# tARTget

> International Painting Competition


## Posts

- [Tartget Prize 2026: an elite international jury, €90,000 in prizes, and the Ateneo de Madrid as the final venue](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/tartget-prize-2026-an-elite-international-jury-e90000-in-prizes-and-the-ateneo-de-madrid-as-the-final-venue/): The international Tartget Prize announces its 2026 call for entries, boasting a global prize fund of €90,000, a world-class jury, and new technical distinctions for Drawing and Watercolor. Following an inaugural edition that surpassed all expectations—attracting nearly 1,900 works from 85 countries—the project embarks on its new journey consolidated as a global platform of excellence for contemporary artists worldwide. Furthermore, four selected artists will enjoy an artistic residency in the heart of a national park, courtesy of the Tablas de Daimiel Prize.
- [Canvases for the Universal Milestones of Stefan Zweig](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/canvases-for-the-universal-milestones-of-stefan-zweig/): This Week in Target Prize Magazine We offer a marriage of art, history, and literature. We’ve imagined which masterpieces the admired Austrian novelist would have chosen to illustrate some of the tales in his collection, Momentous Events in the History of Humankind.
- [Mental Health Brushstrokes: Art as a Sanctuary](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/mental-health-brushstrokes-art-as-a-sanctuary/): Sometimes, painting isn't about creating beauty, but about surviving it. There are paintings you can hear because they scream from the canvas, whisper from their texture, or weep through their color. These works sometimes only need to be understood; they are enough just by existing.
- [Top 10 Self-Portraits (II): The Foundations of Timeless Giants](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/top-10-self-portraits-ii-the-foundations-of-timeless-giants/): We've reached the summit. After exploring modern breakthroughs, we now face the five foundational works that elevated the self-portrait from a technical exercise to a universal confession. These paintings defined the careers of their authors, cementing the very idea of the artist in Western culture. They are mirrors that reflected an image so powerful that, centuries later, we still contemplate their reflections.
- [Top 10 Self-Portraits (I): The Mirror, the Brushstroke, and the Enigma of the Self](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/top-10-self-portraits-the-mirror-the-brushstroke-and-the-enigma-of-the-self/): Painting oneself is an act as intimate as it is bold. The artist dismisses the model, leaving only their own reflection in the mirror, and, caught between brushes and light, fuses technique with intimate dramaturgy. Whether with a painter's palette knife or through Cubist deconstruction, these works, while questioning, reveal their creators' unique awareness of existence. Tartget Prize MAGAZINE has selected 10 works that elevate the self-portrait to a high art form. The chosen pieces include essential classics, influential contemporary works, and, to start, a young artist of today who surprises with his brilliant creations. In this installment, we present five works. The journey will culminate next week with the five timeless giants who, to our good fortune, bequeathed their selves to us.
- [Canvases that were runways, the unseen thread of art](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/canvases-that-were-runways-the-unseen-thread-of-art/): From the Baroque guardainfante to haute couture embroidery, from the excesses of Bowery to the freedom of Valadon, painting has always been the loom where fashion has tested its creations. 2025 confirmed this with exhibitions that transformed museums into runways.
- [From Christopher Wool to Titian: Art Tells Stories Through Its Travels](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/from-wool-to-titian-art-tells-stories-through-its-travels/): From the millionaire sprint of "Apocalypse Now"—with four owners in just 25 years—to the secular odysseys of Titian, Van Eyck, or Leonardo, each change of hands is a new chapter. In the art world, provenance is much more than a record; it's the living memory of each work.  Artworks travel. They change hands, cross oceans, and survive wars, looting, and legal disputes. Some do so with the majestic slowness of a galleon loaded with history, while others travel at the speed of a private jet traversing the global map of collectors.  Provenance is a piece's secret biography. It certifies its authenticity, combats illicit trafficking, and adds incalculable value. In the old masters, it unfolds over centuries; in contemporary art, it condenses into decades. In both cases, it is a narrative that ensures a work's life transcends the canvas.
- [If summer had a paintbrush: 10 paintings that are windows to the season](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/if-summer-had-a-paintbrush-10-paintings-that-are-windows-to-the-season/): Fortunate are those who can give in to the caresses of the sea breeze or to starry nights over a serene meadow. But when life denies those luxuries, art provides shortcuts to sensory pleasure. In the Magazine by @targetprize, we have selected paintings that, with just a glance, open windows to the essence of summer: a caressing heat, a reviving coolness, and that light which turns a moment into eternity. Ten works to immerse yourself in August without leaving your sofa, although this time our director, @gomezcambronero.artist, has gone one step further to look face-to-face at the first of them in beautiful Florence.
- [TARTGET PRIZE overflows The Ateneo and solidifies its international position](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/tartget-prize-overflows-the-ateneo-and-solidifies-its-international-position/): • Over 350 people attended the gala on June 5 at the Cátedra Mayor of the Ateneo de Madrid • The international exhibition, featuring works from 24 countries, is open until Friday, June 13 • The competition will travel to Daimiel on June 26 as “Tartget Prize en La Mancha”
- [TARTGET PRIZE 2025: Global art gathers in Madrid](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/tartget-prize-2025-global-art-gathers-in-madrid/): A groundbreaking competition revolutionizing contemporary realism and all pictorial languages in its first edition. Everything is set for a grand night of contemporary art at Spain’s oldest and most prestigious intellectual institution. The event will mark the culmination of a 12-month journey featuring nearly 1,900 submissions from artists across 85 countries. Tartget Prize has achieved an unprecedented milestone: becoming an international reference among painting competitions.
- [The jury is set to choose winners from among 100 finalist works from 24 countries](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/the-jury-is-set-to-choose-winners-from-among-100-finalist-works-from-24-countries/): United States, France, Italy, Japan, China, Ukraine, or Uruguay. In the halls of Spain's most prestigious cultural institution—the building located just meters away from the Prado Museum, the Thyssen, or the Reina Sofía—works that have arrived in Madrid from all corners of the world will shine. But first, the winners must be chosen.
- [Painting and Technology in 2024 (Part II)](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/painting-and-technology-in-2024-part-ii/): In this second installment, we explore two key trends that have redefined painting in 2024: expanded painting, which breaks with the traditional limits of the canvas, and the rise of sustainable art, which turns creativity into a tool for environmental awareness.
- [The history of art competitions and their famous winners (Part I)](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/the-history-of-art-competitions-and-their-famous-winners-part-i/): For centuries, these contests have served as a springboard for some of the most renowned artists. Competitions have not only provided opportunities for promising creators but also influenced artistic movements, shaped careers, and revitalized the cultural landscape. This is the first of two articles exploring how iconic competitions have brought geniuses of the past and present to light.
- [The 10 Most Terrifying and Mysterious Works of Art in History](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/the-10-most-terrifying-and-mysterious-works-of-art-in-history/): Art is a spring that releases emotions, some as unpleasant as fear and anguish. Great painting masters have delved into the dark side, where the macabre and the grotesque take root. Many rankings can be made on this particular theme, and Tartget has its own. We advise you not to leave this reading for after Halloween because you never know what might await us on that night.
- [Picasso, the Artist Turned Celebrity](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/picasso-the-artist-turned-celebrity/): Born in 1881, the Málaga-born artist is undoubtedly one of the most prominent and transformative figures in 20th-century art. During his lifetime, he not only sparked a revolution with his innovations but also achieved unprecedented fame. This article explores how Picasso became the most celebrated painter in his lifetime, his influence on global culture, and the legacy he left behind.
- [Painting and Technology in 2024 (Part I)](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/painting-and-technology-in-2024-part-i/): AI-generated art and its fusion with traditional painting is one of the biggest revolutions in contemporary art. Artists are using these disruptive tools to generate ideas and visuals that they then interpret on their canvases. The threat has turned into an incentive for reinvention. The same has happened with the use of augmented reality (AR). TarTget Magazine has tracked some examples.
- [When art is the victim](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/when-art-is-the-victim/): This article addresses other painful losses due to catastrophes, tragedies, or war conflicts. Art is also a victim of the horrors of war. Art flees from bombs, like the Prado Museum making a run for the border, seeking shelter from the burning skies of Madrid in 1936. Or like the artwork featured in the following lines. On September 4, 1942, Emmanuel Leutze's iconic painting, Washington Crossing the Delaware, was buried under rubble and consumed by flames in the German city of Bremen.
- [Textures and Strokes of Autumn](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/textures-and-strokes-of-autumn/): Warm, ochre, golden, or reddish tones, and the light—above all, the light. Autumn is much more than the fading of summer. It is the transition into a period of reflection, meditation, and serene melancholy, months that have inspired works that touch the soul.
