Our Judge was Peter Smales

Best in Show

Rodney Edelsten
Friday Portrait 1

Judges Comments: A mature piece of work, very ‘solid’ composition – restrained colouring – broad/even use of the medium – excellent control of tonal values – a sensitive portrait

Best in Show Runner-up

Alison Clark
Glow of Youth II

Judges Comments: This work demonstrates extraordinary draughting skills and technical virtuosity – it possibly pushes the boundaries of what the medium allows!

Margaret Lourey Award

Marian Strong
Storm Approaching Land’s End

Judges Comments: A bold stormy seascape full of movement and lively energy.

PSVA Award

Kelly Grace
Love Serenade

Judges Comments: A control of the medium which enables the artist to create a very convincing image of the bond between two friends.

John Withers Scholarship Award

Mark Pearce
Through the Fence

Judges Comments: An evocative piece of ethereal lighting sets the scene to view a range of shapes and textures in silhouette.

 Best  of  Awards

Best Portrait/Figurative

Barbara McManus
Girl of Ukraine

Judges Comments: A veteran of the medium, Barbara delights us with that delicate restraint and lightness of touch that only comes with artistic maturity.

Best Waterscape

Lyn Mellady
Golden Edge of Evening on the Murray

Judges Comments: A rich and sumptuous display of colour. One senses the artist has well conveyed her love of the subject.

Best Landscape

Angela Russo
Port Melbourne

Judges Comments: This small compact work strikes the balance between the three dimensional illusion and its two dimensional possibilities. It demonstrates the ability to simplify complex forms into broad statements of decorative design and harmonious colour.

Best Animal/Wildlife

Danielle Robertson
Snow Leopard on Rock

Judges Comments: A highly arresting portrayal of an elusive animal. Competing with photo realism, this work demonstrates what the medium is capable of and shows extraordinary graphic skills.

Best Still Life/Floral/Interior

Pierina Sannia
Primavera

Judges Comments: When a subject is so well realised, you see only the result, not the means by which it was brought about. To control pastels to this degree is technical wizardry!

 Highly Commended Awards

Maureen Harley
Old Barb

A gift to be able to see a subject where others might not. Colours, shapes and textures all come alive in this piece.

Lynda Robinson
Bushland Colours

Looking into a dense thicket of bush – a very difficult subject for anyone who has tried it! All the delicate variation, soft textures and colours are well articulated.

Pierina Sannia
Uncertainty

Every possible texture here has been attempted and achieved to a remarkable degree.

Robyn Carrington
Hamish

Judges Comments: One can only marvel at the exactitude of the performance – particularly the control of the subtle tones of the white fur.

Regina Hona
Incoming

Judges Comments: A lively sparkle – a well observed complex subject pushing the possibilities of the colours that might be imagined to be there.

Jennifer Paull
Brass Jug with Pears

Judges Comments: A traditional subject with a strong sense of recession and well realised objects. A well-trained tonal artist.

Gayle Newcombe
Magpie Whispers

Judges Comments: A very assured handling of most complex objects.

Robert Diss
Industrious

Judges Comments: A tightly woven interplay of arabesques and interlocking patterns in limited palette swirl into pleasing visual harmony.

Heather Peberdy
Australian Brumby Stepping into the Light

Judges Comments: A pleasing, well balanced composition, and strong graphic skills. The sense of atmosphere is palpable.

Helen Kelly
Food for the Bees

Judges Comments: A rich vibrant floral achieved by a very direct unfussed approach.

President’s Award

Linda Finch
Daydreamer

Ming Mackay Award

Pierina Sannia
Uncertainty

Voted by PSVA members