Fine Arts

Announcing New Award-Winning Art

The winners of the 18th International Art Renewal Center Salon Competition are in.
Announcing New Award-Winning Art
“Anna Nina,” 2025, by Scott Garder. Graphite, gouache and white chalk on toned paper; 15 inches by 15 inches. Recipient of the First Place Fully from Life Award at the 18th International ARC Salon. Courtesy of 18th International ARC Salon
Lorraine Ferrier
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Leonardo da Vinci wrote, “That painting is the most praiseworthy which is most like the thing it represents.”
Nothing conveys the heart of humanity quite like representational art—that is, art that depicts real, recognizable objects or figures. American art collector Frederic Ross concurs: “Only representational art can express the vast array of beauty and tragedy both in the universe and here on earth, including the depth and breadth of the human condition and our shared humanity.” 
Lorraine Ferrier
Lorraine Ferrier
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Lorraine Ferrier writes about fine arts and craftsmanship for The Epoch Times. She focuses on artists and artisans, primarily in North America and Europe, who imbue their works with beauty and traditional values. She's especially interested in giving a voice to the rare and lesser-known arts and crafts, in the hope that we can preserve our traditional art heritage. She lives and writes in a London suburb, in England.