Summer Exhibition Winners 2023
Exhibits were judged by local artist Linda Patterson and certificates awarded by the Mayor of Ringwood, Cllr Gareth DeBoos.
2023 Summer Exhibition Winners, runner-ups and merits - with the Judges comments….
WINNER - THE GREYFRIERS TROPHY FOR BEST WATERCOLOUR. Springtime Devon by Cathy Collins. Beautiful colours, so subtle, inviting you into the scene.
RUNNER-UP - THE GREYFRIERS TROPHY FOR BEST WATERCOLOUR. May contain nuts by John Collins. Daring Arrangement – this squirrel is almost mocking you. Good watercolour use.
WINNER - THE ANN MURRAY TROPHY FOR BEST OIL PAINTING. Early evening, Avon Beach by Barry Caygill. Relaxing landscape, great light on the water.
RUNNER-UP - THE ANN MURRAY TROPHY FOR BEST OIL PAINTING. Waiting for the right moment by Christine Ingram. Bold image – cheeky and fun, really thoughtful, good oil painting.
WINNER - THE COURTICE MILLENNIUM PLATE FOR THE BEST PASTEL.. Spruce Squirrel by Pauline Scott Wonderful pastel subject, great light, well portrayed.
RUNNER-UP - THE COURTICE MILLENNIUM PLATE FOR THE BEST PASTEL. Abstract Landscape by John Ridge. Simplicity at its best, good design and colour use.
WINNER - THE MASON-SMITH TROPHY FOR THE BEST ACRYLIC. Summer Walk by Sally Loveys. Wonderful use of the light in such subtle colours.
RUNNER-UP - THE MASON-SMITH TROPHY FOR THE BEST ACRYLIC. September by the Sea by Margaret Plant. Perfect early autumn scene.
WINNER - THE JUBILEE TROPHY FOR THE BEST PAINTING IN ANY OTHER MEDIUM. Wild Flowers on a Stone Wall by John Challenor. Wonderful use of the medium, soft colour, great arrangement of elements.
RUNNER-UP - THE JUBILEE TROPHY FOR THE BEST PAINTING IN ANY OTHER MEDIUM and WINNER OF THE ANN ROSE TROPHY FOR THE BEST PICTURE SELECTED BY MEMBERS AND GUEST VOTING AT THE PRIVATE VIEWING. Night fishing by Elvie O'Hanlon. Bold statement, good use of collage.
WINNER - THE HARRY JOHNS TROPHY FOR THE MOST ORIGINAL WORK and WINNER - THE FOSTER-WELLS TROPHY FOR BEST IN EXHIBITION AS JUDGED BY THE ADJUDICATOR. Fissure 4 by Virginia Whiting. Wonderful bold image, limited colour palette works really well.
WINNER - THE MOLLIE STEVENS TROPHY FOR THE BEST MINIATURE. Clockwork by Teresa Rogers Interesting arrangements, nice use of objects to form a design.
RUNNER-UP - THE MOLLIE STEVENS TROPHY FOR THE BEST MINIATURE. Mermaids Dream by Linda Boddy. Captivating image in an interesting arrangement.
WINNER - THE DOREEN BAKER TROPHY FOR THE BEST FLORAL PAINTING. Orchid in bloom by Jan Martyn. Botanically really well observed, great design and arrangement.
RUNNER-UP - THE DOREEN BAKER TROPHY FOR THE BEST FLORAL PAINTING. Joyful Flowers by Michael Jones. Good arrangement of elements, almost abstracted, making a wonderful painting.
WINNER - THE SAM HOLLAND TROPHY FOR THE MOST IMAGINATIVE PAINTING. Moonlight in the woods by Teresa Rogers. Mixed media elements work wonderfully well together, limited colour palette.
RUNNER-UP - THE SAM HOLLAND TROPHY FOR THE MOST IMAGINATIVE PAINTING. Night Garden by Jane Humphrey. So nice to see textile, superb use of light and colour.
WINNER - THE ANN SQUIRE TROPHY FOR THE BEST WILDLIFE PAINTING and RUNNER-UP - THE FOSTER-WELLS TROPHY FOR BEST IN EXHIBITION AS JUDGED BY THE ADJUDICATOR. Dream before dawn by Pauline Scott. Wonderful light, so little to make a great impression.
RUNNER-UP - THE ANN SQUIRE TROPHY FOR THE BEST WILDLIFE PAINTING. Beavers by Teresa Rogers. A moment captured – so cheeky!
RUNNER-UP OF THE ANN ROSE TROPHY FOR THE BEST PICTURE SELECTED BY MEMBERS AND GUEST VOTING AT THE PRIVATE VIEWING. Kingston Lake by Andy Redwood.
CERTIFICATE OF MERIT. Winters Tale by Sally Rowland.
CERTIFICATE OF MERIT. China Girl by Linda Boddy.
CERTIFICATE OF MERIT. Forest Sunrise by Virginia Whiting.
CERTIFICATE OF MERIT. Mr Toad by June Buxton.
CERTIFICATE OF MERIT. On the Line by Barry Caygill.
CERTIFICATE OF MERIT. Sleepyhead by Jan Martyn.