Strokes of Genius Art Competition Winners

Stop by the Strokes of Genius Winner’s Circle for a weekly dose of drawing inspiration! Each week we showcase a piece of art from a past Strokes of Genius book, along with the artist’s thoughts on the piece including their artistic process and creative inspiration. The Strokes of Genius: Best of Drawing series annually celebrates creative drawing by publishing 140 diverse artworks in charcoal, pencil, pastel, ink and more in a beautiful art book worthy any coffee table.

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

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Sarah Laichas, Senior Editor

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

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Sarah Laichas, Senior 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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Losing Her Marbles by Cynthia Knox | Strokes of Genius 3: Fresh Perspectives

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Sarah Laichas, Senior Editor

This week we are featuring Cynthia Knox’s Losing Her Marbles from our Strokes of Genius art competition in Strokes of Genius 3: Fresh Perspectives. Colored pencil on smooth bristol paper | 16″ x 10 1/2″ (41cm x 27cm) This piece … Full Article

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Self: In Progress by Sheila Theodoratos | Strokes of Genius 2: The Best of Drawing Light and Shadow

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Sarah Laichas, Senior Editor

Best of Drawing, Self: In Progress by Sheila Theodoratos

We are featuring another winner from our Strokes of Genius art competition—Self: In Progress by Sheila Theodoratos, from Strokes of Genius 2: The Best of Drawing Light and Shadow. Colored pencil on paper, 18 1/4″ x 20 1/4″ (46cm x … Full Article

Michelle’s Window by Michelle M. Roseland | Strokes of Genius 4: Exploring Line

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Sarah Laichas, Senior Editor

Best of Drawing, Michelle's Window by Michelle Roseland

From our latest Strokes of Genius art competition we are featuring Michelle M. Roseland’s Michelle’s Window, from Strokes of Genius 4: Exploring Line. Graphite on Stonehenge paper, 19″ x 29″ (48cm x 74cm) Here’s what Michelle M. Roseland says about … Full Article

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A Love Story by Timothy W. Jahn | Strokes of Genius 3: Fresh Perspectives

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Sarah Laichas, Senior Editor

This week we are featuring Timothy W. Jahn’s A Love Story from our Strokes of Genius art competition in Strokes of Genius 3: Fresh Perspectives. Charcoal and white pastel on Canson Mi-Teintes | 20″ x 13″ (51cm x 33cm) Here’s … Full Article

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Somme by Marina Dieul | Strokes of Genius 2: The Best of Drawing Light and Shadow

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Sarah Laichas, Senior Editor

This week we spotlight another winner from our Strokes of Genius art competition — Somme by Marina Dieul, featured in Strokes of Genius 2: The Best of Drawing Light and Shadow. Charcoal on paper | 12″ x 16″ (30cm x … Full Article

Strokes of Genius 5 Winners Announced

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Sarah Laichas, Senior Editor

Congratulations to the 92 artists chosen for North Light Books’ latest competition Strokes of Genius 5: Design and Composition! If you see your name below, please check your email accounts (and junk boxes) for instructions on next steps. You will … Full Article

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Behind the Eight Ball by John Howard | Strokes of Genius 3: Fresh Perspectives

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Sarah Laichas, Senior Editor

Best of Drawing, Behind the Eight Ball by John Howard

This week we are featuring John Howard’s Behind the Eight Ball from our Strokes of Genius art competition in Strokes of Genius 3: Fresh Perspectives. Graphite with acrylic application on natural white drawing paper | 38″ x 50″ (97cm x … Full Article

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The Waiting Game by Terry Miller | Strokes of Genius 4: Exploring Line

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Sarah Laichas, Senior Editor

Best of Drawing, The Waiting Game by Terry Miller

From our latest Strokes of Genius art competition we would like to feature Terry Miller’s The Waiting Game, featured in Strokes of Genius 4: Exploring Line. Graphite on bristol board | 10″ x 13″ (25cm x 33cm) Here’s what Terry … Full Article