What is a drawing?
 

The Shorter Oxford Dictionary defines drawing as:

'formation of a line by drawing some tracing instrument from point to point of a surface; representation by lines; delineation as distinguished from painting... the arrangement of lines which determine form.'

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Here are some other suggestions to help you think,

 

Drawings can describe objects, places and people with the simplest of lines.

Complex drawings combine line, texture and tone to render three-dimensional forms in sophisticated ways.

Combinations of media may be used to represent a personal experience like dancing or joy.

Drawings are made through a physical process; translating one’s observations and thoughts through the hands onto paper or another surface.

What is a drawing prize?
 

Our competition and exhibition seeks to,

Examine, challenge and open-up a dialogue concerning definitions and perceptions of the question above - 'what is a drawing?'. We hope that the wide-range of entries will clearly illustrate our answer.

Excite and reward students, showcasing their talents and creative minds.

 

There are many drawing competitions across the globe. Here are two well-known examples.

 

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The Jerwood Drawing Prize

The Jerwood Drawing Prize is led by founding Director Professor Anita Taylor at Bath Spa University and supported by Jerwood Charitable Foundation. Selected from original art works, the Jerwood Drawing Prize has established a reputation for its commitment to championing excellence and promoting and celebrating the breadth of contemporary drawing practice within the UK. This open exhibition if a platform for drawing practitioners to showcase their work alongside other leading contemporary artist in the field, and provides those selected with the opportunity to help promote a wider understanding of drawing for future generations. 

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M16 Artspace Drawing Prize
 

The highly acclaimed prize, which has been running since 2006, includes an array of works produced using either traditional or non-traditional drawing materials and techniques. All works entered into this year's prize were produced within the past 12 months. The winner of $2500 cash, was Nicci Haynes for her video and drawing Drawing and me.