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2018 Pastel-High Key: Gold Medal
Jean Moulin, EFIAP APSNZ
The Last Stop
![The Last Stop by Jean Moulin, EFIAP APSNZ The Last Stop by Jean Moulin, EFIAP APSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_344_4a.jpg?itok=_WJ6SjmA)
2018 Pastel-High Key: Silver Medal
Robin Short, APSNZ
Whimsical
![Whimsical by Robin Short, APSNZ Whimsical by Robin Short, APSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_34_4d.jpg?itok=i3WzGezx)
2018 Pastel-High Key: Bronze Medal
Gail Stent, FPSNZ
Falling Angel
![Falling Angel by Gail Stent, FPSNZ Falling Angel by Gail Stent, FPSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_437_4c.jpg?itok=EYpTcwqa)
2018 Pastel-High Key: Honours
Jane
![Jane by Jane by](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_245_4b.jpg?itok=E7sFZj3c)
Pelicans
![Pelicans by Pelicans by](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_245_4c.jpg?itok=wig3WPdW)
A Quiet Read
![A Quiet Read by A Quiet Read by](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_245_4d.jpg?itok=3mby3Yqy)
Soft And Subtle
![Soft And Subtle by Soft And Subtle by](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_350_4c.jpg?itok=xG2lBp7y)
Spindrift
![Spindrift by Spindrift by](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_423_4d.jpg?itok=YiStB2eG)
Constance Fein Harding, N/A
J’ai Perdu Mon Ami
![J’ai Perdu Mon Ami by Constance Fein Harding, N/A J’ai Perdu Mon Ami by Constance Fein Harding, N/A](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_259_4c.jpg?itok=6fTtMcCO)
Pauline Smith, LPSNZ
High Tea
![High Tea by Pauline Smith, LPSNZ High Tea by Pauline Smith, LPSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_28_4b.jpg?itok=CVjqiV3o)
Pauline Smith, LPSNZ
Daisies
![Daisies by Pauline Smith, LPSNZ Daisies by Pauline Smith, LPSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_28_4d.jpg?itok=5BnlSqlL)
Anne Tate, APSNZ
Incoming
![Incoming by Anne Tate, APSNZ Incoming by Anne Tate, APSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_377_4a.jpg?itok=BNMKPLpl)
2018 Pastel-High Key: Highly Commended
Into the Rain
![Into the Rain by Into the Rain by](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_255_4b.jpg?itok=QTrBGKla)
Pick Me
![Pick Me by Pick Me by](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_345_4c.jpg?itok=wWUMJSsH)
Fragility
![Fragility by Fragility by](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_350_4a.jpg?itok=Xdhpu_ic)
Magnolia
![Magnolia by Magnolia by](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_395_4d.jpg?itok=tl7lkPrY)
Water Colours
![Water Colours by Water Colours by](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_406_4a.jpg?itok=PRcOUP7a)
Lustre
![Lustre by Lustre by](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_406_4c.jpg?itok=FDA5smuD)
Priscilla Chapman, ANPSNZ
Sweet Peas
![Sweet Peas by Priscilla Chapman, ANPSNZ Sweet Peas by Priscilla Chapman, ANPSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_356_4c.jpg?itok=-lT_yXzz)
Constance Fein Harding, N/A
Cow
![Cow by Constance Fein Harding, N/A Cow by Constance Fein Harding, N/A](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_259_4b.jpg?itok=4gYfaZUR)
Stephanie Handley, APSNZ
Delicate Cameillia
![Delicate Cameillia by Stephanie Handley, APSNZ Delicate Cameillia by Stephanie Handley, APSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_252_4a.jpg?itok=0CnYbS6F)
Stephanie Handley, APSNZ
Pink Rose
