Aug 25, 2022 2 min read

Announcing the Special Prize winners of our 2022 Paintings, Drawings, and Mixed Media Challenge!

Minted is excited to have refreshed our Paintings, Drawings, and Mixed Media fine art assortment with unique works that utilize various mediums and subjects that will inspire our customers. West Elm will also be sourcing artworks for their collection from this Challenge.

Trend Forward Award

For the strongest artwork that heralds a new up-and-coming art trend
$800

Winner: Flower Stag by Holly Hudson

Runner Up: Checkerboard Weaving by Tiny Type Studios and passages by Sumak Studio

Décor Award

For the best and most versatile artwork that works in a variety of interior spaces
$400

Winner: Softness by Christa Kimble

Runner Up: Maze by Alisa Galitsyna, Spring Abstract Diptych by Caryn Owen, and FOR WANT OF A NAIL by Keren Toledano

Storytelling Award

For the artwork with the most compelling artist statement that adds to the viewer’s appreciation of the artwork. We encourage you to document your process in creating the artwork for a potential marketing feature
$400

Winner: in the morning light by Maja Cunningham

Runner Up: Color Rhythm: Beach Blanket by Poppy Dodge

West Elm Editor’s Award

For the artwork with the most compelling artist statement that adds to the viewer’s appreciation of the artwork. We encourage you to document your process in creating the artwork for a potential marketing feature
$300

Winner: Northern California Seacave by Caryn Owen

Hyperrealism Award

For the most compelling drawing that represents its subject matter in a strikingly realistic way
$300

Winner: Vintage Mariposa by jinseikou

Portraits and Figures Award

For the best drawing representing a human form. We are interested in both traditional and realistic portraits and figures as well as fresh takes on the subject matter
$300

Winner: In the Mix by Amy Elizabeth Stuckey