Ok sorry its technically not sailboarding but I don't post in the general section and had to share!



Homeward Bound
50 x 60cms Oil

The judge was Margaret Sivyer - former director of Maitland Art Gallery.
The first prize winner Sue Linton impressed the judge with her excellent work.
" The portrait of Brian English 'Homeward Bound" is a wonderful study, capturing his love of the sea, and showing his journey through life in his face. The character of the man was so well and sincerely portrayed."

Here is what Brian said when I let him know-

'I think that the judge "read" the painting very well. Picking the pleasure of being at sea, plus the well lived-in face. She doesn't know me, as far as I am aware, so she has seen what you put there, not a likeness/photographic image of someone she is familiar with.
It has been a very interesting project to have seen develop. Also a bit amazing that so many people have seen it and appreciated it.'


Sboardcrazy- "As I specialise in portraits it's great to have a judge confirm that my portraits capture the personality / soul of the subject. I've been working away perfecting my art for years with that aim foremost in my mind.
People tell me I capture soul , something intangible thing in my portraits and it's great to have this skill officially recognised in this way!"

You can view more of my work at
www.suelinton.com.au