Gloucester Weekend

Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th July 2010

10.00am - 5.00pm

The two workshops being held on Saturday are with Peter Partington and Sue Beeson.

Peter's workshop will be on drawing and Sue will be showing us how to model in clay.

Twasi members have the option of joining either workshop for the whole day or spending half a day in both workshops.

The AGM will follow the workshops and Peter Partington will be giving a talk in the evening

Sunday will start with a critique - members are invited to bring along 2 pictures for the critique with details of title, medium and price as they will be on show throughout the weekend for visitiors to Nature in Art to see and purchase if they are available to buy.

The critique will be followed by the film 'Age of Stupid' starring Pete Postlethwaite.

Click here for details of the film 'Age of Stupid'

After lunch Twasi members are free to either visit the exhibition at Nature in Art, paint or sketch in the grounds or just socialise.

Please book early to secure your place

The Wildlife Art Society International Award Winners 2010

Congratulations to the following Twasi members on their award winning artwork

John Horton receiving
the Christopher Parsons Award for Artistic Excellence for the best portfolio of four works Pollyanna Pickering

'Golden Plover' by John Horton

The Christopher Parsons award for Artistic Excellence

This Award was inaugurated in 2003 and was named after the late Christopher Parsons OBE who was a Patron and supporter of the Society.

The Award is presented for the best portfolio of four works by an artist.

Sara C Lee (left) receiving the Lady Scott Award from

Dafila Scott

'Migration Training' by Sara C Lee

THE LADY SCOTT AWARD

This is a new award, inaugurated in 2010 in the memory of Lady Philippa Scott, a former Patron and supporter of the society.
Lady Scott was probably best know for her work with
The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust alongside her husband,
the late Sir Peter Scott. Together they were a formidable force for good in the world of conservation.

This award is presented for the best photographic portfolio

'Robin' by Sara C Lee

'Thistle Feeding' by Sara C Lee

'Underwater Flight' by Sara C Lee

Valerie Briggs was delighted to win the Ken Stroud Founders Award for the best interpretation of British Wildlife in the show

The Ken Stroud Founders Award 

An Award presented and named by the Central Council in respect of the unstinting work of Ken Stroud in founding the Society.

Michael Moore was delighted to win the
David Shepherd Award for the best piece in the show depicting an endangered species

The David Shepherd Award 

For the best work depicting an officially recognised endangered species.

'Hitching a Ride' by Michael Moore

Alan Longmore receiving the Simon Combes Award from Cindy Combes for best African picture in the show

The Simon Combes Award

  In memory of the late Simon Combes.
Awarded for the best African wildlife depicted in its habitat.
The judges looked for originality and an imaginative approach to the subject.

'Troubled Waters' by Alan Longmore

José Projecto from Portugal was delighted to win
the TWASI International Award

The Wildlife Art Society International Awards

For the best work by an overseas member.

'White Stork' by José Projecto

Chris Saunderson receiving his Gold Citation from Pollyanna Pickering

'Guinea Fowl' by Chris Saunderson

Chris Wright was delighted to win a Gold Citation

'The Local Flirt' by Chris Wright

Chris Hindley receiving his Gold Citation from
Pollyanna Pickering

'Sleepy Longtailed Duck' by Chris Hindley

Hilary Kington (left) receiving her Silver Citation from Pollyanna Pickering

'Redshank on Foreshore' by Hilary Kington

Vic Bearcroft pictured above with his favourite wolf 'Torak' was delighted
to win a Silver Citation

'Ghostwalker' by Vic Bearcroft

Martin Rumary receiving his Bronze Citation from
Pollyanna Pickering

'House Saprrows' by Martin Rumary

Andrew Forkner receiving his Bronze Citation from Pollyanna Pickering

'House Sparrow' by Andrew Forkner

Lesley Jane Connolly was delighted to win a
Highly Commended Award

'Love me, Love me do' by Lesley Jane Connolly

Desiree Hart receiving her Highly Commended Award from Pollyanna Pickering

'King' by Desiree Hart

Claire Shellis receiving her Highly Commended Award from Pollyanna Pickering

'Avocet and Grey Seals' by Calire Shellis

June Lesley Fox receiving her Highly Commended Award from TWASI President Ruth Pizzichemi

'Neofelis Nebulosa' by June Lesley Fox