Rayna Lai’s Illustration “Daydreaming” Wins Top Ten in CAPIC Rodeo 17 Student Competition

Awards & ScholarshipsBachelor of Design
Written By James Neufeld

We are proud to spotlight Rayna Lai, whose stunning illustration, “Daydreaming,” has won Top Ten in the prestigious CAPIC Rodeo 17 national student competition, recognized by judges for its sensitive rendering and captivating introspective narrative.

The award-winning piece, an 18”x 24” water-based oil painting, was inspired by the Impressionists. The illustration began with a reference photo (shown below), capturing a quiet, contemplative moment that she then translated into a universally resonant image with her skilled brushwork.

A Historic Sweep for IDEA School of Design at Capilano University

Rayna’s win is part of a much larger story. We are thrilled to share that students from the IDEA School of Design achieved an unprecedented victory at CAPIC’s prestigious Rodeo 17 student competition, claiming all ten of the top illustration awards.

This clean sweep speaks volumes about the creativity, dedication, and skill that define the IDEA experience. It reflects the strength of our program, the passion of our students, and the exceptional mentorship provided by our faculty. Claiming all top spots is a feat that places our program and our students in a league of their own, solidifying our reputation as the definitive incubator for Canada’s next generation of illustrators.

We couldn’t be prouder of our rising stars. Explore their award-winning work in CAPIC’s online gallery—and see why the future of Canadian illustration is being shaped right here at IDEA.

Many congratulations to all the winners

  • Anya Ali Mulzet – Daydreamer

  • Tin Raganit – Protected

  • Rayna Lai – Sulk

  • Andy Poystila – Goblin Shark Character Sheet

  • Tricia Tang – Bed of Roses

  • Rayna Lai – Daydreaming

  • Jordan Richert – Regret

  • Sol Yoon – Teacher, it’s too cold outside

  • Phoebe Verdon – The Otherworldly Reveal

  • Lily Jones – Verso Amie

Join us in congratulating Rayna Lai on this outstanding achievement! This award is a testament to their incredible talent and hard work.

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James Neufeld

James has over 20 years of experience in the web/interactive design and development, Internet marketing and social media industries, working primarily as a freelancer, consultant and instructor, but also as a subcontractor to small agencies. He has experience with a variety of clients in small business, government, institutional and not-for-profit sectors. James is an instructor, lab supervisor and blog/social media coordinator at Capilano University's IDEA School of Design and also teaches a CodeCore College. His specialty is HTML & CSS for designers.

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