Art Competition Archive

Artwork and story from Vicky Kaufman

I've always been drawn to art. From the 64 Box of Crayola crayons as a kid to doodling while taking notes at meetings throughout my career in Financial Sales. Once my husband was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer in August 2022, drawing became my therapy, my escape and my way of keeping my mind from wandering to the inevitable end. Began sketching and using color pencils (easier to bring with me while he was undergoing treatments) and once he passed in March 2024 progressing to soft pastels and now just starting in oils.

Artwork and story from Danijela Skokovic

I live in a very remote place. I'm a very quiet, self-aware, independent, skilled woman with passions. I'm interested in ocean and art.

Artwork and story from Sarah

I am Sarah. I love art and see it as a language and a means of understanding and representing the world and conveying ideas; I believe it helps us to view the world through the relationships between forms, proportions and beauty.

I find it challenging to draw faces and features from different angles, to get the proportions right, and to draw classical buildings with the correct proportions.

Artwork and story from Val

Art has my heart, soul and focus and not much else appeals to me in such a deep and meaningful way. It's my passion and my destiny.

I'm challenged by wanting to learn all the techniques at once and I realize that there is a time for each step in my progress. Some lessons require intense focus, while others I can breeze through and sail. Reaching the level of mastery of capturing the arabesque has become my number one goal in my development as an artist.

Artwork and story from Javi

Hello,

I´m Javi, a middle-aged man from Spain and I took up drawing and painting and I´m so into it (unfortunately I´m so busy I hardly draw lately).

Artwork and story from Mia Dey

My name is Mia Dey, and art is not simply something I do, it is the way I explore life.

Since I was young, I have been fascinated by the mystery of being alive. Art became the language through which I could ask questions that words could never fully answer. Through painting, I try to capture moments that feel larger than themselves: the connection between people, the hidden emotions we carry, the wonder of consciousness, and the beauty that exists even in ordinary moments.

Artwork and story from Tayabah

My name is Tayabah, and I am someone who is discovering the world of art through drawing and painting. I did not grow up as a trained artist, but over time I realised that creating art gives me a sense of peace, focus, and purpose. It allows me to express emotions and experiences that are difficult to explain with words alone.

Artwork and story from Mariia M

I found myself compelled to begin a new chapter of my life at an age when many have already found stability. Professionally, I am far removed from the world of art—the power of a simple pencil allowed me to draft, not to draw—yet my heart has always belonged to classical aesthetics. During this transitional period, I turned to art to find a sense of home within myself.

Artwork and story from Adliya

I have been on the road most of my life, having lived in 6 different places, including Germany, and Washington DC, in 16 years. Growing up I had to learn how to adjust to my surroundings and I needed a coping mechanism. For me that was art.

Artwork and story from Snarkybobcat

I am a self-taught beginner artist who started this journey in January 2023. Since then, I have focused exclusively on graphite drawing. For me, art is about the challenge of capturing reality with just a pencil and paper. It has become a daily commitment—a way to test my patience and my ability to see the world clearly. Even though learning on my own is difficult, I haven't given up because I am determined to master the fundamentals of drawing.