Sefton Young Artist of the Year 2022

Online Exhibition: 4 June 2022 – 2023
Winners Announced: 22 June 2022
Prizegiving Event: 30 July 2022
Foyer Exhibition: 30 July – 20 August 2022

The Young Artist of the Year competition showcases the emerging artistic talent in Sefton.

The Atkinson, in partnership with The Arts Society Southport, invited Young Artists in school years 7-13 living or going to school in the Sefton Borough to submit one photograph of an original artwork to the competition.

Entries were received from both individual young artists and local schools across Sefton.

The winners and commended have been announced and are invited to display their work in The Atkinson Foyer from 30 July.

Prizes donated by The Arts Society Southport will be awarded at a Prizegiving Event at The Atkinson on 30 July.

All competition entries are exhibited online.

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Winners

: Hypnotic Eye, Pencil, By Zoe

: Althea, Pencil, By Victoria

: View Of Tranquility, Acrylic, By Olivia

: Dragons Eye, Colour Pencil, By Chloe

: Rough Sea, Mixed Media, By Jamie

: Portraiture, Pencil & Acrylic, By Ezme

: Ghosts Follow Me Everywhere, Digital Drawing, By Harriet

Commended

: ‘Colo’ – King Of The Jungle, Pencil, By Blake

: Pyramid Planets, Air Brush, By Kai

: Art Of Music, Mixed Media, By Emma

: Dog, Pencil & Pen, By Alfie

: Feline Traits, Pen & Pencil, By Eleanor

: Giraffe, Watercolour & Pencil, By Emma

: Imose (Beauty), Mixed Media, By Elliot

: Hidden Away, Acrylic, By Henry

: Castle Sinclair – Stacks In Time, Photograph, By Ben

: The Consequences Of War (Based On A Photograpgh In The Times), Charcoal & Pencil, By Kara

: Attic Window, Acrylic, By Eve

Online Exhibition

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School Year 7, 8 & 9

: Pyramid Planets, Air Brush, By Kai

: Scarlet – Ray, Pencil & Pen, By Scarlett (Ray)

: Watermelon Study, Coloured Pencil, By Sophia

: Count Scrapula, Mixed Media, By Tyler

: Colour Mixing, Paint On Paper, By Jonah

: Sunflower Skies, Paint & Scourer On Paper, By Alfie

: Purple Frog With The Harry Styles Swag, Acrylic, By Caitlin

: Demon Slayer (Based On Japanese Manga Series Written And Illustrated By Koyoharu Gotouge), Pastel, By Millie

: View Of Tranquility, Acrylic, By Olivia

: Ukraine Love, Paint, By Dylan

: Untitled, Pencil, By George

: Observational Drawing Of Sunflowers, Charcoal & Oil Pastel On Paper, By T.J.

: Art Of Music, Mixed Media, By Emma

: Dripping – Portrait Study, Paint, Pencil & Crayon, By Ruby

: Jewelery Art, Mixed Media, By Matthew

: Sushi 3D, Mixed Media, By Michael

: Why So Serious, Pencil (Based On The Joker In Batman), By Ethan

: Observational Drawing Of Sunflowers, Oil Pastel & Charcoal On Paper, By Cole

: Inspired By The Work Of William Morris, Marbling On Paper, By Ceira

: Floral Delight, Paint, By Kevin

: Space Odyssey, Paint, By James

: Althea, Pencil, By Victoria

: ‘Colo’ – King Of The Jungle, Pencil, By Blake

: Bittern, Pencil, By Harvey

: Bee Happy!, Pencil, By Jamie

: Hypnotic Eye, Pencil, By Zoe

: Family Guy (Based On Character Created By Seth McFarlane), Pen, By Ethan

: Dog, Pencil & Pen, By Alfie

School Year 10 & 11

: Adazee, Acrylic, By Rita

: Flamingos, Paint Pencils & Card, By Logan

: Peace And Marilyn, Watercolour, By Lily

: Burning Money, Acrylic, By Jessica

: Going To The Theatre, Mixed Media, By Jasmine

: Hockney Inspired Landscape, Watercolour, By Grace

: Dreamer, Pencil & Paint Pens Acrylic, By William

: Art Under The Micrsocope, Pastel, Ink & Marbling Techniques On Canvas, By Ryan

: Bird Studies (Diptych), Colour Pencil, By Ewelina

: African Roots, Mixed Media, By Mirna

: Exploring The Work Of Van Gogh, Impasto & Sgraffito Techniques On Canvas, By Jack

