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Step by Step Competition

Nora. Watercolor Animal Portrait
Step by Step Competition, December 2025 - March 2026

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Many of us have pets, and it's always a pleasure to paint a portrait of our beloved pet. The key here is finding the right textures and techniques. Together, step by step, we'll explore the right solutions for painting Nora's portrait.

JURY MEMBERS:

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Michael
Solovyev

I am grateful to everyone who took part in the competition. 

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My congratulations to all participants, finalists, and, of course, the winners!

I am proud to present our jury:

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Tom Shepherd
instagram.com/tomshepherdartist

Tom's work has become widely collected in the UK and more recently, internationally. He has been a highly commended finalist in the World renowned Wildlife Artist of the Year, on several occasions.

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Konstantin Sterkhov
instagram.com/sterkhovart

Konstantin Sterkhov is an internationally recognized artist, instructor, and author, born in Russia. As a renowned watercolor artist, he was granted a Global Talent visa for the UK. Sterkhov has authored six books in the series 'Masters of Watercolor,' five tutorial books on watercolor technique, and 'Planet of Watercolor' almanacs. He is in demand worldwide as an exhibitor, author, instructor, and juror.

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1st Prize

Svitlana Eccles-Kuznetsova (New Zealand)

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Prize​​:

  • Michael Solovyev's Signature Daniel Smith Set

  • ECO Sketching Michael Solovyev's Signature Watercolor Palette

  • Michael Solovyev's Full Daniel Smith Dot Card

  • Free access to the next Step-by-Step lesson

  • Certificate

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2nd Prize

Valérie Bovier Nicolet (Switzerland)

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Prize​​:

  • Baohong Masters' Choice Block Rough 40 x 40 cm Michael Solovyev Signature

  • Sepia Ink Pen + Sepia Ink Pen Cartridges

  • Michael Solovyev's Full Daniel Smith Dot Card

  • Free access to the next Step-by-Step lesson

  • Certificate

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3rd Prize

Georgette Le Nadan (France)

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Prize​​:

  • Baohong Masters' Choice Block Cold Pressed 30 x 30 cm Michael Solovyev Signature

  • Sepia Ink Pen + Sepia Ink Pen Cartridges

  • Michael Solovyev's Full Daniel Smith Dot Card

  • Free access to the next Step-by-Step lesson

  • Certificate

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Special Prize

Donna Russ (United States)

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Prize​​:

  • ECO Sketching Michael Solovyev's Signature Watercolor Palette

  • Sepia Ink Pen + Sepia Ink Pen Cartridges

The Finalist Gallery

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