2023 Eltham Art Show Results
Congratulations to all 2D Art Prize Winners
Best in Show 2023
Greg Allen Ocean Might, Venus Bay $7,500
Best Contemporary 2023
(Board A4), Sheryl Lewis, Hill at Kangaroo Ground, $5,000
Best Oil 2023
Fiona Bilbrough, Bumper Harvest, $9,500
Best Watercolour 2023
Julian Bruere, Misted Snow Gums, Mt Torbreck, $3,000
Neil Douglas Best Australian Landscape Portrayal 2023
Chris White, The Bridge, Beechworth, $2,000
Best Work on Paper 2023
Linda Schneider, Evolving Reflections – A Charcoal Reverie – Jo , $3,500
Best Printmaking 2023
Robert Hails, From a Deck Chair (Series 2) Etching, $1,000
Best Emerging Artist 2023
Alison Tippett, Radiant Beauty (pencil), $ 3,200
Masterful Brands Agency Highly Commended 2023
Raymond Wilson, Old River Gums, Victoria Valley, $900
Masterful Brands Agency Highly Commended 2023
Cherry Manders, Still Life, $1,600
Masterful Brands Agency Highly Commended 2023
Mary Hyde, Coastal View, $2,500
Masterful Brands Agency Highly Commended 2023
Pat Reynolds, Quarry Beach, Malacoota, $2,400
Masterful Brands Agency Highly Commended 2023
James Haramis, Together, $5,000
Masterful Brands Agency Highly Commended 2023
Sophie Bullen, Romans 13:10, $2,800
Peoples Choice Award 2023
Sarai Meyerink, Reflections
Paul McDonald Smith
OAM VAS FVAS FRSA
paulmcdonaldsmith.com
Appointed 2D Art Judge
Paul McDonald Smith, OAM VAS FVAS FRSA
Paul was 2001 Artist of the Year at the Victorian Artists Society and is a Life Member and Past President of VAS and the Twenty Melbourne Painters Society. Paul is widely known for his colourful oil paintings of flowers, still life, landscape and portraits in the tonal impressionist manner. A very experienced teacher, he has conducted painting classes and workshops since 1977. Paul is in high demand as a judge and a very popular demonstrator of traditional painting techniques. His work has received well over 100 major awards including VAS Norman Kaye Memorial Medallion in 1998 and 1999. His studies include fine art at RMIT and the Camberwell Travel Scholarship. He has worked as a professional artist all his life.
Top 20 En Plein Air Challenge 2023 Winners
Held on 19 August 2023
Facilitated by
Andrew Pantazis
David Foxley
David Payne
Ev Hales
Glynis Brown
Jo Seymour
Joanne Griggs
Les Pascoe
Linda Deserke Stewart
Linda MacAulay
Madeline Schrober
Mark Rusic
Nathalie Anne
Nina Volk
Ray Wilson
Robyn Lombardi
Sunxiao Geng
Terry Jarvis
Valerie Laver
ZiPing Long
Congratulations to 3D Art Prize Winners 2023
Presented by Eltham Art Show in collaboration with
Meridian | Best Sculpture Award 2023
Denise Keele-Bedford – Hard Baked
Michael Wilson | Best Decorative Arts Award 2023
Jeanette Dyke – Black Star Ring
Montsalvat | Bravery Award 2023
Ellen Jenkins – John (Clay Sculpture)
Best Ceramic Award 2023
Marlize Myburgh – Interrelate
Appointed 3D Art Judges
- JD Mittman – Curator Burrinja Cultural Centre
- Kevin White – Ceramicist
Worked in the studio of Mr. Satoshi Sato in Kyoto, Japan; completed post-graduate studies, Royal College of Art, London, 1983-85. Over 10 solo exhibitions including: Japan, London, Hong Kong, Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra. Over 50 group exhibitions including Australia, America, Europe, Hong Kong, Japan, and Korea. Collections include the National Gallery of Australia, the National Gallery of Victoria, the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, Gifu Prefectural Ceramic Museum, Gifu, Japan, the Art Gallery of Western Australia and Parliament House, Canberra. - Lynda Jorgensen – Granddaughter of Justus Jorgensen, Montsalvat Board Member
We sincerely thank our 2023 Eltham Art Show generous Partners
Gold Partners
Silver Partners
Supporting Partners
Raffle Prize Donors and Winners 2023
The Eltham Art Show raffle was drawn at the Eltham Community & Reception Centre on Sunday, 3 September 2023. We sincerely thank all donors of raffle prizes and congratulate all winners.
1st Raffle Prize
“Sugar Bowl” Original oil painting by esteemed Nillumbik artist
Jacquie Hacansson (Value $3,500)
WINNER
Ticket No.0812
Graham Culy
2nd Prize
Shaws Road Winery experience with 2 nights B&B + meal voucher
(Value $700)
WINNER
Ticket No. 1099
Pam Beauchamp
3rd Prize
helloworld Eltham — a night in the city for two inclusive of breakfast
(Value $550)
WINNER
Ticket No. 0174
Matt Canty
4th Prize
Wheelbarrow of “goodies”
(Value $500)
WINNER
Ticket No. 0157
Connie Sutar
5th Prize
Shaws Road Wines selection of wines
(Value $400)
WINNER
Ticket No. 0446
Deb and Lol
6th Prize
Mercers Restaurant voucher
(Value $150)
WINNER
Ticket No. 0990
Nick Gladstone
7th Prize
National Gallery of Victoria – 2 tickets and catalogue
(Value $100)
WINNER
Ticket No. 1042
Di Gibbs
8th Prize
Pink Nails Voucher
(Value $55)
WINNER
Ticket No. 0837
Ernita Songahid