Artist: Coleen Williams
“Coleen has effectively used abstract elements to support her realistic subject matter and add complementary colour contrasts. The variation of colour within the zebra stripes creates interest and shows form. The minimalism of the foreground used as a negative space helps frame the composition while keeping all the focus on the zebras.”
(judge Christopher Reid)
“The capture of light and the usage of leaving the white of paper, especially with the application of the grasses, is what makes this painting fresh and engaging. The zebra are beautifully captured forming the focus of the composition, the contrast between the black and white with a whisper of a warm brown give the zebra life and a third dimension. The loose and abstract background forms a lovely contrast to the detail and solidarity of the zebra, without detracting from the main subject.”
(judge Barbi Cunningham)
“A great painting : blurred background to give more emphasis on the subject, much detailed subject and an excellent light. Great title as well which is well reflected in the painting. It is so well executed that one can sense the love bond between the two subjects. Hats off to the artist.”
(judge Riaz Auladin)