Autumn Open 2014
Winner of Accentia Prize for Best in Show
Margaret Evans-Fisher "View across Tarn Hows"
Judge Mike Millward, former Blackburn Museum Curator had this to say "A lovely picture, with a most interesting use of materials and excellent technique. I thought this one the best of the three by this artist, all of which are splendid." His comments on the following pictures are also appended
Commended Works
Phil Boulton "Oscar"
"Vibrant and individual. A real “portrait.” While not usually drawn to animal pictures,
I immediately noticed this one as I walked into the gallery".
David Tomlinson "My Kitchen Window"
"Intriguing and unusual viewpoint, boldly painted
A demanding picture which I much enjoyed working out".
Carole Pugh "Walking to White Coppice"
"A large bold landscape with a good and unusual
viewpoint, painted with a confident technique. "
Tom Boyle "Summer Evening, Riley Green"
"Marvellously assured use of the watercolour medium,
with real atmosphere and a sense of actuality."
Mike Waters "Storm Brewing"
"Terrifically entertaining picture with lots of well imagined detail.
I could spend some time with this picture and keep seeing something else of interest,"
Robert Wooler "Men Only"
"A wonderfully naive picture, whether intended or not. Totally different to anything else in the show, and one which made me smile a lot".
Willo Williams "Up, Up and Away"
"A clever, well executed and astonishing sculpture
which looks as if it shouldn’t be possible."