![Pink Rose by Stephanie Handley, APSNZ Pink Rose by Stephanie Handley, APSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_252_4b.jpg?itok=sLjoBUGe)
Jill Jackson, APSNZ
Sun Hat
![Sun Hat by Jill Jackson, APSNZ Sun Hat by Jill Jackson, APSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_271_4c.jpg?itok=6a5WXimf)
Anna Mandeno, N/A
Wanaka
![Wanaka by Anna Mandeno, N/A Wanaka by Anna Mandeno, N/A](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_66_4c.jpg?itok=73-NHn1b)
Robin Short, APSNZ
Don't want to talk about it
![Don't want to talk about it by Robin Short, APSNZ Don't want to talk about it by Robin Short, APSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_34_4a.jpg?itok=BnoO7skV)
Pauline Smith, LPSNZ
La Boca
![La Boca by Pauline Smith, LPSNZ La Boca by Pauline Smith, LPSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_28_4c.jpg?itok=eEHM0mTo)
2018 Pastel-High Key: Acceptance
Lone Tree
![Lone Tree by Lone Tree by](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_245_4a.jpg?itok=6OTnJ0el)
Delightful Daisy
![Delightful Daisy by Delightful Daisy by](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_25_4b.jpg?itok=Gzv-ybXn)
Sparkling Triples
![Sparkling Triples by Sparkling Triples by](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_255_4c.jpg?itok=taIJF-ZF)
Dancing High
![Dancing High by Dancing High by](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_326_4b.jpg?itok=Pg5CEQ6b)
Jade
![Jade by Jade by](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_326_4c.jpg?itok=R20xtXvW)
The Dancer
![The Dancer by The Dancer by](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_326_4d.jpg?itok=M4e65Taz)
Dolphin Waves
![Dolphin Waves by Dolphin Waves by](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_345_4a.jpg?itok=Drfgvnhj)
Flamingo Magic
![Flamingo Magic by Flamingo Magic by](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_345_4b.jpg?itok=bRQJxrO9)
Raindrops On Roses
![Raindrops On Roses by Raindrops On Roses by](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_350_4b.jpg?itok=8ZcQ_9Ld)
Cherry Delight
![Cherry Delight by Cherry Delight by](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_406_4b.jpg?itok=YZqfNpLB)
Vintage Rose
![Vintage Rose by Vintage Rose by](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_406_4d.jpg?itok=ImqTybl_)
Equine Dreams
![Equine Dreams by Equine Dreams by](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_423_4a.jpg?itok=naHpbbF3)
Poolburn Dam
![Poolburn Dam by Poolburn Dam by](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_423_4c.jpg?itok=DPo3B69s)
Margaret Anderson, LPSNZ
Morning light
![Morning light by Margaret Anderson, LPSNZ Morning light by Margaret Anderson, LPSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_324_4c.jpg?itok=coT2Oo9j)
Diana Andrews, LPSNZ
Winter woods
![Winter woods by Diana Andrews, LPSNZ Winter woods by Diana Andrews, LPSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_435_4d.jpg?itok=JMc8Htqu)
Michael Boyd-Clark, APSNZ
Sugar Bird
![Sugar Bird by Michael Boyd-Clark, APSNZ Sugar Bird by Michael Boyd-Clark, APSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_31_4c.jpg?itok=ncpgmN1U)
John Burford, APSNZ
fisherman
![fisherman by John Burford, APSNZ fisherman by John Burford, APSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_427_4c.jpg?itok=M2BWr3Gf)
Priscilla Chapman, ANPSNZ
Aquilegia
![Aquilegia by Priscilla Chapman, ANPSNZ Aquilegia by Priscilla Chapman, ANPSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_356_4a.jpg?itok=iMQ848HK)
Priscilla Chapman, ANPSNZ