- [Painting the Grape Harvest](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/painting-the-grape-harvest/): Numerous creators have drawn inspiration from the prosaic act of grape harvesting and the celebrations surrounding it. After all, it marked the end of the agricultural year, and what better way to immortalize such joy and leisure than by leaving behind canvases full of symbolism, rich colors, and narrative depth. Here lies the bridge between agricultural tradition and visual beauty.
- [Art and Olympism: A journey through painting](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/art-and-olympism-a-journey-through-painting/): With the world focused on the sporting extravaganza of Paris 2024, it is time to delve into the historical and cultural links between the Olympic movement and painting. The Olympic Games have inspired artists to capture the spirit, excitement, and physicality of this grand and universal event.  The Origins of Olympic Art Artistic expression was an integral part of Greek culture, and the Olympic Games were no exception. Ancient Greek painters and sculptors often depicted athletic competitions on ceramics and frescoes, capturing the physical prowess and heroic achievements of athletes. A famous example is the "Panathenaic amphorae," large ceramic vases awarded to victors, filled with olive oil, decorated with scenes of athletic competitions such as chariot races and boxing matches.
- [Models in painting: subjects or collaborators (Part III)](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/the-models-in-painting-subjects-or-collaborators-part-iii/): The 19th century was not going to bid farewell in any ordinary way. During those years, a seismic movement emerged that shook so many artistic concepts that even today (and perhaps for centuries to come) it overwhelms the viewer's gaze and stuns the dreams of creators. As the 19th century drew to a close, the world of painting opened up, and through that artery flowed Impressionism. This movement, characterized by a focus on light, color, and everyday scenes, brought about a new era of artistic exploration... and the role of models embraced a new evolution.
- [Models in painting: subjects or collaborators (Part II)](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/models-in-painting-subjects-or-collaborators-part-ii/): In contrast to the Renaissance, where the focus was on idealized beauty and anatomical perfection, the Baroque embraced the dramatic, the emotional, and the exuberant. Caravaggio, Velázquez, and Rubens emerged to explore new forms of expression. Few moments in the history of painting have been as transcendent and influential as the advent of chiaroscuro, dynamic composition, or the representation of intense emotions. The renowned Caravaggio, the naturalist and revolutionary of light and shadow, portrayed common models in dramatic and realistic poses. Works such as Judith Beheading Holofernes or The Sacrifice of Isaac showcase the emotional depth and humanity of the subjects represented.
- [The painter of football](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/angel-zarraga-the-painter-of-football/): Ángel Zárraga (1886-1946) is a fascinating figure in the history of Mexican art. Although less well-known than his contemporaries like Diego Rivera or José Clemente Orozco, Zárraga left an enduring mark on the artistic landscape of the 20th century. This painter is celebrated not only for his technical virtuosity and profound sense of spirituality but also for his peculiar passion for an unexpected subject: football.
- [The great window for emerging artists](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/the-great-window/): For artists, especially young and newcomers to the market, no accelerator is as crucial as visibility. Only from there can the next stage be reached: the valorization of the works.  In this world of limitless creativity, gaining recognition can be the decisive factor between obscurity and focus. International painting contests, with their massive participation and global reach, have emerged as powerful platforms for artists to showcase their talent and connect with diverse audiences.
- [It could only be Madrid](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/it-could-only-be-madrid/): Powerful and classic, elegant and sophisticated. An unparalleled destination for the celebration and appreciation of painting. The capital of Spain dominates the artistic scene, definitively highlighting its unmatched status as a link between Europe and America.
- [Models in painting: subjects or collaborators (part I)](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/models-in-painting-i/): The role of the human figure in front of the easel has undergone an evolution parallel to the course of history, resulting not only in changes in artistic styles and techniques but also in modifications in social attitudes towards the representation of the human form. Although this transformation has not been linear or constant in speed, it can be broadly concluded that models have transitioned from simple subjects to active collaborators in the creative process. Let us travel through the centuries exploring curiosities, anecdotes, and crucial moments that have shaped the relationship between artist and model.

## Pages

- [Media](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/media/): Media Welcome to the official multimedia gallery of the TARTGET PRIZE, a competition that, in its debut, has redefined excellence in contemporary global painting. Explore the peak moments of the 2025 edition, which set participation records with 1,870 artworks from 85 countries , and solidified its legitimacy thanks to a rigorous international jury. Relive the Top 100 Gala at the Ateneo de Madrid, an event that gathered 350 visitors , and discover the impact of the touring exhibition in La Mancha, categorized as the best pictorial exhibition ever shown in the region with 2,500 visitors. The TARTGET PRIZE is the […]
- [Juror30](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/jury/juror30/): Jung Hun Sung Jung Hun Sung (South Korea, 1971), known professionally as J. Hunsung, is an internationally celebrated master of hyperrealistic watercolor. Born in 1971 in Yeosu, he began painting at a young age, but dedicated his adult career exclusively to mastering the demanding medium of watercolor, a discipline where he is now a global authority. Jung Hun Sung Facebook Instagram His technique is distinguished by its incredible luminosity and vibrant palette, achieved through meticulous control over water, pigment, and brushwork. Although his focus is on the portrait, his works blend a hyper-realistic attention to detail with an expressive, often […]
- [Juror29](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/jury/juror29/): Ivan Loginov Ivan Loginov is one of the most prominent academic painters of his generation, born in 1994 in Abakan (South Siberia), Russia. Considered a global reference in Oil Impressionism and academic drawing, his work is an example of contemporary realism that merges the rigorous Russian tradition with a modern, expressive voice. His focus is the precise representation of the figure and the pursuit of beauty. Ivan Loginov Facebook Instagram www.artloginov.com Loginov’s career is founded on the Imperial Academy of Arts (Repin Academy) in Saint Petersburg, where he trained since age 15. His success stems from this solid academic foundation […]
- [Juror28](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/jury/juror28/): Rosso Esmerald Rosso Emerald Crimson is an acclaimed portrait artist born in Italy, who has been residing and working in London since 2004. Recognised for her vibrant classical realism and her intimate oil portraits, in which the female figure takes center stage, she has established herself as a high-calibre figure in the contemporary art scene. She developed primarily as a self-taught artist, a fact that underscores the exceptional dedication and mastery with which she has honed her craft. Her work has been the subject of national and international exhibitions (UK, Norway, USA) and has been featured in prominent publications such […]
- [Juror27](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/jury/juror27/): Julia Ustinovich Julia Ustinovich (Poland) is an internationally recognized contemporary watercolor painter. Born in 1984 in Krasnoyarsk, Central Siberia (Russia), her professional career and recognition are closely associated with the art scene of Poland, the country to which she immigrated in 2016. Julia Ustinovich Facebook Instagram website She graduated with honors from an art school in Krasnoyarsk. Her work is distinguished by an expressive figurative approach, masterfully using water and color to capture the dynamic beauty and emotional essence of her subjects. She has built a solid reputation by blending fluid technique with impactful, lively compositions. Her career focuses on […]
