Artists of the Year '23 - The Winners
The waiting is finally over! Our judges have reviewed nearly 2000 entries, and from a shortlist of 100 artworks, we’re over the moon to announce the winners of this year’s SAA Artists of the Year…
Winner: Professional Artist of the Year
Kristine Nason | Trade
Runner Up: Professional Artist of the Year
Nik Courtney | Weekend at Nannie & Opa’s
Highly Commended: Professional Artist of the Year
Wolfango Chiappella | Hedge
Highly Commended: Professional Artist of the Year
Peter Annable | Sunshine, Shadow, and Rust
Winner: Amateur Artist of the Year
Dorothy Kirkman | Sole Bay Chips
Runner Up: Amateur Artist of the Year
Steve Bayley | Nerja Beach Front
Highly Commended: Amateur Artist of the Year:
Svetlana Gavrisheva | By the Sea
This years Amateur Artist of the Year is...
Amateur level artists expressing their creativity.
Winner: Beginner Artist of the Year:
Pauline Stuart | Josie
Runner Up: Beginner Artist of the Year
Susan Laybourn | Mellow Yellow
Highly Commended: Beginner Artist of the Year
John Hanley | A Cat’s View
This years Beginner Artist of the Year is...
Individuals who are just starting their artistic journey.
Winner: International Artist of the Year
Thelma Simons | Squirrel Watch
Runner Up: International Artist of the Year
Su Melville | Just Me
Highly Commended: International Artist of the Year
Alicia Tan | Oyster Harvest
This years International Artist of the Year is...
International artists from diverse corners of the world.
Winner: Best Animal or Wildlife
K Moore | Mr Sheepy
Runner Up: Best Animal or Wildlife
Sarah Howell | Toucan in the Jungle
Winner: Best Abstract or Experimental
Gill Stokes | Earth Tapestry
Runner Up: Best Abstract or Experimental
Radka Palmer| Rebirth
Winner: Best Landscape or Woodland Scene
Erinclare Scrutton | Well Worn Path
Runner Up: Best Landscape or Woodland Scene
Ian Smith | Winter Morning in Far Easedale
Winner: Best Boats, Seascape or Water Scene
Neil Whitehead | North Sea Grey
Runner Up: Best Boats, Seascapes or Water Scene
Andrea Meakin | Time to Reflect
Winner: Best Cityscape or Street Scene
Felicity Newbold | Weeping Muston
Runner Up: Best Cityscape or Street Scene
Muhammad Khalid | Red Bus
Winner: Best Still Life
Gavin Peacock | Waiting for the King
Runner Up: Best Still Life
Valerie Rath | Golden Fruit
Winner: Best Portrait or Figure
Clive Bryant | Isaac
Runner Up: Best Portrait or Figure
Barry Miller | Brutality of Ageing
Winner: Best Flowers or Gardens
Terri Micklam | Cannas
Runner Up: Best Flowers or Gardens
Carol Ann Hopper | Ferdinand Pichard
And finally...
Many congratulations to all of this year's winners and thank you to every artist who took the time to enter. We hope to see you all at the exhibition at Espacio Gallery in London between 19th-22nd October.
Next year's Artists of the Year is a big one! To celebrate the 30th year of the competition we're making it even better! Keep your eyes on our social media channels, Instagram and Facebook for news later in the year.
