Born in a small village in Goa, I wanted to achieve way more than I was expected to. So, playing for the Indian Taekwondo team and striving to become a doctor at St. John’s Medical College brought in enormous amounts of stress. The most obvious way to deal with this was to meditate. Take an hour of my day, sit with myself and try to be conscious about my body and mind. But in a world where multitasking is the norm and time is valuable, my attempts at meditation were just not successful.

After stumbling upon some art supplies at home one day, I picked up a paint brush and a few acrylics and brought the blank canvas to life. What I saw made me proud because I had created it. But most of all, my mind felt at peace. I was euphoric and the stress had disappeared.

This gave birth to the concept of The Crimson Canvas. My aim is to let you use painting as a tool to create and rejuvenate, thus letting you explore your true artistic potential. By being a part of The Crimson Canvas you will be proud to have a beautiful self-made painting up on your wall.

Within Bangalore, we are able to ship the artwork to you on the same or the next day. Outside Bangalore, the shipping time is 7-14 days.

You can join any painting workshop listed on our site in either Bangalore or Surat. Simply choose the event and follow the instructions on your gift voucher to redeem it.

The contest is a painting contest. Use paint, create a painting, submit your work. There's not much more to it. We truly believe that the more rules we add to the process the more we begin stifling your creativity. And what's the point of that?

Subject matter? Let your imagination run free. Portraits, landscapes, abstract topics.... anything you can capture in a physical painting, we will accept.

Don't have editing software? Don't fret! There's plenty of free online resources for your use. We recommend: Kapwing's online Vogue Cover template. Access it by clicking here. It's easy and will take less than 5 minutes if you have all your material. Here's our attempt:

No. Our workshops have been designed for absolute beginners. Further, our artists provide step-by-step guidance to help you complete the painting. In all the events we have conducted thus far, no participant has ever found the painting too difficult,

No. Our workshops have been designed for absolute beginners. Further, our artists provide step-by-step guidance to help you complete the painting. In all the events we have conducted thus far, no participant has ever found the painting too difficult,

You can join any painting workshop listed on our site in either Bangalore or Surat. Simply choose the event and follow the instructions on your gift voucher to redeem it.

The contest is a Sketch contest. Use pencils or pens, create a sketch, submit your work. There's not much more to it. We truly believe that the more rules we add to the process the more we begin stifling your creativity. And what's the point of that?

Subject matter? Let your imagination run free. Portraits, landscapes, abstract topics.... anything you can capture in a sketch, we will accept.

Option 1: Regular category

This is the recommended option for you if you have at least moderate exposure to painting. The entry fee for both categories is the same. However, entrants in the regular category stand a chance to win bigger prizes and receive exposure for their work on our social media pages and website.

Option 2: Beginner category

New to this contest is the beginner category. It has been created based on the feedback that you gave after our past contests. The entry fee is the same and the prize money is lower, but the competition is less intense. Choose this category if you are not ready to compete against experienced artists.

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Participants in both categories will receive participation certificates from The Crimson Canvas and Skyhawk. Every participant is eligible for a FLAT 40% discount on stretched canvases, canvas rolls & canvas boards from Skyhawk (valid of one year, logistics separate).

No. Our workshops have been designed for absolute beginners. Further, our artists provide step-by-step guidance to help you complete the painting. In all the events we have conducted thus far, no participant has ever found the painting too difficult,

The contest is a Sketch contest. Use pencils or pens, create a sketch, submit your work. There's not much more to it. We truly believe that the more rules we add to the process the more we begin stifling your creativity. And what's the point of that?

Subject matter? Let your imagination run free. Portraits, landscapes, abstract topics.... anything you can capture in a sketch, we will accept.

You can join any painting workshop listed on our site in either Bangalore or Surat. Simply choose the event and follow the instructions on your gift voucher to redeem it.

Option 1: Regular category

This is the recommended option for you if you have at least moderate exposure to painting. The entry fee for both categories is the same. However, entrants in the regular category stand a chance to win bigger prizes and receive exposure for their work on our social media pages and website.

