Art Competition Archive

When Words Fail, Drawing Prevails

Story and artwork from Julie Barnhill

For just over twenty-one years of my fifty-four years of life, I earned a professional living with the art of words: public speaking, one-on-one mentoring, retreat hosting, and writing for publication. Words served me well: eleven book titles opening avenues as a keynote speaker (e.g. China, Europe, South Africa) and a media guest on the likes of “Oprah” “CNN” and radio broadcasts.

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Angela

I’m Angela, unfortunately I don’t have any artistic school preparation, I’m a self-taught. Art is in the first place in my life, I need it.

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Art from Amani’s perspective

Story and artwork from Amani

I am Amani, I draw from a long time.also I am the only member who draw in my family, I am 18 years old. And my dream is to be a famous artist and I have a big challenging plan to achieve my dream, whatever the difficulties, I will overcome it and fulfill my dream.

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When the Fairies Come out to Play

Story and artwork from Jacob Lesan

I grew up in Slovakia, where castles and forests formed an integral part of my make-believe worlds as a child. I quickly discovered drawing as a way to portray the intense visions in my mind. When I was young, my parents would put cardboard up on the wall so that I would not ruin the plaster with my scribbles. Of course, I filled up the cardboard and reached above to scribble directly onto the wall.

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Ethereal Nature Prince

Artwork from Diane Zoe

Ethereal Prince surrounded by the awesome nature. It took me 4 days to make it a perfection. It’s made using different H&B pencils and a dust-free eraser.

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For His Glory

Story and painting from Louise Hasselstrom I have always found joy in drawing and painting. It has been my refuge in times of trouble and a way to express my love for life. As a young girl, my parents and teachers encouraged me to pursue art. Unfortunately, even with lessons and a strong desire to paint, I was sidetracked by…

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Visual Adventure

Story and artwork from Thomas Dude

I am a teacher and a lover of art. I am from northern California and now I living in Southern California.

I have traveled to many places in the world and have been inspired by each. Art take a very important role in my life.

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The beauty of art never dies

Story and artwork from Madeline Garbo

As a young child, I came to realise that there is beauty in everything, even if it is flawed. Now, at 20, I look upon the old masters of the art world and realise that their creations reflect the notion that beauty never dies. I never focused completely on strengthening my form of art until the beginning of this year. And I know I’m not perfect. But nothing is. As Leonard Da Vinci said “a beautiful body perishes, but a work of art dies not.” This compelling pull to find beauty in an imperfect world is where art takes me. It brings emotions that shows me the true beauty of the imperfect world I live in. The entire imperfect universe is a canvas of beauty.

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Put some of your soul on your canvas

Story and artwork from Nourhan Aljoundy

Hello!,

My name is Nourhan Aljoundy, Syrian independent artist who lives in Milan city.

After I left the field of my previous study (Pharmacy) I started my real career in art, I did 4 children books as an illustrator, I worked in various projects as 2d animator.

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