Partners Magazine

Christmas painting competition

Three of East Hampshire's budding young artists have won themselves first prize in a children's painting competition run by East Hampshire District Council and the Mouth and Foot Painting Association.

The competition, which appeared in the winter edition of Partners magazine, called for local children to put down their ideas about "My Christmas" in a painting or coloured drawing. With over twenty entries, subjects ranged from interplanetary yuletide celebrations, to more traditional scenes of snowmen and Father Christmas.

Take a look at the entries:
Prize winners
Under 8 years old entries
8-12 years old entries

Judging the competition, Mr. Tom Yendell, Member Artist of the Mouth and Foot Painting Association and manager of the Association's gallery at Selborne, said:
"I'm impressed with the imagination and skills of our local young artists".

Tom's choice of first prize winners are:

Under 8's: Sophia Smith from Headley Down (age 7)
8-11's: Francesca Saunders from Greatham (age 8)
12-15's: Kerri Louise Veck from Alton (age 15)

Prizes include a school video telling the story of the Mouth and Foot Painting Association, a £5 token to spend, and a book.