Winsor & Newton Choice Award

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I am happy to announce my painting ‘Yellow Scarf’ has won the Winsor & Newton Choice Award at the Society of Women Artists 150th Exhibition at The Mall Galleries in London !
Thank you SWA!

Yellow Scarf, oil on linen, 40x50cm

www.society-women-artists.org.uk
www.mallgalleries.org.uk


Comments

  1. Rolina29 June 2011 at 20:04

    Many congratulations, that is a beautiful painting!

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  2. Carrie Waller Watercolors29 June 2011 at 20:36

    Congratulations, it's a stunning painting!

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  3. Anonymous30 June 2011 at 07:52

    Van harte gefeliciteerd met dit succes! We zijn zoals altijd ontzettend trots op je.
    Gertrude en pa

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  4. Erik van Elven30 June 2011 at 20:59

    Wow, gefeliciteerd Sophie! 2011 is wel jouw jaar zeg! Superverdiend.

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  5. Lampros Lampinos2 July 2011 at 07:44

    dear, it always seems to be suche wonderful and very detailed painting. congratulations, it sure worth it and you worth it too.

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  6. Sophie2 July 2011 at 12:52

    Thank you all so very much. Of course I am super happy with the award. Onwards and upwards!

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  7. Lokelani Forrest4 July 2011 at 18:31

    Congratulations on your award. Beautifully rendered.

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  8. Sophie5 July 2011 at 09:30

    Thank you Lokelani!

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  9. Making A Mark5 July 2011 at 19:45

    Well done Sophie

    I'm not going to be able to get to the exhibition but would love to be able to feature your painting in the next "who's made a mark this week?"

    Also many thanks for your thoughtful contribution to my blog post querying which are the best oil painting books

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  10. Linda Popple16 July 2011 at 03:14

    Congratulations! Your painting is beautiful! I'm so happy I found your blog. Your work is amazing!

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  11. Sophie27 July 2011 at 22:41

    Thank you Katherine, and thanks Linda, Hope you can stick around!

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  12. Art Matters8 December 2011 at 09:31

    A worthy winner. I love her pensive attitude - the scarf is beautifully painted.

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  13. Sophie8 December 2011 at 09:43

    Thank you so much Carol. It was a great challenge to paint that scarf. I created 2 paintings with it in the end but I still have the fabric...you might see it again. Thanks for your lovely comments.

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