Autumn Open 2016
The Exhibition was judged this year by Craig Bullock of Burnley, artist and international floral designer.
He wrote comments on each of the 89 exhibits. His are the comments appended to his choice of winner and commended works.
Accentia Award for Best in Show
George Pott, Catching up.
Oil
" Outstanding, painterly, atmospheric use of light - i almost feel part of the conversation"
Commended works
David Tomlinson, Where am I? (oil)
"Clearly a strong narrative with dark undertones: excellent contemporary story-telling"
John L Chapman, Corporation Park Blackburn (Oil)
"Outstanding painting - impeccable detail"
Patrick Troughton, Centre for Contemporary Art UCLAN
(Gouache)
"The observation of the green bedsitter complemented by the red door - first class detail"
Mike Waters, Right of Way (Acrylic)
"Playful energy - great placing of the main narrative in the bottom left-hand corner"
Alan Pedder, Courageous II Peterhead (Watercolour)
"Outstanding image - confident brushstrokes"
Barbara Haydock; Incoming Tide Dummadoon, Isle of Arran (Oil)
"Exuding atmosphere - with the ruggedness of a landscape which feels like Devon or Cornwall"
Suzanne Worrall, Twilight Church Walk Blackburn (Acrylic)
"A rainy day at dusk on an ordinary estate; use of colour is outstanding"
