A great evening with a total of nearly 40 paintings depicting the sea shore - our theme this year.
The event was very well attended by some 25 members and there were so many good works that it was rather difficult to choose between them. The 'voting' was by those present and of course all names were well hidden! The beach and sea featured, as did some attractive fishermen's cottages at Arniston and graceful sand dunes. There was one unusual entry which was a montage of four, 7x7cm canvases that was of particular interest.
Ann Zwets was awarded the Hugh Murdoch Trophy for her horses on the beach, and also the third prize of a sunrise over False Bay - all in watercolour - while Dave Parry, with his beautiful sunrise painting in oils, was second.
After the prize giving (Sue Green did the honours), John Strickland gave a short talk on the merits of the first six works chosen.
Aided by a glass of wine or juice, it proved to be a very pleasant evening and everyone appreciated the ambience and the competitive spirit.
Thank you to all of you who brought paintings and attended the evening, especially our newer members. Without you there would be no art society.
Once again we have Rob McAlpine to thank for the photos.
The event was very well attended by some 25 members and there were so many good works that it was rather difficult to choose between them. The 'voting' was by those present and of course all names were well hidden! The beach and sea featured, as did some attractive fishermen's cottages at Arniston and graceful sand dunes. There was one unusual entry which was a montage of four, 7x7cm canvases that was of particular interest.
Ann Zwets was awarded the Hugh Murdoch Trophy for her horses on the beach, and also the third prize of a sunrise over False Bay - all in watercolour - while Dave Parry, with his beautiful sunrise painting in oils, was second.
After the prize giving (Sue Green did the honours), John Strickland gave a short talk on the merits of the first six works chosen.
Aided by a glass of wine or juice, it proved to be a very pleasant evening and everyone appreciated the ambience and the competitive spirit.
Thank you to all of you who brought paintings and attended the evening, especially our newer members. Without you there would be no art society.
Once again we have Rob McAlpine to thank for the photos.
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