Art Competition Archive

My joy comes from giving

Story and artwork from John

Back in 2012 I’d found out I could not do the job that I loved to do anymore, in fact I can’t do any work anymore. It was very depressing, but I found out that I could communicate my emotions in my drawing better than my words. I’m learning the drawing I’ve done has given other people joy.

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The little frog

Story and artwork from Taha Ragheed

I am a medical student who spent most of his life living from struggle to another. My childhood was raised in the boundaries of war and uncertainty, which lead me to travel the world and experience living in many different ways. And throughout my journey in this life, art and music has always created a place of calm and awe. The craftmanship and discipline of an artist is nothing but breathtaking, the methods they used, the patience they had and the vision they have captured within the frame of realty is a blessing to humankind.

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Art from Gondar

My name is Abenezer Mengistu. I am from Gondar Ethiopia. I studied art at Abissinia fine art and vocational training institute In Addis Ababa.

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Art Therapy

Story and artwork from Jaxson Phoenix

I am a self-taught artist and always searching for ways to improve my abilities. I have been drawing and painting on and off for the past thirty years, but have only recently become serious about it.

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Hannah’s Art

Artwork and story from Hannah Musial

My name is Hannah.

I do art most days, at least 20 hours a week, and I wish to do it for the rest of my life. I enjoy creating and I’m constantly striving to make better art and try new things.

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Well worn and feeling good

Artwork by Julia Jones

Hello. My name is Julia Jones. Drawing has been a necessary part of my life for as long as I’ve been alive! I started coping pictures from a small Hummel book at age six, and adding watercolors and oils to them in high school. I sold a few and it was full speed ahead! I love drawing everything I see, challenging me to capture a likeness while developing my own style. I love teaching others to do the same.

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