30/05/2026
Genuinely shocked and delighted my “Salty” portrait won the People’s Choice award this year, especially when exhibited alongside such an incredible high standard across the board at INSIGHT 2026. I know it was a very close call so a huge congratulations to the other artists.
The Waiting Room - Claire Howarth
Preening Swan - Andrew Hazelden
Brock Street, Bath at Golden Hour - Demi Lang
Just Be - Rebecca Maynard
First Fall - Jayne Perkins
From Sydmonton to Kingsclere - Gaila Adair
Salty is a character born from my desperate need to paint how I feel rather than what I see and I’m honestly gobsmacked that this work has been received so well.
I feel quite sad it’s all over for this year but next year is sure to be just as good. A massive shout out to the HUGE team of volunteers who make it all possible and work so hard throughout the whole year.
