No one would enter a contest for 2nd place. Deep inside the heart of every contestant, there is a strong belief in their own work. That's the motivation for us to put our very best effort for the best possible outcome, vitorious as the champion of all.

Ever since I took my portrait drawing seriously, I've been to serveral drawing contests on the internet. Of course, I always put in my best effort in my latest work no matter what. By the time I finished my latest, I almost always think that's my greatest so far. Therefore, I always felt like a champion upon completion of a new drawing (in a contest or not).

Despite my confidence and subjective opinion of my own work, I'm not THE best of the world at this instance of time, and the people's opinions vary. So, you win some and lose some. Should you start complaining the "bad taste" or the "unfairness" of the judges? No, you shouldn't. Because the truth value of the contest lies within the creation process. The game of championship serves as a direction and motivation for your best effort only. At the end, the experience and confidence you get from the process is your prize for your time well invested. Of course, it's always good to have BONUS. Hehe.

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"....Ain't about how fast I get there
Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
It's the climb...."

(Miley Cyrus - The Climb: [link] )

Dream alive!

Kelvin