- [Juror26](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/jury/juror26/): Jean Haines Jean Haines (UK) is one of today’s most influential watercolor artists, celebrated for her liberating and highly expressive approach. She is known for redefining the medium, promoting a style that allows the water and pigment to guide the process. Her work often focuses on nature—flowers, animals, and landscapes—and is distinguished by an atmospheric and ethereal quality that has captivated collectors worldwide. Jean Haines Facebook Instagram www.jeanhaines.com Her style evolved after extensive travels. Crucial to her development was her time in China, where she refined her brush control, and her stays in countries like India and Dubai, which introduced […]
- [Juror25](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/jury/juror25/): Gabin Glakas Gavin Glakas (United States, 1975) is a dynamic and established voice in contemporary representational painting in the world. He developed a unique mastery of realism spanning portraiture, landscape, and cityscape painting after studying at Washington University in St. Louis and the Slade School of Fine Art in London. Gabin Glakas Instagram www.gavinglakas.com Initially, Glakas’s career path was directed toward law. He worked on Capitol Hill with the plan to go to law school, but he had not yet gone. However, after an illness at age 24, he decided to fully dedicate himself to his vocation. This professional shift […]
- [Juror24](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/jury/juror24/): Eugenia Gorbacheva Eugenia Gorbacheva is a highly qualified Russian watercolor artist based in Spain, internationally recognized for her style that merges the delicacy of color with meticulous attention to detail. Eugenia Gorbacheva Facebook Instagram www.eugeniagorbacheva.com/ Born in Russia, her artistic path began with training at the Zhukovsky School of Arts. She later graduated in design, technology, and art, and built a decade-long career in the fashion industry, creating clothing for a prominent Russian brand. This background in textile design gave her a unique eye for color and composition. In 2017, she decided to dedicate her career entirely to watercolor, marking […]
- [Juror23](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/jury/juror23/): Dirk Dzimirsky Dirk Dzimirsky is one of the world’s foremost masters of Hyperrealism in contemporary art, born in Germany in 1969. Considered a global reference in photorealistic drawing and painting, his work elevates the genre beyond mere technical reproduction to explore the profound vulnerability and sensitivity of the human condition. Dirk Dzimirsky Facebook Instagram www.dzimirsky.com/ Dzimirsky is a self-taught artist (autodidact) who honed his craft from a young age, deciding to dedicate himself professionally to art in 2005. His work has since been exhibited extensively across the US, Europe, and Tokyo, and is held in numerous international private collections. His […]
- [Interv_Jesus_ingles](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/interv_jesus_ingles/): JESÚS INGLÉS CANALEJO “HARMONY”, the hyperrealistic work that has won over the Ateneo audience. Instagram Facebook Globe Cartagena-born artist Jesús Inglés Canalejo (@j.inglesartista) has turned his canvas into a mirror of perfection. His work Harmony, awarded the Prize for Best Work of Fantasy and Imagination at the prestigious TARTGET PRIZE, not only dazzled the international jury but also became one of the most talked-about pieces by visitors to the exhibition at the Ateneo de Madrid (June 5–13). “It’s so perfect it’s hard to believe,” murmured attendees, mesmerized by the flawless hyperrealism of this piece, which is now in Daimiel to […]
- [Interv_Raybould](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/interv_raybould/): BARRY JOHN RAYBOULD by Ismael Terriza “Art that resonates with our emotional biology” Instagram On June 5th, the exhibition of the top 100 finalists of the TARTGETPRIZE 2025 opened to great acclaim from both the public and critics. “Energy of Spring” by Ukrainian artist Andrii Kovalyk stood out as one of the most celebrated works in the galleries of the Ateneo de Madrid. The tech company MADRIJA selected this landscape for its main acquisition prize. Virtual Art Academy also awarded it special recognition. Behind this distinction is Barry John Raybould, a plein air painter, academic, and founder of one of […]
- [Gallery - Photocall](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/gallery-photocall/): PHOTOCALL EXHIBITION AWARDS GALA
- [Gallery - Awards gala](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/gallery-awards-gala/): AWARDS GALA EXHIBITION PHOTOCALL
- [Gallery - Exhibition](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/gallery/): EXHIBITION AWARDS GALA PHOTOCALL
- [2025SponsorPrizes](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/2025sponsorprizes/): Main Prizes Category winners Purchase prizes Sponsored prizes Celebrating Our Artists Training awards Jean Michel Basquiat Mauro Menin Depois das seis Everson Viann GIRL WITH DOG Alexandra Finkelchtein The Curse of Triton Nik Anikis Energy of Spring Andrii Kovalyk Warrior Shana Levenson Mama Rachele Moneta Emerge 1.1 Rossana Zignago Celebrating Our Artists Fine arts materials awards After the rain Haitz de diego Armonía Jesus Inglés La torre de Babel Raúl Collado Ode to Joy Ruth Schmidt Arte en cada poro de mi piel Marisa Talavera Cojo Longline building ecosystem Benet Dalmau Schleiereule Bernhard Meixner Fragility Michela Bogoni Natura viva Cesare […]
- [2025Categories](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/2025categories/): Main Prizes Category winners Purchase prizes Sponsored prizes Celebrating Our Artists Category winners FIGURE AND PORTRAIT AIKA（藍花） Kazuya Ushioda URBAN AND INDUSTRIAL LANDSCAPE AFTER THE RAIN Haitz de Diego Arrizabalaga Young painters INSIDE THE COAT Nil Masip Boget NATURAL AND OUTDOOR LANDSCAPE PAISAJE BUCÓLICO Juán Saturio Still life and everyday objects DECADENCIA MATERIAL Ana Gutierrez DRAWING AND ILLUSTRATION ESPIRAL Llanos Part Jornet fantasy and imaginative armonía Jesús Inglés Canalejo animals and wildlife soy peligrosa y bella Oscar Fuentes abstraction sin título Ramón Aguirre conceptual and collage Un nuevo renacimiento Amador Sevilla
- [2025Purchase](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/2025purchase/): Main Prizes Category winners Purchase prizes Sponsored prizes Celebrating Our Artists Purchase prizes 2025 4.000 € energy of spring Andrii Kovalyk 3.000 € mary poppins Antonio Guardeño 2.500 € LUZ CÁLIDA Javier Martín Aranda 2.000 € AIKA（藍花） Kazuya Ushioda 1.000 € BROKEN HOUSE Juan José Vicente Ramírez 1.000 € SPRING Feliciano Moya 1.000 € FACES OF ETERNITY Barbara Raddatz 1.000 € ANALI Lali Casillas Salcedo
- [2025winners](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/2025winners/): Main Prizes Category winners Purchase prizes Sponsored prizes Celebrating Our Artists Winners 2025 GOLD TARTGET 12.000 € EL RAMO Marcos Rey SILVER TARTGET 6.000 € MAGNA MATER Sinisha Kashawelski BRONZE TARTGET 4.000 € SERENA COMO PANDORA Julián Maroto Fernández FUSION TARTGET 4.000 € JUEGO DE ÁNGELES Rosana Larraz
- [Juror - Gomez Cambronero](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/juror-gomez-cambronero/): Gómez Cambronero Juan Francisco Gómez Cambronero Instagram Facebook www.gomezcambronero.com Juan Francisco Gómez-Cambronero (Madrid, 1976) is a painter with a prominent international profile, whose work combines refined technique, bold yet balanced brushstrokes, deep emotional resonance, and a highly personal visual narrative. Based in Daimiel, in the heart of La Mancha, he balances his training as a civil engineer with a profound artistic vocation cultivated since childhood. His style, which he defines as contemporary narrative figurative art, fuses light, movement, and color into compositions that seek to evoke atmospheres rich with meaning. He fractures lines and contours to free his paintings from rigidity and […]
- [Juror - Mercedes Lara](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/juror-mercedes-lara/): Mercedes Lara Garzás Mercedes Lara Garzás Instagram www.mercedeslara.com Light, Time, and Space as Artistic Territory. Born in Daimiel (Ciudad Real) in 1967 and based in Madrid, Mercedes Lara Garzás is a contemporary artist whose work spans multiple media and materials, united by a constant: the poetic and conceptual exploration of time, space, borders, and memory. Her career, as extensive as it is rigorous, ranges from sculptural installations to delicate pieces in glass, ceramics, or paper, where light serves as both a structural and emotional anchor. Lara has participated in major art fairs such as Estampa, Art Marbella, and Enter Art […]
- [Juror – María Lizaso](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/juror-maria-lizaso/): Lizaso María Lizaso Instagram María Lizaso’s presence on the Tartget Prize jury brings a unique perspective, shaped by brushes, science, and motherhood. A multidisciplinary artist from El Puerto de Santa María (Cádiz), her career is a testament to resilience: after studying Biology and working as an Environmental Technician, she redirected her life toward art, training at the Taller del Prado and specializing in Printmaking while raising her children. Her work, rich in symbolism, blends diverse techniques to explore intimate experiences through a universal language. This narrative skill is complemented by her experience as a teacher, illustrator, and cultural manager. As […]
