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'''Paul Newton''' (born 1961) is an [[List of Australian artists|Australian artist]].
'''Paul Newton''' (born 1961) is an [[List of Australian artists|Australian artist]].<ref name=bio>
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</ref> He has won the [[Archibald Prize]] Packing Room Prize twice:
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He has won the [[Archibald Prize]] Packing Room Prize twice:
in 1996<ref>
in 1996<ref>
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</ref> with a portrait of radio announcer [[John Laws]] [[CBE]];
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and, again in 2001 (along with the People's Choice award)<ref>
with a portrait of radio announcer [[John Laws]] [[CBE]];
and, again in 2001 (along with the People's Choice award)
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rugby player [[David Campese]] AM in 2000 (which was acquired by the National Portrait Gallery).<ref>[http://www.portrait.gov.au/portraits/2001.3/david-campese-ii ''David Campese II''] by Paul Newton, 2000, National Portrait Gallery</ref> He has also won portrait competitions in [[Philadelphia]] and the Portrait Society of America's 2003 International Portrait Competition in [[Washington DC]].
rugby player [[David Campese]] AM in 2000 (which was acquired by the National Portrait Gallery).<ref>[http://www.portrait.gov.au/portraits/2001.3/david-campese-ii ''David Campese II''] by Paul Newton, 2000, National Portrait Gallery</ref> He has also won portrait competitions in [[Philadelphia]] and the Portrait Society of America's 2003 International Portrait Competition in [[Washington DC]].


In 1999 his portrait of [[Bryce Courtenay]] AM was hung in the [[Archibald Salon des Refusés]]. His portrait of [[John Doyle (comedian)|John Doyle]] was also hung in the Salon des Refusés in 1995.
In 1999, his portrait of [[Bryce Courtenay]] AM was hung in the [[Archibald Salon des Refusés]]. His portrait of [[John Doyle (comedian)|John Doyle]] was also hung in the Salon des Refusés in 1995.


In 2002 he painted arts figure [[Brett Sheehy]] AO<ref>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/68403727@N03/7531832872/ ''Portrait of Brett Sheehy''], by Paul Newton, 2002, Flickr</ref> for that year's [[Archibald Prize]]<ref>Guinness, Daphne, 'Fit Enough to Tackle the Competition', ''The Sydney Morning Herald'', 20 May 2002</ref> with the painting later being a finalist in the 2004 [[Doug Moran National Portrait Prize]].<ref>Verghis, Sharon, 'Reputation Restored in Leaner Frame', ''The Sydney Morning Herald'', 28 July 2004.</ref>
In 2002, he painted arts figure [[Brett Sheehy]] AO<ref>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/68403727@N03/7531832872/ ''Portrait of Brett Sheehy''], by Paul Newton, 2002, Flickr</ref> for that year's [[Archibald Prize]]<ref>Guinness, Daphne, 'Fit Enough to Tackle the Competition', ''The Sydney Morning Herald'', 20 May 2002</ref> with the painting later being a finalist in the 2004 [[Doug Moran National Portrait Prize]].<ref>Verghis, Sharon, 'Reputation Restored in Leaner Frame', ''The Sydney Morning Herald'', 28 July 2004.</ref>


In 2003 an image painted on [[Ian Thorpe]]'s jeans by Paul Newton was used as a pin for the Jeans for Genes Day. The jeans were later auctioned by the charity for $26,000.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jeans4genes.com.au/enews.php |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2005-10-14 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20051026063344/http://www.jeans4genes.com.au/enews.php |archivedate=26 October 2005 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
In 2003, an image painted on [[Ian Thorpe]]'s jeans by Paul Newton was used as a pin for the Jeans for Genes Day. The jeans were later auctioned by the charity for $26,000.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jeans4genes.com.au/enews.php |title=Jeans for Genes |accessdate=2005-10-14 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20051026063344/http://www.jeans4genes.com.au/enews.php |archivedate=26 October 2005 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>


Newton holds a Bachelor of Science from the [[University of Sydney]] and a Diploma of Art from the [[Julian Ashton Art School]] in Sydney.
Newton holds a Bachelor of Science from the [[University of Sydney]] and a Diploma of Art from the [[Julian Ashton Art School]] in Sydney.


