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MeganArt
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July 28, 2026
Question

My illustration was declined for quality reasons

  • July 28, 2026
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I usually create drawings using oil, watercolor, gouache, and pencil brushes to add texture to my artwork. However, my submissions are often rejected due to quality issues. What can I do to get them accepted? Even when I add solid lines around the edges, they still get rejected. And does submitting them as transparent PNGs without a background also lead to rejection?

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    daniellei4510
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    July 28, 2026

    I like these, but I think they might be considered a little too “primitive” for Adobe Stock. The rough edges, which I assume are very apparent in the png versions, will always lead to a quality rejection.

    Adobe Community Expert | If you aren't submitting your assets in sRGB, you probably didn't read the rules.
    MeganArt
    MeganArtAuthor
    Participant
    July 28, 2026

    I tried adding a solid line around the edges, as you can see on the third and fourth images, but it still got rejected

    daniellei4510
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    July 28, 2026

    Then yes. Too primitive and oversimplified. They probably need a more finished look, as opposed to rough sketches. 

    Adobe Community Expert | If you aren't submitting your assets in sRGB, you probably didn't read the rules.