Some Pro Painting Contest Tips

By Richard Roberts


The world is full of all kinds of painters, each one an individual with his or her own interests and goals with what to do with their work. While many people enjoy painting just for the fun of it, plenty of others enjoy entering into a serious painting contest. This can be for a number of reasons including the prestige, exposure, and cash prizes, or just the thrill of competing.

For the artist who is only at the beginner level, it can be very hard not only to find a place where their art can be exhibited, but also to find a way to gain the courage to do so. Subjecting a beloved and personal piece of art to the opinion of strangers can be very daunting and intimidating. The judges of contests are great people to hear advice from that can actually help.

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.

It is very important for an entrant to make sure he or she knows what kind of an art competition they are entering in. If there is a specific category of subject material or required materials, those are important details to know before choosing a piece to enter. Newer artists do best when they pick a competition that is in a style that they are familiar and comfortable with.

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.

For those who are looking to win some money from their art entry, there is a wealth of opportunities with these kinds of contests. By checking a particular event's details either online or by calling the organization putting it on, it's easy to find out if there is any money involved for the winner. These types of competitions will usually require an entry fee.

Plenty of people are too nervous to subject their precious art to a competition because they are worried that something unexpected will happen to it somewhere along the way. This is especially a risk for pieces that are shipped long distances. Sometimes it is a good idea to look into how much it costs to insure the piece because that can take a lot of weight off the artist's mind.

There are several different categories that the judges of a competition look at to see which entry should be considered the best. It is a good idea to look into what these categories are, as well as talk to former winners of contests if possible. Some of these individuals have posted their tips online, and it is very helpful to see what they painted.




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