what should draw for an art competition (i.e. island, animals)? I'm only going to use a pencil, so I wont be able to use colors BUT it has to be an awesome drawing! What would be an ideal drawing that'll make the judges' mouth drop?
2007-04-30 05:40:35 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Drawing & Illustration
it's for a scholarship, meaning it has to be something MATURE, not a cartoon.
Thanks ☺
2007-04-30 05:49:29 · update #1
Draw what you know. It's YOUR drawing, use YOUR imagination and it will be AWESOME!
Don't copy anyone else. Judges for art competitions have a way of "knowing" when something is truly original.
I do have one idea: I like your Y/A handle. Why not try drawing "I:ME"...
2007-04-30 05:46:45 · answer #1 · answered by Beach Saint 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Art is an expression of self, so draw what you feel. Sometimes it's not so easy to draw an emotion in an abstract way, so just draw what represents that feeling to you personally. For an art competition, what makes the judges like the piece is originality and composition. Deeper meanings and symbolism are always good because art is not just about being able to copy something down. Something that almost always affects the viewer is a portrait. Emotive art reaches out much better than "just a drawing." Good luck!
2007-05-01 17:35:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Beyond talent and content, the thing that will make any judge's mouth drop is passion. If you cannot find something to draw about which you feel deeply passionate, your apathy will be reflected in the piece.
Sit down someplace where you can be quiet and undisturbed. Have a notebook or artist's sketch pad handy. Now ask yourself, "What matters to me?" Write down your answers. Do not censor anything as silly or something that you cannot draw. Just let yourself make this list without judgment. (Best to use a pen for this part so you won't be tempted to erase.)
When you stop thinking of answers to the question, ask yourself the same question again. See if you cannot come up with more answers. And again. Sit with the same question. Keep adding to your list.
Once you have finished your list I am confident you will have at least one thing that you really want to draw, something in which you can outline your own passion, and the judges will see your heart in what you offer.
2007-04-30 12:49:04 · answer #3 · answered by Satia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since it is for judging, I suggest doing a drawing with good DETAIL - why ? The judges will not only see your talent, but they'll see that you have an eye for detail which mean you were focused on your work.
Pay attention to proportion, and shading lights and darks.
That said, I also suggest doing a close up of something with detail in it. This will also show you know how to crop a picture.
A couple of ideas I have drawn for competions in our community:
1) A cowboy boot in a stirrup. Just the boot and the stirrup with lots of leather detail - laces, fringe scuff marks, etc.
2) the hub of a wooden wagon wheel. Old wood has lots of detail. Don't overdo the wood grains though. Keep them slight lighter, but for sure, show wood grain.
Both of these are challenging. But I'm betting you can do it !
If you need a picture of either of these, should you choose to draw one of them, email and I'll get you a copy of the picture I drew from.
Good luck!
2007-04-30 19:49:46 · answer #4 · answered by doug 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would seem there are two main ideas in entering an art competition: Your technical ability, and your creativity side, (something about you, and the way you see things).
So pick some thing that will show mastery of the media. Then something you love, hate, think of a lot, and show it in a way that will make someone think "wow that guy loves that tonka truck, hate those flowers" etc.
good luck
2007-04-30 12:53:18 · answer #5 · answered by laclubts 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have it be an abstract yet realistic representation of yourself. I would say if you have a desk that you use frequently draw that. My desk definitely represents all aspects of my life. It has a picture of my family, my notebook of twenty million ideas, papers and so on.
2007-04-30 12:46:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Draw a self-portrait that you have purposely distorted badly. Call it "personality disorder"
2007-04-30 14:15:17 · answer #7 · answered by E 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in my opnion, u might not think the same, i think i nice cartton with some nice shadings is always a good way to go, for example, bugs bunny would be a great hit or jus soemthing plain in cute to impress the judgings, like a couple of puppies
2007-04-30 12:45:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
im one of the best artists in san diego u should get me for it 1-619-992-7984, if u want the best ive done portraits, graffiti lettering, murals, all that only thing is i charge a fee
2007-04-30 14:12:20 · answer #9 · answered by SEEN 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