Photography

I captured this beautiful moment of Dobby grazing in the paddock with the sun setting after a great ride.

Photography

Animals have always been one of my greatest inspirations, they bring an immense amount of joy to people’s lives and help us get through tough times. So when I went to the zoo and aquarium with my family this beautiful green iguana caught my eye straight away and even though this photo doesn't hold a candle to the beauty they bring to the world, I hoped to have captured the wonders of this magnificent creature.

Painting

This painting is my cat that I love very much. I wanted to create a painting of him.

Photography
1st Place - Photography

The Eastern Yellow Robin lights up the bush with its bright yellow plumage. They are usually seen looking down, scanning for insects in the leaf litter. This juvenile instead took a moment to look over at me in adorable curiosity. This is one of those times when I feel like the photo matches how I see the bird.

Painting

Oil on Paint Board. 40 hours of work. A Kelpie Pup hiding in the grass. The art symbolises the unconditional love of our family's best friend. A great listener, and is always happy to see us. The keeper of secrets.

Digital

This piece was an original abstract interpretation of Holly's cat, Wally. Together we were both able to bring our own skills to the piece and help the other improve upon techniques that we were not familiar with. We are both very happy to enter this piece as a collaboration in order to commemorate our friendship formed though art for our final year; plus Wally’s quite a cute cat.

Photography

This photograph is of a native bee on lavender. To draw out the colour, the photograph was "colour enhanced" using Photoshop. To capture the bee I changed my camera settings to macro and waited for the bee to come closer. I created and entered this photograph to spread awareness about bees, as bees are now an endangered species. It is important to protect the bees as nature, ecosystems and our food supply are also at risk. A different perspective of the bee can be found in the photograph. Beauty and simplicity can be identified among something that is often feared.

Painting

"The lookout" is a sunrise at the beach. The artwork is open to interpretation, but a sunrise means the start of a new day. The beach for many people is peaceful and inspiring. Therefore, the beach at this time of day can inspire people to try new things and be the best they can.

Painting

Acrylic paints on 12in” round canvas board. This convex painting is made to be representative of how we view the Australian landscape and its pristine beaches.

Photography

This photo was taken after one of the musical rehearsals at school on a thursday. It had been raining and was very cold. I've always loved the rain and the angle and the positioning of everything in the photo, even the pedestrian crossing makes it seem like it's something out of a story book or movie.

Photography

When I took this photo, I remember thinking "God I feel small". I think it was the tiny little people climbing the rock that put everything in perspective.

Painting

My thoughts fly from my mind and out into the open
The peaceful landscape consumes my imagination
You bring my emotions out
Then a breeze of calmness runs about
Your hills are filled with trees
You make my mind at ease
You sing a beautiful song
And your clouds are long
You sing to my heart
You’re just like art

Digital

I was inspired to make this piece because I was in my room thinking about one question: "If I could go anywhere in the world where would it be?" So I decided to make an artwork that's based off the islands of Hawaii because when I think of paradise I think of tropical islands such as Fiji and Hawaii. These types of places have very beautiful scenery from the crystal blue sea to the beautiful trees and flowers. That's why for the Inspire Art Competition I decided to create an artwork based off tropical islands.

Photography

This picture was taken at the majestic Milla Milla Falls in the Atherton Tablelands, QLD. This image is of a teen girl, feeling at peace and mesmerised by the grandeur of the natural environment. The leading lines and the colours of the clouds, the waterfall and the teen's top make the girl become one with nature.

Photography

This photograph was taken at Wrights Creek Road in the Atherton Tablelands up in Queensland. The road lead to an enchanting waterfall (Wrights Creek Falls), which may also be called Fairyland by the locals. The atmosphere was tranquil, quiet and peaceful, yet the environment was vibrant with life. The subject felt small amongst the vast rainforest, and her white shirt contrasts beautifully with the different tones of the forest.

Photography
2nd Place - Photography

Explorations of Colour and Beauty.

