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Meet Our 
Esteemed Judges

Introduce the judging panel for the current year, 
highlighting their expertise and background in art and related fields.

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Maria Agafonova  jury member

Maria Agafonova

Russia

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Maria Agafonova, a dedicated illustrator and graphic designer based in Russia, draws upon a lifelong passion for art and creativity. Through her artwork, she aspires to contribute positivity to the world, providing inspiration for others to explore and express their creative potential.

Jury member Marina Ulanova.  Russia

Marina Ulanova 

Russia

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Meet Marina Ulanova, a talented Russian retoucher. Her artistry breathes life into photographs, skillfully manipulating color, shades, and dynamics to convey emotions and character. Through her lens, she captures not just images but glimpses of the photographer's soul.

Jury member, Saul from England

Saul Boyer

London

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Saul Boyer, is a playwright, screenwriter and educator based in London. He is passionate about storytelling in a variety of media, helping students and aspiring artists to express themselves authentically

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Veena Vatika drawing contest Jury member, Ella
Oksana Kumer, Veena Vatika drawing contest Jury member
anna, Veena Vatika drawing contest Jury member
Tetiana Pictulandra, Veena Vatika drawing contest Jury member

Our Distinguished Judges (2022)

Veena Vatika drawing contest Jury member, Yulia, Urkain

Yulia Shmadchenko 

Ukraine

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Yulia Shmadchenko, hailing from Ukraine, is a seasoned designer and illustrator with a focus on watercolor artwork. Her creations beautifully encapsulate the essence of nature and animals. Leveraging her adept skills in vector graphics, she imparts a distinctive character, style, and expressiveness to her illustrations.

Snezhana Togoi, Serbia , Veena Vatika drawing contest Jury member,

Snezhana Togoi 

Serbia

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Snezhana Togoi, a dedicated illustrator and artist, based in Serbia. She creates captivating art for children, using bright colors, simple shapes, and clear lines. Her focus is on relatability, positivity, and age-appropriateness, ensuring her illustrations bring joy and inspiration to young audiences.

Ella Paterman

 United Kingdom

Oksana Kumer 

Ukraine

Anna

Ukraine

Tetiana Pictulandra

Ukraine

Vanda Sateur, Veena Vatika drawing contest Jury member,

Vanda Sateur

Italy

Yulia Sokolova, Veena Vatika drawing contest Jury member,

Yulia Sokolova

Russia

Saul Boyer, Veena Vatika drawing contest Jury member,

Saul Boyer

England

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