ANNUAL ART AWARDS 2009

 

 

The Judge
GLENDA CARTER

St George Art Society has enjoyed Glenda's visits as both critic and demonstrator this past year and welcome her as the judge for the 65th Annual Awards.

Glenda has tutored all levels of art students. She works mainly with acrylics, oils, watercolour and egg tempera.

Her work includes landscapes, still life, icons, botanical studies and print making.

Glenda is an experienced art judge and an exhibiting member of the Botanical Art Society of Australia as well as Drummoyne, Bankstown, Liverpool and Fairfield Art Societies.

Among her numerous awards are the Dobell Contemporary Drawing Award 2002, and Roma e Lazio Painting Competition in 2001.

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The Society's Art Awards for 2009 were announced at a gala evening on Friday 6th November. Click the award listed below to view the winners and their winning entry.

Award for Excellence
Section 1: Wal Chandler Award
(Oil Painting)
Section 2: Walter Bennett Award
(Mediums other than oil and watercolour)
Section 3: John Upton Award
(Transparent Watercolour)
Section 4: Walter Dowman Award
(Miniatures)
Section 5: Nancy Wilkinson Award
(Modern / Contemporary Paintings)
Section 6: Myrle King Award (Still Life)
Section 7: The Portrait Prize

President's Encouragement Awards

 

AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE

Winner: Mitzi Alison Tilley - "Jeniffer"
Judge
: "This is a beautiful rendering of a contemporary vision of a classical subject. With a lovely use of white and strong directional brushwork."

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SECTION 1: WAL CHANDLER AWARD

Winner: Ros Psakis - "Winter Rain"
Judge
: "I chose this work for its simple composition, its freshness and the wonderful control of brushwork and tone."

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Highly Commended: Jan Schuster-Callus - "Her Sectret Place"
Judge
: "I like the dark, brooding atmosphere of this work, good brushwork, interesting composition."

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Commended: Cecilia Castro - "Bellbrook NSW"
Judge
: "This is traditional bush scene, well handled with a beautiful play of light to illuminate the subject."

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SECTION 2: WALTER BENNETT AWARD

Winner: Marion Chapman - "Bark Dreaming"
Judge
: "An interesting image, good colour, earthy and still."

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Highly Commended: Elizabeth Anderson - "Nude Seeking Blue"
Judge
: "A well constructed image on wonderful layers of pigments."

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SECTION 3: JOHN UPTON AWARD

Winner: Marion Chapman - "Fucias in Primaries"
Judge
: "This painting was chosen for its original design and freedom of line-work. It is a worthy recipient of the John Upton Award."

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Highly Commended: Janet Jurcevic - "Happy Snaps"
Judge
: "This painting has amazing control of this medium and is an interesting design and style."

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Highly Commended: Mitzi Alison Tilley - "Chris' Poppies"
Judge
: "This work is a wonderful example of watercolour and flora. Again the freedom in the design is excellent."

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Commended: Beverley Charker - "Whitsunday Wander"
Judge
: "This very contemporary watercolour is interesting for its line design and brushwork."

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SECTION 4: WALTER DOWMAN AWARD

Winner: Myrle King - "The New Boy!"
Judge
: "This little painting has so much detail with a strong vertical design as its ground. Beautiful design, well painted image."

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Highly Commended: Mitzi Alison Tilley - "In the Shallows"
Judge
: "This work is sublime. It has an eastern feel to the handling - watercolour beautifully handled."

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Commended: Janet Jurcevic - "Ghost Gum"
Judge
: "I chose this work as it reads well from a distance. The paint work is interesting."

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SECTION 5: NANCY WILKINSON AWARD

Winner: Alan Little - "Jewfish Bay Reflections #4"
Judge
: "An evocative work - linear - a landscape and coastal colour influences."

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Highly Commended: Jillian Jessen - "Carnivale"
Judge
: "Colour, pattern, texture make this a strong convincing abstract, non-representation work."

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Commended: Marion Chapman - "Chellist Chine Colle"
Judge
: "Interesting composition. Good line-work and texture, a printmakers goal."

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Commended: Beverley Charker - "Rhythm of Life"
Judge
: "An interesting work, a still life in a contemporary style."

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SECTION 6: MYRLE KING AWARD

Winner: Beverley Charker - "Still Life with Spotted Hen"
Judge
: "This work was chosen for its colour and loose interpretation of its subject matter. It has a contemporary feel and playful execution."

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Highly Commended: Jean Harrow - "Composition with Blue Vase"
Judge
: "I like this work for its freshness in the handling of the flora and its bold brushwork."

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Commended: Mitzi Alison Tilley - "Bowl and Fig"
Judge
: "This is an understated artwork, simple and well handled with traditional still life elements."

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SECTION 7: THE PORTRAIT PRIZE

Winner: Mark Ettia - "Joe"
Judge
: "This delightful portrait in coloured pencil is beautifully rendered. The light on his face and eyes tell of a lifetime of stories."

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Highly Commended: Jillian Jessen - "A Man of the Cloth"
Judge
: "This is an interesting pose, one of patience and wisdom. The colour tones are well handled."

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Commended: Pamela Luttrell - "David"
Judge
: "A well handled and confident portrait with warm tones tempered with strong contrast."

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Commended: Mitzi Alison Tilley - "Portrait of Judy Richardson"
Judge
: "A lively sketch full of character and colour."

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PRESIDENT'S ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD

Awarded to: Alex De Julian and Cecilia Castro 

 
 
   
   
 

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