: Expression Of The Unknown, Coffee, Pen, Collage – Mixed Media, By Justin

: Art Under The Microscope, Mixed Media On Canvas, By Darragh

: Black Lives Matter, Mixed Media, By Courtney

: Feline Traits, Pen & Pencil, By Eleanor

: Exploring Natural Form In The Style Of Heidi Jung, Print On Paper, By Joe

: Line And Movement Experiment, Ink On Canvas, By Tommy-Lee

: Untitled, Pen & Pencil, By Tia

: Japanese Contemporary Design, Monoprint On Paper, By Bradley

: Medusa, Pencil, By Elen

: Inspired By The Mona Lisa And La Belle Ferronniere, Leonardo Da Vinci, Coffee, Pen, Collage-Mixed Media, By Aliyah

: Silver S14, Pencil & Pen, By Rostivlas

: Imose (Beauty), Mixed Media, By Elliot

: Light Concealment, Photography, By Lydia

: Hidden Away, Acrylic, By Henry

: Liver Building, Mixed Media, By Paige

: Horror, Acrylic & Paint Pens, By Josh

: Representations Of Characters, Ink Blowing On Paper, By Declan

: Prenatal Decay, Mixed Media, By Sam

: Eagle Sunrise, Coloured Pencil, By Logan

: Egyptian Queen, Watercolour, By Ava

: Icons (Diptych), Watercolour, By Amy

: Picasso Of Me, Posca Pens & Acrylic, By Aaron

: Stan Lee Tribute, Mixed Media, By Lawson

: Skater Boy, Posca Pens, By Harri

: Funghi And Form, Acrylic & Ink On Paper, By Jay

: Vampire, Mixed Media, By Roma

: Saul Gurtis, Watercolour, By Daniel

: Jay Feather- Inspired By The Book Series ‘Warrior Cats’, Watercolour, By Caitlin

: Bowie, Pencil, By Lauren

: Inspired By Maniac Art, Pen, By Julia

: Hit By Cupid, Pen & Pencil, By Ana Julia

: Monoprint, On Parcel Paper, By John

: Scorpio Inspired By Prasun Balasubramaniam, Pen, By Krithika

: Fashion Trio, Watercolour, By Anelia

: Dragons Eye, Colour Pencil, By Chloe

: Self Love, Acrylic, By Sophie

: Rough Sea, Mixed Media, By Jamie

: Kaori, Watercolour, By Ella

: Sweet Like Pumpkin Pie – Day Dreamer (Diptych), Photograph, By Emily

: Giraffe, Watercolour & Pencil, By Emma

: Steampunk Harley Quinn, Prismacolour Pencil, By Oliver

School Year 12 & 13

: Portraiture, Pencil & Acrylic, By Ezme

: Castle Sinclair – Stacks In Time, Photograph, By Ben

: Presentation Of Artist Research, Mixed Media, By Nathan

: Japanese Contemporary Design, Monoprint On Paper, By Sam

: Attic Window, Acrylic, By Eve

: Self Portrait, Collage, By Matthew

: Art Under The Microscope, Drawing, Ink Wash & Marbling On Canvas, By Harry

: Back In Time, Textile, By Samuel

: The Cover Up, Mixed Media, By Jesk

: Patrick Topping (DJ) Album Cover, Mosaic, By Matthew

: Art Under The Microscope, Mixed Media On Canvas, By Charlie

: Flamboyant Ribcage, Acrylic, By Isabella

: Ghosts Follow Me Everywhere, Digital Drawing, By Harriet

: Untitled, Digital, By Lucy

: Garden In The Style Of David Hockney, Pen On Paper, By Sonny

: The Follower, Digital, By Lilli

: Observational Mark Making, Monoprint On Paper, By Bradley

: The Consequences Of War (Based On A Photograpgh In The Times), Charcoal & Pencil, By Kara

: Mark Making Using Japanese Art As Reference, Indian Ink On Paper, By Oliver

: Travelling Through Space, Marbling, By Nathan

: Art Under The Microscope, Ink Wash, Marbling, Fine Liner & Oil Pastel On Canvas, By Theo

: Journey Of Cardiology, Mixed Media, By Lauren

: Japanese Contemporary Design, Monoprint On Paper, By Jordan

Prizes

The artworks are reviewed by a panel appointed by The Atkinson. All works are judged on individual merit and the judges’ decision is final. No correspondence or discussion will be entered into. Winners receive arts vouchers to be redeemed online.

Partners

The Arts Society Southport brings people together through a shared curiosity for the arts. Their events provide welcoming places to hear expert lecturers share their specialist knowledge about the arts. Their members contribute to and preserve our artistic heritage through volunteering and grants. Their work creates a better, healthier and more connected society. theartssocietysouthport.org.uk