JIA Future Artists Award

Discovering future talents globally and collecting illustrations from children all over the world.

2024 Winner List：Age 9-12

Gold Award

Vasilisa Nazarkina

Silver Award

Ren Yinuo，Zhang Hajing，Fu Sihan，Wang Yuxia

Bronze Award

He Yichen，Athena Yi，Ni Yijia，Wang Shuyao，Qingchu Xu，Zhu Li Aisha，Wang Yunche，Wang Yuxiao，Zhao Jiabao，Athena Deng Wolski

Shortlist

Wu Yimo，Lu Shiyue，Shuhao Jeremy Zhang，Li Hanqing，Isabel Liu-Zhang，Jiang Haokun，Lai Pinru，Wang Yuxiao，Wang Taoxiang，Joanna Zhang

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GOLD AWARD

GOLD AWARD

Vasilisa Nazarkina （Russian）

The Scariest Moment In Life

Water paints, water makers, pencils, liner, white pen

The man who was washing his teeth as a normal morning suddenly turned into a cat. He was too nervous going by bus for work, because everybody was gazing and laughing at him. He was acting as normal, drinking coffee. After that he got to his office, everybody was waiting for him. Teammates weren’t listening even when the cat said stop.

Mayuko Utanishi:

The space observation Angle is unique, the character personality is distinct, and the little artist shows excellent aesthetic taste and great creative potential. The story is new and interesting.

Mai Zi：

In the form of picture story presentation, creativity, modeling, color and composition show children's ability to shape characters and plots. The picture is vivid and interesting, the details are handled in place, and the color is harmonious and unified, which fully reflects the child's creative talent, delicate life observation, and unique aesthetic taste.

Chuo Quan:

The narrative picture tells the story of life one by one. The picture processing is delicate and vivid, the color is very mild, the theme of the picture is prominent, and each work shows the author's careful observation of life. There is no use of strong colors, exaggerated composition, and the overall feeling is very quiet. It allows people to step into the picture and empathize with the work.

SILVER AWARD

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SILVER AWARD

Ren Yinuo （China）

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SILVER AWARD

Ren Yinuo （China）

SILVER AWARD

Zhang Hajing （China）

Hi Lovely Animals, Let's Be Friends 02

Oil painting stick

Who is enthusiastic about public affairs bravely promotes her concerns for wildlife. There is nothing childish in the series ‘hi lovely animals .let’s be friends’_depicted with clever lines and vivid colours of endangered wild animals in sufferance as plea to call for cultural awareness towards animal cruelty.

Mayuko Utanishi:

This work and another work should be a group, the same brushstrokes are strong, the use of color is wonderful, and the artistry is very strong. This painting shows a strong sense of movement.

Mai ZI:

Very relaxed vivid and interesting series of works, in the realistic and freehand balance is very good, the use of oil painting stick skills, the processing of details is lovely and interesting, the color reveals the classical taste, the color sense is excellent, the texture treatment makes full use of the characteristics of oil paint, delicate and rich, worth watching a piece of work.

Chuo Quan：

Unrestrained expression, random painting, is a very good state of creation. Clever lines, casual colors, the image of the picture of the bird performance incisively and vividly.

Hi Lovely Animals, Let's Be Friends 01

Oil painting stick

Mayuko Utanishi:

The brushstrokes of the works are firm, the techniques of the oil painting stick are exquisite, and the pictures are exquisite, with strong artistry. The theme focuses on the protection of animals, which reaches a very high level and is suitable for direct use in advertising or posters.

Mai Zi：

Chuo Quan：

Free lines and colors flying, very pure expression. The unique artistic language shows the infinite creativity of the author. The picture is relaxed, fearless, and courageous to express your inner feelings.

A Day In Rainbow Town

Freehand

On an island by the sea, there is a mysterious and interesting rainbow town. The members of the small White Rabbit family will welcome many animal tourists from different places every day to visit and play in Rainbow Town.

Mayuko Utanishi:

The theme is lovely and the details are wonderful. Each building is creative, fun, colorful and playful. In the process of finding the white rabbit, the viewing works are interesting.

