For developing artists such as Launceston College's Joel Parkinson, the competition is a chance to come out of the artistic shell and share in a creative environment.

His 2018 entry was a self portrait photograph titled Elude - it was awarded the judge's commendation.

Parkinson said he was nervous at first to be putting his work on display due to the amount of young talented artists in Tasmania.

"I'm a hugger of my work," he said

"I don't really show a lot of it outside of school but it was really rewarding to see that and see people engage with my work and get really positive feedback.

"I got a lot of exposure and managed to sell my piece which was really exciting."

Parkinson said his creative process involved observing the world around him through issues in society and translating them into a physical representation.

"When I see concepts or topics being raised in the news I always put some form of the visual to that and sprout off that," he said.

Parkinson is currently working on this year's entry which will be another self portrait.

"I'm not sure whether to do something more open or personal after last year's piece," Parkinson said.

"Last year's piece was very personal to me and so I'm not sure whether I want to go down that path again or not."

Entries for the TPP are now open for Tasmanian artists under 30 and will close July 31 with the placings announced in Hobart October 11.

For more information or to enter the competition, visit taspp.com.au.