NTD’s Art Competition Withholds Its Gold Award
The 7th NTD International Figure Painting Competition asks artists to elevate conscience over virtuosity.
01-24-2026
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NTD Seventh International Figure Painting Competition Winners Announced
This week, the works of 60 finalists are on display in New York City, and two painters demonstrated their skills in a live painting event.
01-22-2026
Reviving Divinely Inspired Classical Art, Guarding the Light of Human Civilization
The NTD Figure Painting Competition is a cultural event with the mission of promoting time-tested traditions.
06-14-2025
A Teen Artist Paints Hope in Hard Times
Fourteen-year-old painter Lin Yu Hsuan’s inspiring art shows wisdom that belies her age.
03-3-2024
Painting History in the Making to Guide and Uplift Humanity
Introducing Taiwanese artist Shi-Ju Chiang’s award-winning work.
02-7-2024
Winning Art Awards Today Using 19th-Century Traditions
Figure and portrait painter Alessandra Marrucchi shares her passion for creating realist art.
02-1-2024
Peru Among Finalists of the 6th International Figure Painting Competition in New York
The 6th International Figure Painting Competition organized by the New Tang Dynasty (NTD) included creations by artists from Peru and Brazil as part of the finalists. The exhibition ...
01-22-2024
Traditional Figure Painting Takes the Spotlight at NTD Competition
The Salmagundi Club hosted NTD's figure painting contest, with prizes going to artists from around the world.
01-20-2024
6th NTD International Figure Painting Competition Winners Announced
A total of 60 entries from 20 countries around the world were selected for the final exhibition.
01-19-2024
‘The Infinite Grace of Buddha’ on View at NTD Competition
A large-scale triptych, telling a story of salvation and damnation, is exhibited by the NTD International Figure Painting Competition through Jan. 19.
01-17-2024
A Movement to Restore Traditional Painting
The NTD International Figure Painting Competition showcases its finalists.
01-16-2024
Lauren Tilden: ‘Birds of the Air, Grass of the Field’ | Pure Beauty
Presenting an inspiring story from award-winning painter Lauren Tilden. Her painting “Birds of the Air, Grass of the Field” won the Bronze Award from the NTD International Figure ...
12-29-2022
Pure Beauty: ‘Yin and Yang’ | NTD International Figure Painting Competition
Award-winning original paintings, canvas wraps, and prints are now available for purchase. We are delighted to present a selection of oil paintings by talented artists from NTD’s International Figure Painting Competition. ...
08-16-2022
‘The Evil CCP Will Crumble’: Polish-Born Artist Depicts Children Persecuted in China
For one Polish-born artist who grew up under communist rule in the ’50s and ’60s, learning of the persecution endured by families and children of faith in modern-day ...
10-7-2021
Pure Beauty: ‘Between Generations’
Award-winning original paintings, canvas wraps and prints are now available for purchase. We are delighted to present a selection of oil paintings by talented artists from NTD’s International Figure Painting Competition. ...
07-23-2021
Pure Beauty: ‘Plum Blossoms in the Muddy World’
Award-winning paintings, canvas wraps and prints are now available for purchase. We are delighted to present a selection of oil paintings by talented artists from NTD’s International Figure Painting Competition. The ...
07-13-2021
Pure Beauty: ‘Birds of the Air, Grass of the Field’
Award-winning original paintings, canvas wraps and prints are now available for purchase. We are delighted to present a selection of oil paintings by talented artists from NTD’s International Figure Painting Competition. ...
07-7-2021
Pure Beauty: ‘Milena’s Friends’
Award-winning original paintings, canvas wraps and prints are now available for purchase. We are delighted to present a selection of oil paintings by talented artists from NTD’s International Figure Painting Competition. ...
06-20-2021
Pure Beauty: ‘Child Fighter’
Award-winning original paintings, canvas wraps and prints are now available for purchase. We are delighted to present a selection of oil paintings by talented artists from NTD’s International Figure Painting Competition. ...
06-10-2021
Award-Winning Oil Paintings Now Available to Public Through New Online Store
The NTD International Figure Painting Competition is unique among the art competitions of the world. That it only judges representational styles is rare enough, but the competition also ...
10-13-2020
‘April 25th, 1999’ by Haiyan Kong Wins Gold at 5th NTD International Figure Painting Competition
for the last five years, Kong, who lives in Hong Kong, has worked on the massive oil painting that now spans over four and a half yards.
11-27-2019
NTD International Figure Painting Competition Announces 2019 Winners
The theme of the competition, "pure truth, pure kindness, and pure beauty," inspired many of the artists.
11-27-2019
Painter Jennifer Gehr Is Inspired by Beauty and Love
"The painting is called 'The Secret' and it's showing a grandfather and his granddaughter who is whispering a secret in his ear," Jennifer Gehr said.
11-18-2019