Tags : Awards Painting Photography
Best in Show: Robert Knight, Oil painting ”Highlight Hanging Rock”
Best Australian Native Wildlife: Bernie Ayreart ”After Rain”
Best Oil: Richard Chamerski, ”Morning Great Ocean Road”
Best Watercolour; Wendy Webster ”Dazzled by Emus”
Best Pastel: Helen Miles ”Phillip Island Foreshore”
Best Acrylic: Michael Wilkin ”Arabian Grey”
Best Any Other Medium: Pete Marshall “Mum and Me”
Best Local Kilmore Area Content: Jayne Henderson ”Wandong”
Highly Commended:
Helen Cottle ”Still Life with Daisies”, Tamica Christie ”Kitty”, Jan Long ”Waratah Blooms”
Peoples Choice Award: Jan Long ”Working Horses”
Award Winners with comments by Judge:

Best Painting in Show Robert Knight
”Highlight Hanging Rock”: Oil
Judges Comment
Rob’s unusual perspective, colour and the creation of illumination through thick and thin layers, has culminated in this superb work”.

Best Photograph in Show Robin Audehm
”Cottage Door”
Judges Comment :
Well seen, lovely composition, obvious connection between photographer & subject.

Best any Other Medium Pete Marshall
”Mum & Me”
Judges Comment:
Pete has created a sincerely
moving work. Her handling of the medium is of a high standard.

Best Acrylic Michael Wilkin
” Arabian Grey”
Judges comments ” Michael’s handling of his medium is evident. Good composition and design has led to a wonderful work”

Winner of Best Local Scene: Jayne Henderson: ”Wandong”. The photo shows Jayne being presented with her award by Mandy Heather, Manager of ”Willowmeade” which is at Kilmore. Judges Comment: Jayne’s painting of Wandong, near Kilmore, leads the eye through the painting to the focal point (the town) and on to the hills beyond. Good handling of her mediium. A lovely piece.
Best Watercolour Wendy Webster
”Dazzled by Emus”.
Judges Comment: ”Wendy’s unusual use of watercolour combined with a wonderful composition gives this work a very contemporary feel”.

Winner of Best Pastel Helen Miles
“Phillip Island Foreshore”
Judges Comment: Helen’s use of complementary colours and an interesting composition with light and shadow result in a little gem.

Winner of Best Oil Painting Richard Chamerski
“Morning, Great Ocean Road”
Judges Comment : Richard’s handling of the paint and a wonderful brush sense has created a beautiful seascape.
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