NTD International Figure Painting Competition

Fourteen-year-old painter Lin Yu Hsuan’s inspiring art shows wisdom that belies her age.

Figure and portrait painter Alessandra Marrucchi shares her passion for creating realist art.

All of the award-winning works of ‘The Sixth NTD International Figure Painting Competition’ are in.

A large-scale triptych, telling a story of salvation and damnation, is exhibited by the NTD International Figure Painting Competition through Jan. 19.

The NTD International Figure Painting Competition showcases its finalists.

“The 6th NTD International Figure Painting Competition Finalists Exhibition” is a chance to see traditional representational art at the Salmagundi Club.

for the last five years, Kong, who lives in Hong Kong, has worked on the massive oil painting that now spans over four and a half yards.

The theme of the competition, “pure truth, pure kindness, and pure beauty,” inspired many of the artists.

“The painting is called ‘The Secret’ and it’s showing a grandfather and his granddaughter who is whispering a secret in his ear,” Jennifer Gehr said.

In a stunning, large-sized oil painting, Liu depicted Zhang Yijie’s story; the brave protagonist stands unmoved in the midst of brutal chaos, steadfast in her faith.

Painting from life requires an intensity of focus, a practiced way of seeing, and—if you’re working with chickens and children—a lot of patience.