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The Advertiser
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
Queen Millie steals the show in Young Dobell competition
It's highly likely Sir William Dobell would have been delighted with Hannah Linton's portrait of her pet dog Millie. Hannah's artwork took out the 17 and 18-year-old section of this year's Young Dobell Art Competition. Titled 'Queen Millie', it is one of 320 artworks from Hunter artists aged between 5-18 that are on display at the Museum of Art and Culture in Booragul. Sir William was a three-time Archibald Prize winner who lived in Lake Macquarie and was known for his portraits and landscape artworks. His beloved pet dogs were also a favoured subject. Young Dobell participants were encouraged to create either a portrait of a person or pet who played a significant role in their life, or a landscape artwork of a place that is special to them. Hannah, a Cardiff High School student, originally created her work as a visual arts assessment project. Over the course of 10 hours, she worked up the portrait primarily using a black pen. "I tried to capture every single detail from my reference photo to make the portrait as life-like as possible," she said. "I used white gel pens to work up some areas to add a shine where needed. For her collar, I used markers to lay down a base colour, then worked up intricate detail with Prismacolour pencils, adding a pop of vibrancy to the black and white portrait." Despite her success, Hannah said she was still undecided about pursuing visual arts as a career. "Things are pretty open for me at the moment. I'm not sure if I'm going to go into an artistic career or do something else," she said. The exhibition runs until Sunday, August 3, at the Museum of Art and Culture (MAC), 2A First Street, Booragul. 5-6 years 7-8 years 9-10 years 11-12 years 13-14 years 15-16 years 17-18 years It's highly likely Sir William Dobell would have been delighted with Hannah Linton's portrait of her pet dog Millie. Hannah's artwork took out the 17 and 18-year-old section of this year's Young Dobell Art Competition. Titled 'Queen Millie', it is one of 320 artworks from Hunter artists aged between 5-18 that are on display at the Museum of Art and Culture in Booragul. Sir William was a three-time Archibald Prize winner who lived in Lake Macquarie and was known for his portraits and landscape artworks. His beloved pet dogs were also a favoured subject. Young Dobell participants were encouraged to create either a portrait of a person or pet who played a significant role in their life, or a landscape artwork of a place that is special to them. Hannah, a Cardiff High School student, originally created her work as a visual arts assessment project. Over the course of 10 hours, she worked up the portrait primarily using a black pen. "I tried to capture every single detail from my reference photo to make the portrait as life-like as possible," she said. "I used white gel pens to work up some areas to add a shine where needed. For her collar, I used markers to lay down a base colour, then worked up intricate detail with Prismacolour pencils, adding a pop of vibrancy to the black and white portrait." Despite her success, Hannah said she was still undecided about pursuing visual arts as a career. "Things are pretty open for me at the moment. I'm not sure if I'm going to go into an artistic career or do something else," she said. The exhibition runs until Sunday, August 3, at the Museum of Art and Culture (MAC), 2A First Street, Booragul. 5-6 years 7-8 years 9-10 years 11-12 years 13-14 years 15-16 years 17-18 years It's highly likely Sir William Dobell would have been delighted with Hannah Linton's portrait of her pet dog Millie. Hannah's artwork took out the 17 and 18-year-old section of this year's Young Dobell Art Competition. Titled 'Queen Millie', it is one of 320 artworks from Hunter artists aged between 5-18 that are on display at the Museum of Art and Culture in Booragul. Sir William was a three-time Archibald Prize winner who lived in Lake Macquarie and was known for his portraits and landscape artworks. His beloved pet dogs were also a favoured subject. Young Dobell participants were encouraged to create either a portrait of a person or pet who played a significant role in their life, or a landscape artwork of a place that is special to them. Hannah, a Cardiff High School student, originally created her work as a visual arts assessment project. Over the course of 10 hours, she worked up the portrait primarily using a black pen. "I tried to capture every single detail from my reference photo to make the portrait as life-like as possible," she said. "I used white gel pens to work up some areas to add a shine where needed. For her collar, I used markers to lay down a base colour, then worked up intricate detail with Prismacolour pencils, adding a pop of vibrancy to the black and white portrait." Despite her success, Hannah said she was still undecided about pursuing visual arts as a career. "Things are pretty open for me at the moment. I'm not sure if I'm going to go into an artistic career or do something else," she said. The exhibition runs until Sunday, August 3, at the Museum of Art and Culture (MAC), 2A First Street, Booragul. 