Photography

This photo represents the beauty of nature and the amazement of beaches. Beaches are beautiful things and there is many things to look at in the photo with the waves, sand and storm on the horizon.

Photography

I took this photo on a summer evening in 2022. I took inspiration from the way the clouds contrasted with the sky, making it look like a painting from Versailles. The blue-turning-orange sky and the peach coloured clouds looked as if someone had swiped a paint brush across the sky, creating that soft effect.

Photography

Before trees become bare and nights darken, before noses turn red and frost melts on the frozen grass, before winter grips us with its icy fingers, there’s another season, a brief overture in a seasonal ballad. Warm colours from nature's colour palette tinge the leaves of great river oaks, as fiery reds and tame yellows replace summer's placid greens. For me, autumn is more than a yearly occurrence or proof of a tilt in the Earth's axis, but a bold expression of art, a subtle taste of nature and a testament to the stirring beauty waiting patiently outside our front doors. Location: Lake Tuggeranong District Park, Canberra

Painting
1st Place - Painting

My name is Ebony Humphrey and I chose to paint Alex Turner. The art medium I used was gouache paints, they blend nicely and give me the style I desire. The reason I chose to paint Alex Turner is because his music inspires me to paint more and I really enjoy listening to him. He has shown significant improvement as time goes on. His voice has improved over time and that shows improvement. I hope to improve in my artwork one day like he has with his voice.

Drawing

Eric Lynn Wright, known as Eazy-E was a successful artist and was prominently recognised as a member of N.W.A, along with sensational artists such as Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Dj Yella and more.

Drawing
People's Choice Award

Before Trump and COVID, America was once a decent place...

Painting

I really like making art. It makes time fly and is fun to do. I make portraits because drawing/painting faces and facial features is what I am best at in art and just drawing faces in general is what I enjoy. I make portraits of those who inspire me, That's why I painted Jake Sim. He inspires me to become more confident and follow my dreams.

Photography

Distortion
1: the act of twisting or altering something out of its true, natural, or original state : the act of distorting.

Painting
Overall Winner

One thing the pandemic has reinforced for me is the importance of family. Over the last two years, lockdowns, home learning, travel restrictions and isolation have all required that we adapt and live differently at work, at school, and at home. The downside of the COVID-19 pandemic on our lifestyles is evident and well documented. What, however, is less acknowledged is the opportunity it has provided to connect in more meaningful ways with those closest to us. This portrait of my dad captures a moment of connection, underscoring the importance of focusing on what matters – our relationships with others.

Drawing
Highly Commended

My work is a realistic drawing of the album cover 'Lilac' by IU. I drew this because I really love the song and I like the cover of the album. I like making art since it takes my mind off things and is a fun activity to do when you're bored. I see myself making more art in the future and I hope I'll improve a lot more.

Drawing
2nd Place - Drawing

A hand study.

Digital

This is a drawing that I made with the description that my friends told me about. I was told that this girl was absolutely stunning, so I had an idea of making a nearly similar portrait of her for my friend. I used a reference for the pose, but mostly everything here is self made. I used an app called Ibis Paint X.

Drawing
1st Place - Drawing

Pencil, Graphite, White pastel pencil on sketch book paper. A smile in happier times. This art piece characterises my Pop who passed away recently. His dry sense of humour brought light to every day.

Digital

I drew this and decided to enter it in the competition.

Photography

This photograph is representative of new beginnings, as it capture's my sister's final moments in her house before moving out. The gentle streaks of lighting reflect a warm afternoon atmosphere after a hard day's work moving boxes and cleaning. Her shoes are backwards for a comedic addition. Despite the big change in her life, she is glad to be moving out of NSW.

Drawing

A lady wielding a katana. The black symbolises her elegance and her sophistication whilst the red represents her strong, courageous personality and loving demeanor.

Drawing

This is a portrait bust in pencil detailing the important social rights activist Marsha B Johnson. Marsha inspires me to speak out and use my voice. She's an incredibly influential women in history, being an important figure in the 1969 stone wall riot. This riot is was caused by police brutality in relation to LGBT+ clubs in New York. I created this artwork to honor Marsha and her contributions to providing voices to silenced queer youth of not only the 1970s, but to today's generation as-well.

