All artworks in our TALP 2024 Exhibitions, along with works highly commended by our judges, have been on display on Painters Online since July 11 and viewers have been able to cast votes for their favourite artwork in both The Artist and Leisure Painter categories.

Voting closed on September 30 and we are pleased to announce the winners as Lucy Smith and Michael Sheldon for their paintings below.

Huge congratulations to both artists.

The Artist People's Choice Award-Winner

Bill Benn, acrylic, (42x30cm)

Lucy Smith's fantastic portrait of Bill Benn was highly commended by our TALP judges and received the most public votes in The Artist category.

Leisure Painter People's Choice Award-Winner

Missaticum, oil, (46x61cm)

Michael Sheldon's incredibly detailed oil painting is a worthy winner of the Leisure Painter People's Choice Award having received the most votes from our online visitors.

Both Lucy and Michael receive gift vouchers worth £250 to spend at Art Supplies with Painters Online on materials of their choice.

Don't miss your chance to win big in our 2025 TALP Open Art Competition - full details coming soon!