Option 2: Beginner category

New to this contest is the beginner category. It has been created based on the feedback that you gave after our past contests. The entry fee is the same and the prize money is lower, but the competition is less intense. Choose this category if you are not ready to compete against experienced artists.

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Participants in both categories will receive participation certificates from The Crimson Canvas and Skyhawk. Every participant is eligible for a FLAT 40% discount on stretched canvases, canvas rolls & canvas boards from Skyhawk (valid of one year, logistics separate).

No. Our workshops have been designed for absolute beginners. Further, our artists provide step-by-step guidance to help you complete the painting. In all the events we have conducted thus far, no participant has ever found the painting too difficult,

You may choose between 2 options:

Option 1: Instamojo online payment: Accepts all major credit/debit cards, bank transfer and UPI payments.

Please note the Payment ID (sent to your email ID from Instamojo after payment). You will receive a confirmation mail with the Payment ID like this example below:

Option 2: Google Pay or PayTM: Please take a screenshot of your payment page and upload it in the submissions portal.

All ages are welcome. However, parental supervision is required for children below the age of 6.

No. The Crimson Canvas artists will be present to guide the group of children and provide instructions. We need your help to ensure no child is falling back or in need of help.

Judges' Favorite Award:

1st prize:

• Rs 5000/- in cash

• Rs2000/- gift voucher to SkyHawk products

• Direct entry in SAP SOCIETY - AYA20 (Artist of the Year Award 2020) contest, scheduled for December 2020 in Jaipur.

• Certificate of merit from The Crimson Canvas and Skyhawk.

2nd prize:

• Rs 3000/- in cash

• Rs2000/- gift voucher to SkyHawk products

• Direct entry in SAP SOCIETY - AYA20 (Artist of the Year Award 2020) contest, scheduled for December 2020 in Jaipur.

• Certificate of merit from The Crimson Canvas and Skyhawk.

3rd prize:

• Rs 2000/- in cash

• Rs 2000/- gift voucher to SkyHawk products

• Direct entry in SAP SOCIETY - AYA20 (Artist of the Year Award 2020) contest, which is proposed to be held in December 2020 in Jaipur as per Govt. Guidelines due to covid-19 situation

• Certificate of merit from The Crimson Canvas and Skyhawk.

Plus, the top 10 entries as selected by the judges receive the following:

• A permanent display for their entry in our online exhibition which receives 20k+ monthly views

• A blog post in the Crimson Canvas blog which receives 8k+ monthly readers their story featured on the Crison Canvas blog, 'The Crimson Voice'

• A certificate of merit from The Crimson Canvas and Skyhawk

As mentioned above, you need a Payment ID (if using Instamojo) or a screenshot of the PayTM/Google Pay payment. Besides this you will need the following:

1. Decent quality picture of your painting

2. Title of your painting

3. Description of your painting (optional)

4. Artist's name

5. Bio of artist (optional)

6 Valid email ID

We understand that you have a wide choice of contests to participate in and we sincerely thank you for considering us. But we are trying to achieve something that's bigger than an art contest. The world needs people to come together and do something good especially during these testing times. This takes money and resources, which we simply cannot secure without your support.

The contributions that we received from the acrylic contest led to 200 families receiving rations that is expected to last them each a month. This was only possible because of your support and love. We aim to do something similar if not bigger with this contest too. We look forward to your participation and support.

All sales proceeds minus tax (18%) and an additional Rs. 60 to cover our costs goes to the orphanage.

We believe that the next best thing to a stress-free life is a couple of hours spent every week bonding over wine and paint. At the Crimson Canvas, we aim to let you use painting as a tool to create and rejuvenate while letting you explore your true artistic potential along the way.

We do this by curating guided, group-painting sessions led by lively instructors at local pubs and restaurants in Bangalore. The idea is to create a fun, stress-free environment where you can sip wine and eliminate inhibitions, while making plenty of lifelong friends and a painting that you can be proud of.

