newsletter archive newsletter 15 - spring 2009 Tales of the unexpected For many artists, particularly those who enter via the open submission process, to be selected to show at The Discerning Eye is something to celebrate. Few, however, realise that there are also prizes on offer and at the Artists' Private View, when winners are announced, there are always many gasps of astonishment! A full list of the 2008 winners is on the back page.  ′Hedge-garden, August′
by Cedric Huson
The value of prizes has risen almost 50% since 2001, the jewel in the crown being the £5,000 Purchase Prize generously given by our sponsor, ING. The 2008 ING prize went to Cedric Huson, who graduated from the Royal Academy Schools in 1978 and is now based in Fife. Six of his works were in Fred Cuming's section.   'In blue boots' (above) by Sasha Bowles, winner of the Benton Purchase Prize, who said: "I'm thrilled that I've been selected and I didn't even consider that I'd get a prize, so that's fantastic. If someone else gives you a prize, it reinforces all the things that you hope that you're aiming for ..." GALLERY Images of all 2008 prizewinners, together with the full gallery of works at last year's show is available on The Discerning Eye website Copyright © 2002-2010 The Discerning Eye ~ Web site by Shepperton Software |
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