Every month in 2024, we invited our community to create art inspired by a unique theme—and the results were incredible! From stunning landscapes to imaginative fantasy pieces, our Artist of the Month competition highlighted the amazing talent and creativity within the Castle Arts community (not that we ever doubted it!).
With the deadline for our first art competition of 2025 just around the corner, let’s take a moment to celebrate the 12 standout entries from 2024 that inspired us all and earned their creators the title of Artist of the Month.
January
Theme: Hobbies
Winner: Katharina Tiepelmann (@myaco24)
Materials used: Pasteltint and Castle Gold coloured pencils
February
Theme: Still Life
Winner: Sixtine Leroux
Materials used: Oil paint
March
Theme: Spring
Winner: Carri Seifert
Materials used: Watercolour
April
Theme: Fantasy
Winner: Carla Gruber
Materials used: Pastel
May
Theme: Wildlife
Winner: Dana Nickl
Materials used: Castle Gold coloured pencils
June
Theme: Sunrise and Sunset
Winner: George Campbell
Materials used: Castle Gold coloured pencils
July
Theme: Oceans
Winner: Julie Goodwin
Materials used: Acrylic paint
August
Theme: Travel
Winner: @nm_art_2024
Materials used: Watercolour
September
Theme: Pets
Winner: Mark White
Materials used: Castle Gold coloured pencils
October
Theme: Cityscapes
Winner: Sarah Jane Berger
Materials used: Watercolour and pen
November
Theme: Home
Winner: Susanne Trentin
Materials used: Coloured pencil
December
Theme: Winter
Winner: Eva Wieherdt
Materials used: Castle Arts Pasteltint, Harmonious, and Soft-Core 120 Coloured Pencils
It’s been a fantastic year of creativity, and we can’t wait to see the imaginative artwork our community will share in 2025. Last year’s winners each began with a simple theme, transforming it into something beautiful and uniquely theirs. What will you be inspired to create?
Think you’ve got what it takes to be one of this year's Artists of the Month? Every winner receives a $100 Castle Arts voucher to top up their art supplies and will have their artwork featured on our website and social media. No matter your experience level, our monthly competition is open to everyone.
You could be one of our Artists of the Month!
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