Judges' Favorite Award:

1st prize:

• Rs 5000/- in cash

• Rs2000/- gift voucher to SkyHawk products

• Direct entry in SAP SOCIETY - AYA20 (Artist of the Year Award 2020) contest, scheduled for December 2020 in Jaipur.

• Certificate of merit from The Crimson Canvas and Skyhawk.

2nd prize:

• Rs 3000/- in cash

• Rs2000/- gift voucher to SkyHawk products

• Direct entry in SAP SOCIETY - AYA20 (Artist of the Year Award 2020) contest, scheduled for December 2020 in Jaipur.

• Certificate of merit from The Crimson Canvas and Skyhawk.

3rd prize:

• Rs 2000/- in cash

• Rs 2000/- gift voucher to SkyHawk products

• Direct entry in SAP SOCIETY - AYA20 (Artist of the Year Award 2020) contest, which is proposed to be held in December 2020 in Jaipur as per Govt. Guidelines due to covid-19 situation

• Certificate of merit from The Crimson Canvas and Skyhawk.

Plus, the top 10 entries as selected by the judges receive the following:

• A permanent display for their entry in our online exhibition which receives 20k+ monthly views

• A blog post in the Crimson Canvas blog which receives 8k+ monthly readers their story featured on the Crison Canvas blog, 'The Crimson Voice'

• A certificate of merit from The Crimson Canvas and Skyhawk

You can use the gift voucher for any workshop scheduled before Jan 31, 2020.

We understand that you have a wide choice of contests to participate in and we sincerely thank you for considering us. But we are trying to achieve something that's bigger than an art contest. The world needs people to come together and do something good especially during these testing times. This takes money and resources, which we simply cannot secure without your support.

The contributions that we received from the acrylic contest led to 200 families receiving rations that is expected to last them each a month. This was only possible because of your support and love. We aim to do something similar if not bigger with this contest too. We look forward to your participation and support.

Simply try seraching for the #voguechallenge tag on Instagram. There's over 277K posts for you to browse and get inspired.

Judges will be scoring your entry on the following criteria:

• Selection of Materials (Combinations of shades, additional texture and shapes incorporated)

• Originality (Captures attention, shows imaginative use of materials and ideas)

• Quality of Workmanship (Neatness, good use of technique)

• Overall Presentation (Appropriately finished, banlance and harmony seen at first impression)

All ages are welcome. However, parental supervision is required for children below the age of 6.

No. Our workshops have been designed for absolute beginners. Further, our artists provide step-by-step guidance to help you complete the painting. In all the events we have conducted thus far, no participant has ever found the painting too difficult,

You can use the gift voucher for any workshop scheduled before Jan 31, 2020.

All ages are welcome. However, parental supervision is required for children below the age of 6.

You can use the gift voucher for any workshop scheduled before Jan 31, 2020.

All ages are welcome. However, parental supervision is required for children below the age of 6.

Experiences make people happier than possessions do. By gifting a painting workshop to your loved one, you are ensuring that they receive something new and meaningful. They will not only learn a new and valuable skill but also make a ton of lasting memories.

First, you will be introduced to the common tools and materials used in creating acrylic on canvas paintings. The artist will then proceed to explain the painting of the day and outline the steps involved. The participants will then begin the stepwise painting with necessary guidance being provided along the way. When the painting is complete and finishing touches are added, a quick photoshoot is conducted before the participants depart with their brand new paintings. The photos will be shared by whatsapp or email after the event.

No, by purchasing the work of our children you are validating their hard work and encouraging them to pursue their love for art. We do not accept donations.

However, there are other ways to contribute to the initiative, for example, volunteering. Click here for more.

6:45 – 7:00 : Register. Receive your welcome basket. And get cosy on your chosen seat. Make sure to come early for seats with the best view.

7:00 – 7:15 : Meet our instructors. Tell us about yourself. Introduction to painting materials and the painting of the day.

7:15 – 7:45 : Lets Paint! Watch the instructor for a step by step painting experience. Want to be creative and stray? We are completely cool with that too.

7:45 – 8:00 : Sip. Eat. Mingle. You may just happen to meet your new movie buddy or maybe even your future husband.

