“Two Bridges, View from the 28th Floor Riparian Plaza”

by Paul Drought

JUDGES COMMENTS

This work impressed me because of the style of the detail. It looks gestural and finely observed. I liked the peach side of the building. Ironically as soon as I saw it I recognised the view having painted it for the Tattersalls prize winning in 2007. The overall harmony of the work draws you in although I would have preferred more cerulean to the greens. The careful observation of the landscape wins the prize for me.

Bribie Bathers

by Peter Hubbard

JUDGES COMMENTS

This picture is a little gem. I especially like the figures in the sea and the variety of greens that depict the shoreline. It draws in all the way back to the ranges in the back – well done.

The Drive Home

by Garry Dolan

JUDGES COMMENTS

This composition is a winner. I have also been here in Brisbane and thought it would make a fine picture. I like the way the XXXX brewery is quelled down especially the simplification of Eddy Fourex. The phosphorous nature of the traffic lights, dusk reflections create mood. I dig it!

Floressence

by Sue Smith

JUDGES COMMENTS

I loved the skill and composition of this work. I just found the flat white background doesn’t allow me to sink in past the surface. It reminded me of Matisse and the complex patterns were excellent from a painterly perspective.

“From Rations, to Wages, to Treaty”

by Colin Bushell

JUDGES COMMENTS

Excellent image that captures the 3 colours of the First Nations Flag. Crisp image of his face – love the light circle in top right.

Lovers’ Walk…Low Tide

by Owen Hutchison

JUDGES COMMENTS

I really enjoy the mark making in this work. The rhythm of the trees and the beauty of the composition. Technical dexterity is impressive.

Impermanence

by Alice Tsou

JUDGES COMMENTS

Really loved this work – would like to see more variety of colour in the water. Beautiful subtlety in the sky of rainbows. Some exquisite painting but shows an over reliance on photography.

Overlooking the Bay

by Dr Ekaterina Strounina

SELECTORS COMMENTS

I cannot pretend other than I loved this image immediately. The colours of the Poinciana blossoms – so Brisbane- literally dances across the upper third of the painting while the triangular structure of the trees branches lead your eye down to what is a typical QLD home. The eye naturally picks up the bright light to the left of the composition, taking your eye back up to the marvellous vibrant red of the Poinciana blossoms. This work is well structured and unified.