Ros Psakis

 

FIVE TIME WINNER OF THE 'ART OF SYDNEY AWARD'

 

Ros has paintings hanging in collections both here in Australia

and overseas.

 

She is a popular demonstrator and workshop tutor with her easy to understand

method of teaching. Early training was with Gloria Ransom and Allan Fizzell.

Her continuing lessons come from Nature herself. Learning to paint is an ongoing

journey. And what a wonderful and exciting journey it is.

 

There are no shortcuts to success, no easy formulas to follow, only

dedication and a passion for what you are doing and above all else,

lots of brush mileage.

 

'Little Smooth Shell'

Best Exhibit in Show 'T he Art of Sydney Awards' - 2009
Judged by John Wilson

Judges Comments - "A quality work! A beautiful picture full of feeling,
and flawlessly painted, typical of this great artist's work."


 

'Winter Rain'

The Wal Chandler Award for Oil Painting 
First Prize 'St George Art Society Annual Exhibition' - 2009
Judged by Glenda Carter 

Judges Comments - "I chose this work for its simple composition, its freshness
and the wonderful control of brushwork and tone."

AND AGAIN

'Winter Rain'

 Best Exhibit in Show 'The Art of Sydney Awards' - 2010
Judged by Martin Campbell  A.R.A.S

Judges Comments - "A great painting, that has all the ingredients that make it work.
Great control of tone, atmosphere, brushwork, sections of abstraction and above all, emotion.
I feel something very special in this painting".

*Ros has won The Art of Sydney Award six times in all - 1997, 1999, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2016 

'The Red Onions'

2nd Prize - Still Life Section
Kiama Annual Art Exhibition 2010

'Camp Drafting, Tumut'

First Prize in the Local Scene Section at Tumut Exhibition - 2010
Judged by David Lake

Judges comments -  "The effect of a winter morning is wonderfully captured in this
painting. The artist shows great skill in the use of colour and tone, while lost and
found edges enhance the atmosphere of the piece".

'Drizzle'

Highly Commended in the Local Scene Section at the Tumut Exhibition - 2010
Judged by David Lake

Judges Comments - "An every day subject that is brought to life with great feeling."

 

 

'Rodeo Event'

Blackheath Rhododendron Festival Art Show 2010
1st Prize in the Oil Section
Judged by Joe Bezzina

'Summer and Sandhills'

St George Art Society Annual Exhibition 2010
Award of Excellence AND Peoples' Choice
Judged by Ron Stannard

Judges Comments - "This is outstanding work. Movement in the figures, just the right
amount of colour and expression in the surrounding area. Vigorous and expressive.

 

 

 

'City Lights Thru Rain'

1st Prize Oil Painting  Section - 'TheArt of Sydney Awards' - 2011
Judge: John Perkins

Judges Comments - "I loved this work, the subject choice and competent handling
show complete control. The flicks of light and colour make this a real winner."

 

 

'Blue Smoke Morning'

Very Highly Commended Oil Painting Section - 'The Art of Sydney Awards' - 2011
Judge: John Perkins

Judges Comments - "Excellent painting, it shows how this artist captures each subject
honestly and individually. The atmosphere and light make you feel part of the subject."







'Blue and White'

Commended Oil Painting Section - 'The Art of Sydney Awards' - 2011 
Judge: John Perkins

 

'Holidays'

Winner - Oil Painting Section  St George Art Society - 2011
Judge:  Martin Campbell

Judges comments - "Every brushstroke is beautiful and put down
with confidence and simplicity"