8:00 – 8:30 : Continue painting. Details! Details! Details! Add the finishing touches.

8:30 – 9:00 : Say cheese! Its picture time.

The submissions portal is very easy to use, you should not have any difficulties. However, you may always reach out to us at info@thecrimsoncanvas.com with the subject 'TECHNICAL SUPPORT'. We will get back to you within 24 hours.

We understand that you have a wide choice of contests to participate in and we sincerely thank you for considering us. But we are trying to achieve something that's bigger than an art contest. The world needs people to come together and do something good especially during these testing times. This takes money and resources, which we simply cannot secure without your support.

The contributions that we received from the acrylic contest led to 200 families receiving rations that is expected to last them each a month. This was only possible because of your support and love. We are currently working with Reach Lives to continue our work in this regard. We look forward to your participation and support.

All ages are welcome. However, parental supervision is required for children below the age of 6.

Judges' Favorite Award:

Top 3 winners will each receive Rs 1000 plus Rs 1000 gift voucher to SkyHawk products.

Volunteering is open to adults and children aged above 16.

Yes. You can literally use any medium you want to create your Vogue cover. Try using a selfie or a photograph of yourself.

Use the submissions portal to pay the entry fee and submit your artwork. Please upload an image file of your artwork (.jpeg, .png, etc).

Use the submissions portal to pay the entry fee and submit your artwork. Please upload an image file of your artwork (.jpeg, .png, etc).

Experiences make people happier than possessions do. By gifting a painting workshop to your loved one, you are ensuring that they receive something new and meaningful. They will not only learn a new and valuable skill but also make a ton of lasting memories.

Judges' Favorite Award:

Top 3 winners will each receive Rs 1000 plus Rs 1000 gift voucher to SkyHawk products.

Unlike the workshops in other cities, Goan workshops are by the beach in smaller groups and in multiple sessions. Registrations are not required, simply show up at the venue at the right time to participate.

Experiences make people happier than possessions do. By gifting a painting workshop to your loved one, you are ensuring that they receive something new and meaningful. They will not only learn a new and valuable skill but also make a ton of lasting memories.

First, you will be introduced to the common tools and materials used in creating acrylic on canvas paintings. The artist will then proceed to explain the painting of the day and outline the steps involved. The participants will then begin the stepwise painting with necessary guidance being provided along the way. When the painting is complete and finishing touches are added, a quick photoshoot is conducted before the participants depart with their brand new paintings. The photos will be shared by whatsapp or email after the event.

First, you will be introduced to the common tools and materials used in creating acrylic on canvas paintings. The artist will then proceed to explain the painting of the day and outline the steps involved. The participants will then begin the stepwise painting with necessary guidance being provided along the way. When the painting is complete and finishing touches are added, a quick photoshoot is conducted before the participants depart with their brand new paintings. The photos will be shared by whatsapp or email after the event.

Use the submissions portal to pay the entry fee and submit your artwork. Please upload an image file of your artwork (.jpeg, .png, etc).

Please choose between 2 options:

Option 1: Instamojo online payment: Accepts all major credit/debit cards, bank transfer and UPI payments.

Please note the Payment ID (sent to your email ID from Instamojo after payment). You will receive a confirmation mail with the Payment ID like this example below:

Option 2: Google Pay/PayTM/PhonePe: Please take a screenshot of your payment page and upload it in the submissions portal.

We know that different events mean different things to people. Please let us know the occassion and we will customize the gift voucher's design to suit the event better.

Yes! You will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the workshop.

We are artists ourselves and we know that trying to create a new painting while staring at a blank canvas can be difficult. How about using art prompts? Click here to learn more about what techniques our artists use when they get stuck in the creative process.

We know that different events mean different things to people. Please let us know the occassion and we will customize the gift voucher's design to suit the event better.

People's Favorite Award:

ONE prize of Rs. 1000/- for the artist with the highest points. How to get points?

