YOUNG MOLD ARTIST WINS NATIONAL CONTEST

A talented teenager will have her artwork displayed at a London gallery after winning a national competition.

Emily Speakman, 14, submitted her painting ‘Tranquillity’ to be considered as part of the Artist of the Year national competition run by The Society for all Artists.

The oil painting was entered into the best waterscape, boats or seascape category and self-taught artist Emily stunned judges, winning the prize with her piece which only took five hours to create.

Miss Speakman, of Mold, said: “To win is really good and I am extremely honoured.

“The painting shows a ship on the sea with the horizon.

“It was all done off the top of my head.

“I can’t believe that my painting will appear in a London gallery – it’s really cool.”

The painting will be displayed as part of the All About Art exhibition at the Business Design Centre on July 23 to 27.

It will also feature on the society’s website, in Paint magazine and in the publication Artists’ Desk Diary.

Emily was given £100 worth of art materials for winning the category.

One of the judges, Louise Williams, said: “I love this painting, its beautiful, it makes you feel calm and relaxed.

“The detailed artwork is outstanding and I can understand why the artist named it ‘Tranquillity’. I would love to see more artwork by Emily.”

Along with her mum, Lynda Speakman, the Alun High School pupil is planning to go to London to see her work on show.

Mrs Speakman said she was extremely proud of her daughter’s achievement.

She said: “It is a huge honour for Emily to win this and I am so proud of her.”

Although self-taught, Emily has been working with artist Ian Walton who has provided her with guidance for her artwork.

Emily’s work will be on display at the Virgin Art Exhibition at St Mary’s Church in Mold from May 6 to 11. Last year more than 1,000 people visited the exhibition and around 70 of the 296 paintings exhibited were sold.

Refrence:  The Leader - News from Wrexham & Flintshire - Young Mold artist wins national contest . 2013. The Leader - News from Wrexham & Flintshire - Young Mold artist wins national contest . [ONLINE] Available at:http://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/121518/young-mold-artist-wins-national-contest.aspx. [Accessed 25 April 2013].

Published date: 09 April 2013 | 

Published by: Nathan Rowden