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Melani's artwork, "Deeply Thank You," received unanimous applause from Wacom's judging panel for its quiet story, detailed texture, and the ironic juxtaposition of a cute girl and a happy cat bearing a gift against the dystopic surroundings reminded us of what it truly means to say "Thank You". Appreciation is often most sincere when it is borne out of desolation.

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While Melani's subtlety won us over, Hanswork's originality literally shouted out to us at maximum volume. Bright, cheerful, and open-hearted (pun intended), we just couldn't resist handing "ThankQ" a thumbs up for the daring directness of the metaphors contained within.

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Although Riclim's "The Artist Inside" wasn't the only entry utilizing Escher-like paradox, blending the boundaries between art and reality, and in this case art history. Wacom's pen tablets are part of a long history of artistic tools, borrowing and building upon its predecessors.

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Ming-chi Cheng's "Growing up with Wacom" embodied a more personal history--that of the artist as he moves from one frame of his life to another. We liked the simplicity of the story and of the sketch, a perfect blend of serious self-reflection and light-hearted cartoonish style.