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2006 International Portrait |
Arts Festival |
“The Miracle of the Portrait” |
Jackman Hall, Art Gallery Ontario, Toronto , Canada
December 7-10, 2006 |
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2006 International Portrait Competition Winners |
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Grand Prize
"Looking Ahead"
Steven Rosati, Quebec, Canada |
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First Place
"Ms. Lyn Godwin" Yetvart Garbis Yaghdjian Ontario, Canada |
Second Place
"Louder" Edward J. Reed, Virginia, USA |
Third Place
"Preparation"
Donna Surprenant Ontario, Canada |
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People’s Choice
"Julie" Andrew Atroshenko Russian Federation |
Best Portfolio
"Ballerina Chan Hon Goh" Jean Miller Harding Ontario, Canada |
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Honorable Mention |
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"Angela"
James Ian MacDougall Ontario, Canada |
"Daydreamer"
Tang Wei Min Republic of China |
"Self-Portrait with Scarf"
Marina Dieul Quebec, Canada |
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"The Princess"
Guangbo Tang Ontario, Canada |
"Girl in African Outfit"
Raphael Tchetyshov Ontario, Canada |
"Son of Bear"
Melody Kozmeniuk Saskatchewan, Canada |
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"Self-Portrait #12"
Sam Hester Alberta, Canada |
"John Hertel"
Judith Elsasser Ontario, Canada |
"Naomi"
Hans Holtkamp Saskatchewan, Canada |
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"Mother and Child"
Dongmin Lai British Columbia, Canada |
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A Note About Portrait Society Prizes and Their Focus
We look for the best presentation of knowledge of human essence and form, as well as vitality of subject matter and love of creation. We want to feel life in the portraits that are depicted—the "miracle" that emerges when this happens. "Commercial value" and that something might sell is less important to us than high technical standards and the artist's obvious dedication. In contemporary art, sometimes there isn't sufficient emphasis on craftsmanship, concept and marketability receiving greater attention. Our Portrait Society has a more traditional outlook, something we try to communicate through providing educational opportunities, like our festival and workshops.
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