Leehurst Swan boast two winners in Regional Art Competition

Maddy Lawrence, in Year 11, won the Key Stage 3 and 4 sketchbook category with an array of colourful and intricate drawings exploring the theme of contrast.

The competition judge said Maddy's work was a "wonderful collection of artwork, cuttings and notes".

They added: "It shows a strong sense of drawing ability and I love the fact that every time you look at it, your eye finds something new to explore. Well done Maddy."

The sketchbooks

The sketchbooks

The sketchbooks

Maddy Lawrence

Congratulations to Maddy (Year 11) who won the Key Stage 3&4 sketchbook category of @ISAartsUK south west competition with an array of colourful and intricate drawings exploring the theme of contrast! @journal_ben @New_ValleyNews @ISParent @IE_Today @WiltshireLife @My_Salisbury pic.twitter.com/JScYsXUJAa

— Leehurst Swan School (@LeehurstSwanSch) February 1, 2021

Maddy is a Leehurst Swan art scholar and, and the school say she "consistently creates exceptional pieces of work".

Mrs Gimenez, GCSE art teacher at Leehurst Swan, said: "Maddy is a very talented artist and success in the ISA art competition is a wonderful way to celebrate the work she has been producing."

Amelia (Year 8) topped the Key Stage 3, 3D art category with her ceramic piece entitled ‘The Art Cupboard Comes to Life!’

The judge said: "I really like the sense of humour and fun in this piece of artwork. It shows great skill and imagination and brought a smile to my face. Well done".

Mr Liversage, Head of Art at Leehurst Swan said: "This is fully deserved. Amelia works so well in art and in this piece, she has really found her voice."

Well done to Amelia who won the KS3 3D #art category @ISAartsUK south west competition with a ceramic piece called The Art Cupboard Comes to Life! The judge said 'I really like the sense of humour and fun... it shows great skill & imagination & brought a smile to my face! pic.twitter.com/lbbNkNKLmb

— Leehurst Swan School (@LeehurstSwanSch) February 1, 2021

Luke (Year 9) and Lois (last year’s Year 11) took second spot in their categories, Key Stage 3 2D art and Key Stage 4 textiles, respectively.

Luke’s 2D piece is a print, entitled Creative Hands, which shows how we can use our hands creatively, in this case using hand-bells.

Well done to Luke who took second spot in the KS3 2D #art category of @ISAartsUK south west competition! Luke’s piece is a print entitled Creative Hands which shows how we can use our hands creatively, in this case using hand-bells. #culturematters #salisbury @SalisburyGA pic.twitter.com/OLMVqH8y0w

— Leehurst Swan School (@LeehurstSwanSch) February 2, 2021

Lois’ large textile piece was inspired by ripples on the surface of water.

It is made from fabric using batik, hand painting and machine embroidery techniques.

Congratulations to Lois who has come second in the @ISAartsUK south west competition, KS4 #textiles category! Lois' piece was inspired by ripples on the surface of water and is made from fabric using batik, hand painting and machine embroidery techniques #Salisbury pic.twitter.com/B1z0V6CNLL

— Leehurst Swan School (@LeehurstSwanSch) February 2, 2021

The school added: "Congratulations to these talented artists – we are incredibly proud of their achievements".

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