	Date added: 25 October 2008

Paint means prizes

Inkspot rewards Swindon artistic talent

Prizes were handed out at the Inkspot craft store in Stanford St this weekend to mark the culmination of their 4th annual art competition.

An impressive portrait painted by first-time entrant Nicholas Smith was judged the overall winner, with awards for pastel and pencil drawings, acrylic, oil, watercolours and special achievement also presented.

Inkspot Swindon art competition winner Nicholas Smith alongside marketing and promotions manager Annie Aiguier

Overall winner:

portrait artist Nicholas Smith alongside

Inkspot's Annie Aiguier and his entry (l)

"The standard once again has been superb," said Inkspot marketing and promotions manager Annie Aiguier, "the competition seems to be growing better year on year."

A gallery of all entrants will be on display in the store until the end of November, with some available to buy.

Inkspot Prize-giving Gallery