LOCAL GIRL WINS ART PRIZE
Sophie Manning (pictured above), could hardly believe her luck last week when she took first prize in the 7-12 years section of the Sow and Gate ‘Paint an Animal’ competition. Nine year old Sophie, who lives in Appleton Close, Froghill, was presented with a cheque for £50 by Dame Cicely Crabtree at a special awards ceremony in Central London. She also receives a year’s supply of Sow and Gate products for her painting ‘Randy Rhino’.
Said Dame Cicely: “ Sophie has beautifully captured the thrusting and vigorous nature of the rhinoceros. The painting is so lifelike, particularly the detailed work on the animal's horn. I feel I could almost reach out and touch it!”
Asked about the inspiration for her painting, Sophie replied that it was based on the popular American cartoon character of the same name.
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06/11/07 @ 02:42