• 20 points-- Post it on your personal account feed, tag @the.crimson.canvas and write the hashtags #thecrimsoncanvas #tccpaintingcontest (your account has to be public for us to see and count this.)

• 1 point-- For each vote when the painting is posted on our page and our followers asked to vote on whose painting they like the best.

Random Lucky Winner Award:

ONE prize of Rs. 1000/- for a random lucky winner as selected by a random number generator live on Instagram.

Additional:

Participants in both categories will receive participation certificates from The Crimson Canvas and Skyhawk. Every participant is eligible for a FLAT 40% discount on stretched canvases, canvas rolls & canvas boards from Skyhawk (valid of one year, logistics separate).

Please choose between 2 options:

Option 1: Instamojo online payment: Accepts all major credit/debit cards, bank transfer and UPI payments.

Please note the Payment ID (sent to your email ID from Instamojo after payment). You will receive a confirmation mail with the Payment ID like this example below:

Option 2: Google Pay/PayTM/PhonePe: Please take a screenshot of your payment page and upload it in the submissions portal.

We know that different events mean different things to people. Please let us know the occassion and we will customize the gift voucher's design to suit the event better.

Yes! You will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the workshop.

Yes! You will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the workshop.

Our mission with the Paint to Empower initiative is simple: To provide a creative outlet for the underprivileged and to help empower them through art. Therefore, we afford our participants creative liberties during our workshops which leads to each painting looking a little different from the other. However, please note that a picture of the final painting will be sent to you by email before the painting is shipped. If you are unhappy with it, we will offer you the painting of an alternate participant.

People's Favorite Award:

ONE prize of Rs. 1000/- for the artist with the highest points. How to get points?

• 20 points-- Post it on your personal account feed, tag @the.crimson.canvas and write the hashtags #thecrimsoncanvas #tccpaintingcontest (your account has to be public for us to see and count this.)

• 1 point-- For each vote when the painting is posted on our page and our followers asked to vote on whose painting they like the best.

Random Lucky Winner Award:

ONE prize of Rs. 1000/- for a random lucky winner as selected by a random number generator live on Instagram.

Additional:

Participants in both categories will receive participation certificates from The Crimson Canvas and Skyhawk. Every participant is eligible for a FLAT 40% discount on stretched canvases, canvas rolls & canvas boards from Skyhawk (valid of one year, logistics separate).

First, you will be introduced to the common tools and materials used in creating acrylic on canvas paintings. The artist will then proceed to explain the painting of the day and outline the steps involved. The participants will then begin the stepwise painting with necessary guidance being provided along the way. When the painting is complete and finishing touches are added, a quick photoshoot is conducted before the participants depart with their brand new paintings. The photos will be shared by whatsapp or email after the event.

Please read this article by clicking here.

As mentioned above, you need a Payment ID (if using Instamojo) or a screenshot of the PayTM/Google Pay payment. Besides this you will need the following:

1. Decent quality picture of your painting

2. Title of your painting

3. Description of your painting (optional)

4. Artist's name

5. Valid email ID and Phone number

You will receive the customized voucher within 24 hours of completing payment. You may choose to submit the recepients email ID instead of your if you want us to mail the voucher to them directly.

This event is ideal for people who are looking to learn new skills, spend quality time with family and friends, meet new people or relax after a long week with some drinks and lots of paint. The certificate of completion is also ideal for children looking to pursue quality extracurriculars.

Yes! You will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the workshop.

You will receive the customized voucher within 24 hours of completing payment. You may choose to submit the recepients email ID instead of your if you want us to mail the voucher to them directly.

This event is ideal for people who are looking to learn new skills, spend quality time with family and friends, meet new people or relax after a long week with some drinks and lots of paint. The certificate of completion is also ideal for children looking to pursue quality extracurriculars.

You will receive the customized voucher within 24 hours of completing payment. You may choose to submit the recepients email ID instead of your if you want us to mail the voucher to them directly.

The Crimson Canvas was established with the sole purpose of proving that anybody can paint. You DO NOT have to be a professional to create beautiful art. Don't believe us? Take a look at the works submitted by past winners in our contests by clicking here.

