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Art Competition Adelaide Perry Prize for drawing
The 2021 Adelaide Perry Prize for drawing is open. The Adelaide Perry Prize for Drawing is a $25,000 acquisitive art award among the most significant of its kind in the Australia. Inaugurated in 2006, the Prize is generously supported by the Parents and Friends’ Association of PLC Sydney.
Royal Society of British Artists Exhibition 2021
Artists are invited to submit work for this competition and exhibition alongside members of the Royal Society of British Artists at their Annual Exhibition 2021. As well as skill and draughtsmanship, they will be looking for originality and creativity. Win cash prizes and art awards.
STRADA 30 day challenge
This September, artists from all over the world will be participating in the STRADA painting and drawing daily challenge. You can win one of 5 STRADA Easels. Read all about it here and get involved!
Art Competition Abstract and Experimental Art
If your forte is abstract or experimental painting this is a competition from the International Artist is for you. You can enter any two-dimentional painting or drawing medium. This competition is global and anyone can take part. Win inspiring art certificates and get featured in several art magazines.
How to write a striking and interesting artist statement
Any self respecting professional artist should have a striking and interesting artist statement at hand. Have you written yours yet? Here are tips and suggestions how to write yours now.
How to overcome a creative block
Every artist has a creative block at some point. Here are some valuable tips and trics for you to get over your creative block and get on with making art …
Best figure drawing art books
We have selected five different affordable art books for you that help you draw better figures. Whether you are a beginner starting from scratch or a more advanced artist with more experience, you will be glad you found these gems. Start improving your figure drawing skills today! Take a look here…
Carrie Waller
Carrie Waller: “I love to paint glass and light in my still life set ups. I also enjoy painting scenes from Japan or on my travels.”
Susan Kounanis
Susan Kounanis: “I taught myself how to draw and paint over many years. But I feel that when I started taking online courses and workshops my understanding of painting really improved and I was better able to develop my skills.”
Supports for Oil Paint
There are many surfaces that you can use to apply oil paint and it’s worth thinking about them before you start painting. Sometimes painting on a different surface inspires you to produce something quite unique and interestingly different.