2026 Merit Awards
Congratulations to the Winners
FIRST PRIZE Richard Hall The Quiet Interlude Comments: I love the confidence of technique along with its boldness of colour.
SECOND PRIZE Anna Deacon Bella Comments: I was immediately drawn to this painting by its playfulness. Technically very well executed.
THIRD PRIZE Shanoprasad Kunjappan Parisian Cnr Cafe Comments: I like the simple styling of this painting and it’s perspective pulled me in.
PROMISING WORK Sally Heritage Abington Comments: This shows signs of confidence while not being overworked. It is another painting that pulls you in with its use of perspective.
MERIT AWARD Adeline Prouse Harmony Comments: This work I also found easy to melt into. It creates an air of tranquillity.
MERIT AWARD Michelle Hotham Reaching One Comments: Portraits in watercolour can be a daunting challenge. Congratulations on a very brave painting.
MERIT AWARD Kiran Stephenson Stornoway Comments: This painting shows signs of quiet confidence. The angles created by the cloud’s subtlety help to pull the viewer into the painting.
