We are delighted to announce the winners of our landscape art competition for schools to mark Scotland’s Climate Week which took place 26th September – 2nd October. Our talented winners this month were from Granton Primary School, Clovenstone Primary School and Craigroyston Primary School. Using digital images of paintings from the City Art Centre collection to provoke discussion, pupils took the time in class to reflect on the importance of protecting our natural environment. They then created their own beautiful landscape artworks in response - some using paint, others using pen and pencil. The three winning artworks were voted for by Museums & Galleries Edinburgh staff members.
GOLD AWARD WINNER – Fern, P4/5 pupil, Craigroyston Primary School
We were very impressed by Fern’s attention to detail in this beautiful landscape painting from the careful drawing of the roots to the marks on the tree trunks. Her sophisticated application of colour and texture bring this scene to life and really made us feel as if we were walking through a woodland. Well done Fern!
SILVER AWARD WINNER – Rosie, P3C pupil, Granton Primary School
This delightful painting by Rosie really made us smile. Her use of vibrant colours and the smiling faces of the people in the water made us feel happy. We love the way that the waves have been painted to create a sense of movement in the sea. Well done Rosie!
BRONZE AWARD WINNER – Marhan, P7 pupil, Clovenstone Primary School
The expressive painterly marks used in this landscape by Marhan are just fantastic. This is an atmospheric piece of art that brilliantly captures the rugged nature of Scotland's scenery. Well done Marhan!
Our three fantastic winners will receive certificates and an art materials prize.
