The Big Painting Challenge Artist Profiles
Meet hopeful contestants of the Big Painting Challenge. These 10 passionate finalists were chosen from almost 6,000 entries received and have been selected to put their talents to the test with a series of art challenges designed to push their artistic skills to the limit. Who will be declared Britain’s best amateur artist?
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Alison Stafford
46, freelance designer from Cheshire
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Amy Goldring
28, full-time mum from South Wales
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Anne Blankson-Hemans
54, art assistant from Northampton
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Anthea Lay
68, retired Naval officer from Cornwall
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Claire Parker
20, language student from Essex
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Heather Harding
51, former fashion designer from East Sussex
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Jan Szymczuk
56, retired police artist from Northumberland
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Melvyn Flint
70, retired graphic designer from Maidstone
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Paul Bell
51, full-time dad from Buckinghamshire
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Richard Salter
35, army sergeant from Wiltshire
