ÀNI Art Academies would like to congratulate the winners of our 7th Annual Drawing Competition!
A prestigious panel of judges Tim Reynolds, Jonathan Reutenauer, Yeshi Phuntsho, Joseph Bushey, Howard Rehs, Lance Rehs, Kara Ross, Chris Serr, Dave Ethridge, Virgil Elliott, Jack Summers, Kathryn Hanson, examined each drawing for the qualities that best represent an artist in true command of his or her talent.
We are thrilled to announce that the 1st place winner is awarded to Michael Carson for his drawing, Chthonic Adumbration (ÀNI Waichulis). 2nd place is awarded to H. K. Praneeth Maleesha for his drawing, Little Embroiders (ÀNI Sri Lanka). 3rd place is awarded to H. U. Nuwarapaksha Gedara for her drawing, Whispers of Galle (ÀNI Sri Lanka). All the winners will receive an entry into the ARC Salon, as well as an ÀNI Drawing Competition Certificate of Recognition.
Artists receiving honorable mention are (in no particular order), Karla Rebolledo, for her drawing Hope (ÀNI Dominicana), Nimeshika Wilegodage, for her drawing Voiceless (ÀNI Sri Lanka), S.M. Hewa Gamage for his drawing Peace of Mind (ÀNI Sri Lanka), Bethmini N. Dissanayake, for her drawing Illustrations of Deep Mind (ÀNI Sri Lanka), Dushen Wickramanayaka, for his drawing Wings of Serenity (ÀNI Sri Lanka), Sophie Shand, for her drawing Childhood (ÀNI Waichulis), Junior Jeanville, for his drawing Apocalypse (ÀNI Dominicana), and Joe Hom, for his drawing Between the Lines (ÀNI America). All Honorable Mention recipients will be awarded entry into the ARC Salon.
Read ÀNI Art Academies President Jonathan Reutenauer’s congratulation below:
“Congratulations to all the winners and honorable mentions of our 7th Annual ÀNI Drawing Competition! Your dedication, talent, and hard work have shone through in your incredible art pieces. The eleven other judges and I have been beyond impressed by the quality and skill demonstrated in each piece that was submitted.
I want to congratulate all the participants from our various schools: ÀNI Art Academies Waichulis, America, Anguilla, Dominicana, Thailand, and Sri Lanka. Your participation says a lot about your dedication, motivation, and passion for art.
To those apprentices whose work was not selected this time, I would like to ask you not to be disheartened. Your creativity and talent are still evident, and I encourage you to keep pushing yourselves and never give up on your dreams of becoming successful artists.
I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our staff members at each of our six locations. Your hard work, dedication, and guidance are essential in shaping and nurturing the talents of our apprentices. Special thanks to our Deans and Instructors for their tireless efforts in teaching and mentoring our students through the rigorous Waichulis Curriculum.
I am incredibly proud to be a part of such a talented and dedicated community of artists and educators. Congratulations once again to all the winners and participants of the competition. Keep creating, keep evolving, and continue pursuing your passion for art!
Thank you.”
Jonathan Reutenauer
So amazing!!!