Gio Basile, an 11-year-old artist hailing from Upland, California, has emerged victorious in the California Strawberry Festival poster contest. His exceptional artwork, showcasing a strawberry dipped in paint with a splash, was revealed at a luncheon in Oxnard. Among the plethora of entries, Basile’s design captivated the judges, securing him a cash prize of $2,000 and VIP tickets to the forthcoming festival in May.
Basile adopted a creative approach involving the use of generative or artificial intelligence to realise his vision. He elucidated, “I extracted colours from Adobe Lightroom and manipulated saturation, brightness, and various other elements using a control panel. Furthermore, I crafted my artwork using Adobe Firefly and subsequently employed Adobe Lightroom.” Expressing gratitude for the opportunity to showcase his artistic prowess, Basile conveyed his aspiration to inspire young artists to leverage technology in their creative endeavours.
The posters, inclusive of Basile’s winning creation, function as invaluable promotional materials for the 38th California Strawberry Festival, set to transpire on May 18-19 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds. Apart from their aesthetic allure, these posters are highly sought after by collectors and are instrumental in generating anticipation for the annual event.
For comprehensive information relating to the festival, encompassing details pertaining to ticketing and a comprehensive itinerary of activities, individuals with a keen interest can access the official website at https://www.castrawberryfestival.org.
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