RQAS ANNUAL MEMBERS SHOW 2015

JUDGE: Dr Rhyl Hinwood AM

SECTION 1 PAINTING (ACRYLIC AND OIL)

1st PRIZE: (103) “ELEPHANT ROCK” OIL David Ladley

Excellent draughtsmanship and representation of a sunny Queensland scene.

2nd PRIZE: (68) “METROPOLIS” Acrylic Christine Groh

Striking composition and colour choice with careful application of the medium.

HIGHLY COMMENDED (76) “CHAINS OF ENDEARMENT” Steve Hillier

A very professional representation of a beautifully drawn nude.

HIGHLY COMMENDED (12) “BRISBANE RIVER” Acrylic Robyn Bauer

A complicated subject well conceived and colourfully executed.

SECTION 2 (WORKS ON PAPER)

1st PRIZE: (100) “LIFE SKETCH 2” Christine Kirkegard

An outstanding work in oil with a very confident representation of the anatomy with minimal detail. A very well presented artwork.

2nd PRIZE: (69) “TANGLES” Watercolour Christine Groh

Striking selection and arrangement of subject and vibrant colour.

HIGHLY COMMENDED (90) “END OF THE DAY” woodcut Owen Hutchinson

An interesting original concept professionally executed in a difficult medium.

HIGHLY COMMENDED (95) “BULIMBA CREEK” Kay Kane

Contrasting warm and cool colours successfully capture a peaceful mood.

SECTION 3 (PHOTOGRAPHY)

1st PRIZE: (201) “DOWN BREGAGH ROAD” Don Wotton

The repetition of interlocking branches is well captured in a delicate scene.

2nd PRIZE: (5) “EMBRYO” Dean Armstrong

An imaginatively devised subject captured professionally in black and white.

HIGHLY COMMENDED: (128) “DAYS’ END” Sue O’Sullivan

Back lighting constraints are manipulated to produce an interesting image.

HIGHLY COMMENDED: (184) ” THE GOOD EGGS” Susan Turner

The pale oval forms contrast nicely with soft grey of the lattice.

SECTION 4 (SCULPTURE)

1st PRIZE: (171) “FLIGHT” Peter Steller

A perfectly finished 3D form full of movement from every angle.

2nd PRIZE: (2) “SURF HORSE” Craig Ronald Amos

Exuberant modeling of an exaggerated form evokes a wild marine environment.

HIGHLY COMMENDED: (31) “FEELING HOPEFUL” Mela Cooke

A beautifully modeled subject evocative of the title. Perfectly cast in bronze.

HIGHLY COMMENDED: (176) “PIPER” Terry Summers

An original subject full of character cast in white bronze.

CHAMPION OF THE SHOW

(68) LIFE SKETCH 2 Christine Kirkegard