Convinced?

Try starting your journey with acrylics by watching one of our pre-recorded DIY tutorials, or join us at an online class to learn directly from an expert artist by clicking here.

• TCC Online Art Contest Begins: Sept 7th 2020 6pm

• Deadline for receiving entries: Sept 25th, 2020 6pm

• Online voting on TCC Instagram page begins: Sept 26th 2020 6pm

• Online voting on TCC Instagram page ends: Sept 28th 2020 6pm

• Results announced on TCC Instagram page live: Oct 4th 2020 6pm

• Results announced on TCC Instagram page feed and website: Oct 5th 27 2020 6pm

• Prize money sent to winners: Oct 6th 2020 6pm

Scroll down to see a quick timeline of the contest.

This event is ideal for people who are looking to learn new skills, spend quality time with family and friends, meet new people or relax after a long week with some drinks and lots of paint. The certificate of completion is also ideal for children looking to pursue quality extracurriculars.

No. This would foster an unhealthy relationship amongst the children. We transfer all proceeds minus tax (18%) and an additional Rs. 60 to the orphanage which then uses the money for operations.

As mentioned above, you need a Payment ID (if using Instamojo) or a screenshot of the PayTM/Google Pay payment. Besides this you will need the following:

1. Decent quality picture of your painting

2. Title of your painting

3. Description of your painting (optional)

4. Artist's name

5. Valid email ID and Phone number

• TCC Online Art Contest Begins: Sept 7th 2020 6pm

• Deadline for receiving entries: Sept 25th, 2020 6pm

• Online voting on TCC Instagram page begins: Sept 26th 2020 6pm

• Online voting on TCC Instagram page ends: Sept 28th 2020 6pm

• Results announced on TCC Instagram page live: Oct 4th 2020 6pm

• Results announced on TCC Instagram page feed and website: Oct 5th 27 2020 6pm

• Prize money sent to winners: Oct 6th 2020 6pm

Scroll down to see a quick timeline of the contest.

Please choose between 2 options:

Option 1: Instamojo online payment: Accepts all major credit/debit cards, bank transfer and UPI payments.

Please note the Payment ID (sent to your email ID from Instamojo after payment). You will receive a confirmation mail with the Payment ID like this example below:

Option 2: Google Pay/PayTM/PhonePe: Please take a screenshot of your payment page and upload it in the submissions portal.

Yes! You will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the workshop.

This event is ideal for people who are looking to learn new skills, spend quality time with family and friends, meet new people or relax after a long week with some drinks and lots of paint. The certificate of completion is also ideal for children looking to pursue quality extracurriculars.

1. Create a painting using any physical medium. That's it. There is no theme or other restrictions. We realize that adding more rules tends to stifle creativity, and that's not what we want. Note: No digital illustrations, we'll try to organize a separate digital contest soon.

2. You must follow our Instagram page to be eligible for any award.

3. Judges favorite award: These awards are chosen by our judges and are not subject to appeal.

4. People's favorite award: You MUST tag @the.crimson.canvas AND use the hashtags #thecrimsoncanvas AND #tccpaintingcontest to receive 20 points. All entries are eligible for voting. Your Instagram post must be in 1:1 aspect ratio. All other aspect ratios will be cropped to 1:1 ratio (square format).

5. Your entry must be original.

6. You may submit unlimited entries. Each entry has an entry fee of Rs. 199.

7. Entries posted/payments made after the deadline will NOT be considered.

8. By participating you agree to have your Instagram handle and submitted entry featured on our social media profiles and website. Further you agree with the Terms and Conditions of the contest.

9. You must attend the livestream on Instagram on 26 September to collect your award.

As mentioned above, you need a Payment ID (if using Instamojo) or a screenshot of the PayTM/Google Pay payment. Besides this you will need the following:

1. Decent quality picture of your painting

2. Title of your painting

3. Description of your painting (optional)

4. Artist's name

5. Valid email ID and Phone number

The submissions portal is very easy to use, you should not have any difficulties. However, you may always reach out to us at info@thecrimsoncanvas.com with the subject 'TECHNICAL SUPPORT'. We will get back to you within 24 hours.

