Young Archie winners revealed

The winners included a self-portrait, two paintings of grandfathers, and a drawing of a brother.

The winners included a self-portrait, two paintings of grandfathers, and a drawing of a brother.

A 16 year old's striking portrait of her non-verbal brother has taken the win for the oldest age category at this year's Young Archie prize.

Jasmine Goon's drawing "And who shaped you?" won first place the 16-18-year-old category, and was created with pencil, gel pen and graphite.

The young artist stands alongside winners Nethali Dissanayake (ages 13-15 category), Claudia Quinn Yuen Pruscino (ages 9-12 category) and Lev Vishnu Kahn (ages 5-8 category).

"My younger brother Kevin is non-verbal. His brain has developed differently to a neurotypical person," Goon explained.

"Despite my brother not being fully verbally communicative, he constantly inspires me to strengthen my integrity and acceptance of those around me. He, without words, has taught me how to develop approaches to other people’s lives positively.

"Observing and growing up with him has taught me to not pass judgement on anyone, both inside and out."

Juliette Kostalova, 16, was a finalist for her piece "Solus"

Misha Trivedi, 17, was a finalist in the Young Archie.

This is the 10th year of the Young Archie prize, this year hosting a record 2400 entries from across Australia. The competition runs alongside the Archibald Prize at the Art Gallery of NSW.

Previous winner Jessica Thompson, who won in both 2017 and 2018, said her participation in the competition made her realise she "wanted to pursue art". 

"That spurred me on to do a bachelor of fine arts and choose to follow my passions," she told The Oz.

Thompson, 19, who works predominantly in acrylic on canvas, wishes to participate in the Archibald Prize either next year or the year following. 

"(Young artists) should take the opportunities that are given to you," she said. "Put yourself out there."