Art Competition Archive

I have found my happiness

Artwork by Markus Floyd

Like many, as a child I enjoyed art. As I grew, I somehow was advised the idea that one must focus on ‘serious’ topics in life to get; becoming an artist…

My biggest artistic challenges right now, is making the time to paint, but I do try

Artwork by Terrie L Balmer

I am a lifelong artist and writer who – while having had a few exhibitions and studio tours – have always felt forced by circumstances to treat my art as…

Art is vital like breathing

Artwork by Bertram Schmidt

I am a middle aged busy healthcare professional with little time left for my real passion which is drawing and watercolor. But the basics of drawing need to be mastered…

To become a competent painter I need to learn the skills

Artwork by Samuel Kwok

My next challenge in life is to learn a hobby that I can enjoy in my twilight years. I started my journey last winter by attending introductory art classes where…

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I used to love drawing and sketching

Artwork by Harjeet Kaur

During my childhood I used to love drawing and sketching. As far I remember, woman has been my important subject since then.

My mother was important person in my life.…

Mastering Mastership

Artwork by Bebe Landers

By some awesome stroke of luck I came across Old Masters Academy and sampled the instructional videos. Wow! The information offered is vital to the development of real skills. Having…

As I remember I could never talk to people without a sketchbook…

Artwork by Larisa Bertok

…Usually, I am going to sleep and I dream about paintings. Then I have to stand up and to draw in my sketchbook all the ideas that were coming……

Pleasure in painting and drawing

Artwork by Stamatis Pavlis

As a young child , Stamatis found immense pleasure in painting and drawing. This recreational activity soon blossomed into a passionate hobby, as his interest in artistic interpretations and depictions…