BP Portrait Award 2014 / The Lace Trail

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The BP Portrait Award is now open to the public! I’ve had some crazy busy days but most enjoyable days in London, and I am pretty tired so will just post a few pictures. More info to follow!




photo Katherine Tyrrell / Making a Mark




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  1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.com26 June 2014 at 23:47

    Congratulations Sophie for an amazing achievement and recognition.I dont know if many in the US understand the significance what a huge deal this is for you, but I certainly do. Quite amazing!
    Your work is stunning.

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  2. Sophie27 June 2014 at 09:31

    Thank you so much Julie - that is so kind of you. I really appreciate it. The last few days were crazy and great at the same time. The show is open to the public now so hopefully people will like it.

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