THE year 2013 will certainly go down as a big year for long–time porcelain section exhibitor Faye Suffolk.
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The Cambewarra resident took out the most successful exhibitor in fired hand-painted porcelain classes with her street scene square plate, had a piece included in the Standard of Excellence and was made a life member of the Royal Agricultural Society.
After attending the show for more than 50 years she now joins her husband Henry as a RAS life member.
“It was a successful time,” she admitted, “but being made a life member was extremely special.”
Mrs Suffolk entered 10 pieces in this year’s show and picked up four firsts, two seconds and a third and also had a figurine included in the Standard of Excellence.
While delighted to be the most successful exhibitor for a fourth time, she said it was being included in the Standard of Excellence that was the highlight.
It is the 14th time since she started showing her works at the Royal back in 2000 that she has been included in this prestigious Standard of Excellence display.
“Being in the Standard of Excellence is a huge deal,” she said.
She took out first placings in the birds and animals section, pen and wash, figurine or model, hand-applied lustre only using any technique.
She also placed in the traditional European style, portraits or full figure, landscapes or scenes, modern/abstract or experimental and monochromatic and white.
She has been a keen porcelain artist for more than 30 years and has taught for more than 20 years.
Also tasting success was Nowra’s Ian Scott in the miniature figurines and Paul Bradshaw with leatherwork, making show winkers, bridle and breastplate.