Artwork Submission Guidelines

What belongs on blockdeco

blockdeco is a curated gallery for brick-built art and decoration, focused on original creations where bricks are the primary medium of artistic expression. An impressive build isn't always an artwork: complexity, size or piece count alone don't make a good fit, the intent behind it does. These guidelines explain what we look for, how to present your work and what happens after you submit.

What we look for

Artistic intent: made to be looked at, displayed or lived with, as wall art, sculpture, a display object or functional decor.
A strong visual identity: a clear idea, composition, colour palette or form. Any style is welcome; realism and complexity are not requirements.
Originality: your own design and a distinctive creative approach.
Bricks as the medium: at least about 90% LEGO® elements. A frame, stand, mount or lighting can support the piece.

Outside our focus

Play models and replicas: models made mainly for play, faithful large-scale recreations of real buildings or objects, and scenes where the story takes the lead over the object itself, however skilfully built.
AI-generated or copied work: AI-generated artworks, official LEGO® sets and builds copied from someone else's design can't be accepted, even when well made.

Not sure? Submit it anyway; our curators review every piece individually.

From the collection

A few pieces from the collection, one for each category, that show the range of work we curate.

Nike by Markus Markiel: a small white brick-built interpretation of the Winged Victory of Samothrace on a stepped pedestal — Sculpture & 3D ArtNike · Markus Markiel
Sculptures and figures created as art objects, with a clear form and presence from more than one side.

Arabesque by Jo (Johanita Kirsten): a square brick mosaic of interlacing turquoise, white and tan geometric motifs — Mosaics & Pixel ArtArabesque · Jo (Johanita Kirsten)
Mosaics, pixel art and graphic compositions made to be hung and looked at, where colour, placement and texture build the image.

Cubeleon by CareCreations: a boxy green brick-built chameleon on a branch, catching an insect with its pink tongue — Animals & WildlifeCubeleon · CareCreations
Animals, birds and other creatures seen through an artistic eye, where character, form and colour matter more than a literal model.

Farewell and the Tree by indie_brick_: two intertwined brick-built trees with olive-green foliage growing from a dark base with water and fallen blossoms — Plants & BotanicalsFarewell and the Tree · indie_brick_
Flowers, plants and botanical motifs as decorative or poetic pieces, from refined studies to symbolic interpretations.

Girl with a Pearl Earring by M’BricK: a framed brick-built reinterpretation of Vermeer’s painting, a girl in a blue and gold headscarf looking over her shoulder — Human & PortraitsGirl with a Pearl Earring · M’BricK
Portraits, faces and the human figure, from realistic studies to stylised or abstract interpretations.

Geometric Weave by Anderson Liu: an open sculpture of interlocking white, red, yellow and black lines spiralling inward around a square core — Abstract & GeometricGeometric Weave · Anderson Liu
Abstract forms, geometric patterns and experimental compositions that explore shape, rhythm, colour and space for their own sake.

Tiffany Lamp by Matt Margini: a lit, Tiffany-style lamp with a colourful stained-glass shade built from translucent bricks — Objects & Home DecorTiffany Lamp · Matt Margini
Functional or decorative objects such as lamps and vases, designed to bring something beautiful into a home. Supporting parts like bulbs or fittings are fine.

Bridge at Norfolk Botanical Garden by Jim Beute: a brick mosaic of a stone arch bridge among orange, red and yellow autumn trees under a blue sky — Nature & LandscapesBridge at Norfolk Botanical Garden · Jim Beute
Landscapes and natural scenes composed like a picture or wall piece, capturing a mood, a season or a sense of place.

Photos and renders

Your images are the artwork's presence on blockdeco. Photos and digital renders, such as from BrickLink Studio, are both welcome, as long as the artwork can actually be built with real elements.

What works well

Preview image first: the whole piece, straight on and well framed. It's shown in the collection and in link previews.
Soft, even light: daylight from a window or diffused lamps.
A calm background: a plain wall, backdrop or surface.
Sharp focus: use a tripod or a steady surface.
Extra views: up to 5 images in total, such as details, angled views, or the piece in a room setting or mockup.

What to avoid

Harsh light: strong shadows and glare on glossy elements hide detail.
Busy backgrounds: clutter competes with the artwork for attention.
AI-altered artwork: the setting can be staged, but the artwork must be your actual build or a faithful render of it. Cropping, colour correction and noise reduction are fine.
Other people's images: only submit images you created or have permission to use.

Writhe by Taylor Dosier: black brick-built flowers and tendrils on a white square panel in a black frame, photographed straight on — Preview imageWrithe · Taylor Dosier
The whole piece, straight on, against a calm background.

The Beach by Dana Meyrow seen from the side, showing the depth of the white frame and the rolling blue waves meeting the sand — Angled viewThe Beach · Dana Meyrow
Shows depth, relief and how the piece is built up.

Close-up of Oculus Giraffa by BrickBoardBuilder, showing the many repurposed bricks and parts that build up the giraffe’s eye — Close-upOculus Giraffa · BrickBoardBuilder
Shows technique, texture and the parts used.

Mountain Landscape by Les Briques de Loïc displayed on a wooden table between house plants — In a settingMountain Landscape · Les Briques de Loïc
Shows scale and how the piece looks in a space.

Sunset City by David Sandor seen from an angle, showing the depth of the framed skyline — Digital renderSunset City · David Sandor
Welcome too, as long as the build is physically buildable.

Preparing your artwork page

TitleRequired

Short and distinctive, up to 100 characters. Choose carefully: it can't be changed after approval.

DescriptionRequired

20 to 800 characters about the inspiration, technique or story behind the piece.

SpecificationsOptional

Piece count and physical dimensions help visitors understand scale.

BrickLink Studio fileOptional

Lets visitors explore your build in the 3D viewer. Attached files are public and can be downloaded by anyone.

Mentioning LEGO®? Use it as a brand adjective ("built with LEGO® bricks"), as described in the LEGO® Fair Play guidelines.

Requirements at a glance

Required

1 to 5 images, JPEG, JPG, PNG or WebP, up to 10 MB each.
A title and a description.
Your own original design, physically buildable and made of at least about 90% LEGO® elements.

Not accepted

Official LEGO® sets or copies of them.
AI-generated or AI-altered artworks (the surroundings in a scene are fine).
NSFW, hateful, offensive or promotional content.

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Submitting and review

Start with a draft
Save it any time while you work; drafts are only visible to you.
Submit for review
Editing is locked while our curators review the piece.
Approved
Your artwork goes live in the Collection and on your artist page. You can still edit it later; changes are reviewed as a new version while the current one stays live.
Not approved
You'll see the curator's feedback on the artwork's edit page. Make changes and resubmit whenever you're ready.

Not an artist on blockdeco yet? Registration is currently by invitation. Send us a short introduction and examples of your work at [email protected].