Award-Winning Art

Beyond The Clouds

"Beyond The Clouds"

FIA International Aviation Art Contest.
2017 STATE, NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL WINNER.

Sky Waters won silver at International judging for the 2017 International Aviation Art Contest, for the Senior Category, ages 14-17. The event is sponsored by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale World Air Sports Federation, the NAA and NASAO. Sky also placed first at state and national to make it to the final round.

His artwork for this year’s theme was entitled “Beyond The Clouds” and was flown to Lucern Switzerland for final judging. The prestigious competition includes art from amazing young talent around the world and promotes science, art and engineering to advance the future of aviation in the next generation.

Sky was also honored at an Awards Ceremony held at Delta Airlines Corporate hangars at the Minneapolis airport.

Sky Waters has won and placed more times than any other student in U.S. and Minnesota history. This was the fifth consecutive time he won in his age group.

Sky’s mixed media artwork has been published on calendars, and recognized by major social media, newspaper and television.

International Aviation Art Contest Sponsors
International Aviation Art Contest Sponsors

Sky's Aviation Art Awards Timeline >

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2016
2014
2013
2013
2012
Beyond The Clouds State, National, Int'l Winner
Sky with Award-winning Art
2017 - FIA INTERNATIONAL AVIATION AWARD-WINNING ART
Beyond the Clouds - Sky Waters
"Beyond The Clouds"
2017 - FIA INTERNATIONAL AVIATION ART CONTEST - 2nd Place International, 1st Place National, 1st Place State, Ages 14-17.
Sky honored at Delta Airlines Corporate
Delta Airlines Corporate Hangars
Sky honored at Awards Ceremony held at Delta Airlines Corporate hangars at the Minneapolis airport
2016 Air Sports in Harmony with Nature
"Air Sports In Harmony with Nature"
2016 - FIA INTERNATIONAL AVIATION ART CONTEST - 2nd Place National, 1st Place State, Ages 14-17.
"Flying Saves Lives"
"Flying Saves Lives"
2014 - FIA INTERNATIONAL AVIATION ART CONTEST - 1st Place National, 1st Place State, Ages 10-13.
"Freedom" State, National and Int'l Silver Winner
"My Favorite Air Sport"
2013 - FIA INTERNATIONAL AVIATION ART CONTEST - 2nd Place International, 1st Place National, 1st Place State, Ages 14-17.
Sky honored at MN State Capitol floor
Sky honored at MN State Capitol floor
Sky being presented with International and National ribbons at MN State Chamber Floor by Senator Carlson and House Rep Laurie Halverson
Sky airbrush painting
Sky painting
Sky completing airbrush art.
Silent Flight by Sky Waters
"Silent Flight"
2012 - FIA INTERNATIONAL AVIATION ART CONTEST - 3rd Place National, 1st Place State, Ages 10-13.
international-artist Sky Waters
Sky painting
Sky completing his award-winning artwork while listening to Owl City's "Hot Air Balloon."
Owl City FB Likes
"I LOVE THIS!"
OWL CITY Facebook Wall - Sky's Art received 4.4K Likes, 236 shares and over 300 comments from Owl City fans all around the world.