Have you come across the piercing gaze of a wild predator, inspiring a mingled sense of fear and awe? Perhaps it's your playful little kitten that you cannot take your eyes off? Paint them and they’ll freeze both in time and on your canvas. As an artist and animal lover, if you love portraying the world of fauna and dare to dream, we welcome you to TERAVRANA’s International Animal Drawing Competition. This blog will walk you through animal art and the multiple themes you can explore in our competition.
What is Animal Artwork?
As a wildlife painter, you might already have been to an animal art exhibition or participated in an animal drawing competition. Beyond the mundane, creators everywhere are bringing their own versions of fauna for display.
Animal art, a timeless expression of wildlife on canvas, baffles art lovers everywhere. From simple representation to a symbolic one, the genre has surpassed the borders of thematic limitations. Now, wildlife paintings are not simply aesthetically pleasing but also interspersed with cultural symbols and emotional richness. Moreover, animal artwork is a wake-up call to humanity for the preservation of endangered species.
Explore Wildlife Themes with Animal Drawing Competition
The wildlife theme for an animal art exhibition or an animal drawing competition is inclusive of personal narratives and includes, but is not limited to, categories like:
Creatures in Their Natural Environment: Artists may get started with the traditional representation of furry creatures in their immediate environment, portraying the relationship they share and the unique narratives that come alive with each brush stroke. Whether it’s the dense forest, majestic mountains or a vast desert, your wildlife creations can show the timeless connection between wild creatures and their habitats.
Realistic or Abstract Wildlife Paintings: If you enjoy painting realistic portraits that seem to be crouching out of the canvas, TERAVARNA’s Animal Art Competition is here to see the degree of accuracy you bring to them. On the other hand, to create an abstract painting of creatures, you can use a variety of colors and media, displaying the freedom that comes with abstract expression. A third option could also be to set realistic wild portraits against a colorful abstract background.
Cultural Symbolism in Art: Artworks of the wild also offer a glimpse into human culture, beliefs and social norms. Whether it's the Egyptian culture, Chinese or Western art, animal symbolism can be traced back to ancient times. Even today, you can explore the human-fauna relationship, concepts of life and personal narratives all through your wildlife artworks.
Wildlife Preservation: Use artworks as a medium to highlight endangered wildlife and to inspire a sense of responsibility for wildlife conservation. Whether it’s the beauty, vulnerability or diversity of the furry realm, let your portraits speak in profound terms.
Valuable Tips for Creating Stunning Art of the Wild
Whether you are participating in an animal art exhibition or a competition, these useful tips can make your creations stunning, helping you stand out from the crowd of participants:
Highlight the gaze of the creature you paint by paying attention to the details, bringing them to life.
Plan the composition of the painting well so that the viewer feels drawn to the focal point in your work.
Focus on key features and communicate their unique identity with your powerful brushstrokes.
Do not always rely on reference photos, and you are free to slightly modify them to create more compelling paintings.
Use brushes as per your painting needs and preferences. You may go with filbert, angle and round brushes for blending, sharp lines and fine details.
Pay attention to the background of your wild creations, adding details as necessary.
To make your wildlife sketches more accurate, work on the negative space by adding dimensions to your sketches.
Bottom Line
Animal art can be expressed in dynamic ways through a variety of narratives. If you have your own painting stories to share, TERAVARNA’s Animal Drawing Competition invites you to participate and show the world your best creations. Whether a beginner or an expert, it's time to step into the wild through your paints and pigments. Allow us a peek into your wildlife artwork, and your winning entries can transform into your best memorable experiences.
