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.

Daydreams by Shawn Falchetti | Strokes of Genius 4: Exploring Lines

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Sarah Laichas, Editor

Best of Drawing, Daydreams by Shawn Falchetti

Our latest Strokes of Genius art competition and its accompanying book Strokes of Genius 4: Exploring Line feature even more great art, including Shawn Falchetti’s Daydreams. Colored pencil and water-soluble crayon on sanded pastel paper | 12″ × 26″ (30cm … Full Article

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A Driving Force by Cathy Sheeter | Strokes of Genius 3: Fresh Perspectives

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Sarah Laichas, Editor

Best of Drawing, A Driving Force by Cathy Sheeter

The Strokes of Genius art competition has brought out some great art and artists, including Cathy Sheeter’s A Driving Force, featured in Strokes of Genius 3: Fresh Perspectives. Scratchboard art on Ampersand Scratchbord panel | 10″ x 8″ (25cm x … Full Article

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Winter’s Keep by Jennifer Annesley | Strokes of Genius 3: Fresh Perspectives

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Sarah Laichas, Editor

Best of Drawing, Winter's Keep by Jennifer Annesley

Our Strokes of Genius art competition has produced some terrific winners, including Jennifer Annesley’s Winter’s Keep, featured in Strokes of Genius 3: Fresh Perspectives. Charcoal and gouache on white paper | 15″ x 43″ (38cm x 109cm) Here’s what Jennifer … Full Article

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Away From the Things of Man by Joseph Lotz | Strokes of Genius 2: The Best of Drawing Light and Shadow

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Sarah Laichas, Editor

Best of Drawing Away From the Things of Man Joseph Lotz

Let’s focus on another winner from our Strokes of Genius art competition, featured in Strokes of Genius 2: The Best of Drawing Light and Shadow, Joseph Lotz’s Away From the Things of Man. Colored pencil on bristol board | 15″ … Full Article

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Reflections (Grand Central Terminal, NYC) by Edmond S. Oliveros | Strokes of Genius 2: The Best of Drawing Light and Shadow

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Sarah Laichas, Editor

Best of Drawing Edmond Oliveros Reflections

Today we have a winner from one of our previous Strokes of Genius art competition, Strokes of Genius 2: The Best of Drawing Light and Shadow, Edmond S. Oliveros’s Reflections (Grand Central Terminal, NYC). Pen and ink on Mylar | … Full Article