Please note: It is very likely that the submissions portal will receive high traffic especially towards the deadline. Please be patient for the form to load, it might take a while.

The submissions portal is very easy to use, you should not have any difficulties. However, you may always reach out to us at info@thecrimsoncanvas.com with the subject 'TECHNICAL SUPPORT'. We will get back to you within 24 hours.

Please note: It is very likely that the submissions portal will receive high traffic especially towards the deadline. Please be patient for the form to load, it might take a while.

Yes you may. Please fill out the registration form using the link above and we will reserve a seat for you.

In the past, we have helped clients express themselves through art by understanding their intentions and purpose. This includes individuals, cafes, restaurants, hotel chains and even corporate firms.

If you wish to discuss the possibilities before placing the order, please reach out to us by filling in the 'Contact Us' form here.

Given the nature of art education, our medium of instruction comprises English and various local languages to effectively engage the children. Further, the children we teach are usually more comfortable conversing in their respective regional dialects. While knowledge of the local language is not necessary, you will be able to interact with the children and learn about their past stories and interests more easily if you have a basic understanding of their language.

• Bangalore: Kannada, Tamil, Telugu

• Surat: Gujarati, Hindi

• Goa: Konkani, Hindi

1. Create a painting using any physical medium. That's it. There is no theme or other restrictions. We realize that adding more rules tends to stifle creativity, and that's not what we want. Note: No digital illustrations, we'll try to organize a separate digital contest soon.

2. You must follow our Instagram page to be eligible for any award.

3. Judges favorite award: These awards are chosen by our judges and are not subject to appeal.

4. People's favorite award: You MUST tag @the.crimson.canvas AND use the hashtags #thecrimsoncanvas AND #tccpaintingcontest to receive 20 points. All entries are eligible for voting. Your Instagram post must be in 1:1 aspect ratio. All other aspect ratios will be cropped to 1:1 ratio (square format).

5. Your entry must be original.

6. You may submit unlimited entries. Each entry has an entry fee of Rs. 199.

7. Entries posted/payments made after the deadline will NOT be considered.

8. By participating you agree to have your Instagram handle and submitted entry featured on our social media profiles and website. Further you agree with the Terms and Conditions of the contest.

9. You must attend the livestream on Instagram on 26 September to collect your award.

If you want to build on the skills learned at a workshop, you should consider buying a 3-workshop combo. For Rs. 2,500, you can attend any 3 events within 30 days from purchase of the combo. This will help you consolidate what you have learned and get you closer to creating your own artwork. Buy Now.

We will work with you and iterate the painting till you are satisifed. We don't consider the painting complete till you are completely happy with it.

We are artists ourselves and we know that trying to create a new painting while staring at a blank canvas can be difficult. How about using art prompts? Click here to learn more about what techniques our artists use when they get stuck in the creative process.

Alternatively, search Instagram for inspiration. Keyword searches with 'sketch', 'sketching', 'pencil sketch' are likely to return quality results.

Ready to enter the contest? Click here to pay the entry fee and submit your work. The submissions portal is the same for both categories.

We are artists ourselves and we know that trying to create a new painting while staring at a blank canvas can be difficult. How about using art prompts? Click here to learn more about what techniques our artists use when they get stuck in the creative process.

Alternatively, search Instagram for inspiration. Keyword searches with 'sketch', 'sketching', 'pencil sketch' are likely to return quality results.

Please consider purchasing tickets to our workshops. Besides experiencing a highly-rated workshops, you will also be indirectly funding this initiative. Click here to view a list of upcoming events.

Unfortunately, the workshops take a lot of planning and preparation and we are currently unable to accept payments at the venue. However, we do offer several payment methods which are 100% secure and easy.

If you want to build on the skills learned at a workshop, you should consider buying a 3-workshop combo. For Rs. 2,500, you can attend any 3 events within 30 days from purchase of the combo. This will help you consolidate what you have learned and get you closer to creating your own artwork. Buy Now.