5-6 years 7-8 years 9-10 years 11-12 years 13-14 years 15-16 years 17-18 years It's highly likely Sir William Dobell would have been delighted with Hannah Linton's portrait of her pet dog Millie. Hannah's artwork took out the 17 and 18-year-old section of this year's Young Dobell Art Competition. Titled 'Queen Millie', it is one of 320 artworks from Hunter artists aged between 5-18 that are on display at the Museum of Art and Culture in Booragul. Sir William was a three-time Archibald Prize winner who lived in Lake Macquarie and was known for his portraits and landscape artworks. His beloved pet dogs were also a favoured subject. Young Dobell participants were encouraged to create either a portrait of a person or pet who played a significant role in their life, or a landscape artwork of a place that is special to them. Hannah, a Cardiff High School student, originally created her work as a visual arts assessment project. Over the course of 10 hours, she worked up the portrait primarily using a black pen. "I tried to capture every single detail from my reference photo to make the portrait as life-like as possible," she said. "I used white gel pens to work up some areas to add a shine where needed. For her collar, I used markers to lay down a base colour, then worked up intricate detail with Prismacolour pencils, adding a pop of vibrancy to the black and white portrait." Despite her success, Hannah said she was still undecided about pursuing visual arts as a career. "Things are pretty open for me at the moment. I'm not sure if I'm going to go into an artistic career or do something else," she said. The exhibition runs until Sunday, August 3, at the Museum of Art and Culture (MAC), 2A First Street, Booragul. 5-6 years 7-8 years 9-10 years 11-12 years 13-14 years 15-16 years 17-18 years
Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
Rainy day surprise: Woman reels in rare leucistic catfish in St. Louis County
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – What started as a rainy fishing trip in St. Louis County ended with an unexpected surprise: A Missouri woman reeling in a rare leucistic catfish. Hannah Nguyen made the nice catch near Des Peres Park on Thursday afternoon. Photos and videos she shared with FOX 2 show a catfish with a yellowish top and a bright white, albino-like tail and lower body. Hannah, who frequently posts in Reddit community pages about fishing, said she hadn't had much luck lately, prior to Thursday anyways. After doing some research, she picked a random spot using Apple Maps and sought to catch something special. And it took some time Thursday, but it was well worth it. Hannah battled the leucistic catfish for nearly 40 seconds before she ultimately reeled it in. Sheriff's Dept. turns over findings in daycare death to Prosecuting Attorney's Office Leucism is a genetic condition characterized by an overall pale appearance with patches of reduced pigmentation in an animal's skin, fur, feathers or scales. It occurs when pigment-producing cells fail to develop or migrate properly during growth. Albinism, by contrast, is caused by a complete lack of melanin production, not only affecting the skin, but also the eyes, which typically appear red or pink. In a 2021 article from the Fulton Sun, a Missouri Department of Conservation specialist estimated that far fewer than 10% of fish experience leucism. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, catfish are typically white to silvery on their undersides with backs the range from grayish-blue to nearly black. An albino catfish is generally more peach-colored on its back. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Pembrokeshire Herald
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Pembrokeshire Herald
Fishguard Sports edge Camrose in dramatic Division Two Cup Final
