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
