The desire of every artist is getting an audience to view his/her artwork. Creating an audience/client-base is difficult and costly for artists. Advertising costs are expensive and they might not yield the expected results. Fortunately, art competitions can be a huge stepping stone for artists starting their careers. Listed are reasons for participating in art competitions.

Rewards 

The objective of every contest is to find the best participant amongst the entrants. After the free art contests, the first three winners will get financial rewards. Nothing soothes the soul as earning from your hobby. In several competitions, the winners get a cash prize of up to 2500 dollars. They can invest it in their art career by buying the needed supplies.

Be in Print 

Have you ever seen artwork in print and loved it? What would be the case if that was your artwork? Any artwork featured in magazines gives the artist a competitive edge in the industry. Any artwork that wins the prize is posted in the new issue of the Artists Magazine. The artwork will be displayed on all newsstands and it will be seen by every art lover. That will help in building your brand.

Maximum Exposure 

You will be surprised to know that art contests attract audiences from all over the world. There are people whose objective is seeking new artistic ideas. These folks reside in various parts of the world. By taking part in competitions, your work can capture the attention of these folks. Eventually, you will have high-end customers and offers to participate in prestigious art exhibitions.

Spotlight 

Anonymity in the art industry doesn’t earn money for artists. Art lovers need to know you and your artworks. You will discover simple art pieces done by famous artists are expensive. Despite the high costs, people buy them. The easiest way to be known is by featuring in free art contests. Once you have the spotlight via the contests, it will be easy to earn decently from art.

Students 

Every art student is focused on building a successful career. However, to achieve that, they need expert knowledge. Apart from schooling, competitions give them a special platform to learn. That is because contests will highlight their weaknesses and strengths. The competitions expose students to the reality of the artistic career because it is highly competitive.

Categories 

Organizers of these competitions know very well there are various categories of art. They know artists in different categories cannot compete with each other. Thus, they organize contests based on each category. That allows artists to showcase creativity and skills in their preferred category. Such plans give every artist a winning chance.

Opportunities 

To get a room for growth, artists need opportunities. The art world has innumerable opportunities ready to be exploited. However, many artists cannot take advantage of such opportunities because they are unknown. Via art contests, you will get the attention of people responsible for giving artists life-changing opportunities. That is how some contestants have managed to create admirable careers.

Taylor Swift’s album, “Folklore”, opened the minds of many to the now-popular style aesthetic known as cottagecore. Though it’s a cozy style that favors comfort and simple living, this is not what everyone gravitates to. Royalcore is one aesthetic that you might relate to if you’re a city-loving, challenge-driven power woman. More specifically, you might be drawn to queencore.

Here’s how to dress according to this aesthetic in 2021:

Fit is everything

While cottagecore is all about loose silhouettes and flowy material, in royalcore, regal is the main element of your style. And nothing says regal more than outfits that look like they were tailor-made for you. Make no mistake, regal doesn’t necessarily mean expensive. It just means having your clothes altered to your body shape, to get the most of each piece. But of course, investing in high-quality pieces is one advice most fashion icons will give you, royalcore or not.

Be bold

Royalcore is all about confidence and upholding your regal self. Red is the perfect color to show your confidence, as it is a commanding color that draws attention and signifies passion. Of course, you don’t always have to go with bright reds–muted red or darker maroons are perfectly acceptable, especially if you are choosing the shade based on your skin type. You don’t have to wear red from head to toe as well. The easiest way to add red to your outfit is through a red lipstick or a pair of red heels. Red accessories may also be perfect, especially when paired with an all-black attire. Aside from red, you can also go for the regal colors purple and gold.

Self-care is a must

In cottagecore, the concept of slow and nature-inspired living in itself may already be considered self-care, but in royalcore, self-care is not just a byproduct. It’s a code you live by as one who knows what she deserves. A face mask for women is your best friend. Pencil in those long baths and light those soothing candles–and if you have to binge-watch The Crown to remind yourself that you are held to a higher standard, go for it. A pint of ice cream is still perfectly acceptable as comfort food, but don’t forget the golden spoon to eat it with.

Care for your crowning glory

Contrasting again with cottagecore, where you let your hair down and live carefree, royalcore is all about control and restraint. You know your priorities and you dress in a way that tells everyone you will reach your goals. A simple, low bun, or a bob with every strand of hair in place is what you go for. You never miss your salon trips, and you will not be seen with uncombed hair even if your life depended on it. Think Queen Regina from Once Upon a Time.

Every woman who has a goal has a little bit of royalcore in her. If you would like to embody this style completely, it’s time to swap out the loose-fitting clothes with better-fitting ones, and wear that red lipstick with confidence. Sip your tea with your pinkie out, and remind yourself to always keep calm and slay.