[REVIEW] CHALLENGE OF JANUARY (2)

The main theme for our second challenge this January was ‘Line Drawing,’ a beautiful form of art that uses various lines.

First, we will introduce the winners of this challenge through a video.

* If you can’t see the video, please check the link below.

→Go to the epilogue of the 2nd challenge of January

Our latest challenge gave us an opportunity to appreciate a wide range of line drawings.

Some artworks featured a single continuous line, while others incorporated multiple expressive strokes.

From portraits and landscapes to imaginative scenes, each piece offered a unique source of inspiration, making this challenge a truly enjoyable experience.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the challenge with great artwork.

Then, shall we meet the winners of the challenge?

In our first picture, we see lines depicting both the living room and the scenery beyond the window.

Inside the room, lines shape the furniture and create shading, while outside, they form buildings and cars.

Overall, the picture seems to visually convey the idea that lines are all around us.

This piece was done by @ROSARINI. Well done!

In our next picture, there’s a young girl sitting under a tree, sketching in her notebook.

Meanwhile, cherry blossoms are in bloom, painting the riverside in shades of pink and signaling the arrival of spring.

All of the lines filling the scene seem to really capture the warm hues of the season.

This wonderful scene was captured by @NJ.

The rows of houses stand with their doors firmly shut.

In front of them, a man and a woman, each carrying a bag, are walking in opposite directions.

Perhaps these houses, drawn using lines, of course, are silently telling us that a holiday is approaching, a time when the city empties out.

Great work, @One2three.

A sleeping woman is surrounded by lotus flowers blooming in various colors.

Her hair flows outward in all directions, resembling gentle ripples on the water.

It almost seems as if her form was created by the lines of a pond’s surface.

Thank you, @kendallg.

In our next piece, lines depicting a remote island in the vast ocean create a dark and heavy atmosphere.

On one side, a giant skull looms, and along the shore, enormous footprints are embedded in the sand.

Judging by the size of the wrecked ship, this could very well be a mysterious land inhabited by giants.

Well done, @MissyJ.

A hand gripping a pencil moves swiftly across the page, breathing life into the drawing.

The sketch depicts an animal playfully sticking its tongue out at a shouting woman.

With just a few simple lines, this artwork feels like a scene straight out of a comic strip.

Nicely done, @WildOrkid.

Here, we have a hand holding a sharp, gleaming pen that appears to be sketching a cat lying down.

After outlining the form in black over the initial sketch, delicate white lines refine the details, gradually bringing the cat to life.

Once completed, the cat might start moving at any moment.

Thank you, @salt, for sending your work in!

A woman wearing headphones appears to be applying tint to her lips while looking into a mirror.

The lines delicately capture every detail, from her tousled hair to the shine in her eyes and the contours of her facial features.

The depth in her face gives the impression that the viewer has become the mirror itself.

Great job, @nattyy.

In the village, houses with thatched roofs can be seen, and large trees stand tall throughout the area.

Also, a calf lingers nearby peacefully, while a person nearby appears to be feeding it.

The balance between the lines and the empty spaces in between beautifully captures the quiet daily life of a rural village.

This piece is by @shr.

Our last picture shows us a scene from inside a studio, where a diverse group of students is busy drawing.

Standing before their canvases, some immediately sketch while observing the model’s pose, while others take time to plan their composition and decide how to bring their vision to life.

Seeing each person’s unique approach to line work makes one curious about how their final pieces will turn out.

Wonderful work, @IceLady.

These are the 10 winners.

Congratulations!

Please send your encouragement and congrats to these 10 people in the comments.

Thank you to everyone who participated in this challenge.

The 1st challenge of February, ‘Let’s draw Bottle’ is on going.

We hope for your participation.

Thank you.