[REVIEW] CHALLENGE OF JUNE (1)

2025-06-27. AM 02:05
[Review] Challenge of June (1)
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The ‘Firefly’, often called the lantern of nature, was the theme for our first challenge in June.

First, we will introduce the winners of this challenge through a video.


* If you can’t see the video, please check the link below.

Go to the epilogue of the 1st challenge of June


Thanks to this challenge, we got to enjoy a wonderful collection of firefly-inspired artworks.

Some pieces captured fireflies lighting up their surroundings in all sorts of colors, while others took us on an imaginative journey.

They let us feel as if we were exploring a fantasy world inspired by their glow.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the challenge with great artwork.

Then, shall we meet the winners of the challenge?





PENUP Artist Art
Reflection of fireflies / @Dr.Gazi
firefly dance / @Maksim

Countless fireflies blink in unison among the trees,

while blue light reflected on the water scatters color and gives the whole landscape a magical feel.

The woman on the boat looks as if she can’t help but cheer at the fantastical scene created by the fireflies.

This magical moment is from @Dr.Gazi.


Beyond the calm waves on the horizon, the sun is setting.

In a field full of purple flowers, fireflies scatter their light as they fly in every direction.

It’s as if they’re excited for the coming night, ready to dance together.

This enchanting creation comes from @Maksim.



PENUP Artist Art
Firefly Tree / @Romin
In the Forest of the Fireflies / @HTH

On a dark night, a cluster of fireflies sends yellow light in every direction.

A river of light flows along the ground, and the branches are filled with sparkling leaves.

The fantastical landscape created by the fireflies feels like something out of a fairy tale.

This fairytale-like world is imagined by @Romin.


Around a cabin deep in the dark forest, bright fireflies fill the air.

Some chase after a witch flying on her broomstick, almost like mysterious afterimages.

You can almost imagine the fireflies, fascinated by the witch, following her through their woods.

This playful and whimsical scene is brought to life by @HTH.



PENUP Artist Art
뜨겁고 깊었던 여름밤 a hot, deep summer night / @aralio555
Jar of Wonder / @Gwennie

As clouds part to reveal the moon, the night sky turns a deep blue.

Shooting stars fall between the Milky Way, and countless fireflies light up the field below.

This beautiful landscape seems like it will become a special summer memory for the cat and girl in the scene.

This dreamy and nostalgic moment is from @aralio555.


A boy holds a jar in both hands, gazing at the firefly inside.

As the firefly glows yellow at the tip of its tail, the boy looks on in amazement, his mouth open in wonder.

To him, this jar might just be the most mysterious thing in the world.

This touching scene is from @Gwennie.



PENUP Artist Art
Luciérnagas en el bosque / @Night_Hawk
yoooo these curlsssss slayyyyyyyyyyyy / @Vorobushek

A large full moon hangs above the trees, lighting up the forest.

As if in harmony with the bright moon, fireflies sparkle and soar into the sky.

The farther they drift, the more beautiful the night sky becomes, dotted with their lights.

This serene and luminous moment is from @Night_Hawk.


In a field of white flowers, a girl lies in the grass as fireflies flit around her.

Some settle on her fingertips or the bridge of her nose, as if showing their curiosity.

Perhaps they’ve mistaken her curly hair for a new kind of flower.

This delightful moment is captured by @Vorobushek.



PENUP Artist Art
The light to get home / @Bozi
Little Light in the Dark / @meravs

In a meadow filled with blooming flowers, fireflies of all different colors rise into the air.

The once-dark forest seems to gradually change as it’s softly lit by their gentle glow.

The path home is sure to be filled with joy, thanks to the magical scene the fireflies create.

This joyful and radiant vision is from @Bozi.


A girl gazes at a glowing firefly resting on her hand.

Though the forest is full of darkness, the small light at the tip of the firefly’s tail gently brightens the space around her.

If more fireflies gather, it might become even brighter than midday by her side.

This quietly magical moment is from @meravs.



These are the 10 winners.

Congratulations!


@Romin
@Bozi
@Dr.Gazi
@meravs
@aralio555
@HTH
@Maksim
@Night_Hawk
@Gwennie
@Vorobushek

Please send your encouragement and congrats to these 10 people in the comments.

Thank you to everyone who participated in this challenge.

The 2nd challenge of June, ‘Let’s draw Fishing' is on going.

We hope for your participation.

Thank you.









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