We selected the winners of our third giveaway. Congratulations to all the talented artists and story tellers!
There were so many good stories and drawings that we really wished we had more prizes to give. We were often moved, interested or amazed by the stories you shared, thank you 🙂
We will let you know soon the deadline for our next giveaway, with even more prizes by our sponsors. You are entered automatically by participating in the Big Picture.
The Artist Network Prize :Venita Salian
Drawing by Venita Salian
Country: Canada
The Story behind my drawing:
Before I reached the age of 12, we moved about 5 times in India due to my parents jobs and plans. Even though I made friends easily, moving made me feel lonely, but it also helped me develop a vivid imagination, which brought out the creative side in me. This happy memory/imagination was after it rained in Bombay, India. Puddles make great mini oceans to float paper boats.
My connection to #Vancouver or what Vancouver evokes to me:
I live in Canada, Ontario now and I still have a lot of places in Canada I need to visit. I would like to visit Vancouver to see the Canadian Rockies.
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Venita wins a one year subscription to artistsnetwork.tv by the Artist Network
Copic Prize: Darrell Wilson
Drawing by Darrell Wilson
Country: United States
The Story behind my drawing:
There are many things that have inspired me over my lifetime. Seeing older men from my neighborhood having a beard as a child was one. I was always intrigued seeing these guys as they would interact on the block and at the local barbershop while getting them groomed. It just seemed so cool. Not only did they look good, but each person’s beard embodied their self-expression and shaped their personality. I have had a beard for seven years and it has given me a sense of freedom. So, I created this picture to ask the question, “What does your beard say about you?”
My connection to #Vancouver or what Vancouver evokes to me:
I would love to visit Vancouver one day. It looks so beautiful.
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Darrell wins a Strathmore Vision sketchbook 7x 10″ and a Copic Multiliner set of inking pens
Strathmore Prize: Krista Wells
Drawing by Krista Wells
Country: Canada
The Story behind my drawing:
I drew this from a photo I took at a café in Lagos, Portugal. There are many dogs and cats in need of rescuing in Portugal, but there are dedicated people who volunteer to make their lives better by running shelters and adoption events. My friends Robin and Diana always have a soft spot for dogs in need. They had a very old dog who had recently died. When I ran into them at the café, they had just picked up their new dog from the dog shelter. Robin is caressing his newly rescued pooch. The dog is soaking up the love. This will be a happy life filled with surfing, yoga, and romping on the beach.
My connection to #Vancouver or what Vancouver evokes to me:
When I was a child, I visited my uncle who was an architect in a Vancouver. He was a small man, about 5″4″. He wore a pith helmet and a bow tie. He drove a Morgan convertible. My strongest image is of him behind the wheel, barely able to see over the dash, and beside him in the passenger seat, sitting very tall, is his Great Dane.
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Krista wins 1 Strathmore Vision sketchbook 5.5 x 8.5″ and 1 Copic Multi-liner set of inking pens
PanPastel Prize #1 : Medha Karandikar
Drawing by Medha Karandikar
Country: USA
The Story behind my drawing:
The title of this picture is “Memory post-it’s”. I try to remember ideas for drawings and writings. Sometimes they do not stick in my memory unless I write them down. I have a little box of post-it’s on which I write a few lines to describe what I hope will eventually become a short story or a lovely painting. Dementia in the family is a constant reminder that a good memory is a gift to cherish. Post-it notes are my way to make my memories last.
My connection to #Vancouver or what Vancouver evokes to me:
The Art Gallery is what will draw me to Vancouver. I will love to spend an entire day at the Vancouver Art Gallery. My niece has just moved to Seattle, and I plan to visit her and make a road trip to Vancouver for a couple of days. I want to experience the cultural diversity that they say Vancouver is known for.
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Medha wins 1 pan pastels sets with 5 colors of your choice, a tray and a soft tools starter set
PanPastel Prize #2 : Jenn Ashton
Drawing by Jenn Ashton
Country: Canada
The Story behind my drawing:
This year I had a very bad shoulder injury from too much painting, for months I had to use my nondominant hand. It was actually fantastic, I learned how to draw using only my left hand – which is what this picture was drawn with. This picture is me and the dogs in bed, at the start of my injury, when it was still very painful.
My connection to #Vancouver or what Vancouver evokes to me:
I love Vancouver! My G3x Grandfather was one of Vancouver’s first 100 Pioneers, and my Gx3 Grandmother was indigenous from WhoiWhoi (Stanley Park). This is my home and the home of my ancestors:-)
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Jenn wins 1 pan pastels sets with 5 colors of your choice, a tray and a soft tools starter set
Speedball Prize #1:Gaëlle Vejlupek
Drawing by Gaëlle Vejlupek
Country: switzerland
The Story behind my drawing:
I have a very strong connection to nature, and even more to the swiss forests and mountains, and what I draw most of the time represents that link.
My drawings are related to stories that I imagine once I take my brushes and inks, and the characters living in my imaginary world.
This is one of those characters living in my imaginary world. He is planting seeds and taking care of the forest
My connection to #Vancouver or what Vancouver evokes to me:
I loved Vancouver, and Vancouver Island . I spent some time sleeping in the forest there, saw a bear and many dears, it was a very nice, refilling and peaceful time
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Gaëlle wins a Speedball Sketching Artist Set
Speedball Prize #2: Ngoc Hong Hong
Drawing by Ngoc Hong Hong
Country: Viet Nam
The Story behind my drawing:
When I was little I went to Hang Ma market with older sister every year to celebrate the Full-moon Festival. I remember roaming the street all night long under the glittering light and colorful lanterns. We used spent all of our ‘saving’ for toys or treats and soon to feel regretful for our ‘irresponsible spending’ in the next day…
This is the drawing of the little store that me and my sister used to come over in Full-moon festival. Every time I look at this drawing, it brought me back to the old day when I was hand in hand with my big sis, strolling around the street in the red lantern night.
My connection to #Vancouver or what Vancouver evokes to me:
I have only seen Vancouver through photos and stories from friends. Vancouver is a beautiful city and I would like to have a chance to visit Vancouver in the future!
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Ngoc Hong Hong wins a Speedball fountain pen
Once again congratulations to all participating artists, we could select only 7 winners and this was a difficult tasks as many of you shared stories and drawings that did touch, interest and amazed us 🙂