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THE REALISM LIVE PEAR CHALLENGE 🍐
Paint a Pear, Win a Pair!
Two pears. One reference. Endless possibilities!
We're celebrating Realism Live 2026 with a creative challenge, and we'd love for you to participate! Whether you're just starting your artistic journey or have been painting for years, here's your chance to create something, share your interpretation, and enter for a chance to win.
(Even If They Swore They Never Would)
Entries are now closed! Thank you to everyone who painted a pear 🍐 Winners will be announced on Art School Live.
Create Art. Share Your Perspective. Win a Scholarship!
We're giving away 4 Pairs of Gold Tickets with Essential Techniques Day to Realism Live 2026, our virtual art event featuring demonstrations and instruction from accomplished realist artists. All you have to do is create a piece of artwork inspired by our pear reference photo and submit it below!
Any medium. Any experience level. Your interpretation.
What You Can Expect From
The FREE Online Masterclass
BEFORE This Webclass
- Not knowing the truth about selling acrylic paintings in today's fine art market
- Not knowing why a major well known oil painting master switched almost exclusively to acrylic and how no one can tell the difference in his work
- May never discover the moments acrylic or acrylic gouache are the best option
- May take weeks or months discovering how acrylic overcomes headaches of traveling with deadly solvents and why artists are turning to acrylic to avoid health issues
Spend weeks or months figuring out what the "buzz" is about acrylics and why you might just love them.
AFTER This Webclass
- Knowing the truth about selling acrylic paintings in today's fine art market
- Knowing exactly why a major well known oil painting master switched almost exclusively to acrylic and how no one can tell the difference in his work
- Discover the moments acrylic or acrylic gouache are the best option even if you're a die hard oil, watercolor, pastel or digital artist
- How acrylic overcomes headaches of traveling with deadly solvents and why artists are turning to acrylic to avoid health issues
Shortcut the learning-curve to exclusive techniques, methods and hacks, all in just a few hours
What You Can Expect From The FREE Online Masterclass
BEFORE This Webclass
- Not knowing the truth about selling acrylic paintings in today's fine art market
- Not knowing why a major well known oil painting master switched almost exclusively to acrylic and how no one can tell the difference in his work
- May never discover the moments acrylic or acrylic gouache are the best option
- May take weeks or months discovering how acrylic overcomes headaches of traveling with deadly solvents and why artists are turning to acrylic to avoid health issues
Spend weeks or months figuring out what the "buzz" is about acrylics and why you might just love them.
AFTER This Webclass
- Knowing the truth about selling acrylic paintings in today's fine art market
- Knowing exactly why a major well known oil painting master switched almost exclusively to acrylic and how no one can tell the difference in his work
- Discover the moments acrylic or acrylic gouache are the best option even if you're a die hard oil, watercolor, pastel or digital artist
- How acrylic overcomes headaches of traveling with deadly solvents and why artists are turning to acrylic to avoid health issues
Shortcut the learning-curve to exclusive techniques, methods and hacks, all in just a few hours
How to Enter
1
Get Inspired
Use the two-pear reference photo provided on this page as the starting point for your artwork.
2
Create Your Artwork
Paint, draw, or illustrate your interpretation using your preferred medium. Oil, watercolor, pastel, acrylic, graphite, charcoal, it's up to you!
3
Submit Your Entry
Upload a photo of your finished artwork and complete the entry form below by Monday, October 26th at 11:59 PM PT.
4
Stay Tuned!
Four eligible entrants will be selected at random to each receive two tickets to Realism Live 2026. Winners will be announced during Art School Live on Tuesday, October 27th!
And Your Co-Host
KARI STOBER
Kari Stober has been an integral part of the Streamline Publishing team for 13 years, bringing her expertise and passion to the world of art marketing.
She is the Marketing Project Manager, the PleinAir Salon Art Competition manager, the Pastel Today Community Ambassador, and the co-host of the Pastel Podcast.
Kari is a journalist by trade, and she's an artist by choice.
She's been painting in pastels for over 10 years, and has recently broadened to gouache and acrylic.
With Co-Host
SARAH WEBB
Sarah Webb has been with Streamline Publishing for 9 years, starting in magazine production and serving as an event assistant before moving into her current role as Vendor and Event Sponsorship Marketing Specialist.
She’s passionate about building meaningful relationships with clients, both professionally and personally, and often says she has the best job in the company.
She also loves connecting with attendees at Streamline events.
A watercolor enthusiast for the past 3 years, Sarah is happiest when painting en plein air alongside friends and colleagues.
Your Reference Photo
Here it is: two pears, one reference. Save the photo and make it your own, whether that's a faithful study, a bold color experiment, or something completely unexpected.
Your Artwork Could Be Featured!
We'd love to celebrate the creativity of everyone participating! Submitted artwork may be featured in our online Pear Challenge gallery and shared on our social media channels, with artist credit.
See What People Are Submitting
Here are some of the pears our community painted. Thank you to everyone who entered!
Ready to Participate?
Upload a photo of your finished artwork and fill out the form below.
Entries close October 26, 2026, at 11:59PM PT. No purchase necessary. Subject to official rules and eligibility requirements.
Discover Realism Live
November 11–13, 2026 | Online
Join artists from around the world for three days of painting and drawing demonstrations, creative insights, and instruction from accomplished realist artists. Learn new techniques, discover different approaches, and see how artists make decisions throughout their creative process.
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