Ready to enter the contest? Click here to pay the entry fee and submit your work. The submissions portal is the same for both categories.

The submissions portal is very easy to use, you should not have any difficulties. However, you may always reach out to us at info@thecrimsoncanvas.com with the subject 'TECHNICAL SUPPORT'. We will get back to you within 24 hours.

Please note: It is very likely that the submissions portal will receive high traffic especially towards the deadline. Please be patient for the form to load, it might take a while.

We are artists ourselves and we know that trying to create a new painting while staring at a blank canvas can be difficult. How about using art prompts? Click here to learn more about what techniques our artists use when they get stuck in the creative process.

Alternatively, search Instagram for inspiration. Keyword searches with 'painting', 'acrylic', 'watercolor', etc., are likely to return quality results which you can use for inspiration.

The Crimson Canvas was established with the sole purpose of proving that anybody can paint. You DO NOT have to be a professional to create beautiful art. Don't believe us? Take a look at the works submitted by past winners in our contests by clicking here. Don't you agree that the winners are a good mix of professional and beginner artists? Notwithstanding the importance of it in art, skill is NOT the only thing that determines your outcome in the contest.

Look for inspiration online, start creating. Don't give up.

While donating to a worthy cause is definitely easier, we choose to use proceeds to fund this initiative because we know that children in India's orphanages struggle to live a balanced and wholesome life. While academics are supremely important, it is equally important to explore the creative minds of our children. Besides, providing these children with a fun outlet, these workshops also teach children how to monetize art, an exceedingly difficult task to accomplish.

The Crimson Canvas was established with the sole purpose of proving that anybody can paint. You DO NOT have to be a professional to create beautiful art. Don't believe us? Take a look at the works submitted by past winners in our contests by clicking here. Don't you agree that the winners are a good mix of professional and beginner artists? Notwithstanding the importance of it in art, skill is NOT the only thing that determines your outcome in the contest.

Look for inspiration online, start creating. Don't give up.

All entries must be original. Plagiarized entries will be immediately disqualified.

Plagiarism checks are conducted on all FINALISTS ONLY. We will be performing a wide variety of checks including back image searches and content searches for evidence of plagiarism.

We work in all our operating cities: Bangalore, Surat and Goa. Franchise owners and artists voluteer to conduct these events in vetted and deserving orphanages in the respective cities.

The Crimson Canvas was established with the sole purpose of proving that anybody can paint. You DO NOT have to be a professional to create beautiful art. Don't believe us? Take a look at the works submitted by past winners in our contests by clicking here. Don't you agree that the winners are a good mix of professional and beginner artists? Notwithstanding the importance of it in art, skill is NOT the only thing that determines your outcome in the contest.

Look for inspiration online, start creating. Don't give up. We've created the new 'Beginners category' just for you!

All entries must be original. Plagiarized entries will be immediately disqualified.

Plagiarism checks are conducted on all FINALISTS ONLY. We will be performing a wide variety of checks including back image searches and content searches for evidence of plagiarism.

All entries must be original. Plagiarized entries will be immediately disqualified.

Plagiarism checks are conducted on all FINALISTS ONLY. We will be performing a wide variety of checks including back image searches and content searches for evidence of plagiarism.

You may draw inspiration from pre-existing artworks, but the actual painting must be created by yourself.

If we have any concerns regarding the originiality of your submission (or we receive complaints from our community), you will be asked to produce proof of originality.

The Crimson Canvas artists teach Paint to Empower events at the orphanages. If you would like to apply to become an art instructor at the Crimson Canvas, please consider subscribing to our mailing list. When slots open, you will be informed by e-mail.

There are two options for you:

Consider volunteering with us. We will organize the workshop at one of our partner orphanages. By volunteering in the workshop, you will be giving back to a very deserving bunch of children.

Consider organizing a Paint to Empower event at your workplace/location. The art that your team creates can be used to generate funds which you can then direct towards a deserving cause. We will take you through a guided painting session which will be both engaging and meaningful. Click here for more.