He painted a portrait of [[Tara Moss]]<ref>[http://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/events/exhibitions/2006/moran/images/s23.html 'Portrait of Tara Moss'] by Paul Newton, Doug Moran National Portrait Prize 2006, State Library of New South Wales</ref> which was a finalist in the [[Doug Moran National Portrait Prize]], and was 'highly commended' at the Shirley Hannan National Portrait Awards in [[Bega, New South Wales|Bega]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.taramoss.com.au/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t%3D226%26 |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2005-10-14 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060825174314/http://www.taramoss.com.au/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=226&sid=b4247fc37dd6535c2bc8e1628cc451a9 |archivedate=25 August 2006 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
He painted a portrait of [[Tara Moss]]<ref>[http://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/events/exhibitions/2006/moran/images/s23.html 'Portrait of Tara Moss'] by Paul Newton, Doug Moran National Portrait Prize 2006, State Library of New South Wales</ref> which was a finalist in the [[Doug Moran National Portrait Prize]], and was 'highly commended' at the Shirley Hannan National Portrait Awards in [[Bega, New South Wales|Bega]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.taramoss.com.au/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t%3D226%26 |title=Taramoss.com.au :: View topic - Your portrait in the Archibald |accessdate=2005-10-14 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060825174314/http://www.taramoss.com.au/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=226&sid=b4247fc37dd6535c2bc8e1628cc451a9 |archivedate=25 August 2006 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>


Newton was commissioned to paint a depiction of the Madonna and Child ''Our Lady of the Southern Cross''
Newton was commissioned to paint a depiction of the Madonna and Child ''Our Lady of the Southern Cross''
for [[World Youth Day]] 2008, which now hangs permanently in [[St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney]].
for [[World Youth Day]] 2008, which now hangs permanently in [[St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney]].


He has entered the [[Archibald Prize]] twelve times and been a finalist in [[List of Archibald Prize 1997 finalists|1997]], [[List of Archibald Prize 1999 finalists|1999]], [[List of Archibald Prize 2000 finalists|2000]], [[List of Archibald Prize 2002 finalists|2002]], [[List of Archibald Prize 2004 finalists|2004]], [[List of Archibald Prize 2006 finalists|2006]], [[List of Archibald Prize 2008 finalists|2008]], [[List of Archibald Prize 2010 finalists|2010]] (with ''Self portrait #2 – dark night of the soul''), [[List of Archibald Prize 2012 finalists|2012]], [[List of Archibald Prize 2014 finalists|2014]], [[List of Archibald Prize 2017 finalists|2017]] and [[List of Archibald Prize 2020 finalists|2020]].
He has been a finalist in the [[Archibald Prize]] 15 times, including in [[List of Archibald Prize 1997 finalists|1997]], [[List of Archibald Prize 1999 finalists|1999]], [[List of Archibald Prize 2000 finalists|2000]], [[List of Archibald Prize 2002 finalists|2002]], [[List of Archibald Prize 2004 finalists|2004]], [[List of Archibald Prize 2006 finalists|2006]], [[List of Archibald Prize 2008 finalists|2008]], [[List of Archibald Prize 2010 finalists|2010]] (with ''Self portrait #2 – dark night of the soul''), [[List of Archibald Prize 2012 finalists|2012]], [[List of Archibald Prize 2014 finalists|2014]], [[List of Archibald Prize 2017 finalists|2017]], [[List of Archibald Prize 2020 finalists|2020]] and [[List of Archibald Prize 2022 finalists|2022]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Archibald Prize Archibald 2022 work: Portrait of Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness by Paul Newton |url=https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/prizes/archibald/2022/30444/ |access-date=2022-05-06 |website=Art Gallery of New South Wales |language=en}}</ref>

==References==
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== External links ==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070929064403/http://www.portraitartistsaustralia.com.au/listingview.php?listingID=5 Portrait artists australia]
*[http://www.paulnewton.com.au/ artist's site]
*[http://thearchibaldprize.com.au/finalists/archibald/ Archibald Prize 2010 finalists]


