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27th Annual International Portrait Competition
Winners Announced!
Thank you to everyone who entered our 27th annual The International Portrait Competition and being part of a community that shares a passion for the portrait. There were over 3,000 images submitted for consideration, making the selection of only 19 finalists a daunting task. After eight rounds of evaluation, and one round of in-person judging, we are pleased to announce the winners for the 2025 International Portrait Competition! Congratulations to all!
 Draper Grand Prize & People's Choice AwardFrances Bell Yellow Trainers, 35.5" x 37.5, Oil on Canvas |  1st Place PaintingJoseph Daily Mayor Michael A. Nutter, 39x52", Oil |  1st Place SculptureKate Brockman Newell Convers Wyeth, 23x14x18", Bronze |
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 1st Place DrawingDavid Jamieson Pathologist–Portrait of Dr. Maurice Jamieson, 26x20", Graphite, Carbon Black, Pastel, Ink Wash on Paper |  2nd PlaceYiLun Zhang Morning, 39.5x23.5", Oil |  3rd PlaceRoberto Gammone Baroque Recycling, 21.6x35.4", Oil on Canvas |
 4th PlaceTimothy Rees Dark Whispers and Black Lace; Passing of Youth, 50x30", Oil |  5th PlaceAnna Rose Bain King of the Wild Things, 30x30", Oil |  1st Honor AwardPalden Hamilton Self Portrait at 45, 48x38", Oil |
 2nd Honor AwardThomas Root Heather Holding Flowers, 50x40", Oil |  Exceptional MeritLaura Arenson I Solomnly Swear That I Am Up To No Good, 21.6 x 17.7", Oil |  Exceptional MeritTim Bates A.J.B. 30cmx30cmx40cm, Carrara Marble |
 Exceptional MeritGiselle V. Brown Happy 100th Birthday Great Grandma Dot!, 20.5x28.25", Charcoal on grey tone paper |  Exceptional MeritScott Burdick Jessica's Garden, 36x48",Oil |  Exceptional MeritMatteo Caloiaro After Lunch, 30x40," Oil |
 Exceptional MeritRose Frantzen The Impossibility of Feeling Worthy of a Universe of Infinite Beauty, 36x48", Oil on Panel |  Exceptional MeritPavel Sokov Watching the Tribal Dance, 36x24", Oil |  Exceptional MeritMeghan Sours Secret Sorrow, 22x30", Charcoal and Chalk |
 Exceptional MeritAlex Tyng As I Am, 56x36", Oil on Linen |
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