Maple
![Maple by Priscilla Chapman, ANPSNZ Maple by Priscilla Chapman, ANPSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_356_4b.jpg?itok=ATaXPiVc)
Priscilla Chapman, ANPSNZ
Seeds
![Seeds by Priscilla Chapman, ANPSNZ Seeds by Priscilla Chapman, ANPSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_356_4d.jpg?itok=0OiUJ7Fh)
Constance Fein Harding, N/A
A Peppermint Sea
![A Peppermint Sea by Constance Fein Harding, N/A A Peppermint Sea by Constance Fein Harding, N/A](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_259_4a.jpg?itok=Jq6NeHmP)
Constance Fein Harding, N/A
Nyum Nyum
![Nyum Nyum by Constance Fein Harding, N/A Nyum Nyum by Constance Fein Harding, N/A](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_259_4d.jpg?itok=_plxrOpV)
Lynn Fothergill, LPSNZ
Early Morning at the Taj Mahal
![Early Morning at the Taj Mahal by Lynn Fothergill, LPSNZ Early Morning at the Taj Mahal by Lynn Fothergill, LPSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_33_4a.jpg?itok=KOYOafjB)
Lynn Fothergill, LPSNZ
Free to Be
![Free to Be by Lynn Fothergill, LPSNZ Free to Be by Lynn Fothergill, LPSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_33_4b.jpg?itok=f8PU7ZvX)
Lynn Fothergill, LPSNZ
Gliding
![Gliding by Lynn Fothergill, LPSNZ Gliding by Lynn Fothergill, LPSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_33_4d.jpg?itok=izfkwvnP)
Stephanie Handley, APSNZ
Starlight
![Starlight by Stephanie Handley, APSNZ Starlight by Stephanie Handley, APSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_252_4d.jpg?itok=zbt0DP13)
Liz Hardley, FPSNZ, EFIAP/g, EPSA, GMAPS, LRPS
Stamens
![Stamens by Liz Hardley, FPSNZ, EFIAP/g, EPSA, GMAPS, LRPS Stamens by Liz Hardley, FPSNZ, EFIAP/g, EPSA, GMAPS, LRPS](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_70_4c.jpg?itok=9gwf9vXB)
Susie Hare, LPSNZ
The Sweetest Peas
![The Sweetest Peas by Susie Hare, LPSNZ The Sweetest Peas by Susie Hare, LPSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_16_4c.jpg?itok=fku274eE)
Tanya Houghton, N/A
Veins
![Veins by Tanya Houghton, N/A Veins by Tanya Houghton, N/A](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_420_4a.jpg?itok=gzJZpgUq)
Jill Jackson, APSNZ
Water Lily
![Water Lily by Jill Jackson, APSNZ Water Lily by Jill Jackson, APSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_271_4d.jpg?itok=r1-VCA6Q)
Anna Mandeno, N/A
Mt John observatory
![Mt John observatory by Anna Mandeno, N/A Mt John observatory by Anna Mandeno, N/A](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_66_4a.jpg?itok=rAxRX9LE)
Anna Mandeno, N/A
Tasman lake
![Tasman lake by Anna Mandeno, N/A Tasman lake by Anna Mandeno, N/A](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_66_4b.jpg?itok=_ohZ2bdU)
Bob McCree, fpsnz
Frosty Pastiche No 2
![Frosty Pastiche No 2 by Bob McCree, fpsnz Frosty Pastiche No 2 by Bob McCree, fpsnz](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_389_4b.jpg?itok=wHO5o59p)
Sue Riach, APSNZ ARPS AFIAP
Misty Morn
![Misty Morn by Sue Riach, APSNZ ARPS AFIAP Misty Morn by Sue Riach, APSNZ ARPS AFIAP](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_294_4b.jpg?itok=nquLZevp)
Sue Riach, APSNZ ARPS AFIAP
Translucence
![Translucence by Sue Riach, APSNZ ARPS AFIAP Translucence by Sue Riach, APSNZ ARPS AFIAP](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_294_4c.jpg?itok=BSDyShWZ)
Sue Riach, APSNZ ARPS AFIAP
Wanaka In Watercolour
![Wanaka In Watercolour by Sue Riach, APSNZ ARPS AFIAP Wanaka In Watercolour by Sue Riach, APSNZ ARPS AFIAP](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_294_4d.jpg?itok=xwFIFJjS)
