Meet the #PTD23 Judges

We are thrilled to announce that artist, writer and curator, Black Country Type’s Tom Hicks will be joining us as a judge for the Paint the Day 2023 challenge at Newhampton Arts Centre, Wolverhampton!

Black Country Type is an ongoing photographic project. In his series of images he applies his unique aesthetic to the region, focusing on words, typography, handmade lettering and signs. He also photographs ‘types’ of architectural features, objects and the post-industrial landscape of the area. With Tom on our expert panel, we’re certain that this year’s competition will be more exciting than ever!

See more about Black Country Type – https://www.blackcountrytype.com

Judge 2

We are delighted to announce that our second judge for the Paint the Day 2023 challenge at Newhampton Arts Centre, Wolverhampton, is none other than Shaun Morris

Known for his unique approach to landscape painting, Shaun has been a contestant on Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year and was shortlisted for the Jerwood Drawing Prize. He’s exhibited widely, including at the Surface Gallery, The Atkinson Gallery, and Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. Shaun has lectured in Fine Art at various universities and arts organisations across the UK. Drawing inspiration from the urban landscapes around his Birmingham home, Shaun paints scenes from everyday life, from Sainsbury’s car park to local bus stops.