- [Virtual exhibitions](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/virtual-exhibitions/): Virtual exhibitions We are proud to showcase the talent of this edition through four exclusive virtual exhibitions. Here, you can explore the standout pieces from the official selection, along with the honorable mentions, finalists, and semifinalists. Each category reflects the high artistic caliber of this competition. These digital galleries celebrate the creativity of the brightest participants, offering a space where every brushstroke tells a story. Whether you’re an art lover, artist, or simply an enthusiast, we invite you to immerse yourself in the diversity of styles and voices that make this contest unique. SELECTED WORKS FOR THE EXHIBITION AT THE […]
- [Gallery semifinalist young](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/gallery-semifinalist-young/): SEMIFINALIST Young painters Figure and portrait Drawing and illustration Urban and industrial landscape Natural and outdoor landscape Animals and wildlife Still life and everyday objects Fantasy and imaginative Conceptual and Collage Abstraction Young Painters Find Artwork Nora Gallego Pascual Emily Klassen Rachele Moneta Jerónimo Bocuñano Sara Fernández Bathmawathy G ALBA CANTERA PÉREZ Ethan Grossberg Cesar Ruiz Mahdyar Haghi Mahdyar Haghi Héctor Palacios Tumar Galymzhankyzy Meiqing Ding Laura Armada Ruiz Marina Arruabarrena Stella Moya Alexandra Bianca Ion Elena Georgieva Camille Poncelet Camille Poncelet Camille Poncelet Laura López Barrero Víctor Ariz Víctor Ariz Eduardo Sánchez Ganza Eduardo Sánchez Ganza Ilir Osmani Josep […]
- [Gallery semifinalist conceptual](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/gallery-semifinalist-conceptual/): SEMIFINALIST Conceptual and collage Figure and portrait Drawing and illustration Urban and industrial landscape Natural and outdoor landscape Animals and wildlife Still life and everyday objects Fantasy and imaginative Conceptual and Collage Abstraction Young Painters Find Artwork Liina Länsiluoto fabrice leclerc CORINNE LAZAR Orla Creative Lara Echávarri Brigitte Laloux Silvia Shopova Fadiese (Laurent) martinez Juan P. Pardo Mikaya Petros Freddy Banona Lemba Fatima Cañas Jimenez Fatima Cañas Jimenez Fatima Cañas Jimenez Massimo Campoli Carolina Sauca Isabel Oli (OliGoshi) Beatriz Marín Atienza Jose Granado wanning liao Jesus Quesada Polo RAFAEL GARCIA MECA MANUEL DAVID MOLINA SANCHEZ-HERAS Jeanne Connolly Ivonne Lucker Phil […]
- [Gallery semifinalist fantasy](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/gallery-semifinalist-fantasy/): SEMIFINALIST Fantasy and imaginative Figure and portrait Drawing and illustration Urban and industrial landscape Natural and outdoor landscape Animals and wildlife Still life and everyday objects Fantasy and imaginative Conceptual and Collage Abstraction Young Painters Find Artwork Leo Rebolledo Eunice Hatada K. Betty Hollowell Maja Sajnkar Giuliana Picchio Fiona White Fiona White Alina Feneș Arthur B. Liu Michal Vilhelmer César Rafael Pineda Veronika Weberová Jamie Lindholm Sharon Karina Bourra Félix David Amram Claudia Benavente María Ines Manuel Olivas Gálvez laura porporatto Diego Baldoin Beatriz De Bartolomé Diez Femke Verschoor Meg Rogers Eldredge David Méndez Eduardo Ballester Franzoni Kendia S Diana […]
- [Gallery semifinalist figure](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/gallery-semifinalist-figure/): SEMIFINALIST Figure and portrait Figure and portrait Drawing and illustration Urban and industrial landscape Natural and outdoor landscape Animals and wildlife Still life and everyday objects Fantasy and imaginative Conceptual and Collage Abstraction Young Painters Find Artwork Angela Redmond Leo Rebolledo PATRICIA CALDEVILLA PATRICIA CALDEVILLA Ka Man Tong Ming Ge Alexandros Kapetanakis K. Betty Hollowell Alexandra Zavala STANISLAV BUBAN Rotimi Isamuko Yves Talmat Erik Carter Yafei Wang Yafei Wang Aubrey Ramage-Lay Paulina Kwietniewska 岑 虎 Pilar Suja Fiona White Fiona White Roger Rois UMA Ana Mosquera Ucha María Galán LUBOMIR POPIORDANOV Maria Abeyesekere Ryan Kindseth Sara Fernández Arkady Roytman Jamie […]
- [Gallery semifinalist still](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/gallery-semifinalist-still/): SEMIFINALIST Still life and everyday objects Figure and portrait Drawing and illustration Urban and industrial landscape Natural and outdoor landscape Animals and wildlife Still life and everyday objects Fantasy and imaginative Conceptual and Collage Abstraction Young Painters Find Artwork Emily Hutton Marie-Pierre de Gottrau teresa lapayese puebla Elisa Bertaglia Jennie Smallenbroek Enrique Soriano Enrique Soriano Bourra Félix Manuel Olivas Gálvez Juan P. Pardo Juan P. Pardo Jacopo D’ANDREAMATTEO David Méndez ROMÁN MANRIQUE DE LARA Javier Zorrilla Liudmila Rabinovich Laura Armada Ruiz María José García Linares Paula Pérez Ana Mendaña QIANG SHENGCHANG Magdalena Manzaneque Natalia Bochan Alex Klas Brian McClear Brian […]
- [Gallery semifinalist drawing](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/gallery-semifinalist-drawing/): SEMIFINALIST Drawing and illustration Figure and portrait Drawing and illustration Urban and industrial landscape Natural and outdoor landscape Animals and wildlife Still life and everyday objects Fantasy and imaginative Conceptual and Collage Abstraction Young Painters Find Artwork Ghazaleh Naderian Emily Klassen Rosangela Di Noia Maud Masselink Xinyi Yu Mariam Aziza Stephan Adolfo Manuel Merino Mareque Adolfo Manuel Merino Mareque BENJAMIN THUILLEZ Bárbara Vélez Auguste Kajeje Anna Cichowska Iván Vázquez Seoane Carolina Berte Freddy Banona Lemba Clàudia Cuello Civit Eugen Serbanescu clotilde Palomino Beatriz Finkielsztejn Vassilena Radanovic Laura Gracias romano Alejandro Batista Domínguez gabriela swiatkowska Tusai Isty Tusai Isty Caliz Maria […]
- [Gallery semifinalist animals](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/gallery-semifinalist-animals/): SEMIFINALIST Animals and wildlife Figure and portrait Drawing and illustration Urban and industrial landscape Natural and outdoor landscape Animals and wildlife Still life and everyday objects Fantasy and imaginative Conceptual and Collage Abstraction Young Painters Find Artwork Emily Klassen Laura Benedito Bernat Louise Weber Hanna Taher Orla Creative Hoàng Lâm Tứ Bảo Hector Fernandez Bathmawathy G Bourra Félix Serena Bellini Javier Martín Peña Jana Bagirian Jana Bagirian Tanis Biazus Elodie Guéguen-Teil Ari Moretz Pablo de Sobrón Petra Jäger Laurence O’Toole Stephanie Phillips Farzaneh Parsamanesh Danguole Serstinskaja Beatriz Estébanez Jordán Qing Cheng Anne Degremont Kateryna Bortnik Fabiola Rivera Adaros clotilde Palomino […]
- [Gallery semifinalist natural](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/gallery-semifinalist-natural/): SEMIFINALIST Natural and outdoor landscape Figure and portrait Drawing and illustration Urban and industrial landscape Natural and outdoor landscape Animals and wildlife Still life and everyday objects Fantasy and imaginative Conceptual and Collage Abstraction Young Painters Find Artwork Laura Patricia Ulloa Baez Karl Pont Jan Lowe Wendy Kriz Evans Atanasoaie Mihaela Elena Canbulut Maria Votek Maria Votek Maria Votek Hoàng Lâm Tứ Bảo Virginie Frazier Mariam Aziza Stephan Begoña del Valle Yafei Wang Yafei Wang Antonia Maria Bulnes Orchid Rastadmehr Cecchin Maria Bernardetta LUBOMIR POPIORDANOV LUBOMIR POPIORDANOV Vicente García J Jie Li J Jie Li J Jie Li Xin Huang […]
- [Gallery semifinalist urban](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/gallery-semifinalist-urban/): SEMIFINALIST Urban and industrial landscape Figure and portrait Drawing and illustration Urban and industrial landscape Natural and outdoor landscape Animals and wildlife Still life and everyday objects Fantasy and imaginative Conceptual and Collage Abstraction Young Painters Find Artwork LUISA ZANCADA Barbara Gonda-Márton Gonzalo Nunez Francisco Javier Martínez Molina Arrastronio Héctor Palacios Carlos Uriagereka Matilde Gallardo Mª Carmen Félix, Rodríguez García Mª FELIX mfelixarte Francesco Fontana Gloria Corral Deprés Gloria Corral Deprés Rodrigo Alonso Cuesta Andres Rigo Jimi Gazzosa Samuel Leopold Mathieu Danero Magdalena Manzaneque Magdalena Manzaneque Magdalena Manzaneque Maria Dolores Donaire Galiano GianPaolo Macario Macario FRANCISCO CANOVAS ALMAGRO IRMA Vitale […]
- [Gallery semifinalist abstraction](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/gallery-semifinalist-abstraction/): SEMIFINALIST Abstraction Figure and portrait Drawing and illustration Urban and industrial landscape Natural and outdoor landscape Animals and wildlife Still life and everyday objects Fantasy and imaginative Conceptual and Collage Abstraction Young Painters Find Artwork Kazui Ikenishi CORINNE LAZAR Hugo Artman Eduardo Andreoli Alvaro Alfonso Rosica Krumova Xuzhi Leng Luigina Rizzo Maryna Poltorakova Barbos Ana Maria David Amram Barbara Gonda-Márton Yoonju Shin Justine Stcroix Javier Martín Peña Amita Aung-Thwin Amita Aung-Thwin Amita Aung-Thwin Femke Verschoor Eloisa Rodriguez Garcia Bettina Neu Pedro Nebreda John Castillo Suarez WE R Mayada Shibir Ana José Gimęnez Giménez isabel batuecas jerez isabel batuecas jerez PATRICIO […]
