Adobe’s First-Ever Stock Artist Awards Recognize 33 Artists

Adobe Stock Artist Awards
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Adobe has unveiled the winners of its first-ever Adobe Stock Artist Awards that honor some of the “very best examples of aesthetic, technical, and narrative quality” on Adobe Stock.

In just 2022, artists contributed millions of assets to Adobe Stock.

“At Adobe Stock, we’re dedicated to nurturing a thriving community of Contributors, helping them stay on top of creative trends, and building a global collection that represents the real world through relevant and authentic visual narratives,” says Adobe.

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Adobe Stock ‘Asset of the Year’ | Adobe Stock / Nicholas Felix
Adobe Stock Artist Awards
Adobe Stock ‘Design Template Artist of the Year’ | Adobe Stock / The Rose Project

Of the many excellent contributions, the selected winners elevated themselves above the crowd through superior quality and poignant narrative elements. The Adobe Stock Artist Awards jury comprised a diverse group of artists, industry experts, and Adobe executives. The jury considered a curated selection of stock content for the awards.

Adobe Stock Artist Awards
Adobe Stock ‘Newcomer of the Year’ | Adobe Stock / Inesperada

In total, 33 artists were honored as part of the awards, including seven “Top Choice” winners. These artists each received a $1,000 prize. Jurors also selected a Premium Artist of the Year and a Visual Storytelling Series of the Year Award for a Premium photography series comprising three or more images.

Adobe Stock Artist Awards
Adobe Stock ‘Visual Storytelling Series of the Year Award,’ Photography | Adobe Stock / Maskot
Adobe Stock Artist Awards
Adobe Stock ‘Visual Storytelling Series of the Year Award,’ Photography | Adobe Stock / Maskot

Additional honors include an annual Asset of the Year Award, Top Choice recipients, and marquee awards to photographers, videographers, and illustrators in the following categories: Connection and Communities; How We Work; Land, Sky, and Sea; Global Impact; Health and Healing; Taste of Heritage; Conceptual Visions; and Portraiture and People.

Adobe Stock Artist Awards
Adobe Stock ‘Land, Sky, and, Sea Award,’ Photography, Photography | Adobe Stock / Oscargutzo
Adobe Stock Artist Awards
Adobe Stock ‘Conceptual Visions Award,’ Photography | Adobe Stock / master1305

“The Awards are a chance for us to honor the hardworking, incredibly creative Contributors from around the world who make our collection exceptional,” says Sarah Casillas, senior director of content for Adobe Stock.

“They’re also a great opportunity for every creator to discover the latest artistic techniques and content trends so they can stay ahead of the curve, grow their skills, and continue producing work that connects with people and makes an impact.”

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Adobe Stock ‘Connection and Communities Award,’ Vectors and Illustrations | Adobe Stock / Antonio Rodriguez
Adobe Stock Artist Awards
Adobe Stock ‘Taste of Heritage Award,’ Vectors and Illustrations | Adobe Stock / IKANIMO
Adobe Stock Artist Awards
Adobe Stock ‘Vectors and Illustrations Artist of the Year’ | Adobe Stock / Dariia

Adobe hopes its new Adobe Stock Artist Awards will inspire other artists and fuel the next generation of visual creativity and storytelling.

Adobe Stock Artist Awards
Adobe Stock ‘Photographer of the Year’ | Adobe Stock / Jacob Lund

“Most successful Contributors have a few key things in common. That’s consistently high-quality imagery, an eye for aesthetics and commercial value, and the passion and flexibility to keep learning, working, and growing as artists and professionals,” says Casillas.

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Adobe Stock ‘Premium Artist of the Year’ | Adobe Stock / Milou Dirks

The full gallery of awarded photos, videos, and illustrations can be seen on the Adobe Stock Artist Awards website.


Image credits: Adobe Stock and the individual artists

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