Art Competition Archive

Drawing by Diógenes Bastidas

Drawing by Diógenes Bastidas

Art as reflection

I believe that you only know what you can express. You don’t know what a salad is if you can’t make one. Or would you call an apple tree such if it never produces any apples? I’ve learned that the fruit is the only proof of what is inside you. When you draw, for example, you see a bunch of things in front of you, things you’ve touched, you’ve smelled, you’ve looked at for years, but the moment you try to recreate them in the page, you find yourself having to assess what is the actual shape they have, what is their size, how do they fit in their environment, where are they located in relation to the horizon. In short, you have seen, but you have never observed—you know nothing…

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Artwork by Karla Alejandra

Artwork by Karla Alejandra

The process

Art has been the most compelling subject in my life since I remember. The idea of me becoming an artist it’s so recurrent that there is no doubt in my mind it will make me feel complete…

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Drawing by Diana Schneider

Drawing by Diana Schneider

My passion

Hello I am a 55 year old who used to draw as a kid. I once entered a TV guide competition, draw the prospector, when I was 11 years old. My mom said they called and told her I had won! But I was to young to receive the prize. A course in the art institute. I was crushed and stopped drawing after that…

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Artwork and story by Annemieke Redeman

Artwork and story by Annemieke Redeman

In search of a creative outlet

I’ve been searching for a creative outlet all my live. I tried singing, playing a musical instrument, even painting. I didn’t have any talent. So I gave up trying until I saw someone drawing in colored pencil two years ago. I’ve been hooked ever since…

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Drawing from Diane Stolz

Drawing from Diane Stolz

Pieta

I am Diane Stolz, artist for over 30 years now and a Signature Member of several Pastel and Watercolor Societies in the USA . Art is a very significant part of my life and if not painting or watercoloring, I am drawing…even in front of the TV! My challenges in art is to learn more about values and conception of idea onto the paper or canvas and I wish to express more accurately these principles…

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Drawing from Ebong

Drawing from Ebong

Image of the king of talk

Art is life to me. It serves as a means of expressing my emotions and feelings for others to see. Unlike other talents, drawing tends to expand my creativity space, caressing immediate motivation to study life’s geometry and concepts…

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Artwork by Veljko Vucenovic

A scream of freedom

My name is Veljko Vucenovic. I’m a beginner artist from Serbia.

I think art is very important for the society, it’s the reflection of it. It’s something that can enlighten us and help us understand people and ourselves…

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Story and artwork from Ruth McCarthy

Story and artwork from Ruth McCarthy

Whispers On The Breeze

Art has always softly called to me, it has whispered on the gentle breeze and beckoned me to come and immerse myself in the true beauty, joy and wonder it holds. My soul has always longed for me to be able to turn my attention to fully gain the skills and take the time to practice and learn how to express what needs to be completely brought to life in an artwork…

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Artwork and story from Mercedesz Farkas

Artwork and story from Mercedesz Farkas

Inspired all day long

When I do something, I am really passionate about it. I like to create and learn new things but don’t have a creative career at the moment. I work in a hospital in an intensive care unit as a nursing assistant and am married with five children, two of whom have already moved out. Our family lives in an average sized Swedish town but we are originally from Hungary. My biggest interest is people: I am fascinated by the human body, the expressive faces and gestures, and understanding the interplay between body and soul. I like to have deep and long discussions with others…

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Artwork by Govind

Artwork by Govind

The Elephant God

Hello, my name is Govind and I am from India.

I simply love to paint and draw. Even though I don’t have any art education, I try to improve my drawings by studying other artists’ works. Though there are many favorite artists, I am deeply inspired by Michelangelo and Van Gogh. I too want to paint realistic and proportionate paintings…

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