World’s Best Figure Expressionists: SCHAAL, CETYRKOVSKI, SHUAI, CHISHOLM, ROBLES, VON TORNADO, BLACK, BOLEN, MORROW, ZITENG & YUYUAN / 2025 WORLD ART AWARDS
Artists from 58 countries competed in the 2025 WORLD ART AWARDS where 20 of the most revered galleries in the world were sent online images to score in drawing, painting, sculpture, digital and photography. The 300+ winning works, 1st to 6th Place (and ties) in all 50 categories, will be revealed in this column one category at a time, and also an upcoming movie.
The WINNERS in CATEGORY 12. EXPRESSIONISM — HUMAN FIGURE represent USA, LITHUANIA, CHINA, PHILIPPINES, CANADA & JAPAN.
BIO of 1st Place winner Tracy Schaal:
A realism nature artist who loves working with oils and pastels. She has an incredible knack for capturing the little details and organic vibes of her subjects, giving you a real look at the beauty of the natural world. Tracy’s artwork highlights the perfection that’s all around us, so come check out her creations and see nature through her eyes. https://www.tracyschaalartportfolio.com/
WINNER WEBSITES AND CONTACTS:
CATEGORY 12. EXPRESSIONISM — HUMAN FIGURE
1st Place TRACY SCHAAL USA https://www.tracyschaalartportfolio.com/ “The Final Stretch” 24x30in Oil on canvas.
2nd Place — Tie KSYSTOF CETYRKOVSKI LITHUANIA https://www.kcdesign.lt “The Moment” 120x80cm Oil on canvas.
2nd Place — Tie HAN SHUAI CHINA https://www.clatia.com/artist/index/225-1 120x80cm “The Wind Blows The Wheat Waves” Acrylic.
3rd Place — Tie MARYANNE CHISHOLM USA https://linktr.ee/MC_Artist “Kaleidoscope Of Resolve” 24x36” Watercolor and enamel and ink on canvas.
3rd Place — Tie FERNANDO ROBLES PHILIPPINES 2donrobles@gmail.com “Rhythm Of The Soul” 70x90cm Oil on canvas.
4th Place — Tie KRYS VON TORNADO USA www.krysvontornado.com “We’ve Got Your Back” 20x16” Oil on canvas.
4th Place — Tie SAMANTHA BLACK CANADA www.blackworksart.com “Love Floats” 32x48” Mixed media, canvas.
5th Place — Tie TERESA BOLEN JAPAN https://teresabolen.com “Love Is The Answer” 38x45.5cm Oil on panel.
5th Place — Tie LOGAN MORROW USA https://www.thelogangallery.com “Gallery Gals” 65x43” Hybrid digital painting in acrylic.
6th Place — Tie HUANG ZITENG CHINA 767424008@qq.com “Take One More Look At You In The Crowd” 54x78cm Ink wash on paper.
6th Place — Tie WU YUYUAN CHINA 3975240019@qq.com “Dance Of Life” 100x70cm Oil on linen.
Art collectors can see hundreds of winning images and contact info to all 50 CATEGORIES of winning artworks:
In 2025, WORLD ART AWARDS had submissions from these 58 countries: Afghanistan, Angola, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Bosnia/Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Greece, Haiti, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Moldova, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Zimbabwe.
The World Art Awards 20 Best Galleries & Museums for 2025 who were asked to score art: (in alphabetical order by country):
20 BEST INTERNATIONAL GALLERIES
Best in Cyprus: Lumière Contemporary Art Gallery
Best in Denmark: Galleri Christoffer Egelund
Best in Hong Kong: Pekin Fine Arts
Best in Iceland: Phenomenon Art Studios & Gallery
Best in Indonesia: Baik Art
Best in Malaysia: The Gallery des Artistes / Gallery@Tropicana
Best in Morocco: Comptoir des Mines Galerie
Best in Myanmar: New Treasure Art Gallery
Best in The Netherlands: The Arden Art Gallery
Best in Nigeria: The Thought Pyramid Art Centre
Best in The Philippines: Gravity Art Space
Best in Slovenia: Visconti Fine Art
Best in Sweden: Wetterling Gallery
Best in Taiwan: 1839 Contemporary Gallery
Best in Ukraine: Art Ukraine Gallery
Best in USA: California: CODA
Best in USA: New Mexico + Texas: Thornwood Gallery
Best in USA: Colorado: Mirada Fine Art
Best in USA: Florida: MAC Art Galleries
Best in Zambia: Zeela Art Gallery & Homestay
