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10th Anniversary Art of the Portrait Conference
A Celebrated Milestone

The Portrait Society of America returned to Philadelphia for its 10th anniversary celebration the weekend of April 10-13, 2008. The entire program was built upon the Portrait Society’s tradition of excellence and inspiration, and served as a time of reflection and reunion for many artists and supporters. Since its founding in 1998, over 3,000 people have joined the Portrait Society, reaffirming the organization’s role as a leader in the field of fine art portraiture.

A series of Thursday evening demonstrations kicked off the weekend on a high note. Featured faculty members, Dawn Whitelaw and Wende Caporale, as well as the 2006 People’s Choice winner, Jamie McMahan, demonstrated simultaneously for groups of attentive artists. Feelings of excitement and anticipation permeated rooms filled to capacity, as participants got a glimpse of what was to come throughout the weekend. One new member commented that having the opportunity to watch three demonstrations progress through a two-hour period was a truly unique experience.

Read more in the full 2008 Conference Report.



2008 International Portrait Competition



WILLIAM F. DRAPER GRAND PRIZE
Jean-Paul Tibbles, England
Josephine, Laura, and Carolyn
Oil, 28"x40"

Congratulations,
Jean Paul Tibbles

2008 William F. Draper
Grand Prize Recipient

10th Annual
International Portrait Competition

2008 marks the 10th anniversary of both the Portrait Society of America's International Portrait Competition and the Art of the Portrait® conference. With over 1,100 entries to the competition, narrowing the selection to only thirty paintings was a challenging process. The artworks selected as the top 32 were outstanding, and we are pleased to recognize the effort and skill of these artists.

See all 2008 winners.



Announcing the Winners of the
2007 Members Only Competition
Taking It Outside:
The Figure in an Outdoor Environment



2007 marked the 3rd year of our annual Members-Only Competition, a competition where all Portrait Society members were invited to submit entries with subjects relating to that year's theme. This year we decided to challenge our members by asking for portraits and figurative works set in an outdoor environment, in the hopes this topic would encourage our members to stretch their boundaries and encourage exploration of light, composition and their ability to truthfully capture their sitter in any situation or environment.

Congratulations to:
First Place

William A. Schneider
Springtime, 40" x 24", oil

Second Place, Rich Nelson
Third Place, John Seibels Walker

Honorable Mention
John Ennis
Gavin Glakas
Garth Herrick
Ying-He Liu
Paul Newton
Dan Schultz
Alexandra Tyng

Click here to see all of this year's
Members-Only Competition winners




2008 PORTRAIT ACADEMIES



An important part of our mission is to help guide artists to the best art training. In keeping with this goal, we are pleased to offer, for the fifth year, a series of fall Portrait Academies. Join us at prominent art museums, universities, art schools and studios around the country for a unique educational experience.

Friday evening, from 6:00p.m. to 9:00p.m., the featured artist will demonstrate the painting process from start to finish. The cost of the Friday evening event is only $35. Saturday includes a full day workshop from 9:00a.m. to 5:00p.m., at which attendees paint with instruction from the featured artist. The fee for the full workshop is $159, and includes admission to the Friday evening demonstration.

The 2008 Fall Portrait Academy Series is right around the corner, and we'll shortly be announcing instructors and locations.

   

The Portrait Society of America is a not-for-profit organization directed by a governing board of artists dedicated to
fostering and enhancing the practice, aesthetics and applications of traditional, fine art portraiture.
Membership is open to all individuals with an interest in the art of the portrait.

Christine Egnoski · Executive Director
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