Theme for January 2025:
🎍New Year Card🎍
This Anime Art Academy Student Exhibition is a special area to showcase beautiful artwork created by our students, based on a various themes.
This time our theme was "Japanese New Year Card", or Nengajo as it is known in Japanese.
2025 is "year of the Snake"! So that has been a common theme in our student's cards. Let's take a look and enjoy!
Anime Art Academy welcomes students of all different ages from all around the world. We invite you immerse yourself in the creativity of our diverse student community, and enjoy this collection of work from artists of all different ages, personalities and backgrounds.
We're proud to present this amazing selection of artwork and show the world just how creative and hardworking our students are!
💮 Thank you to our students for their wonderful submissions! 💮
Please note: this is a celebration of creativity rather than a "contest", so the way these artworks have been displayed is in no particular order.
You can find links to previous exhibitions at the bottom of the page, so be sure to check them out!
Student Name: Euwon
Teacher's Comments
The character Miia from the anime Monster Musume has a lively expression that conveys a sense of fun and excitement. The combination of the Santa outfit and the large present enhances the seasonal feel, while the warm color palette adds to the charm. The texture and movement of her tail are particularly well-drawn, emphasizing her unique personality. The background design is also vibrant and playful, creating a bright and festive overall composition.
Student Name: Erika Chang
Teacher's Comments
This illustration has a beautiful composition and an incredibly creative concept! The color combination of the black cheongsam and the green snake is striking and sophisticated, immediately catching the eye. The way the snake transitions from a clothing pattern into reality is brilliantly executed, creating a surreal and enchanting atmosphere. The contrast between the black outfit and the red background is also stunning, drawing the viewer’s attention. Adding more emphasis on shading could further enhance the three-dimensional effect of the snake, making the artwork even more dynamic and impactful!
Student Name: Gauri Saraswat
Teacher's Comments
This piece features a highly creative and beautiful design! The flame-like decorations create a fantastical atmosphere, giving it a mystical and powerful impression. The shading, skillfully utilizing pencil gradation, is meticulously done, showcasing great attention to detail. Enhancing the contrast further would add more depth and dimension, making the artwork even more impactful.
Student Name: Winter
Teacher's Comments
This illustration is truly captivating, conveying a serene and sacred atmosphere! The shrine maiden's gentle expression and graceful gestures are beautifully depicted, and her interaction with the white snake adds a touch of mystique and charm. The color contrast is stunning, with the blue background making the character stand out. The detailed rendering of the kimono’s folds and textures showcases great attention to detail. The composition also carries a strong sense of storytelling, sparking the viewer’s imagination—an absolutely mesmerizing piece!
Student Name: Gabriel Arpino Pereira
Teacher's Comments
This illustration is incredibly refined, with delicate design elements that truly stand out! The character’s beautiful expression and the graceful connection with the snake are wonderfully depicted. The kimono design, in particular, is stunning—the scale-like decorations and intricate details of the obi are uniquely captivating. The background, featuring cherry blossoms and golden cloud patterns, adds an elegant touch that enhances the beauty of the traditional Japanese aesthetic. The color balance is also exquisite, making this an exceptionally enchanting piece!
Student Name: Kurena Simmons
Teacher's Comments
This illustration has a charming, serene, and warm atmosphere! The monochrome color scheme gives it a refined and elegant finish. The character’s gentle expression and the delicate interaction with the white snake are beautifully portrayed, conveying a quiet and heartwarming New Year's scene. The depiction of the snake’s fluid movement and the softness of the character’s fingertips is especially delicate and stunning. The well-balanced composition further enhances the artwork, making it a truly sophisticated piece!
Student Name: Sebastian Hille
Teacher's Comments
This piece beautifully integrates the motif of the white snake into both the character’s hair and the background, creating a mysterious and enchanting atmosphere. The flowing silver hair is elegantly depicted, almost as if the character is a divine embodiment of a serpent. The red eyes and warm smile add a sense of strength while maintaining an approachable charm. The plum blossom patterns on the kimono further enhance the elegance of traditional Japanese aesthetics. Adding a bit more shading to the hair and kimono would enhance the depth and three-dimensionality, making the character’s presence even more striking!
Student Name: Hikari
Teacher's Comments
This piece is incredibly captivating, with a powerful composition that highlights the characters' unique personalities! Each of the three characters has a distinct role and personality, yet they come together seamlessly as a team. The intricate design of the mechs and weapons showcases great attention to detail, perfectly capturing a futuristic sci-fi atmosphere. The energetic poses and dynamic angles enhance the tension of the scene, drawing the viewer into the story. An impressive and immersive artwork!