Art Competition Archive

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…

Artwork by Jelena Mitic

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

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…

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…

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…