Digital
1st Place - Digital

Too often we see a massive lack of representation for POC, queer, disabled, and trans women in modern feminism, one of the most powerful movements of our time. A movement that advocates for inclusivity, positivity, and equality, and yet the groups most likely to be discriminated against are dismissed/excluded. I want my art to make everyone feel empowered. Straight, LGBTQIA+, cis, trans/nonbinary, people of colour, white, able-bodied, disabled, neurotypical, neurodivergent. Through all our different, unique experiences and challenges, there is a common goal: equal human rights. But only through supporting and empowering everyone can this goal be achieved.

Digital

I drew this artwork because I want to show that everyone should be included no matter their differences. One of the main causes of exclusion is people's sexuality, so by drawing hands in a heart shape coloured like some of the pride flags, and by adding the straight ally flag in the middle it shows that no matter your differences we are all the same in one way or another.

Digital

Based on the song The Sharpest Lives by My Chemical Romance, A SHOT TO REMEMBER depicts the feeling of unhealthiness that comes with toxic relationships. The lyrics shown, “I've really been on a bender and it shows // so why don't you blow me a kiss before she goes?”, come from the song's bridge. The work compares the characters’ relationship to alcoholism - an addiction they want to but cannot break - as they are bound, sweating and sleepless, to their significant other.

Painting

This artwork, titled 'Dancing with the Dead', is an ink artwork about life and death working, or in this case dancing, together. The ink in the artwork is self made, using charcoal, liquid gum arabic and water. The very little colour on the girl is to reflect life through her in this dim scene.

Mixed Media

All my life I’ve been connected to the arts: martial arts and performing arts. Through my artwork I’ve tried to capture the stage and show one of the things that inspires me the most, performing. Through the use of Shakespeare’s quote "all the world’s a stage” and the empty microphone, I am trying to inspire the audience to reach for the microphone and lead their own metaphorical show. All The World’s A Stage communicates that everyone’s stage is different, and the audience should find their own voice.

Digital

I was watching the film Platoon when I thought of this. It’s inspired by a quote written on the helmet of the main character in that movie.

Photography

Photography allows you to capture the world around you, this image of the streets of Japan showcases the beauty found in the seemingly ordinary and mundane.

Digital

I used Ibis Paint X on my phone to create this digital art piece. It took me just over an hour and a half to create and I used my fingers on my phone. I started by just drawing random shapes and then it all came together. I chose these darker colours to create a darker mood.

Drawing

Inspiration comes in many ways. For this drawing it was the booming thunder and drumming rain. A roaring dragon at the heart of the storm. Its rage fuelling the howling winds and grey skies. Lighting illuminating everything in a flash. The sapphire ocean churning as the dragon continues to roar. Waters rising, lands flooding. Rain has fallen from our skies many times this year. So, I draw my inspiration from it as thousands of droplets fall.

Drawing

This was made with charcoal. It took a long time but was ultimately fun to create. I took inspiration from some fictional literature as well as a popular creator. It doesn't have a purposeful deeper meaning or symbolism other than what the viewer would like to believe.

Drawing

My drawing is inspired by The Lord of the Rings and the beings, Ents. It took me about three days to draw and is only drawn with pencil. It is of the face of the tree beast that has grown enraged at people coming in and cutting down the trees in the forest where it lives. It is only comprised of the the head and it doesn't have any background to tell the story so you have to explain why it it looks so angry or you can use your imagination to come up with an idea of why.

Digital

The artwork depicts a girl in a dark, mysterious space surrounded by fireflies. It was digitally painted using a square brush in Drawcast. I was inspired by the forest and magic, and aimed to evoke a feeling of wonder with my piece.

Sculpture

Inspired by the empowering character Cersei Lannister from George R.R. Martin’s novel A Game of Thrones, this shoe sculpture aims to embody the character's bold strength.