Art Competition Archive

Painting as way back to life

Painting as way back to life

Painting by Sergey Plisov

Hello artists and just curious souls!

I would prefer to write about someone else rather then myself as it feels somewhat awkward. So, I will be brief. I used to be a scientist. A few years ago I had a stroke with all classic ‘perks’ that usually come with it: paralysis, complete loss of memory, vision and speech. It was a long way back to normal life. I am aware that it may reoccur any day. My initial motivation to learn how to paint was purely selfish – I wanted to leave behind something that would people remember me for…

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Looking for Art

Looking for Art

Artwork by Diego Agustin

I feel like i need to win, not because I have a special purpose but because I simply want to learn.

I have been drawing for a long time but I am mostly self-taught and winning this would mean I could learn the fundamentals…

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Model

Model

Artwork by Jelena Mitic

My name is Jelena. I live in Serbia. I’m a self-taught artist…

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People of my country

People of my country

Artwork by Erick

Born in Somoto, County of Madriz, Nicaragua Central America.

I am a self taught artist.

My father Cesar Octavio and my grandmother Ana Maria taught me the appreciation and passion for fine art and my son Jose Alejandro and Eliezer David are my daily inspiration…

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Power of Imagination

Power of Imagination

Artwork by Marisa

I remember that moment in my life, quite well, because it was the ‘first time I ,looked upon you, MOON.

I Was a simply kid, hovering around the fields, running after butterflies and hearing the sound of the moving nature…

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Light of my life – my drawings

Light of my life – my drawings

Artwork by Juhi Kulkarni

I have been an artist since early age and was very lucky to have my art appreciated by everyone. But as they say all good things come to an end. A year after I graduated with Drawing as my major, I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis a painful ailment which resulted in my joints freezing which meant that I was not able to do what I loved the most, that is to draw. As when ever I began to draw due to repeated actions my joints would become stiff, my fingers would lose strength and the tools simply slipped off my hands. It was my worst nightmare and all my dreams shattered as I had nothing better to do in life or that I knew I could do…

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Be Happy

Be Happy

Artwork by Shelby Suzuki

I would very much like to improve my art skills. And with my newly gained skill, I would want to raise awareness for endangered species and just make people happy when they see my art…

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AUTODIDACTA (SELF-TAUGHT)

AUTODIDACTA (SELF-TAUGHT)

Artwork by Misael

Hello, I am a Colombian artist who has always liked art but for various reasons could not enter a school of fine arts.

I’m learning the great masters of contemporary art through online videos and books in the search for the best technique. Winning this great contest, will give me an opportunity to improve my art faster…

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Girl of the Night

Girl of the Night

Artwork by Angelina

I’m 14 years old. I always had the natural desire to draw and be the fine artist, but I never received any formal art education. It was when I was about 12 that I started to take drawing more seriously.

I practiced everyday and all day. My art skills have improved a great deal since that time but I wish to improve even more…

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