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==References==
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== External links ==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070929064403/http://www.portraitartistsaustralia.com.au/listingview.php?listingID=5 Portrait artists australia]
*[http://www.paulnewton.com.au/ artist's site]
*[http://thearchibaldprize.com.au/finalists/archibald/ Archibald Prize 2010 finalists]


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Paul Newton
Born1961 (age 62–63)
NationalityAustralian
Known forPainting
AwardsArchibald Prize: Packing Room and People's Choice

Paul Newton (born 1961) is an Australian artist.[1] He has won the Archibald Prize Packing Room Prize twice: in 1996[2] with a portrait of radio announcer John Laws CBE; and, again in 2001 (along with the People's Choice award)[3] with a portrait of characters Roy Slaven and HG Nelson.

He has works in the permanent collection of the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra, and is a portrait artist for Parliament House, Canberra. He has painted Prime Ministers and Governor General Sir William Deane AC, KBE. Other portraits by Newton have been Archibald Prize finalists including paintings of model Kate Fischer in 1997, model Maggie Tabberer AM in 1999,[1] and rugby player David Campese AM in 2000 (which was acquired by the National Portrait Gallery).[4] He has also won portrait competitions in Philadelphia and the Portrait Society of America's 2003 International Portrait Competition in Washington DC.

In 1999, his portrait of Bryce Courtenay AM was hung in the Archibald Salon des Refusés. His portrait of John Doyle was also hung in the Salon des Refusés in 1995.

In 2002, he painted arts figure Brett Sheehy AO[5] for that year's Archibald Prize[6] with the painting later being a finalist in the 2004 Doug Moran National Portrait Prize.[7]

In 2003, an image painted on Ian Thorpe's jeans by Paul Newton was used as a pin for the Jeans for Genes Day. The jeans were later auctioned by the charity for $26,000.[8]

Newton holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Sydney and a Diploma of Art from the Julian Ashton Art School in Sydney.

He painted a portrait of Tara Moss[9] which was a finalist in the Doug Moran National Portrait Prize, and was 'highly commended' at the Shirley Hannan National Portrait Awards in Bega.[10]

Newton was commissioned to paint a depiction of the Madonna and Child Our Lady of the Southern Cross for World Youth Day 2008, which now hangs permanently in St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney.

He has been a finalist in the Archibald Prize 15 times, including in 1997, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010 (with Self portrait #2 – dark night of the soul), 2012, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2022.[11]

References

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  1. ^ a b "PAA — Portrait Artists Australia: Newton, Paul". portraitartistsaustralia.com.au/browse-portrait-artists/newton-paul/. 28 February 2009. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
  2. ^ "Winners for 1996". www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/prizes/archibald/1996/. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
  3. ^ "Winners for 2001". www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/prizes/archibald/2001/. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
  4. ^ David Campese II by Paul Newton, 2000, National Portrait Gallery
  5. ^ Portrait of Brett Sheehy, by Paul Newton, 2002, Flickr
  6. ^ Guinness, Daphne, 'Fit Enough to Tackle the Competition', The Sydney Morning Herald, 20 May 2002
  7. ^ Verghis, Sharon, 'Reputation Restored in Leaner Frame', The Sydney Morning Herald, 28 July 2004.
  8. ^ "Jeans for Genes". Archived from the original on 26 October 2005. Retrieved 14 October 2005.
  9. ^ 'Portrait of Tara Moss' by Paul Newton, Doug Moran National Portrait Prize 2006, State Library of New South Wales
  10. ^ "Taramoss.com.au :: View topic - Your portrait in the Archibald". Archived from the original on 25 August 2006. Retrieved 14 October 2005.
  11. ^ "Archibald Prize Archibald 2022 work: Portrait of Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness by Paul Newton". Art Gallery of New South Wales. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
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Awards
Preceded by Packing Room Prize
1996
for John Laws
Succeeded by
Awards
Preceded by Packing Room Prize
2001
for Roy Slaven and HG Nelson
Succeeded by
Awards
Preceded by People's Choice Award
2001
portrait of John Doyle and Greig Pickhaver (Roy Slaven and HG Nelson)
Succeeded by