- [Gallery - Finalist](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/gallery-semifinalist/): FINALIST Categories Abstraction Animals and Wildlife Conceptual Drawing/Illustration Fantasy and Imaginative Figure and Portrait Natural and Outdoor Landscape Still Life and Everyday Objects Urban and Industrial Landscape Youth Radka Palmer Delia Martin Lopez Alessia Pili Marta Roldan Javier Aoiz Orduna Alexandra Telgmann Alexandra Telgmann Irina Pavlenko Ana Sanchez Lucas PAOLA CHARNET Rosa Orozco José Carlos Capella Beatriz Martínez Ríos Portugal IBANA ROSILLO Philippe Henssens Jon Bøe Paulsen Patricia Di Basso Don Robles Don Robles Don Robles Sylvianne Blum Carlos Daniel Francesco Fieni Anita Bauer Rosa Conde Jack.Nez Jacky Philippe Lhuillier Philippe Lhuillier Mar Esteban Amparo Alegría Pellicer Sultan Öztürk Francisco […]
- [Gallery - Honorable Mentions](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/galley-honorable-mentions/): HONORABLE MENTIONS Categories Abstraction Animals and Wildlife Conceptual Drawing/Illustration Fantasy and Imaginative Figure and Portrait Natural and Outdoor Landscape Still Life and Everyday Objects Urban and Industrial Landscape Youth Anthony Moreau Dan Knepper Najaax Huran Bertrand Martin Ekaterina Gasmi James Stickland Ute Bartels Vicente García Emilio Silvestre Martinez Sergei Gusev Juan carlos Jcart Izidor Tomaz Perko Evaristo Palacios Palacios Yuste Joaquin Morales Molero Sabrina Milazzo Luciano Neves Brian Eddy Howard M. Meglena Bozhanova lihuai He christopher pothier Brian McClear javier robledo Juan Saturio Santos Gianluca Fascetto Carmen Treviño Sylvianne Blum Jean-françois Chappalley ANTONIO GUARDEÑO Jennifer Lee
- [AB - Pruebas](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/ab-pruebas/): Menciones de honor Feliciano Moya Alcaide felicianomoya@hotmail.com SPRING Daniel Starr dstarrart@gmail.com Ego Mortem Laura Espinosa lauraespinosa.arte@hotmail.com Lo Que Soy, Autorretrato Pedro Miguel Pérez Villegas pedroperezvillegas@hotmail.es Frutos del silencio. Danja Pamer danja@pamer-art.com Girasoles Cesare Pinotti cesare.pinotti@fastwebnet.it Natura viva Yoshimori Kataoka kataoka.yr@gmail.com Imaginary Perspectives David Calderon calderonjaen@hotmail.com Un dia nublado Jesús Inglés Canalejo jesusingles555@gmail.com “Armonía” Andrii Kovalyk andriikovalykart@gmail.com Energy of Spring Elisa Spagnoli elisa.spagnoli4@gmail.com L’Albero Eric HEUGUET heuguetpeintre@gmail.com Regard Rosana Larraz cuentosycuentos@gmail.com Juegos de ángeles Vladut Alexandru Toader eneidabushi@gmail.com The sunflowers of the blue painter teresa lapayese puebla teresalapayese@teresalapayese.es MEMBRILLOS CON PORCELANA Rachele Moneta rachele.moneta@yahoo.com Mama Takashi Ogihara jotaroaqvx@gmail.com Davetta Enrique Moya […]
- [Exhibition list](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/exhibition-list/): Exhibition list Urban and industrial landscape Jury: Don Eddy, Jacob Dhein and Leigh Behnke. Haitz de Diego Arrizabalaga Benet Dalmau Alsina JUAN JOSÉ VICENTE RAMÍREZ Raúl Collado Herreros Fernando Arribillaga Martínez Natalia Ribes Hankins Javier Martín Aranda David Calderon Figure and portrait Jury: Fletcher Sibthorp, Mark R. Pugh, Arthur Gain and Pablo Larsen. Sheila Flaherty Helen Fernández Don Robles Crystal Tranquilino Marcos Rey Victor Schegin Amirata Winter Shana levenson Zhou Tianya Kate Van Doren Theo Felizzola JOSÉ MARÍA PEÑA GALLARDO Maribel Manzanares Linares Eduardo Sánchez Ganza Konstantin Kachev Marisa Talavera Cojo Alexandra Finkelchtein wanning liao Jonah Ballard JULIAN MAROTO FERNANDEZ […]
- [Honorable Mentions](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/honorable-mentions/): Honorable Mentions Awarded to painters whose outstanding works came exceptionally close to being selected for the final exhibition. Urban and industrial landscape Jury: Don Eddy, Jacob Dhein and Leigh Behnke. Evaristo Palacios Palacios Yuste javier robledo ANTONIO GUARDEÑO Figure and portrait Jury: Fletcher Sibthorp, Mark R. Pugh, Arthur Gain and Pablo Larsen. Anthony Moreau Bertrand Martin James Stickland Emilio Silvestre Emilio Silvestre Martinez Sergei Gusev Izidor Tomaz Perko lihuai He Sylvianne Blum Abstraction Jury: Jason Anderson, Fernanda Rivero, Liza Zhurkovskaya and Francesto Cusumano. Meglena Bozhanova Jean-françois Chappalley Natural and outdoor landscape Jury: Prafull Sawant, Denis Gorodnychy and Leif Hagen. Vicente […]
- [Expo Ateneo - Categories](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/expo-ateneo-categories/): FINAL EXHIBITION Change to grid view Figure and portrait Urban and industrial landscape Haitz de Diego Arrizabalaga Benet Dalmau Alsina JUAN JOSÉ VICENTE RAMÍREZ Raúl Collado Herreros Fernando Arribillaga Martínez Natalia Ribes Hankins Javier Martín Aranda David Calderon Natural and outdoor landscape Antonio Amoia Marjorie Moskowitz Isidro López Murias RUI CHEN Elisa Spagnoli Andrii Kovalyk Feliciano Moya Alcaide Animals and wildlife David Sanchez Oscar Fuentes Christopher Forrest Bernhard Meixner Ruth Schmidt Santi Alós Eric HEUGUET Drawing and illustration Lali Casillas Salcedo Giuseppe Bucci Enrique Moya Enrique Moya Hiroshi Hayaklawa David Mateo Juarez Juan Layos Everson Viann María José Mora Llanos […]
- [Expo Ateneo - Young Painters](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/expo-ateneo-young-painters/): FINAL EXHIBITION Young Painters ALL CATEGORIES Figure and portrait Drawing and illustration Urban and industrial landscape Natural and outdoor landscape Animals and wildlife Still life and everyday objects Fantasy and imaginative Conceptual and Collage Abstraction Young Painters Cameron Copley-Heissig Laura Sofia Nil Masip Boget Eduardo Sánchez Ganza Aitana Rodriguez Rachele Moneta
- [Expo Ateneo - Abstraction](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/expo-ateneo-abstraction/): FINAL EXHIBITION Abstraction ALL CATEGORIES Figure and portrait Drawing and illustration Urban and industrial landscape Natural and outdoor landscape Animals and wildlife Still life and everyday objects Fantasy and imaginative Conceptual and Collage Abstraction Young Painters Clémentine Daudier Jung-A Lee Ramon Aguirre Rossana Zignago SHAFAQ AHMAD Lars K Pamer Joerg Rosana Larraz
- [Expo Ateneo - Conceptual and Collage](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/expo-ateneo-conceptual-and-collage/): FINAL EXHIBITION Conceptual and Collage ALL CATEGORIES Figure and portrait Drawing and illustration Urban and industrial landscape Natural and outdoor landscape Animals and wildlife Still life and everyday objects Fantasy and imaginative Conceptual and Collage Abstraction Young Painters Juan carlos Jcart Amador Sevilla JOAQUÍN RAMÓN LUCAS RÓDENAS Barbara Raddatz Reme Amorós Vladut Alexandru Toader Yoshimori Kataoka
- [Expo Ateneo - Fantasy and imaginative](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/expo-ateneo-fantasy-and-imaginative/): FINAL EXHIBITION Fantasy and imaginative ALL CATEGORIES Figure and portrait Drawing and illustration Urban and industrial landscape Natural and outdoor landscape Animals and wildlife Still life and everyday objects Fantasy and imaginative Conceptual and Collage Abstraction Young Painters Jon Bøe Paulsen Marc Torrecilla Matencio Tina Guerrisi Salvador Antúnez del Cerro Sinisha KASHAWELSKI Concha Calvo Howard M. FLuX Artist Hugo Raul LAZZARINI Jesús Inglés Canalejo Nik Anikis Bernardo Jiménez Tomán
- [Expo Ateneo - Figure and portrait](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/expo-ateneo-figure-and-portrait/): FINAL EXHIBITION Figure and portrait ALL CATEGORIES Figure and portrait Drawing and illustration Urban and industrial landscape Natural and outdoor landscape Animals and wildlife Still life and everyday objects Fantasy and imaginative Conceptual and Collage Abstraction Young Painters Sheila Flaherty Helen Fernández Don Robles Crystal Tranquilino Marcos Rey Victor Schegin Amirata Winter Shana levenson Zhou Tianya Kate Van Doren Theo Felizzola JOSÉ MARÍA PEÑA GALLARDO Maribel Manzanares Linares Eduardo Sánchez Ganza Konstantin Kachev Marisa Talavera Cojo Alexandra Finkelchtein wanning liao Jonah Ballard JULIAN MAROTO FERNANDEZ Michela Bogoni Alexander Knox Emilio Silvestre Emilio Silvestre Martinez Takashi Ogihara kazuya ushioda MAURO GUTIERREZ […]
- [Expo Ateneo - Still life and everyday objects](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/expo-ateneo-still-life-and-everyday-objects/): FINAL EXHIBITION Still life and everyday objects ALL CATEGORIES Figure and portrait Drawing and illustration Urban and industrial landscape Natural and outdoor landscape Animals and wildlife Still life and everyday objects Fantasy and imaginative Conceptual and Collage Abstraction Young Painters Jeannine Zambrano dominique Houard YANTENG XIONG YANTENG XIONG Marcus Callum Alfonso Jiménez Barrera Ana Gutiérrez Danja Pamer teresa lapayese puebla Cesare Pinotti
