
The prestigious Laissez Parler Votre Imagination Art Contest attracts more than 30,000 of the world’s most talented artists annually. The prize was $100,000 and a year of art classes under the guidance of the master and world-renowned artist Antonio Blaise, whose art studio was in Paris. Winning this contest wasn’t a dream for Paul Sanders. It was a wish.
The theme for the 2020 art contest was ‘Hope.’
The final cut was down to ten artists. Paul was elated when his simple painting was chosen. He couldn’t believe that his work, that of an amateur painter, was chosen among the best. Excitement and anticipation grabbed silence as the masters/judges graded and gave their opinions on each work of art.
Ten minutes seems like ten lifetimes, as a voice said, “This year, our contest has attracted some of the most talented and gifted artists in our world, and we are happy to have met and seen all of their work. Ten works of Art demanded more of our attention, but only one managed to speak to us through the power of creativity. The 2020 winner of The Laissez Parler Votre Imagination Art Contest is Paul Sanders and his very imaginative and beautiful piece titled: ‘A Sunrise for Hope.’”
The silence was still ruling. He could feel the weight of the audience’s eyes lifting him as he slowly walked towards the stage. After congratulating him, Mr. Blaise asked, “You are an amateur artist according to your portfolio, yet your work says something else. You have managed to beat nine of the world’s best artists to win this award. How?”
Smiling, Paul said, “Imagination.”
“Ah.” Mr. Blaise asked.
“I didn’t think I had the talent to beat these artists, but I knew with lots of imagination, I could.”
Imagination is a powerful tool that all humanity has. Many of us know how, when, and why to use it. It is simple and helps us get through life’s difficult problems many times. It can be as simple as new ways to do old things or an innovative and new idea to improve a difficult project.
Laissez Parler Votre Imagination is French, which means ‘Let your imagination speak.’
Imagination is the faculty or action of forming new ideas, images, or concepts of external objects that are not present to the senses.
The ability of the mind to be creative or resourceful.
Thank you for reading this piece.
If your heart could speak, what would it say?
A sunrise is a hope for millions worldwide.
Thank you for this lovely story on the power of the imagination, Annelise.