Robin Short, APSNZ
Gentle Shades
![Gentle Shades by Robin Short, APSNZ Gentle Shades by Robin Short, APSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_34_4c.jpg?itok=pUvsxWG6)
Rosemary Simpson, LPSNZ
Inspiring Pink
![Inspiring Pink by Rosemary Simpson, LPSNZ Inspiring Pink by Rosemary Simpson, LPSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_411_4a.jpg?itok=alrcu2Iq)
Rosemary Simpson, LPSNZ
A Blue Abstract
![A Blue Abstract by Rosemary Simpson, LPSNZ A Blue Abstract by Rosemary Simpson, LPSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_411_4b.jpg?itok=HS7oFTuk)
Noline Skeet, N/A
Contemplation
![Contemplation by Noline Skeet, N/A Contemplation by Noline Skeet, N/A](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_8_4a.jpg?itok=F3GI7q7R)
Noline Skeet, N/A
Floral Softness
![Floral Softness by Noline Skeet, N/A Floral Softness by Noline Skeet, N/A](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_8_4b.jpg?itok=K84eVvJD)
Noline Skeet, N/A
Floxgloves
![Floxgloves by Noline Skeet, N/A Floxgloves by Noline Skeet, N/A](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_8_4c.jpg?itok=DYSrk0--)
Noline Skeet, N/A
Textured Beauty
![Textured Beauty by Noline Skeet, N/A Textured Beauty by Noline Skeet, N/A](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_8_4d.jpg?itok=FaCijJMh)
Pauline Smith, LPSNZ
Fred
![Fred by Pauline Smith, LPSNZ Fred by Pauline Smith, LPSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_28_4a.jpg?itok=CPEvH4Y2)
Gail Stent, FPSNZ
Delicate Flow
![Delicate Flow by Gail Stent, FPSNZ Delicate Flow by Gail Stent, FPSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_437_4a.jpg?itok=o1Sd-6Kb)
Gail Stent, FPSNZ
Pastel Beauty
![Pastel Beauty by Gail Stent, FPSNZ Pastel Beauty by Gail Stent, FPSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_437_4d.jpg?itok=Lnqrhi-3)
Anne Tate, APSNZ
Shall I Risk It?
![Shall I Risk It? by Anne Tate, APSNZ Shall I Risk It? by Anne Tate, APSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_377_4b.jpg?itok=6nnrnAh6)
Anne Tate, APSNZ
The Last Leaves
![The Last Leaves by Anne Tate, APSNZ The Last Leaves by Anne Tate, APSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_377_4d.jpg?itok=PqlhRXuT)
Kath Varcoe, ANPSNZ
Coastal Scene
![Coastal Scene by Kath Varcoe, ANPSNZ Coastal Scene by Kath Varcoe, ANPSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_376_4a.jpg?itok=-TapHptu)
Janette Walker, N/A
Flower Power
![Flower Power by Janette Walker, N/A Flower Power by Janette Walker, N/A](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_424_4a.jpg?itok=2nOV2hBK)
Janette Walker, N/A
Pretty in Pink
![Pretty in Pink by Janette Walker, N/A Pretty in Pink by Janette Walker, N/A](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_424_4c.jpg?itok=WLpvMpDa)
Sheryl Williams, APSNZ
Camellia Dream
![Camellia Dream by Sheryl Williams, APSNZ Camellia Dream by Sheryl Williams, APSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_421_4a.jpg?itok=wnYGaVZA)
Kevin Williamson, NA
Coromandel Morning
![Coromandel Morning by Kevin Williamson, NA Coromandel Morning by Kevin Williamson, NA](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_416_4a.jpg?itok=l-uCXAWX)
Kevin Williamson, NA
Pastel Morning Coromadel
![Pastel Morning Coromadel by Kevin Williamson, NA Pastel Morning Coromadel by Kevin Williamson, NA](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2018_06_10/134_416_4c.jpg?itok=LVwgG99D)