Mai Zi：

The expression of a very complete piece of work, full of childlike interest and vitality, bright colors, the control of the scene and details in place, into the child's rich imagination, the child is like a dream maker, let us be in the fairy tale world, every detail shows the child's intentions and creativity.

Chuo Quan:

Very wonderful work, the primary and secondary relationship is clear, the color is also very skilled, highlighting the author's strong creativity.

SILVER AWARD

Fu Sihan （China）

SILVER AWARD

Wang Yuxiao （China）

Colorful City Of The Future

Marker , Signature pen

Imagine a colorful future world to show rich imagination and creativity. The picture can depict colorful future cities, tall buildings planted on the top of a variety of strange plants, flying cars and spaceships through the air. Some lovely aliens and robots can be added to the picture to live together with humans in this future world full of technology and fantasy. At the same time, colorful future vehicles, space stations and plants can be drawn to show the charm of future science and technology and the diversity of life. Such pictures show the imagination of the author and fully show the beautiful vision and dream of the future.

Mayuko Utanishi:

The picture seems random, the overall coherence is very good, the whole city looks like a beautiful pattern, very interesting. Demonstrated excellent taste in painting and design.

Mai Zi：

The colorful future city, rich in architectural forms, deals with the relationship between colors in such a complex composition, and sees the patience and intentions of children, thinking about the future and observing the present.

Chuo Quan:

The picture is very smooth, the work is full of imagination. Well conveys what the author wants to express.

The Mythical Creature Series Of The Classic of Mountains and Seas

Three-dimensional work

Pi Xiu's body is like tiger leopard, its head and tail like a dragon, the color of the body like gold and jade, shoulders have a pair of wings but can not spread, head long horn and back.

Mayuko Utanishi:

Many of the entries are of a very high standard, this one is very detailed, and the curved movement of the creation is also excellent.

Mai Zi：

He interprets the magical world of the Classic of Mountains and Seas by clay sculpture, has excellent modeling ability and spatial understanding ability, and makes this series of works particularly special among other works with his understanding of Chinese culture and the collocation of classic Chinese style and colors.

Chuo Quan:

The work shows the author's strong hands-on ability, and the details of the work are also very wonderful. It also shows the author's love for traditional culture.

BRONZE AWARD

BRONZE AWARD

He Yichen （China）

BRONZE AWARD

Athena Yi （Australia）

BRONZE AWARD

Ni Yijia （China）

Redemption

Freehand

War and peace are eternal themes in human history. War brings destruction, death, and suffering, while peace symbolizes prosperity, tranquility, and happiness.

Countless lives are lost in war, and many families are torn apart. The cruelty of war often becoming an opportunity for reflection and progress. The hard-won nature of peace makes people cherish the stability and prosperity of peaceful times even more, looking to the future with hope.

In today's globalized world, the destinies of nations are more interconnected than ever. Peace not only means the absence of war but also entails justice, respect, and understanding. The realization of lasting peace requires the efforts of each one of us.

War and peace are like two mirrors of human history, reflecting our past mistakes and hopes. Remembering the lessons of war and pursuing the dream of peace is a responsibility we all share. May the world soon achieve true peace, where every corner is filled with sunlight and laughter.

Mayuko Utanishi:

The work is like a movie poster, it combines many elements well under a solid theme. The expression technique of watercolor painting and the lines of sketch show a superb style. The contrast between the left and the right is not only tragic, but also beautiful.

Mai Zi：

The theme is prominent, the expression is clear, conveys the concern and love for the world, through the child's perspective of war and peace, is a thought-provoking work.

Chuo Quan:

The composition of the picture makes people think, the theme is bright, the color is unified, but it has an impact. Showing a desire for peace.

Essence of China

Freehand

Beijing Opera is another year of flowers on the stage, when the wind and rain under the stage, who asks, interprets the words, laughs at the spring breeze, the number of legends. Rouge powder, long play robe, laugh and sing peony flowers rich, Chinese quintessence spread thousands of miles. Big red green is not gaudy, this is elegant retro color. I heard the sound of the golden drum and the sound of the picture horn, arousing my ambition to break the sky gate, I thought that the peach blossom immediately was majestic, blood splashing, life is done, how can the land belong to others? What does the king clown have to say? I can block a million soldiers and secure a million peonies with one sword. The bright moon shines brightly on the country, and I see the mountains and rivers.

