What is the Watercolor Creative Contest 2024?

The Schmincke Watercolour Creative Contest 2024 invited artists from all over the world and all levels of experience the opportunity to create their watercolour artwork for the lid of the exclusive Schmincke Watercolour Promotion Set 2025. The focus of the contest was on the creative expression of experimenting with watercolours and bringing individual ideas to paper.

 

The competition

The deadline for submissions was 31 December 2024, and an expert jury selected three winners from the entries, the first two of which will go on sale one after the other in the following two years.

 

The evaluation criteria and prizes

Originality, craftsmanship and creativity were rated. In addition to the watercolour set with the own motif, the prizes included high-quality Schmincke products, a company tour and the chance to present one's own work on social media channels and the website of Schmincke.

The competition aims not only to promote talents, but also to create an inspiring community around the art of watercolour.

The winners revealed!

Marina Abramova

On the surface

María Botella

bright ginko

Adriána Szalánczi-Kiss

Anchoring at bay

Thank you, thank you, thank you! We are delighted with the incredible response to our Watercolour Creative Competition 2024. More than 650 artworks from over 30 countries were submitted - each one a story, a feeling and an expression of individual creativity. We are blown away by the rich variety, passion and skill that went into each of these works.

 

The winners

After an intensive review and discussion, the jury selected three winning motifs. The first two sets will go on sale one after the other over the next two years.

 

Congratulations to the winners:

  • Marina Abramova from Germany “On the surface”
  • María Botella from Spain “bright ginko”

The third prize goes to:

  • Adriána Szalánczi-Kiss from Hungary with “Anchoring at bay”

 

Every submission an enrichment

Every entry was something very special to us. Each artwork touched us in its own way, inspired us and brought the diversity and magic of watercolour art to life. We are grateful for your contribution and your trust in being part of this competition.

 

The journey continues

This was just the beginning! We will continue to offer you new opportunities for creative exchange and inspiration in the future. Stay tuned for upcoming projects - we look forward to continuing to accompany you on your creative journey.

 

With creative greetings,
Yours Schmincke team