UK Colour Pencil Society International Open Exhibition

The UK Colour Pencil Society is back with their 17th Annual International Open Exhibition! The show features 66 successful artists who entered the society’s competition; head along to Stratford ArtsHouse in Stratford-upon-Avon, UK to see the winning works!

Celebrating the UK Colour Pencil Society International Open Exhibition!

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Judith Heilbronn-Crown ‘Waterfall at Newtonmore’

About the Show

All 66 exhibiting artists have passed mutliple rounds of judging, meaning the displayed work will be of an exceptional quality. The UK Colour Pencil Society’s judging panel consists of 3 highly respected figures within the coloured pencil community.

Sandra Wall Armitage SBA, President of the SBA

Sandra Wall Armitage SBA is a highly experienced Botanical Artist and Surface Pattern Designer. Her designs have been produced internationally on a wide range of products and her vibrant paintings are held in private collections in Europe, Australia and the USA. Her work has received many awards for her work, such as a Certificate of Botanical Merit for her painting ‘Hellebore Collection’ and the People’s Choice award and the Daler Rowney Best Painting award at the SBA Annual Exhibition at the Westminster Gallery, London. She is also an experienced judge, helping with many competitions including Jackson’s own ‘Plant Life: Botanical Illustration‘.

Karina Griffiths, President of the AUSCPA

An established artist, teacher, competition judge and blogger, Karina Griffiths has a great understanding of the coloured pencil art landscape from many perspectives. Her work has been featured in a myriad of international publications, plus she’s created an impressive number of books and materials to help artists with their work. Read more about Karina’s practice on her website.

Jake Spicer, Tutor of Draw

Based in small studio in a heroic tower block in Brighton, halfway between the sea and the South Downs, Jake Spicer splits his time between drawing and teaching. His impressive career has featured collaborations with Derwent Pencils, The Camden Arts Centre, The National Portrait Gallery, Daily Life Ltd, ITV, BBC, Brighton University, The Big Draw, Art Macabre, BHCC, The Old Market Theatre, The Sallis Benney Theatre, The Entente, Creative Futures, The Pantry Project, Playgroup Festival, Brighton and Hove Museums & RAM. He also runs his own drawing school, ‘Draw’ with which he helps artists become more competent and confident at drawing. Read more on his website.

About the UK Colour Pencil Society

“The UK Coloured Pencil Society (UKCPS) was founded in 2001 by Bob Ebdon, spurred by a letter in A&I magazine from Pat Heffer (who became a founder member, enthusiastic supporter and finally President). A few people sharing their interest of coloured pencil art, who had never met except via the internet, started the Society and it was launched at Patchings Art Centre in Nottinghamshire. The Society has grown over the years: the second issue of the quarterly magazine (September 2001) reported they had just reached the 100 member mark, and now there are just over 500 members.

Three main aims are at the heart of the Society: to promote coloured pencils as a fine art medium, to support UK-based artists who use coloured pencils, and to educate artists and the public in general about coloured pencils. It has enabled professional coloured pencil artists to promote their artistry within this specialisation and share their expertise with amateur members.”

Mark Langley, ‘Nosey Cow’

Event Details

Address: Stratford ArtsHouse, 14 Rother Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6LU

Opening times: 2nd to 11th May 2018

Exhibiting Artists

Read more about the Society and the exhibition on their website.

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