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Observational Drawing Winners 2025

2025 Theme: Eyes/Whatu

First Prize

Second Prize

Third Prize

Detailed pencil sketch of a waterman insect from Taranaki, New Zealand.

Ella Waterman – Year 7

Group project by Elemental Group Taranaki showcasing science fair experiments.

Auron Tako-Bibby Year 7

Detailed pencil drawing of an eye with annotations, showcasing artistic skill.

Arabella Hayward – Year 7

Detailed sketch of a Morepork owl with eye anatomy and Maori name.

Ziyang Yu – Year 8

Elemental Group Taranaki science project on lizard eye anatomy.

Blake Williams – Year 8

Taranaki science fair group photo with students and project displays.

Noah Stonier – Year 8

Artistic drawing of Sphenodon punctatus (tuatara) by Matilda Randall, NPHS.

Matilda Randall – Year 9

Detailed pencil sketch of a human eye with annotations about the eye and its parts.

Susie Sandbrook – Year 9

Group of students presenting science projects at Taranaki science fair.

Ayaka McKenzie – Year 9

Detailed pencil sketch of a little penguin's eye, showcasing fine shading and textures.

Laura Balsom – Year 10

Detailed black and white drawing of an eye with intricate patterns and textures.

Millie Ballandis – Year 10

Close-up of a detailed scientific drawing of a Tuatara eye, highlighting its unique features.

Sophia Guo – Year 10

 

 

 

 

Penelope Dixon – Year 11-13

Artistic pencil sketch of a human eye, showcasing detailed iris and eyelashes.

Miri Sandbrook – Year 11-13

Close-up of a detailed eye sketch with anatomical labels.

Isabella Kwong – Year 11-13