Apr 11, 2023 | Drawing Entry |
Entry N – 2nd Place Winner 25″ x 19″ White pencil on black drawing paper My white pencil drawing is a self portrait of myself in dramatic lighting. The white charcoal on black paper was chosen to highlight the emotions of the face and to not distract...
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Apr 11, 2023 | Drawing Entry |
Entry O 12″ x 10.5″ Graphite on Sulfite Drawing Paper This piece was inspired from my two-year stint in England. My favorite aspect of the country was its old gothic and Romanesque architecture. I snapped this picture several years ago in the Norman...
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Apr 11, 2023 | Drawing Entry |
Entry P 11″ x 14″ Graphite on Paper As an artist, I am always captivated by the subtle beauty of everyday life. In this drawing, “An Eager Feaster,” I wanted to capture the moment of anticipation and excitement that often accompanies mealtime,...
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Apr 11, 2023 | Drawing Entry, Uncategorized |
Entry Q 21″ x 16 3/4″ Color pencils I took inspiration from a woman named Beth Little that I met in the Las Vegas Arts District. She was doing realistic portraits on denim with fabric paint. She masterfully mixed the colors before applying them to the...
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Apr 11, 2023 | Drawing Entry |
Entry R 12” x 15” Graphite on paper “Forever Sisters” is a graphite drawing of my sister and me when we were little. My sister has a genetic disability similar to severe autism, and as I have grown up, I have learned to love her more and more because of it. I drew...
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Apr 11, 2023 | Drawing Entry |
Entry S 8″ x 12″ Oil pastel on toned paper The artist that has influenced the most has been Andrew Wyeth. He has influenced me because he was the first artist that I noticed using the technique of letting the brushstrokes show through. This is something I...
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Apr 11, 2023 | Drawing Entry |
Entry T 11″ x 14″ Charcoal on Bristol Paper Throughout the planning and drawing process, I was most inspired by the artistic works of Andrew Loomis. His book Creative Illustration, and particularly his discussion of tonal plans, was a very valuable...
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Apr 11, 2023 | Drawing Entry |
Entry U 11″ by 14″ Color Pencils This piece was inspired by Norman Rockwell’s comprehensive portrayal of life-experiences through his art. He captures small, but significant moments in childhood and adulthood like babysitting or going to the...
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Apr 11, 2023 | Drawing Entry, Uncategorized |
Entry V 9″ x 12″ Graphite & Charcoal This piece was inspired by a time in my life where I grappled with an understanding of God’s providence and the hope that comes with faith in Jesus. A few weeks ago one of my friends took his own life while he...
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Apr 11, 2023 | Drawing Entry, Uncategorized |
Entry W 8.5″ x 11″ Charcoal on 20lb paper This charcoal work is of a crow sitting among a mess of grass, leaves, and tiny flowers. Inspired by the themes of the Baroque period and artists like Caravaggio, I incorporated intense lighting differences between...
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Apr 11, 2023 | Painting Entry |
Entry A 10″ x 8″, Acrylic paint Inspiration from Realism Portrait Paintings with a bit of Impressionism.
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Apr 11, 2023 | Painting Entry, Uncategorized |
Entry B 11″ x 14″, Acrylics on canvas While on a hiking trip in the mountains, I took a photo of this scene: a cascading waterfall viewed through the twisted roots of an old piece of driftwood. I later decided to bring the picture to life in painting form,...
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Apr 11, 2023 | Painting Entry |
Entry C 14.5″ x 17.5″, Watercolors on watercolor paper I painted this portrait in response to a class prompt to use color to represent a Biblical hero. Joseph of the Old Testament seems to me a good example of how to trust in God even in changing...
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Apr 11, 2023 | Painting Entry |
Entry D 10″ x 12″, Egg Tempera I am honored to present my submission to the esteemed Blakely Art Competition. My work is a Byzantine icon in egg tempera and 24k gold leaf on primed gesso board, crafted using a blend of carefully researched, ancient...
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Apr 11, 2023 | Painting Entry |
Entry E 11″ x 14″, Oil on canvas Over the past 4 years, I have found a love for realistic artwork of animals. My passion for bow hunting in the Texas Hill Country has truly inspired my artwork as I constantly get to see the beauty and...
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