- [Expo Ateneo - Drawing and illustration](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/expo-ateneo-drawing-and-illustration/): FINAL EXHIBITION Drawing and illustration ALL CATEGORIES Figure and portrait Drawing and illustration Urban and industrial landscape Natural and outdoor landscape Animals and wildlife Still life and everyday objects Fantasy and imaginative Conceptual and Collage Abstraction Young Painters Lali Casillas Salcedo Giuseppe Bucci Enrique Moya Enrique Moya Hiroshi Hayaklawa David Mateo Juarez Juan Layos Everson Viann María José Mora Llanos Part Jornet MIREIA FÀBREGAS FERNÁNDEZ Agnieszka Kotarska
- [Expo Ateneo - Animals and wildlife](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/expo-ateneo-animals-and-wildlife/): FINAL EXHIBITION Animals and wildlife ALL CATEGORIES Figure and portrait Drawing and illustration Urban and industrial landscape Natural and outdoor landscape Animals and wildlife Still life and everyday objects Fantasy and imaginative Conceptual and Collage Abstraction Young Painters David Sanchez Oscar Fuentes Christopher Forrest Bernhard Meixner Ruth Schmidt Santi Alós Eric HEUGUET
- [Expo Ateneo - Natural and outdoor landscape](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/expo-ateneo-natural-and-outdoor-landscape/): FINAL EXHIBITION Natural and outdoor landscape ALL CATEGORIES Figure and portrait Drawing and illustration Urban and industrial landscape Natural and outdoor landscape Animals and wildlife Still life and everyday objects Fantasy and imaginative Conceptual and Collage Abstraction Young Painters Antonio Amoia Marjorie Moskowitz Isidro López Murias RUI CHEN Elisa Spagnoli Andrii Kovalyk Feliciano Moya Alcaide
- [Expo Ateneo - Urban and industrial landscape](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/expo-ateneo-urban-and-industrial-landscape/): FINAL EXHIBITION URBAN AND INDUSTRIAL LANDSCAPE ALL CATEGORIES Figure and portrait Drawing and illustration Urban and industrial landscape Natural and outdoor landscape Animals and wildlife Still life and everyday objects Fantasy and imaginative Conceptual and Collage Abstraction Young Painters Haitz de Diego Arrizabalaga Benet Dalmau Alsina JUAN JOSÉ VICENTE RAMÍREZ Raúl Collado Herreros Fernando Arribillaga Martínez Natalia Ribes Hankins Javier Martín Aranda David Calderon
- [Expo Ateneo de Madrid](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/expo-ateneo-de-madrid/): FINAL EXHIBITION ALL CATEGORIES Change to categories view Figure and portrait Drawing and illustration Urban and industrial landscape Natural and outdoor landscape Animals and wildlife Still life and everyday objects Fantasy and imaginative Conceptual and Collage Abstraction Young Painters Lali Casillas Salcedo Sheila Flaherty Juan carlos Jcart Amador Sevilla Helen Fernández Jon Bøe Paulsen Don Robles Jeannine Zambrano JOAQUÍN RAMÓN LUCAS RÓDENAS Clémentine Daudier David Sanchez Oscar Fuentes
- [A - Pruebas](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/a-pruebas/): Virtual exhibitions We are proud to showcase the talent of this edition through four exclusive virtual exhibitions. Here, you can explore the standout pieces from the official selection, along with the honorable mentions, finalists, and semifinalists. Each category reflects the high artistic caliber of this competition. These digital galleries celebrate the creativity of the brightest participants, offering a space where every brushstroke tells a story. Whether you’re an art lover, artist, or simply an enthusiast, we invite you to immerse yourself in the diversity of styles and voices that make this contest unique. Virtual Exhibition of Selected Participants for Exhibition […]
- [Finalist list](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/finalist-list/): List of finalist Abstraction Jury: Jason Anderson, Fernanda Rivero, Liza Zhurkovskaya and Francesto Cusumano. Adriana Rovira Antoine Junior Alves Antonieta Martinho Begoña Sánchez Bueno Benoît Tremblay Bogdan Floridana Oana Caridad África Gil Escolar Carlos Martín Aresti Carlos Montoya Alonso Carmen Inmaculada CARMEN MONTILLA CASTILLO CAROLINA AVENDAÑO Clare Avery Clémentine Daudier David Kinsey Don Robles Emmanuelle BISCARA Gloria Mendarozqueta Mendieta Gonzalo Martín-Peñasco guo jian liang huangziteng hzt Ilir Osmani isabel batuecas jerez itamar heifetz Iván Bravo Jack.Nez Jacky Jasmine McGlade Javier Villasevil Jean-françois Chappalley JUAN LUIS PITA MACÍAS JULIA FERNÁNDEZ REBOLLO Jung-A Lee Katty Sardi Kazui Ikenishi Lars K Linda De […]
- [Lista de finalistas](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/lista-de-finalistas/): List of finalist Adriana Rovira agathe cendron Agnieszka Kotarska Ainoa Astudillo Aitana Rodriguez Alan Dessapt Alessandra Marrucchi Alessia Pili Alex Jul Alexander Knox Alexandra Finkelchtein Alexandra Telgmann Alfonso Jiménez Barrera Amador Sevilla Amber Geuns Amelia Maillet Amirata Winter Ana Consarnau Scola Ana Gutiérrez ANA MARÍA MARTÍNEZ BERZOSA Ana Mendaña Ana Olga Aveiga Loor Ana Sanchez Lucas ANA UNDURRAGA Anara Abzhanova Anastasiia Artiukhina Andrea Nanì Andres Rigo Andrii Kovalyk Angel Fernandez Anita Bauer Anna Celestini Anna Likhina Anthony Moreau Antoine Junior Alves Antonieta Martinho Antonio Amoia Antonio Asensio Rocha ANTONIO GUARDEÑO Antonio Miguel Aria De Zabal Arthur Burda Arunas Vilkevicius Balazs […]
- [Lista semifinalistas](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/lista-semifinalistas/): List of semifinalists This list of semifinalists does not include works that have already been awarded finalist status in the October and December pre-deadlines. achraf bellouch Adolfo Manuel Merino Mareque Adriana Rovira Agnes Zaszkaliczky Agustín María Agustín Pontesta Icuza A.Pontesta ahmet rustu Doğan Aimeé Jeanne Bourgon Aitor Ortega ALBA CANTERA PÉREZ Alejandro Batista Domínguez Alejandro Sosa Alessandra Croce Alessandro Gozzuti Alex Klas Alexandra Andreea Calfa Alexandra Bianca Ion Alexandra Gorev Alexandra Monteiro Alexandra Zavala Alexandre Dubois de Prisque Alexandros Kapetanakis Alice Brasser Alicia Díaz Gutiérrez Alina Feneș Alvaro Alfonso Álvaro Bautista Izquierdo AMANDINE PARENTY Amisa Mukaj Amita Aung-Thwin Amparo Alegría […]
- [Juror - Aurelio Rodriguez](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/juror-aurelio-rodriguez/): Aurelio Rodríguez Aurelio Rodríguez Instagram Facebook The Master of Spanish Realism With the precision of a watchmaker and the sensitivity of a poet, Aurelio Rodríguez López (Génave, Jaén, 1958) has built an artistic career spanning more than four decades, establishing himself as an emblematic figure of realism and hyperrealism in Spain. His work, which moves between portraits, still lifes, and landscapes, captures the essence of everyday life with technical mastery that transcends mere representation, inviting the viewer to a profound and reflective contemplation. Initially trained at the School of Arts and Crafts in Baeza under the guidance of Juan de […]
- [Jury02](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/jury02/): Physical Jury Aurelio Rodríguez know him Fermín García Sevilla know him Arantzazu Martínez know her Emilio Gil know him Jacob Dhein know him María Lizaso know her Mercedes Lara know her Gómez Cambronero know him
- [Jury01](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/jury01/): Online Jury Dirk Dzimirsky know him Jean Haines know her Jung Hung Sung know him Ivan Loginov know him eugenia Gorbacheva know her Gavin Glakas know him Jacob Dhein know him Julia Ustinovich know her Rosso Emerald know her Paula Luther know her Don Eddy know him Fletcher Sibthorp know him Prafull Sawant know him Leigh Behnke know her Tania Rivilis know her Zhang Hongbin know him Gwen Roberts know her Jason Anderson know him Pablo Larsen know him Francesco Cusumano know him Claudia Isaza know her Denys Gorodnychyi know him
- [Juror - Emilio Gil](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/jury/juror-emilio-gil/): Emilio Gil Emilio Gil Instagram A genius of graphic design Born in Madrid in 1949, Emilio Gil has left an indelible mark on the landscape of Spanish graphic design. Awarded the Gold Medal for Merit in Fine Arts, multiple Laus Gold Awards, and the Certificate of Excellence from the Type Directors Club in New York, among other accolades.  He is a member of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Telmo and the author of iconic works such as the poster for the film Belle Époque, winner of an Oscar and nine Goya Awards, and the book Un Toro […]
- [Juror - Fermin Garcia Sevilla](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/jury/juror-fermin-garcia-sevilla/): Fermín García Sevilla Fermín García Sevilla Facebook Instagram www.fermingarciasevilla.es The Painter of Nature Imposing like a windmill on a hill, proud like a centuries-old holm oak in the meadow, determined like a river carving its way through dry land… This is the painting of Fermín García Sevilla (Tomelloso, 1961), an inevitable artist who was born when La Mancha resonated with free spirits, minds swept up in the frenzy of the hallway, ready to break free, defying the judgment of others. How could he not become a “doctor of brushes and palette” when he spent his childhood inspired by the song […]
