Canvas Artwork Competition: Paint Your Ideas in Oil or Acrylic!

A space where you can let your imagination unfurl and find inspiration as your paintbrush hits the canvas! Flow with ease, unrestricted and shatter the borders, moving beyond the frames and painting a world of your own! Whether painting with oil paints or acrylics, what sparks your creativity to life? Vivid or subtle, your canvas artwork is up for a creative adventure! With TERAVARNA’s competitions, you can give your artistic dreams wings to fly! In this blog, we will discover more about the artwork competition and come across one great oil painter from history and one contemporary acrylic painter! You will also explore why to participate in a global competition like that of TERAVARNA.

What is Canvas Artwork Competition?

Paint in oil or acrylics, with TERAVARNA’s Canvas Artwork Competition, you are free to explore the two mediums. Whether painting with oil paints or trying out acrylic painting, represent any theme you like or themeless if it's what you prefer! If you have been an expert with years of experience in the two media or just a beginner getting started and exploring your passion, we are thrilled to see your unique storytelling ideas unfold! A canvas is a space for you to grow; to unleash your creative spirit and let it traverse all the way to its ultimate recognition. So, dive into the challenge and let your art stories steal all the attention!

 Raja Ravi Verma: India’s Top Oil Painting Artist

Raja Ravi Verma needs no introduction for most of us Indians. Somewhere or the other, you can have a glimpse of his oil paintings, and they unfailingly pull our attention even today because of how exquisite they are. From mythological scenes to everyday life, Raja Ravi Varma fused European oil painting with Indian traditionalism and gave the world a revolutionary form of modern art. His determination to learn oil painting despite the odds is an example of a passionate and resilient painter at work, who, through trial and error, eventually mastered the medium. Awarded at the Vienna Exhibition in 1873, this Indian oil painter also went on to win three gold medals at the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893.

N.S. Harsha: Contemporary Top Acrylic Painter

“Repetitive patterns of miniatures” is what a spectator can witness when they come across N.S. Harsha’s acrylic paintings. Quite contrary to the microcosm of daily life scenes in his art, the intricacy and the details are presented on large-scale canvases. While one can navigate everyday experiences through his art, broader topics like those of politics, globalisation, and culture also find a place in his acrylic paintings. His satirical work of art is a commentary and criticism on society via an absurd and humorous outlook. Recipients of both the Artes Mundi Prize in 2008 and the DAAD residency award in 2012, N.S. Harsha has emerged as a top name for his unique artistic style.

Acrylic or Oil Painting: Which to Choose?

Both acrylic painting and painting with oil paints have their pros and cons, and which media to choose depends on the following factors:

Acrylics

1.      A beginner? Working with acrylics is not only fun but also forgiving!

2.     In a rush for the deadline or not feeling patient? Give acrylics a thumbs up!

3.     Want to take up mixed media? Opting for acrylics could be better!

4.     Not enough ventilation or have budget constraints! Stick to Acrylics!

5.     Looking for a versatile medium that works on different textured surfaces? Go with acrylic colours!

Oil Painting on Canvas

1.      Have ample time? Time to celebrate with oil colours!

2.     Looking for a chiaroscuro or a sfumato-like effect! Give a nod to oil painting!

3.     Seek to apply impasto or glazing techniques? Your canvas is waiting for the oil colours!

4.     Working outdoors or ready for some investment? You won't regret giving oil painting a try!

5.     Aiming for a more realistic appearance in portraits or landscapes! Try out the ageless medium!

Although these are some of the points that will help you decide the medium, ultimately, your choice depends on what suits you the best and better reflects your passion!

Why Join TERAVARNA’s Canvas Art Competition?

Cash Prizes: Want to feel motivated and thrilled? We have got exclusive cash prizes for winners! So, show us your best, win the acrylic painting competition and claim your prize!

Certificate of Recognition: Rewards can also come in the form of a token of acknowledgement for your efforts, dedication, and commitment to make the most of this competition. So, we bring our official Certificate of Recognition for all!

Global Exposure: How does it feel to win the global gaze? Experience for yourself by joining the competition and trying out your passion more than luck! With social media visibility, your artworks are getting ready to shine internationally.

Boost Art Portfolio: Does your resume need a makeover, aka a boost? With our canvas artwork competition, you can update both your resume and art portfolio with your famed victories!

Collaboration Opportunities: Always wanted to collaborate or team up with like-minded and passionate co-creators? Here’s your chance to pair up and have fun partnering!

Artist Feedback: Feedback keeps creators going despite odds and challenges! With our acrylic painting competition, you can have feedback from top professionals! Don’t shy away from claiming what belongs to you!   

Participate with Your Canvas Artwork Now!

Willing to get your ideas on board and show us what skills or techniques you have mastered so far in your art journey? With TERAVARNA’s Canvas Artwork Competition, you can power your dreams and turn them into reality. So, keeping all ifs and buts aside, let’s have fun participating and explore what lies ahead by joining now!