Mayuko Utanishi:

I was drawn to the brilliant colors of the work, with an excellent balance of detail and rough brushstrokes. The characters are vivid and charming.

Mai Zi：

This work is full of strong elements of Beijing Opera. Traditional Peking Opera masks and costumes are skillfully integrated in the work, fully demonstrating the gorgeous and traditional beauty of Peking Opera. With bright colors and unique layout, this work not only shows the charm of traditional Chinese culture, but also shows the child's unique understanding and emotional expression of Peking Opera art. There is much ingenuity in the detail that deserves praise.

Chuo Quan:

The author describes a scene of Beijing Opera, rich colors, and the expressions of the characters are perfectly displayed. It shows the charm of traditional Chinese Peking Opera.

Butterflies And Flowers

Freehand

Based on Jin Bo's poem "Flying Flowers"： Butterfly, butterfly,
You fly over the fields,
Over the hills,
In our land of spring,
There are flowers blooming everywhere.
Red flowers, yellow flowers,
Purple flowers, together into a sea of flowers,
Butterflies fly over here,
Opened the colorful wings.
Butterfly, butterfly,
You're like a flying flower,
You fly and fly away,
A sea of flowers in the distance.

Mayuko Utanishi:

The arrangement of each element is very balanced and neat. Sketch, though simple, reflects a high level of skill. The depiction of the characters is also excellent, suitable for audiences of all ages.

Mai Zi：

The picture shows the innocence and beauty of children and their love for nature. It not only makes people feel the charm of nature but also the loveliness of the protagonist. There are many interesting details in the picture, which is full of beautiful vision and vitality.

Chuo Quan:

With a relaxed approach to create a beautiful picture, but meaningful. Little girl in the forest, flying butterflies, felled trees. Leave us more to think. The relationship between man and nature.

BRONZE AWARD

Wang Shuyao （China）

BRONZE AWARD

Qingchu Xu（Australia）

BRONZE AWARD

Zhu Li Aisha （China）

Echoes of Peace

Freehand

This painting shows people from different times in history, with twisted clocks in the background to represent the flow of time. You can see an ancient horseback messenger, a modern diver, students and dancers. Even though they come from different periods, the painting tells us that in our wide world, there are always moments of peace and harmony, no matter when they occur.

Mayuko Utanishi:

Like the Darley Clock, this work presents a mystical worldview. There are many elements in the picture, and the balance and ingenious combination between them impresses me.

Mai Zi：

In the complex picture, it captures the characteristics of different characters, making the characters of the whole picture unique, rich and three-dimensional

Chuo Quan:

The unique composition of the picture presents a fashionable visual effect. Let us follow the picture to explore in it, convey the author's expressive force to the picture, and integrate their own feelings into the work.

Happy And Unhappy People

Freehand

Sometimes we are the ones carrying the board, our efforts are easily ignored, and sometimes we are the ones who ignore the efforts of others. I hope you don't ignore the efforts of others, encourage them a lot, and hope that our own efforts can also be seen by others.

Mayuko Utanishi:

At first glance, although the picture is lovely, the concept described is extremely solid. Even without explanation, the work clearly conveys its meaning. It also performs well in the use of color, and the overall tone is consistent and unified.

Mai Zi：

Happy people and unhappy people, very simple and philosophical observation of life, standing in the perspective of children expressed in the form of painting, at first glance cheerful and interesting, the picture is soft and comfortable, in-depth observation is thought-provoking, in the children's body saw the shadow of a small philosopher.

Chuo Quan:

Easy picture, color coordination. Reflects a lively and lovely picture, a variety of small animal elves generally cute, very personalized works.

Fantastic City In The Sky

Freehand

There is a little girl has been having a fantastic dream, there is a beautiful unicorn in the dream, the unicorn often flies in the air city, the little girl wants to play with the unicorn.

Mayuko Utanishi:

You can feel the wonderful story from the picture. The sketch has a stylish style, unique characteristics, and a very good touch.

Mai Zi：

The contrast composition is very innovative, the main body is prominent, the picture lets people put themselves in a fairy tale, warm and romantic, and the local modeling is very interesting.