- [Juror - Arantzazu Martinez](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/jury/juror-arantzazu-martinez/): Arantzazu Martínez Peciña Arantzazu Martínez Peciña Facebook Instagram Dremalike artist The artist from Vitoria, Arantzazu Martínez Peciña (1977), has managed to establish herself as one of the most prominent figures in contemporary figurative painting in Spain. Her work, characterized by refined technique and a unique sensitivity, takes us to dreamlike worlds where reality converses with the fantastic. Trained at the University of the Basque Country and perfected at the prestigious New York Academy of Figurative Art and Water Street Atelier, Martínez Peciña has developed a unique style that blends the tradition of classical painting with the visual language of our […]
- [Interv_Di_Basso](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/interv_di_basso/): PATRICIA DI BASSO One day, out of curiosity, I attended an immersive experience whose purpose was to paint freely for a morning to relieve stress. I enjoyed it so much that I bought some materials and started painting at home. Since then, I never stopped. Instagram Patricia Di Basso (Caxias do Sul, Brazil) has always been passionate about fine arts, visiting museums and art galleries in various countries and studying art history. Her connection with painting took shape in 2022 after attending a workshop in Rio de Janeiro. A self-taught artist, Patricia explores textures and colors in an abstract manner, […]
- [Interv_Caroline](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/interv_caroline/): CAROLINE ALMARCHA “Each artwork begins with a specific sound atmosphere. I listen to meditative music at frequencies like 432Hz or 963Hz. There is a silent dialogue between me, the canvas, and the sound vibrations. Sometimes, an image or symbol appears, and it feels as if I must listen to it and let it take its place.” Instagram Caroline Almarcha (Nice, 1979) has spent half her life traveling for pleasure, studies, or duty, as the daughter of a gendarme. From her early years on the French Riviera, she moved to the Parisian area, only to head back to the south of […]
- [Interv_Stella](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/interv_stella/): STELLA GIACANI “Warmth resides within us. A winter bonfire or a steaming cup of hot chocolate can capture in its tones and saturations as much warmth as a ripe fruit or a day at the beach.” Instagram Stella Giacani (Mendoza, Argentina, 1954). Stella Giacani was born, lives, and paints in one of the most beautiful provinces of the Southern Cone of South America, where nature overwhelms the senses, compelling one to take up a brush to capture its visual impact. A figurative artist with a polychromatic palette of saturated tones, her works are precise, communicative, and sincere. Stella approaches the canvas […]
- [Test](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/test/): PRE-DEADLINE December 23rd December 23rd 50 extra finalist spots for those who submit their works before December 23rd If you don’t secure a finalist spot, you’ll have another chance on February 15, 2025, when submissions close Days Hours Minutes Seconds
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- [Interv_Aientsa](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/aientsa/): RAUL AIENTSA “When you create the work, despite the filtering, something always remains. Controlled, mastered, conveyed in your own language.” Instagram Globe Raúl Aientsa Martínez (Bilbao 1967) is a self-taught artist who, from a young age, was mentored by various classical and contemporary masters who laid the foundations for what he has become in his maturity: a creator of great depth and a distinct style. His curious and experimental spirit has led him down various paths, not solely artistic. He has explored sculpture and design, and has drawn inspiration from fields like astronomy, physics, biology, or simply observing nature. This […]
- [Know our jurors02](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/know-our-jurors02/): Claudia Isaza “I love how art cross languague barriers you can see it as an historian, an art critic or just as an admirer of art….but at the end we will all feel the emtional power of the art languague” Facebook Instagram Claudia Isaza is CEO and founder of  ARTISHOW. Exhibition curator and event manager mostly within art in several countries with focus on Spain and Sweden. Through Artishow they’ve been able to help new and established artists with the organization and management of exhibitions. Those artists that are members of their community only need to send their artworks before the event and we take […]
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- [Know our jurors](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/know-our-jurors/): Gwen Roberts “My objective is to challenge attitudes towards ageing. I am anti-anti-ageing. ’Women of age’ are and always have been, under immense pressure by society to stay looking youthful.” Gwen Roberts, a British artist  living and working in Australia, is one of the most respected painters among her peers, as evidenced by the numerous awards and accolades she has received, as well as the twenty solo and group exhibitions she has participated in; among the latter, those in Barcelona at the  Museo Europeo de Arte Moderno  after being a finalist in the last three editions of Modportrait. Regarding technique, she practices […]
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- [juror22](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/jury/juror22/): Paola Luther Paola Luther’s paintings are found in private collections in Europe and the United States, where she is a member of the Oil Painters of America and the Westlake Art Guild. Above the various awards received, the greatest recognition from our Tartget jury is that of the public who daily follows and admires her creations. Paola Luther Facebook Instagram Linkedin www.paolaluther.com Paola Luther (USA) is a vocational artist who conveys her love for painting in every video, image, interview, or lesson she regularly shares on social media, where she has over 600 thousand followers. But gaining such influence among […]
- [juror21](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/jury/juror21/): Fletcher Sibthorp Fletcher Sibthorp His work invites viewers on a journey of discovery, where each painting provides a multidimensional experience. A journey in which Sibthorp remains immersed: the study of the human figure and dance in all its forms. Facebook Instagram Linkedin www.fletchersibthorp.com Fletcher Sibthorp (UK, 1967) is one of the most sought-after British artists today. Primarily known for his figurative works, much of his paintings reside in private and corporate collections in England and Japan, the two places that have most frequently enjoyed his numerous exhibitions. In his successful career, he has already starred in twenty solo exhibitions and […]
- [juror20](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/jury/juror20/): Boris Anje (Anjel) Anjel is not just a symbol of Neo-Pop Art for aesthetic reasons; he is a reference for his messages. A committed genius in alerting us to the consumer culture that surrounds us in every circumstance. In fact, in his early days, Anjel filled the black bodies of his models with logos from famous fashion brands, including Fendi, Hermès, Kenzo, Polo, and Versace, giving the works witty titles like “Ego or Sacrifice?” and “SAPE Jockey.” Boris Anje (Anjel) Instagram Linkedin website Trained at the Foumban Institute of Fine Arts, Boris Anje (Cameroon, 1993) was an emerging painter even […]
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- [juror19](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/jury/juror19/): Denys Gorodnychy Denys Gorodnychyi Denys, an academic artist who began training at the age of 11, could be affiliated with the tonalist school insofar as his style remains faithful to the natural laws of tone, giving his canvases a lively quality. Although he pursues originality, he places enormous value on outdoor encounters with his professional peers. Facebook Instagram Denys Gorodnychyi, from Poltava, Ukraine, is currently one of the finest Impressionists in Eastern Europe; a landscape painter, prolific and highly sought after by collectors. The emotion that permeates his creations, the atmosphere, texture, and surgical precision of his work make it […]
- [juror18](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/jury/juror18/): T. J. Cunningham T. J. Cunningham A family man, he shares his love for art with dedication to his wife and four children. Affable and passionate about his profession, he also finds time to conduct master workshops for numerous students eager to learn the secrets of painting snow, animals, or a calm countryside afternoon. Facebook Instagram www.cunninghamfineart.com T.J. Cunningham (Vermont, USA) grew up amidst small farms and wooded hillsides crisscrossed by streams. Landscapes that made Aldro Hibbard and Emile Gruppe famous, and which were also a source of inspiration  for T.J. in his early years. But if our Tartget judge […]
- [juror17](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/jury/juror17/): Anna Gibbs Anna Gibbs Since moving to New Zealand, Anna has trained with the illustrious Judy Curnow and taught by acclaimed artist Tom Wilson. Anna’s work has benefited from the incorporation of new techniques, such as a modern interpretation of the traditional glazing used by the Dutch Masters, first developed by Tim and passed down through Judy. Instagram www.annagibbsart.com Anna Gibbs lives 20,000 kilometers from her homeland. She went from the bustling and cosmopolitan Oxford, where she studied at university, to the other side of the planet. Now she is a Briton who has melded into the breathtaking nature of […]
