Saturday, December 30, 2017

How To Enter A Painting Contest And Win

By Richard Roberts


The types of people who would call themselves painters varies as widely as the art itself. There are some who like to paint quietly at home, maybe with a glass of wine and some light music, and many people who do it primarily for the relaxing effect it has on them and the therapeutic effects on their body. Others enjoy finding a good painting contest to enter their work in.

Entering in contests is a great way for an artist to build up his or her skill level. It can be very intimidating to not only paint something very personally revealing but then to show it to the public and subject it to their opinions. Starting out by entering pieces into these types of events not only builds confidence but provides opportunities to hear constructive criticism from adjudicators.

The biggest mistake that many people who are new to contests make is selecting a piece of artwork that may be technically very good, but gets lost in the sea of other entries. It is hard to find any competition that doesn't have entries pour in because so many people have art to show. It is good to choose a piece that is unique and a little bit different.

Since there are so many different forms of art, there are all kinds of competitions that focus on different styles or mediums. Some artists are flexible and like to work in all kinds of different styles. Others who are more particular are better off if they can find an event that focuses on their particular type of art.

There are so many more opportunities for artists looking to get involves in these types of events now than there ever were before with the help of online resources. It is now possible to find out what kind of competitions are being held all over the world. Submissions can then be mailed in from wherever the artist lives.

It is always nice when the prize winner is compensated in some way with a cash prize. While paintings take many hours of tireless work as well as money for supplies, it can be hard to keep at it without some kind of monetary compensation. These types of contests usually come with a fee to help pay for the prize, but it is a small price to pay for a big payoff.

It can be very scary to put a painting into a contest because of the risk that it might be damaged or hurt in some way. Many painters feel that their work is a part of them, almost like their children, and it can be hard to send it away. Getting insurance on an art piece can help give the painter peace of mind.

No one is better informed on how to get the attention of the judges (besides perhaps the judges themselves) than the previous winners of art competitions. Some of these past winners have posted their advice online as to how to enter a piece that stands out. It is helpful to look up who has won the contest in the past and see what their piece looked like.




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