Chuo Quan：

The layout of the picture is very harmonious, the color is also very unified, the author has a strong control of the picture.

BRONZE AWARD

Wang Yunche （China）

BRONZE AWARD

Wang Yuxiao（China）

BRONZE AWARD

Zhao Jiabao （China）

The Mythical Creature Series Of The Classic of Mountains and Seas

Three-dimensional work

Horse body and human face God: The North Mountain Classic of the Mountains and Seas has three mountain systems, of which 20 mountain gods have the body of a horse and the face of a human.

Mayuko Utanishi:

Many of the entries are of a very high standard. The facial expression and hair dynamics of this work are charming and elegant.

Mai Zi：

Using clay sculptures to express the theme of Chinese Mountains and seas is very innovative. The shape of human faces and animal gods requires stable modeling ability and imagination, which is the externalization of a deep understanding of Chinese stories.

Chuo Quan:

The work shows the author's strong hands-on ability, and the details of the work are also very wonderful. It also shows the author's love for traditional culture.

Escape From The Cliff

Gouache

A moving sightseeing train suddenly screeched to a halt! "Click, click!! Clatter..." The passengers who were just immersed in the beautiful scenery looked out of the car in a panic, and the suspension bridge on the cliff in front of them collapsed! Due to the inertia of the train speed, it has been partially off the track and is in a very dangerous situation. Some people say you can go over the cliff by rushing out, some people say it's more dangerous if you get stuck, and some people yell "No! The front of the car seems to be falling!" When everyone was in a mess at a loss, the blue Sky rescue team appeared, a person, two people... A group of people picked up steps from the other side of the cliff, and rescue operations began immediately!

Mayuko Utanishi:

The brushstrokes are powerful and show a high degree of realism. The story is fast and compelling, like a vivid scene from a picture book.

Mai Zi：

It is a very interesting narrative, but the elements in the unconventional composition just balance the picture, and the picture can feel the strange imagination and sense of humor of the children.

Chuo Quan:

The footage shows the thrilling moment when the bridge deck breaks and the train is about to crash into the valley. Color processing is simple, the theme is prominent, giving people the space to think.

Future Technology Restaurant

Freehand

In the restaurant of the future world, it is already fully intelligent, and customers sit on maglev seats to choose food on a holographic projection screen, and in a short time, a drone robot will deliver the needed food. The dining room table also has a magnetic levitation record player for song selection.

Mayuko Utanishi:

The idea of this piece is very interesting. A harmonious balance between the blue background and the sporadic bright colors shows elegance.

Mai Zi：

Science and technology sense of integration of fantasy imagination of an excellent work, good-looking color is undoubtedly a very attractive highlight of the work, the local color collocation is also just right, feel the child's unique understanding of color and the control of the picture.

Chuo Quan:

A work of imagination. The color and detail are in place. It reflects the theme of technology. Show the author's description of the future life.

BRONZE AWARD

Athena Deng Wolski （Canada）

Unicorns In Space

Acrylic

In the sea, on land, in the sky, a biological universe cherishes the body of the cycle of life. Unicorns,　fish,　plants　feeding　each other, maintaining balance, enjoying peace.

Mayuko Utanishi:

The cute unicorns are impressive, while elements such as the sky and flowers are exquisitely drawn, showing great craftsmanship. The gradients are handled very well and the overall effect is very beautiful.

Mai Zi：

Fantastic unicorns and fantastic colors, from the picture can feel a happy childhood, the whole gives a warm and lovely atmosphere.

Chuo Quan:

The colors are harmonious and the overall effect is attractive. Through the layout of the picture to express the author's inner feelings.

SHORTLIST

SHORTLIST

Wu Yimo （China）

We In My Dream

Acrylic

I had a little rabbit, it was called "Snowball", since he left, he often appeared in my dreams! In my dream, it lived with me in a pink house with pictures of us. I planted carrots and vegetables that Snowball liked to eat around this warm and happy house. And a lot of my favorite plants. It hugs me every day before I go to school, if this dream is true how wonderful!

SHORTLIST

Lu Shiyue （China）

Cloud Marshmallow

Freehand

In the hot summer, friends go to the beach to play, suddenly came a gust of wind and blow down the clouds, friends made the clouds into marshmallows, after eating the marshmallows friends are flying up.

