Portrait Artist
Challenge 2024
Open from June 01 to July 31, 2024
The 2024 Challenge has concluded. We are grateful for the support and participation we received! We hope to see you all again, soon.
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The Winners of PAC 2024
Winner
Lavanya K
1st Runner Up
Prantika Saha
2nd Runner Up
Kshitij Budhiraja
2nd Runner Up
Sayan Bhattacharyya
Finalist
Sayan Basu
Finalist
Sayak Pal
Meet the Chief Guest and our Muse for the Finals!
Mrs. Ann Gonsalvez
BA CAIIB
Hon. Secretary and Founding Member Multiple Sclerosis Society of India, Chennai Chapter
Meet The Winners Of Round 1
Meet Your Judges
Annu Naik
Annu’s work represents down to earth Indian life. Her subjects are those of the street mendicants, children, artisans and lively Rajasthani women. She has showcased over 100 shows worldwide till date, with some of her paintings being part of corporate and private collections across the globe. Her work has also been sold by Christies and Sotheby’s.
Shaiwal Chakraborty
Shaiwal Chakraborty is an art practitioner from Kalabhavan, Visva Bharati, Shantiniketan, specializing in printmaking. His art practice aims to express different emotions through the use of portraits in their artworks. Shaiwal engages in intermedium exploration, which includes lithography, woodcut printing, screen printing, drawing, and painting.
B Santhanam
Artist Santhanam, with over 23 years of experience since 2000, excels in drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed media. He emphasizes the importance of art in everyday life and offers both in-person and online learning options. Santhanam also provides e-consulting services to support artists and businesses.
Select Works
Portrait Artist Challenge 2024 was received with warmth and brilliance that was exhibited by our contenders, we loved each and everyone’s art!
"It was really special for me to present my art on such an amazing platform, I got a chance to meet so many great artists and beautiful people, glad to get such interaction from the audience, grateful to be associated with such a great cause, truly a memory to cherished for lifetime."
- Shaiwal Chakraborty, Winner, PAC 2023
"As a fan of Portrait Artist of the Year (UK), I've always desired to witness or take part in a similar event within the Indian art community. PAC, hosted by the Smita Bhatia Foundation, is a significant step towards that aspiration. It was a pleasure to be part of the inaugural edition of such a well-executed art event. Witnessing students with artistic ambitions engaging with the artists and getting their autographs will stay vivid in my memory for a long time. Exploring the profound mission of the Smita Bhatia Foundation and Proton therapy amidst the creative buzz added depth to my experience. Thanks to Mr. Mukundan for his gracious hospitality, and I eagerly anticipate contributing to and engaging with future editions of this event."
- Pon Balaji, 1st Runner Up, PAC 2023
"I had a great experience when I participated. Absolutely loved the comfortable atmosphere that was created by the organizers and participants. If given a chance, I’d definitely participate again. I’m thankful for the overwhelmingly positive experience."
- Mythri, 2nd Runner Up, PAC 2023
"It was an amazing experience overall throughout. Evrything was properly arranged , stay was very comfortable, amazing food and Smitha Bhatia foundation did their best to make the event perfect."
- Bhaskar Thakur, 2nd Runner Up, PAC 2023
"That was a really great experience for me to be a part of the Portrait Artist Challenge 2023 , the event was so professionally organised and mostly the supportive audience, events like this really inspire us to grow as an Artist, Artists who are new to the Art field, should Definitely participate ..... For new experiences and to grow themselves as professionals, Sending Best wishes to the whole Dr. Smita Bhatiya foundation team for the upcoming portrait Art challenge 2024."
- Bhasur Kamal Choudhary, Finalist, PAC 2023
“My thanks to Dr. Smita Bhatia foundation. I received your sincere love and enjoyed the portrait competition with respect. Everything was very well organised. If only one picture was given on the big screen it would be easier to draw and also easier for the judges to judge.”
- Rajesh Bouri, Finalist, PAC 2023
