Graphic Arts
There are four categories in our graphic arts competitions. The top piece in each category will be recognized, along with the piece that best fits the theme. In addition, one work of art will receive the Pictor Anni award. The theme for this year's convention is mythological transformations.
The specific rules for Drawing and Painting are:
All entries must be mounted on a stiff mat board. Acrylic and Oil and Mixed Media are permitted to use canvas. Matting should be no bigger than 1” beyond the actual edge of the art.
Do not enter groups of pictures, as they cannot be judged fairly against a single picture.
Pictures (excluding the mat) must not exceed a maximum of 16x20 inches. Canvas must not exceed a maximum of 20x24 inches.
The criteria for judging drawing and painting are:
Originality/Creativity
Degree of Skill
Design and Color
Accuracy/Authenticity
Adherence to Classical Theme
Neatness
Adherence to Rules
Overall Effect
Paint
This category includes anything paint! Watercolor, acrylic, oil, or any other kind of paint falls into this category.
Pencil & Ink
Any artwork that is done with a pencil, colored pencil, pen, or any other kind of ink will be judged in this category.
Models & Mosaics
Models
A model can be any size, and be made of anything you can imagine.
Mosaics
A mosaic can similarly be in any shape and size. No materials are restricted in this creative category!
Digital Art & Photography
This category includes any art that is aided by or created in a computer program, as well as any photography. The theme for this category is classical and Christian art, so a photograph of just any old flower would not count, but a photograph of a narcissus (the flower from the Echo and Narcissus myth) would be welcome. Make sure that the classical or Christian connection is clear in the title and/or description of the art.