SHORTLIST

Shuhao Jeremy Zhang （Australia）

Longing For Peace

Freehand

In my drawing, there's a young boy sitting alone, tears streaming down his face. He's grieving because his older brother (the angel) was killed in the bombing of a war. It's a heartbreaking scene, highlighting the immense pain that war impacts on families. Through this drawing, I want to emphasize the devastating effects of conflict and the urgent need for peace. Wars cause so much sorrow, and it's important for us to work towards ending them and finding peaceful solutions instead.

SHORTLIST

Li Hanqing （China）

Dragon In The Sky

Freehand

This year is the Year of the Dragon. This painting shows the Chinese dragon flying in the air, surrounded by mountains, and all kinds of creatures in the sky and sea. It is more and more tall and mighty!

SHORTLIST

Isabel Liu-Zhang （Australia）

In Flanders Fields

Freehand

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie,
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

——JohnMcCrae

SHORTLIST

Jiang Haokun （China）

Ocean Treasure Map

Color powder, marker, oil painting stick

I want to make different Spaces mysterious and fun, whether in the ocean or elsewhere, we will encounter a lot of unexpected things. The ocean is also like a community of the future, in which animals and humans can live freely and find more abundant space. Those ships or sea creatures that have appeared in human history will not disappear in the mind, and will form a special interaction with the present.

SHORTLIST

Lai Pinru （China）

Moonlight Over The Lotus Pond

Freehand

The undulation of the water surface contrasts with the quiet beauty of the lotus, and wants to express the feeling of the combination of movement and stillness.

SHORTLIST

Wang Yuxiao （China）

The Mythical Creature Series Of The Classic of Mountains and Seas

Three-dimensional work

Coiling Dragon pillars: Coiling dragon pillars symbolize power, dignity and glory in traditional Chinese culture. It is often used in the decoration of palaces, temples or important buildings, representing the majesty and momentum of the building. The dragon decorations on the coiling dragon column often symbolize auspiciousness, longevity and power, as the dragon is regarded as a symbol of auspiciousness and imperial power in Chinese culture. Therefore, the coiling dragon column is not only decorative, but also has symbolic significance, representing the majesty and dignity of the building.

SHORTLIST

Wang TaoXiang（China）

My World

Freehand

This is a world of autistic children, those strange eyes, those strange language, let me often ask myself, where I belong, whether I will also have a dream...

SHORTLIST

Joanna Zhang （Australia）

The Arch of Peace

Freehand

This drawing depicts the ‘Arco della Pace’ which symbolises peace. The girl who might not has chance to grow up safely，in a war-torn world, dream of having a better childhood, The place surrounding her are burned and ruined buildings, with debris falling scattered on the ground,illustrating the harsh realities of conflict.

On the other side of the arch lies a world filled with peace and beauty. The girl symbolises the children hoping for peace and can have a chance to become what they want to be. This stark contrast between war and peace highlights the longing for a peaceful world and a better future for all the children.

To Check Out Other Winner Groups

Age 6-8

Gold Award

Han Ziyu

Silver Award

Hou Yuehong，Qian Yuexi，He Yichen，Zhang Lutong，Li Jiamu

Bronze Award

Hou Yuehong，Chen Qinran，Yiqiao Hao，Barinova Eva，Victoria Burton，Karissa Chen，Jin Yiling，Hyman Chen，Eva Mu，Isa Xia

Shortlist

Wang Ning，Gong Yuezhen，Annabelle Cheng，Kathy KEXIN Xiao，Aiden Jyun-Yu Yang，Sarah Pagano，Xu Ruilin，Phoebe Lin，Candice Yew Eng Ngu，Zicheng Lucas Huang

Age 13-16

Gold Award

Ema Yamazaki

Silver Award

Liang Yiru，Tang Yiming，Fu Qiyun，Flora miao，Ivan Babyshev

Bronze Award

Wang Qingrong，Wang Zelin，Riko Inasaka，Yukiho Saito，Saori Sorimachi，Ema Yamazaki，An Yuelin，Flora miao，Jasmine Wang