Still life paintings-artworks that speak through their quiet charm, solitude, and harmony. Despite its silence and incessant stillness, it captures the attention of all art lovers! Still life artists! If you are eager to paint with all the years of expertise or none at all, you are free to welcome an opportunity that is knocking at your doorstep! How? With TERAVARNA’s 8th STILL LIFE Juried Art Competition, you can bring on your canvas your favorite still lives that you have always wanted to paint with a big opportunity around! With this chance, you can unlock great rewards, and if you are curious more about still life, the role of focus and intention in this genre, and want to know about the exciting rewards you can earn, we suggest you explore and discover more with this blog!
What is a Still Life Artwork?
Still life is life that doesn’t move, is inanimate, and can be anything that is still. From a pile of books on a table to a dead game, the beauty and unique charm that a still life art or photography can evoke can never be underestimated. Still life paintings are not a new genre and have been around since the days of the ancient Egyptian tombs. Objects from everyday life were used to decorate these tombs. However, the real popularity of this genre began in the 17th century in the Netherlands, when there was a transition happening towards urbanization as personal possessions became a symbol of priority.
Intention and Focus in Still Life Artworks
How do you make still life artworks, simply lying on a table, interesting to the eye and other senses? This is where intent plays a vital role in transforming the inanimate into something extraordinary.
Each genre needs some amount of intent to manifest as a painting, but with still lives, the need for purpose amplifies mostly because it's all about reviving that which is still, unmoving, in the imagination of the viewer.
Truly speaking, more than what you paint, how skillfully and passionately you paint is what matters the most! This statement is very appropriate for still lives in particular, as painting a still life can be a little challenging but also interesting at the same time.
Still life artists stir magic and breathe life into them, and the result that follows after the transition is enormously awesome. While literal painting tries to capture a fleeting moment and make it permanent, still lives need a sense of intentional focus to complement the technical skills of artists.
Focus is relative to non-representational art as there is always an object (s) involved that draws more attention than its immediate surroundings. So, ask yourself questions like, “What am I trying to say through this artwork?” or “What inspires or excites me the most about this painting?” Plan before you paint, and you are free to make your non-representational art setup more personal, too!
Why Participate in TERAVARNA’s Still Life Paintings Competition?
Art competitions are an exciting opportunity for both beginners and experts, not just because of the idea of rewards, but also because it’s an experience worth remembering. It’s a boost to your confidence and is a test of your commitment to your passion and the skills you can bring to a canvas. Let’s have a look at both the tangible and intangible rewards you can earn from our still life art show:
Cash Prizes: If you have participated in a competition, you are fairly acquainted with the excitement that comes with winning cash prizes. When it’s a global competition, the joy of being part of a wider community is paramount as much as the thrill of receiving exclusive awards.
Certificate of Recognition: A Certificate of Recognition is added to our list of rewards as a token of appreciation for being a part of TERAVARNA via our still-life art competitions. Having a certificate, an official one from a prestigious art gallery, always adds to your art profile and boosts your career in several ways. So, if you are truly looking forward to this competition, a Certificate of Recognition could inevitably be yours!
Social Media Spotlight Moment: The digital world is not all about the number of likes, comments, and shares you gain, but rather the love and genuine feedback that you earn from a global audience. By submitting your still life paintings, you can have your own spotlight moment across all our social media channels.
Collaboration Opportunities: If you have been feeling monotonous as an artist, it’s time to engage yourself in some exciting opportunities, like artist collaborations. A creator, while participating in TERAVARNA’s global competitions, also unlocks this golden chance to team up on projects with creators who might bring diverse perspectives and share great art insights.
Boost Art Portfolio: When you take part in a global contest and win great awards, you pave the way for more visibility that can add a lot of weight to your college resume and also boost your art portfolio.
Expert Feedback: Picture getting applauded well by the jury. If this imagination inspires you and makes you feel good or confident, there is ample reason why you should give our still life art show a try! As artists, we often crave feedback more than anything, and when top professionals and experts are here to review your submissions, you shouldn’t deny your talent their due!
It's always better to remember that you have nothing to lose, but always an experience to gain and a memorable journey worth sharing!
Still Life Artists! Here’s Your Call to Action!
Participating in a competition can often feel intimidating, especially because there’s an apprehension that the competitive atmosphere might be challenging. Unless a competition excitingly intimidates you, it will always be a monotonous adventure, and you might give up on participating with your awesome still life paintings! So, dear still life artists! It's time to embrace the art challenge, bring on your creativity, and get rewarded in return for your talent, skills, and above all, your participation!
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