Utrecht Competition 2010:
2nd Place—Painting
Self-Portrait by Charles James
Oil on masonite board, 20 x 24.
Charles James, 62, is from Utah and has been a decorative painter all his life. He has only been painting portraits for the last five years. This is particular self-portrait is done in the style of Rembrandt.
Prize Information:
Grand Prize—The Grand Prize winner receives a 6-week full scholarship
to the Grand Central Academy of Art in New York City, and up to $3,500
to cover travel expenses and accommodations.
Category Winners—The top three winners in each category (Drawing,
Painting, Sculpture) will be awarded a Utrecht ArtSmart™ gift card.
First place receives a $1,500 ArtSmart™ gift card, second place gets a
$750 ArtSmart™ gift card, and third place wins a $500 ArtSmart™ gift
card.
Honorable Mentions—The three honorable mentions in each category will
receive Certificates of Merit from Utrecht and a subscription to American Artist.