Vanessa Corrigall Wins Talent Prize Award in International Water Art Competition
I’m honored to share that I’ve been selected as one of the Talent Prize Award Winners in the 8th Teravarna International Water Juried Art Competition (September 2025). Out of 344 artists from 36 countries, only 25 artists worldwide were chosen for this distinction.
This award is an exciting recognition of my ongoing exploration of water in contemporary painting, and it affirms the value of my work for collectors who are drawn to serene, reflective, and meaningful art.
What the Talent Prize Means
Competitions like Teravarna’s bring together artists from across the globe, spanning a wide range of styles and interpretations. To be selected from hundreds of submissions for the Talent Prize reflects both technical skill and a unique artistic voice.
For art collectors, this matters. Recognition in international juried competitions adds credibility, prestige, and long-term value to a collection. It means that your investment in my work isn’t just about beauty—it’s about becoming part of an artistic journey that’s gaining international recognition.
My Educational Foundation
Behind every painting is a foundation of learning and intention. I hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a specialization in Painting, which gave me not only years of technical training but also the discipline to understand how art functions as both craft and communication.
Specializing in painting meant diving deep into color theory, light, layering, and composition—skills that now allow me to capture the subtle glow, depth, and emotion of underwater scenes. My education also instilled a purpose: to create work that connects people through visual storytelling and meaningful reflection.
For collectors, this background underscores that each piece you bring into your home is not accidental—it is grounded in years of rigorous study, practice, and refinement.
My Connection to Water
Water has always been central to my art. My underwater swimmer paintings explore the calm, dreamlike weightlessness beneath the surface, blending Alberta’s lived experiences of lakes, pools, and rivers with universal themes of reflection, memory, and renewal.
Through layered acrylics, translucent effects, and soft light, I aim to capture the way water both reveals and conceals, holding moments of peace while hinting at mystery.
Water is not only a subject—it’s a metaphor for the depths of emotion, the passing of time, and the way we carry experiences within us.
Why This Award Matters for Collectors
Being one of just 25 artists selected from 344 international entries shows that my work resonates on a global stage. For collectors, this adds a layer of assurance and prestige:
Your collection includes art that is internationally recognized.
My work is built on both formal Fine Arts training and artistic innovation.
Each painting carries a balance of emotional resonance and long-term value.
Final Reflection
Winning the Talent Prize Award is both humbling and motivating. It connects my formal training in painting, my lifelong fascination with water, and my ongoing dedication to creating work that invites reflection and calm.
For those who collect my work, this recognition adds to the story behind each piece: a journey of education, exploration, and now, international acknowledgment.
