‘THE YARRAM ARCHIES’ IS A POPULAR PORTRAITURE COMPETITION HELD ANNUALLY AT YARRAM COURTHOUSE GALLERY.

The competition is open to people of all ages and entries must depict a real person, past or present.

With entrants coming from all over the region and often as far as Melbourne, the range of styles and medium used for this competition always makes for a great exhibition.

And the winners are…

Judges Notes:

First Prize

Roz McQuillan

Title:- Portrait of Craig

I admire your bold placement of the gentleman in your subject, you have shown great skill and confidence in your choice to do so.

Your restraint within the painting has also proven a most powerful skill in achieving impact without showing a laboriously overworked portrait.

Very Refreshing.

Lea Jones

Second Prize

Jillian Black

Title :- Predicaments

Your subject choice is skilfully mastered demanding the viewer to revisit and reinvestigate the predicament of your sitter. The fact that the photographic work you submitted is able to stand so strong amongst traditional, painted works is another testament to your abilities. I have enjoyed seeing your work and look forward to seeing future works with the same fresh and impressive impact.

Congratulations.

Lea Jones

Third Prize

Sharon Wooton

Title:- Tuesdays with Di

Such a refreshing painting! A pure pleasure to view. A joy to see such a fun and free approach to what is traditionally a formally executed subject. Your patterning and vibrant use of colour adds to the impact of your finished portrait.

Thank you for sharing your beautiful works.

Lea Jones