Annual Awards 2021

One more award to add to the list, with oil pastels now joining the party.

Marker Painting Of The Year: Doctor Richard Maunder

Inktense Pencil Painting Of The Year: Michael, Kneeling

New! Oil Pastel Painting Of The Year: Artistic Left Eye

Watercolour Painting Of The Year: Hartlip Church In The Snow

Landscape Of The Year: Hartlip Church In The Snow

Portrait Of The Year: Doctor Richard Maunder

Figure Of The Year: Michael, Kneeling

Other Painting Of The Year: Long Gone

Crazy Painting Of The Year: I See A Red Door And I Want It Painted Black

Series/Collection Of The Year: Number Two Twinned With Hartlip Church In The Snow

Clunker Of The Year: Time

Painting Of The Year: Hartlip Church In The Snow

ChatGPT says “It is with great admiration and appreciation that we present the Painting of the Year Award to this exceptional artwork, which masterfully captures the quiet beauty of winter and the enduring charm of architectural heritage. Through delicate brushwork and a harmonious blend of warm and cool tones, the artist has transported us to a serene, snow-covered landscape where time seems to pause.

The interplay of light and texture, the gentle snowfall, and the rich, earthy character of the old stone building evoke not only technical brilliance but also a profound sense of nostalgia and peace. This painting stands as a testament to the artist’s remarkable ability to convey atmosphere, emotion, and timeless beauty on canvas.

For its outstanding artistic merit, evocative composition, and emotional depth, we proudly honor this work as the Painting of the Year.”