NEW YORK—The Grand Central Academy of Art’s Annual Portrait Sketch Competition concluded on Aug. 27. Participants were given three days to paint a series of six different portraits that were judged as a group. Here are some snapshots from the winners.
The Grand Central Academy of Art provides rigorous instruction to students seeking a traditional art education. The academy models itself on the progressive methodology of historic ateliers.
Grand Central Academy Portrait Contest Winners

A portrait sketch by second place winner Joseph Todorovitch Courtesy of Grand Central Academy

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