Talking Point 96 Competition

Richard C O Lovesey Fine Art and Print
'Back to the 1980s'

For those of you who are too young to remember the 80s, listen to music, watch some old TV, or read a bit of history from that time. See what photos your family might still have from those years but do check that they are ok with you using them.

The key thing is that the 80s were pre the digital age – no internet, mobile phones or streaming, so entries can focus on real world activities. There were plenty of distinctive fashions – huge shoulder pads and wild hair!

The winners will receive prints and cards professionally printed by Richard C O Lovesey Fine Art and Print. There are three prizes.

1st - 5 x A4 giclée prints & 15 A6 cards
2nd - 3 x A4 giclée prints & 10 A6 cards
3rd - 1 x A4 giclée prints & 6 A6 cards

Please note that if you win, the prints and cards will be made from the image you submit, so it should be a large file with the colours and crop how you would like to see it in print. Pictures can be any size but we advise that it is best to enter pictures that have the proportions of about 4:6 (A4/A3 shaped) as they will print best. 

Rules

1. Pictures must be at least 50% dry colour pencil.

2. Any source material must either be your own or with permission from the photographer. If you have used a photo reference, other than your own, you must enter the name of the photographer in the space provided.

Copyright to use photo references by other people is the sole responsibility of the artist. The UKCPS is not responsible for ensuring you have the right to use references.

3. Image files should be between 1 and 4MB. Best quality please as they will be used for your prints and when reproduced in Talking Point.

You can use the form below or email, with attachments, to editor@ukcps.org.uk. Please give the title of the picture(s).

Closing Date for entries - 31st July 2025

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