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28th Annual International Portrait Competition
Finalists Announced!
Thank you to everyone who entered our 28th annual The International Portrait Competition and being part of a community that shares a passion for the portrait. There were over 2,200 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 finalists for the 2026 International Portrait Competition! Congratulations to all!
 FinalistAnthony Adcock IL, United States Beginning - Portrait of David Jamieson, 28x20.5", charcoal, graphite, and white chalk on paper toned with ink |  FinalistJohn Borowicz MA, United States Tad (Homage to Gainsborough), 24x42", oil |  FinalistScott Burdick NC, United States Solaris Rising, 48x36", oil |
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 FinalistOlena Burykina TN, United States Dynamic Gaze, 24x30", oil |  FinalistMatteo Caloiaro FL, United States Andreas Under the Fig Tree, 30x40", oil |  FinalistKevin Chambers GA, United States Dusk, 44x32x12", bronze |
 FinalistJungchan Chang Tainan East, Taiwan The Female Portrait, 10.6x8.7", oil |  FinalistCasey Childs UT, United States Grace, 24x18", oil on linen |  FinalistMarc Dalessio France Ian, 28x19", oil on linen |
 FinalistGrace DeVito CT, United States Dziedzictwo (Heritage), 24x30", oil |  FinalistRose Frantzen IA, United States Last Light, 44x52", oil |  FinalistJeff Hein UT, United States Carol, 16x12", oil |
 FinalistDavid Jamieson IL, United States Iron Man–Portrait of Anthony Adcock, 48x24", graphite, pastel, charcoal and ink wash on paper |  FinalistAlessandra Marrucchi Toscana, Italy Our Golden Wedding Anniversary, 24x27.5", oil on linen canvas |  FinalistScott Myers TX, United States Resilient, 19.75x15x10.25", plaster |
 FinalistOliver Sin CA, United States Juan, 17x14", vine charcoal |  FinalistChu Tiến Thăng Long Bien, Vietnam Portrait of Bao Tran, 16x12.5", mixed media on panel |  FinalistJennifer Welty CA, United States Ocean Eyes, 16x22", oil and acrylic |
 FinalistJean Yang Happy Charlie, 10x8", oil IL, United States |
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