Peninsula artists make Archibald submissions

Ms Liesl Tesch with Mr Terry MatthewsMs Liesl Tesch with Mr Terry Matthews

Two Peninsula artists have submitted works to this year’s coveted Archibald Portrait Prize.

A portrait of actor Mr David Wenham by Mr Jordan Richardson of Killcare Heights has made it to the finals and will have his work hung for the second consecutive year.

A portrait of Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch, a former teacher at Brisbane Water Secondary College, was also submitted for the Archibald Prize by Umina artist Mr Terry Matthews.

SOURCE: Finalists list, 2 May 2018 Archibald Prize website Media statement, 2 May 2018 Liesl Tesch, Member for Gosford