Step by Step Competition
Still Life
Step by Step Competition, March - June 2025

JURY MEMBERS:
A complex, slightly autumnal still life. We need to organize our sheet correctly and choose the right colors to convey the sunny atmosphere of this still life.
I am proud to present our jury:
Lana Matich Privitera
instagram.com/lanaprivitera
Lana is a renowned watercolour artist specialising in detailed still lifes. Her work has received numerous awards and been featured in international exhibitions and publications. A Signature Member of several prestigious watercolor societies, she has taught art for over 15 years, offering mainly online workshops and demos.
Sophia Rodionov
instagram.com/canotstoppainting
An Estonian-born artist based in Israel, creating abstract and realistic art inspired by everyday life. Her work is featured in private collections worldwide and has been commissioned by top brands. Sophia also participates in social projects and exhibits internationally.
I am grateful to everyone who took part in the competition.
My congratulations to all participants, finalists, and, of course, the winners!

1st Prize
Beatrice Jansson (Sweden)
Prize:
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Michael Solovyev's ECO Studio Palette
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A few DANIEL SMITH watercolor tubes
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SOLO Mini Calligraphy Brush
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Michael Solovyev's Full Daniel Smith Dot Card
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Free access to the next Step-by-Step lesson

2nd Prize
Donna Russ (United States)
Prize:
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Books: Sketching Academy Vol. 1 + Vol. 2
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A few DANIEL SMITH watercolor tubes
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SOLO Mini Calligraphy Brush
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Michael Solovyev's Full Daniel Smith Dot Card
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Free access to the next Step-by-Step lesson

3rd Prize
Tatyana Binns (United States)
Prize:
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Signature Silver Calligraphy Brush Set
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A few Daniel Smith watercolor tubes
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Michael Solovyev's Full Daniel Smith Dot Card
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Free access to the next Step-by-Step lesson
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