Ten artists. One live model. One ultimate title, Portrait Artist of the Year along with a massive cash prize of ₹1,00,000.
After a nationwide search across India, beginning in March, the journey to find the best portrait painters and sketch artists concludes in the heart of New Delhi. Watch as 10 exceptional artists compete live on stage, racing against time to create a strikingly realistic portrait on canvas.
This high-pressure painting competition brings together the finest talents in oil painting, charcoal sketching, pencil drawing, and color pencil art. With only four hours, every stroke matters. From the first outline to the final layer of paint, experience the intensity, discipline, and emotional depth behind professional portrait art.
Esteemed Judges
• Pramod Kurlekar – Senior Category
• K. Krishan Kundara – Junior Category
• Shashank Shukla – Junior Category
Their expertise and artistic insight ensured a fair and inspiring evaluation, celebrating realism, technique, and creative expression.
Portrait Artist of the Year – Season 1 Chapters:
00:00 – Welcome to Portrait Artist of the Year 2025
00:30 – Meet the Jury and Setting the Competition Philosophy
04:14 – The Challenge Begins
05:47 – Round 1: Artist Profiles and Techniques
21:04 – Final Countdown
22:41 – The Judgement and Unexpected Jury Call
27:36 – The Wildcard: Ipsita Das Returns
29:39 – Day 2: The Final Three
32:15 – Final Judging and Season 1 Winner Announcement
If you are passionate about portrait painting, realism, figurative art, oil painting, acrylic portrait art, or fine art training, this finale is an inspiring experience that celebrates creativity, discipline, and artistic identity.
If you are an artist or art learner, tell us in the comments what inspired you the most in this finale and which portrait artwork connected with you.
Also to purchase art supplies visit our online store: www.palettespioneerindia.com
Music Credits
Featured Tracks:
Art – Deodo
Hold Your Soul – Melody or lyrics
Rising From The Darkness – Craig Hall
Gallery & Museum – Deodo
Inspirational World of Possibilities – Allen Grey
Knutsford – Ivan Gradoboev
Dramatic Cinematic Violins – MusicalSmile
Positive Classic – ArtArea_Studio
Cinematic Trailer – Feetmusic
Believe – Sound Gallery by Dmitry Taras
Codex – KOEF
Yagi Wrath – Top Flow
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