Christopher Reid’s painting “A Bunch Of Variety” won Best In Category for Acrylic at the 2018 Western Cape Art Society’s annual Merit & Little Gems exhibition. The exhibition was held at Bright Street Gallery in Somerset West, South Africa.
Christopher Reid has won the SAA March 2018 Challenge. The theme was “Coastal Textures” in this competition from the UK. About Chris’s winning painting, Judge Kathie Jenkins said, “Wave 78 Excellent observation of wave action and colour. The paint has been kept clean and fresh, lively brushwork and I can smell the salt air.”
On Friday, March 16th, Chris participated in the Annual Western Cape Artist Society Merit Exhibiton held at Bright Street Gallery in Somerset West. Artists and collectors mingled while enjoying delicious appetizers brought by the artists.
His awards are as follows:
• A Bunch Of Variety- Best Acrylic
• Stone Lantern- Best Watercolor
• Cat Nap(acrylic)- Highly Commended
• Creation(pastel)- Commended.
Constantiaberg Art Society held their annual Founder’s Trophy Competition November 28th 2017 at the Alphen Centre in Constantiaberg. The event pairs a end-of-year social gathering with a “Best Painting” competition. Members bring food and vote for their favorite paintings. Members can enter one painting in any media. There were around 35 entries this year and many more artists present to vote.
Artist Christopher Reid took 2nd place for his pastel painting, “Protea Explosion”. Canvases and art supply gift certificates were awarded to the winners.
Christopher Reid’s acrylic painting, “Kissed By Firelight”, won 3rd place in the South African Portrait Society’s online competition. The theme this year was “Fashion Portrait”. Artists from across South Africa entered portraits in any medium.
Judges Margaret Gradwell and Annette Pretorius based their choices on the following three criteria: Realism & High Technical Quality, Theme Representation, Originality.
