Because of the many aspects to love about creating art, there are many different kinds of people who love to do it. Some people like the way it reduces stress and improves their fine motor skills, while others are more serious about the craft and are interested in creating a masterpiece that would hold up in a contest. That is why plenty of people like to enter their paintings into a painting art competition.

Amateur painters sometimes have a hard time finding a place to show their work. These contests are a great opportunity for anyone in that situation. They provide a safe place to receive constructive criticism and gain confidence.

One of the cardinal mistakes that many artists make when entering into these competitions, especially those who have never done this sort of thing before, is to submit a piece that does not stand out from the rest. An applicant must keep in mind that the judges who decide which piece wins first prize are looking at hundreds or even thousands of other pieces. This is why the winning paintings have something that differentiates them from the sea of entries.

Painters who specialize in a particular style have the best chances of winning if they enter into a contest that focuses on that specific style. This means that the painter will be able to play to his or her strengths instead of trying to adapt to a foreign style. While some artists are amazing and can paint whatever they want, others work best in one particular style.

It is hard to have access to very many contests when one is only looking at what is happening in their hometown. For those who don't live in big cities, these events can be hard to come by. There are plenty of networks online that help people find contests all around the world.

For the more serious painters looking to win some money from their artwork, it is easy to check the details of a contest to see what the top prizes are. Since these are for more serious competitors, they usually require a fee to enter. There are numerous contests that offer cash prizes.

No one wants to have their prized piece of artwork damaged when being delivered to the contest or while it is on display. It is a good idea to look into insurance for any paintings being entered. This is often not very costly and worth it for the peace of mind.

There are plenty of people who have won competitions like these in the past who are perfectly willing to share advice with newcomers to the field. It often makes painters very happy to be able to share their experience and the joy of creating paintings with others since the craft itself is often done in long stretches of isolation. It is easy to find these previous winners by looking them up online.