Diana Armfield RA NEAC has lived in Kew for many years. She and her husband Bernard both had their studios in their family home. Diana studied at the Slade School of Fine Art and the Central School of Arts and Crafts. She was Artist in Residence in Perth, Australia in 1985, and in Jackson, Wyoming, USA in 1989. She was elected to the RA the same year. She started her career in textile and wallpaper design in partnership with Roy Passano. They contributed to the 1951 Festival of Britain, and examples of their work are in the permanent collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
The prize is awarded in memory of Diana’s husband, Bernard Dunstan RA.
Diana, who still an active artist at the grand age of 104 years, says: “All professionals, amateurs and even those who say ‘I can’t draw a line’ are welcome to submit their drawings!”.
To enter the drawing contest, submit a monochrome drawing in pen, pencil, ink, or charcoal. All entries must be original drawings from observation, without the use of photographs. Entrants will be required to sign a statement confirming this. Participants can submit up to three drawings, and all entrants must be 16 years or older. There is a £5 entry fee per drawing.
You can present your masterpieces to ETNA-Arts Richmond, Room 21, 13 Rosslyn Road, Twickenham, between Monday, the 10th of February and Saturday, the 15th of February, from 9.30am to 12.30pm.
A panel of judges will select the finalists, andDiana Armfield will personally choose the winner.
