Art Competition Archive

Story and artwork from Hannelie

My name is Hannelie and I am a teacher at a home school centre and art tutor in my spare time. I live in South Africa and is privileged that I can share my talents with other people and teach them new art skills and enable them to use their art to channel their emotions positively. I love to see students grow and find themselves in their art as well as helping them find their unique style of artmaking. My favourite art medium is charcoal and graphite, but I also like to work with oil paint, pastels, pencils, acrylic and watercolour. I am also interested in learning different printing techniques. I grew up watching my grandmother paint and I believe that is where my love for art blossomed.

Painting and stiry from ERIC BLANCHARD

Hello I am a 51 year old man my name and Blanchard Éric I am handicapped so art takes 85 percent of my life yes you have to eat well and wash I always wish to progress in my art which is painting with oil I have always been interested in Drawing Academy for the quality of its teachings I would like to win a competition to benefit from its courses so important for my artistic progress that I can of course not afford to pay (too small handicapped pension) I would like people to vote for me to give me the courage to continue and improve and see if my work affects people thank you all

Artwork and story from Edward McFall

I'm retired and want to take my painting and drawing to a new level. Have given most of my paintings away to friends, I am learning to loosen up and try new things in my painting.

Sometimes Life Throws the Best Curveballs

My name is Wendy Johnston. I am a 52-year-old mother of 4 from Canada. My children are all grown and a number of years ago I suffered from medical issues that prevented me from continuing in the workforce. This came at such a time in my life that I felt I had lost purpose and direction and struggled daily with feelings of continued worth in a society that values such things.

I have been drawing my whole life. I have been drawing before I could even walk. Art is something really special to me and one thing that I really love about it is that your drawing choices are limitless. I do have a few struggles in my artwork. I do struggle with drawing two eyes… 

Story and drawing from H Reed

It may not be unique, but I am one of the many people wanting to make a lifetime hobby in art. I have been practicing art as long as I can remember, and it has been one of the few things I can take pride in. Art has been an escape from the outside world, and a way to express what I can not in words.

Drawing by Şennur

We will have the freedom to benefit from these dark days

Artwork and story by Joel Smith

I started painting and drawing about 20 years ago, but I never was brave enough to become a fill-time artist and leave my job.

The more I think about it, the more I want to create. Art is the passion that deserves everything.

Story and artwork from Corrine G Arekion

My name is Corrine Arekion and I live in Brisbane- Australia. Everyday this year when I come back home from work, I started painting while preparing dinner. I really love painting.

My biggest challenge in Art is painting light and shadows for an emotional uplift.

Story and artwork from Sheri Lacina Lacina

Just a senior grandma trying to capture beauty and energy and life on canvas. I know that my canvas is primitive. I wish to capture the depth and discipline in any form that is so richly conveyed by the masters.