In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Amy Dury (@amy_dury)

We are beyond excited to have Amy Dury to the Sussex Portrait Artist of the Year 2025 judging panel!⁣

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As a former participant on Sky’s Portrait @artistoftheyear Amy knows exactly what it’s like to be in a live portrait competition.⁣

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Her masterful paintings explore societal roles, power dynamics, and human connections, earning her exhibitions at @royal_institute_watercolours and @royalsocietyportraitpainters⁣

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Now, she’s bringing her artistic expertise to @thevenueworthing on 22nd March to help us crown Sussex Portrait Artist of the Year 2025 🎨⁣

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Want to witness the competition live and see Amy in action as a judge? ⁣

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There are a limited number of tickets available at sussexpaoty.com

Also in this episode is a small introduction to three of the Sussex paoty 2025 finalists:

1.    Tim Bidwell - @timbidwell

2.    Helen Stone - @helenstone_art

3.    Mandy Worster - @mandyworsterstudio

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For ticket information for the Sussex Portrait of the year on 22 March go to

https://www.instagram.com/sussexpaoty

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