A FISHGUARD amateur rider has qualified for the prestigious Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) following a standout performance at a major qualifier in Warwickshire. Hannah Jenkins and her eye-catching grey horse, Le Paz—known as Balou at home—secured victory in the Working Horse class at the SEIB Search for a Star qualifier held at Stoneleigh Park on Saturday (May 25). Judged by top showing experts Nicola Taylor and Richard Ramsay, the win earns the pair a coveted place in the HOYS finals at the NEC Birmingham this October. Hannah, who works full-time as an intensive care nurse, spoke of the challenges she faced juggling work commitments and competition preparation. The pair narrowly missed qualification at an earlier event at Hartpury University, where they finished runners-up. 'Hartpury was originally the only qualifier I could do,' she said. 'After we came second there, I thought, 'I'm going to have to try again now,' so I swapped my shifts around so we could come here today.' Balou originally came to Hannah on loan from her best friend, who bred him. 'I had twin boys and she knew I got on with Balou and wanted to help me get back in the saddle,' Hannah explained. 'He came to stay and never left. I've owned him since last summer and I love him to bits.' Nicolina MacKenzie, organiser of SEIB Search for a Star, praised Hannah's determination and the ethos of the competition. 'Search for a Star is all about the journey—learning and improving over time. Our team of judges and stewards are committed to supporting competitors and helping them achieve their potential.' The SEIB Search for a Star series, launched in 1996, has opened the door for thousands of amateur riders to compete at national level, including at HOYS and Your Horse Live. Qualifiers take place throughout the country, offering a broad range of classes for amateur show riders. For more information and updates, visit or the SEIB Search for a Star Facebook page. Entries can be made via the Showing Scene platform. SEIB has been providing specialist equestrian insurance for over 60 years, offering tailored cover for horses, riders, horseboxes, trailers, and businesses. More details can be found at
Bloomberg
a day ago
- Automotive
- Bloomberg
Bloomberg Hot Pursuit!: BMW M5 & Summer Drives
Hannah and Matt discuss the 2025 BMW M5, the Ford Ranger Raptor and new Mustang, and Matt's new Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Plus, how to plan the best summer drive. BMW SUMMER drive
BBC News
2 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Bristol boy, 11, starts business to fund koi pond dream
An 11-year-old boy has handmade and sold dozens of wooden planters and benches to fund his dream of having a koi pond. When James approached his parents for a bigger pond in their Emersons Green garden he was told "yes - if he could save up his pocket money to fund it". But what parents Hannah and Mike did not expect was that he would get to work immediately in their garage, leading to his own business. "There was a lot of banging around, and then he came back out with what resembled a planter," Mike said. He added: "All of our children have always been taught you need to work for your money. You appreciate it more if you've earned it." James' first effort "wasn't amazing", Mike added, "but with a little bit of doctoring it looked alright" and soon James was going door to door asking if anyone would like to buy his planter. Word of his creations travelled fast, and as more people began asking for planters his mum set up a Facebook page to advertise his work, while Mike helped James learn how to safely use the tools he needed. All of a sudden he was "overwhelmed" with requests coming in not just for planters but bin stores, bug houses, benches and even hedgehog houses. "People just tell us what they want, and we see if we can make it or not," James said, adding that he settled on the idea of planters because "a lot of people like wooden stuff, and we've already got the tools for it".Now inundated with dozens of orders, James spends most of his time after school and at weekends shaping his creations. "I always felt confident I could do it," he said. Koi ponds do not come cheap, with the cost of parts often reaching into thousands of pounds. So far James has been able to buy a new net to cover his existing pond, build a waterfall and, of course, buy more wood to build planters. He discovered the "really expensive" hobby of keeping the fish through his favourite YouTuber James the Koi Whisperer."When I first got them I didn't know any of the names of them, and now I've got them I know so much more about fishes," James said. "He really surprised us," Mike added."He knows how to test the water, he knows names and breeds of the koi." But while James dreams of one day going to Japan to see his beloved koi, as well as building a huge raised pond himself, his parents said they were "incredibly proud" of everything he has already achieved.
