At the Rowlands Castle Painting Society’s annual Silver Cup Competition members were rewarded with a fine display of work. The competition is open to members only and submissions were entered anonymously. During the evening an American buffet was enjoyed - thanks go to Pat and Ian Hoper, Robert and Suzanne Hughes for the catering.
All present had the chance to socialise, enjoy a glass of wine and then vote for their favourite paintings. David Hughes organised the evening - no mean feat as there is a lot of preparation work involved. He had a band of helpers to take in the paintings, hang the exhibits and then count all the votes. Paddy Holmes; Patron of the society, presented winners with their trophies. Paddy is a staunch supporter of the society and her presence was greatly appreciated.
Paddy said in her address to the members the standard of work just goes up every year. The winners of the different categories were:
- Novice cup Yvonne Bromley
- Oils cup Gary Miller
- Watercolour cup Vallerie Trepan
- Field cup Barbara Wood
- Acrylic cup David Hughes
- Portrait cup Joan Adams
- Pastel cup Sally Williams
- Mixed media cup Debbie Bone
- Miniature cup Gary Miller
- Flower cup Belinda Hoad
- Wild Life cup Pat Hoper
- Creative cup Gary Miller
- Domestic animal Pam Hazel
- Seascape Pat Hoper
- Life drawing Kathy Hales
- Jennings Wood trophy Hilary Headen
For details of this popular society visit: www.rowlanscastlepaintingsociety.org.uk