Monthly challenge January 2026

Our challenge for January was Fashion and the winner is Peter Rossington with his painting A fashionable lady. Sophie Knight-Crow is in 2nd place, and Vivien Pharoah is in 3rd place. Congratulations to all.

The winning picture

7: A fashionable lady / Medium: Charcoal & pastel / Peter Rossington

Second place

6: Aurelia / Medium: Glass paint, Goldleaf & Acrylic / Sophie Knight-Crow

Third place

4: Flapper / Medium: Watercolour / Vivien Pharoah
1: Fashion at the Summer Private View / Medium: Oil / Penny Smith
2: Granddaughter, Fashion Expert / Medium: Collage / Dave Tribe
3: The Corner Boutique / Medium: Watercolour / Malcolm Beakhust
5: Top hat and tails / Medium: Gouache, watercolour & ink / Barbara Stevens