.

Free Trial Access for All Contestants

To help participants bring their visions to life, Leartes Studios is offering free trial access to a suite of powerful tools during the challenge:

• Marvelous Designer
• Dash
• Cosmos Marketplace

These trials are included with your registration, giving every contestant a chance to build their scene with the best possible resources.

Boost Your Visibility & Win Extra Rewards

Bonus: Get the Wasteland and Oriental Building Environments — for FREE!

Once you’ve applied to the challenge, you can claim two free Cosmos environment packs by completing the following steps:

Create a blog post on Cosmos and/or ArtStation about your project concept, using the hashtag #leartesstudios

Announce your participation on LinkedIn, tagging Leartes Studios and using the hashtag #learteschallenge

These two detailed, game-ready environments are perfect for jumpstarting your composition, lighting, or layout — and they’re yours to keep.

Free Assets Available on Cosmos

Cosmos Marketplace isn’t just for challenge participants. Anyone can log in and access a growing library of completely free assets, available at any time.

These assets include:

• High-quality environments
• 3D assets
• VFX
• Tools
• Sounds
• Materials

Compatible with Unreal Engine, Unity, and Godot

Whether you’re practicing scene composition, testing out lighting, or preparing a personal project, these free resources offer a strong starting point.

Simply log in or sign up at https://cosmos.leartesstudios.com/signin.

 Once you’re in, go to the “Free Assets” section and begin downloading — no subscription required.