Ahead of this evening’s presentation we were able to pose a few questions to Jan Hawkard – the winnner of the judge’s third prize. This is what she said: Where did you hear about Art Challenge Wales? I saw a link on Facebook and thought what a great idea it was. I applied…
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Postcard selection of 2015 entries
We’ve had a selection of postcards made from 10 of this year’s entries. They are for sale at £5 for a pack of 10 or for £1 each. We think that will be an excellent reminder for the competitors and the people of Porthcawl. If you’d like to buy a pack of cards – or…
People’s Choice – Kate Evans
The People’s Choice is Kate Evans‘ piece titled ‘I figured the donkeys deserved a day off’ – painted with oil on canvas. Orignally from Cwmbran, Kate now lives in Cardiff and is developing a name for herself as Red Maiden Art. Kate painted her piece next to the kiosk on Coney Beach where people can…
Winner of Art Challenge Wales 2015 – Karen O’Shea
The winner of Art Challenge Wales 2015 is Karen O’Shea with her mixed-media piece titled ‘The people and coast of Porthcawl’. Karen lives near Cardiff and she travels to various parts of the Welsh coastline to take inspiration from the sea. For her Porthcawl piece she took objects found on the beach (apparently the seaweed…
Winner of 2nd Prize – Mary James
The judges’ choice for 2nd prize is Mary James’ piece titled ‘Looking from the rocks to the Pavilion’ Mary spent the day on the rocks in front of the Town beach on the Esplanade. As you can tell from the image below the conditions for painting for something of a challenge! Mary wins a prize…