- [juror16](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/jury/juror16/): Fernanda Rivero Fernanda Rivero A curious woman, reflective in her study and observant on the street, over time she has acquired her own language with which she expresses her particular vision of the world. In Fernanda Rivero’s artistic style, one can appreciate her admiration for the work of abstract expressionist painters, especially Helen Frankenthaler, Joan Mitchell, and Lee Krasner. Facebook Instagram www.fernandarivero.com Fernanda Rivero (Puebla, Mexico) holds a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from the Universidad Iberoamericana and a Master’s degree in Industrial Design from the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. Her professional background has always kept her in touch with […]
- [juror15](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/jury/juror15/): Gwen Roberts Gwen Roberts Gwen’s art is of traditional style but transcends into the contemporary through her hyperrealistic representation of current themes. She strives to achieve a truthful and honest portrayal of the individuals she portrays, bridging the gap between painting and viewer to allow for an intimate conversation.        Facebook Instagram www.gwenroberts.com Gwen Roberts, a British artist  living and working in Australia, is one of the most respected painters among her peers, as evidenced by the numerous awards and accolades she has received, as well as the twenty solo and group exhibitions she has participated in; among the […]
- [juror14](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/jury/juror14/): Jason Anderson Jason Anderson His color palette is strong and intense. The kaleidoscopic effect of his creations offers the viewer the possibility of enjoying several paintings in one, depending on the position of the room from which you observe. Instagram Facebook www.jasonandersonartist.com Jason Anderson (Dorset, England) is an artist specialized in  abstract impressionism  whose reputation skyrocketed during the months of the pandemic. His artworks are followed on social media by more than 250,000 people. He began his career working on restoration projects such as York Minster, Gloucester, and Wells cathedrals; it was part of his apprenticeship in stained glass. These famous […]
- [juror13](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/jury/juror13/): Zhang Hongbin Zhang Hongbin Our esteemed Tartget Prize jury has planned, organized, and held Velázquez Painting and Sculpture Competitions (2021, 2022); Titian Painting Competitions (2020, 2024); the Venice International Watercolor Festival (2023); and the 2022 American KYIA (Kentucky International Arts). Facebook Instagram www.shengxinyuart.com Zhang Hongbin is a far-sighted cultural manager and curator with an international perspective. He is the founder of Sheng Xinyu Art, a prestigious art institution based in China. Additionally, he serves as the overseas editor-in-chief of Collection magazine; chinese ambassador of the American Art Renewal Center (ARC); and judge for the spanish International Painting and Sculpture Competition […]
- [juror11](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/jury/juror11/): Claudia Isaza Claudia Isaza “I love how art cross languague barriers you can see it as an historian, an art critic or just as an admirer of art….but at the end we will all feel the emtional power of the art languague” Facebook Instagram www.candngroup.org Claudia Isaza is CEO and founder of  ARTISHOW. Exhibition curator and event manager mostly within art in several countries with focus on Spain and Sweden. Through Artishow they’ve been able to help new and established artists with the organization and management of exhibitions. Those artists that are members of their community only need to send […]
- [juror10](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/jury/juror10/): Tania Rivilis Tania Rivilis Tania tells a story in each portrait. Her painting explores the complexities of human relationships, whether couples or groups. But her focus also unravels the solitary character who never poses in vain but looks outside the frame, conveying. Rivilis gives her creations the opportunity to communicate with the viewer. That is why each work of this artist is defined as a process where one can perceive the presence of an invisible interlocutor beyond the canvas. Facebook Instagram Linkedin www.taniarivilis.com Tania Rivilis (Ukraine, 1986) forged her career since that day in 2012 when she set foot on […]
- [juror08](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/jury/juror08/): Pablo Larsen Pablo Larsen Larsen is positioned as one of the great painters of the Southern Cone and a current emblem of magical realism. He stands out for his excellent mastery of drawing and sensational use of color as a resource. His work stands out for presenting strict rigor in composition and perfect handling of the human figure. In his works, he achieves applying astonishing theatrical lighting, indispensable for the magical and poetic fabric of his scenes. Facebook Instagram Pablo Larsen  was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on May 8, 1976. He shares his passion for drawing and painting with […]
- [juror06](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/jury/juror06/): Liza Zhurkovskaya Liza works to encourage and construct a more inclusive and sustainable art community in Toronto and around the world. Since 2019, she has been producing the podcast Curator on the go as a platform for artists, art professionals, and other creatives to share their stories and work, and to learn from each other, and most importantly, to be inspired to pursue their dreams. Facebook Instagram Linkedin www.curatoronthego.com Liza Zhurkovskaya Zhurkovskaya, the founder of Curator on the Go, is a Toronto-based Curator and Art Advisor. She has been working directly with galleries and artists since 2015 and has helped them […]
- [juror05](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/jury/juror05/): Facebook Instagram www.prafullsawant.com His works have been featured in the most appreciated international watercolor magazines and books. His image and prestige have earned him the role of Brand Ambassador of Daniel Smith Artist Materials, USA. Recently, Daniel Smith Artist Watercolors published a set of master artist watercolors under his name as “Daniel Smith Prafull Sawant Master Artist Watercolor Set”. He is the first and only artist from India to receive this honor. Prafull Sawant To gloss Prafull B. Sawant’s dimension, it’s sufficient to point out that he is the only Indian artist invited as an Honorary Member of IMWA – […]
- [juror04](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/jury/juror04/): Leigh Behnke Facebook Instagram Linkedin www.leighbehnke.com Her work belongs to the public art collections of the New York Public Library, New York Historical Society, and Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, among others, and has been discussed in Artforum, Arts Magazine, ARTnews, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. She was a Guggenheim fellow in 2013. Her paintings have recently been shown at MEAM in Barcelona. This spring of 2024, he is premiering an exhibition in Manhattan titled “Time Travelers and Triptychs”. Leigh Behnke Leigh Behnke is an American painter based in Manhattan in New York City, who is known for […]
- [juror03](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/jury/juror03/): Francesco Cusumano Facebook Instagram www.cusumano-art.ch His abstract works are done entirely in acrylic and mixed media, and his art plays an important role in his life. In 2005, Francesco Cusumano was admitted to the Zurich Artists Association. He has participated in exhibitions all over Europe. His resulting paintings are inventive, striking and ready for individual interpretation. Francesco Cusumano Francesco Cusumano was born in Carini, Palermo, Sicily, in 1964.  Painting has been part of his life since he was a child. Paper and colors were his favorite toys. His fascination for art has continued over the years. He began to handle […]
- [juror02](https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/jury/juror02/): Jacob Dhein Facebook Instagram www.jacobdhein.com One of the most striking aspects of Dhein’s career is his participation in over 30 exhibitions, despite having only dedicated himself entirely to painting since 2009. Whether his oil paints are devoted to landscapes or portraits, Dhein has a unique talent for capturing light in his idylic and serene compositions. The same discerning eye that will assess the paintings presented to Tartget. It is a privilege to have his judgmental capacity. That of a painter who pours himself onto the canvas with the passion of a child, the same child who began playing with this […]
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