Art Competition Winner’s Circle

Stop by the Winner’s Circle for a weekly dose of artistic inspiration! Each week we showcase a piece of art from a past competition, such as the Splash: Best of Watercolor or Strokes of Genius: Best of Drawing series, along with the artist’s thoughts on the image and what inspired them to create. North Light’s art competitions represent the best contemporary art and artists, while providing instructive, insightful commentary on artistic passion and creativity. Become inspired today!

Yesterday Morning When I Was Young by Linda Lucas Hardy | Strokes of Genius 4

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Sarah Laichas, Editor
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This week we bring you a gorgeous colored pencil piece from North Light Books’ most recent art competition book, Strokes of Genius 4: Exploring Line: Linda Lucas Hardy’s Yesterday Morning When I Was Young. Yesterday Morning When I Was Young … Full Article

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Suncluster by Anne Chaddock | Splash 12: Celebrating Artistic Vision

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Sarah Laichas, Editor
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This week we are featuring Suncluster by Anne Chaddock from the 12th edition of our Splash: Best of Watercolor art competition. [click image to enlarge] Suncluster by A.Chaddock | Watercolor on 300-lb. (640gsm) cold-pressed watercolor paper | 15″ x 22″ … Full Article

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Portrait/Figure Winners in the 2012 Annual Art Competition

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Cherie Haas, Online Editor
Candice Bohannon portrait painting

Congratulations to the winners of The Artist’s Magazine’s 29th Annual Art Competition. View the winning paintings of the portrait/figure category of this art contest. Full Article

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Landscape/Interior Winners in the 2012 Annual Art Competition

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Cherie Haas, Online Editor
Brett Allen Johnson, landscape painting

Congratulations to the winners of The Artist’s Magazine’s 29th Annual Art Competition. View the winning paintings of the landscape/interior category of this art contest. Full Article

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Abstract/Experimental Winners in the 2012 Annual Art Competition

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Cherie Haas, Online Editor
Glen Kessler abstract art

Congratulations to the winners of The Artist’s Magazine’s 29th Annual Art Competition. View the winning paintings of the abstract/experimental category of this art contest. Full Article

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Floral/Still Life Winners in the 2012 Annual Art Competition

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Cherie Haas, Online Editor
Jeffrey Larson, still life painting

Congratulations to the winners of The Artist’s Magazine’s 29th Annual Art Competition. View the winning paintings of the floral/still life category of this art contest. Full Article

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Animal/Wildlife Winners in the 2012 Annual Art Competition

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Cherie Haas, Online Editor
Michael Dumas wildlife art

Congratulations to the winners of The Artist’s Magazine’s 29th Annual Art Competition. View the winning paintings of the animal/wildlife category of this art contest. Full Article

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Acrylic Art Today: 10 Acrylic Paintings That You Need to See

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Cherie Haas, Online Editor
Sudden Flurry (2011; acrylic painting on Belgium linen, 15x30) by Suzie Seerey-Lester

View the acrylic paintings that made it to the top of our list in this bonus article, featuring our 10 Honorable Mentions of the Acrylic Artist Art Competition. Full Article

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Palladian House – Quick Sketch by Charles Jos Biviano | Strokes of Genius 4: Exploring Line

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Sarah Laichas, Editor
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This week we bring you a piece from North Light Books’ most recent art competition, Strokes of Genius 4: Exploring Line: Charles Jos Biviano’s Palladian House – Quick Sketch. Ink on bond paper, 11″ x 17″ (28cm x 43cm) Here’s … Full Article

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Randy’s Donuts by David Milton | Splash 13: Alternative Approaches

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Sarah Laichas, Editor
Randy's Donuts by David Milton

This week we are featuring Randy’s Donuts by David Milton from the 13th edition of our Splash Watercolor art competition. Transparent watercolor on 300-lb. (640gsm) Arches | 40″ x 30″ (102cm x 76cm) What David says about his artwork: Randy’s … Full Article

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