Recent Event
ART AT THE ROYAL
The Awards Presentation night held on the 11th October was a great evening enjoying by all those who attended.
Our judge on the evening was Ann Cape who presented 5 main awards and also selected 10 Finalists.
Ann is a painter, sculptor, and art teacher and has been active in the Australian art scene for over 25 years. She has taught at the Royal Art society, NSW from 1999-2016, the Willoughby Art Centre NSW in 1998, various art schools and TAFE colleges, and has given numerous workshops in Sydney and country centres.
Ann has judged a number of art prizes including – North Sydney Art Prize 2009, Drummoyne Art Show 2006, Ku-Ring-Gai Art Society 2006, Mosman Local Artists Exhibition, Mosman Regional Gallery 2006 and 2005, Miniature Art Society 2006, The Hunters Hill Art Prize 1992, Royal Art Society exhibitions, Berrima Art Society painting prize 2005, Cootamundra Art Show 2005.
Ann is a Member of the Advisory Committee Mosman Regional Gallery, a National Art School Alumni, FONAS, and a Fellow Member of the Royal Art Society.
Ann Cape (Judge) standing in front of the First Place winning painting, “Not an Easy Day”
Here are our top 5 Award Winners
First Prize – Best in Show was awarded to Zofia Swita-Bobryk for her portait titled
“Not an Easy Day”
JUDGE’S COMMENTS:
This is a beautifully executed pastel portrait. The artist has created a very sensitive image.
The warm colour of the face and hands and the detail implied, contrasts well with the simplicity of the dark cool background colour.
This also encompasses the attire of the sitter.
Second Prize – Very Highly Commended
was awarded to Yvonne Langshaw for her painting titled;
“In the Gorge near Ochre House, Fowlers Gap”
JUDGE’S COMMENTS:
Interesting abstract composition. Good use of colour, variety of shape and marks.
Very evocative of the texture and landscape at Fowlers Gap.
Third Prize – Highly Commended
Awarded to Christine Matthews for her painting titled;
“Journey through Mullengandra, NSW”
JUDGE’S COMMENTS:
Capably executed painting creating a dark and sombre landscape.
The surety of the brushstrokes add to the gesture and atmosphere of the scene. A dynamic image.
Commended Award
First Commended award went Marlene Weaver for her painting titled “Lemon Tea at Grandma’s”
JUDGE’S COMMENTS:
Well designed image using the reflections to great effect.
Dynamic use of colour.
Commended Award
And another equally Commended award went Nina Paine for her artwork titled “Gymea Lily 3”.
JUDGE’S COMMENTS:
Beautiful image of a possibly complicated subject. Clever use of watercolour, illustrating the vibrancy of the medium.
Congratulation to the above winners.
Here we present our 10 Finalists.
‘The Heart of the Matter’ by Trish Bennett
‘Of the Land’ by Trish Bennett
‘Ferry Wharf Birchgrove’ by Steve Jannar
‘Fishing Fleet Eden’ by John Perkins
‘Live to Ride’ by Jean Murray
‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ by Clarissa Regan
‘Seascape’ by Gerald Curtin
‘White Magnolias’ by Jeanette Agnew
‘Blaze Over the Ridge’ by Liz Donley
‘Belle’ by Mara Marston Boni
Congratulation to our 10 Finalists.
Here are a few photos taken at the event.
Opening the event, Diana Garth (middle) with RAS President, John Perkins on the right, and Annette McCrossin on the left.
Recent Events
The King's visit to Australia and Samoa
You may have heard that the wonderful Artist Warwick Fuller has been invited by King Charles III to accompany him during his tour of Australia and Samoa, painting the scenes that they visit on the way.
Hopefully some of you viewed the story about this on Chanell 9 on the 19th October.
This is the fourth invitation Warwick has received from His Royal Highness.
What a great honour for Warwick!
Here are a few of Warwick’s fabulous paintings.
CASS Online SUMMER SALE
Our recent Online Summer Sale concluded at the end of January, 2024.
We are pleased to announce there were 18 paintings sold and we congratulate our artists who made these sales.
CASS at the Royal
12th to 27th August 2023
CASS at the Royal was officially opened on Saturday,12th August by our CASS president, Kym Morris and John Perkins, president of RAS.
This very special event features award winning artists and finalists from our CASS Art of Sydney Exhibition held earlier in the year.
With free entry to view a wide variety of fabulous paintings, this is an event not to be missed.
