The Journal’s Christmas Colouring Competition returned with a bang thanks to the talented Tracy Bartlett.

This year we had Santa himself, featuring alongside his cheeky Elves and loveable Snowman, all thanks to Tracy Bartlett whose outstanding talent and creativity puts smiles on our faces year on year!

Our thanks also goes to Swan Artworks, based in Paulton, for very kindly sponsoring this year’s competition!

Make sure to visit their shop for all your framing needs!

We were blown away by the entrants in The Journal’s Colouring Competition, thank you to all those who entered - you made our job of choosing a top three very difficult!

Winner of The Journal's 2022 Colouring Competition, Marcie Hall!
(Sophie Curtis)

Congratulations to six-year-old Sophie Curtis from Radstock for winning first place with her very colourful picture! We were very impressed by how neat and cheerful your scene was!

Well done to Jake Smith who grabbed second place with his lovely colouring in!
(Jake Smith)

Congratulations to five-year-old Jake Smith for winning second place with his fun colouring. Jake said: “I really enjoyed colouring in with my sparkly pens. I love the elves.” Well done Jake!

Congratulations Marcie Hall, who won third place with her creative scene.
(Marcie Hall)

Congratulations to 10-year-old Marcie Hall from Chilcompton for her creative scene, winning third place! Marcie said: “I have used the traditonal colours of red and green for the windowsill, the carpet and wall. I think my picture is bright and colourful.” We loved your attention to detail and creative approach!

We hope you all enjoyed taking part and we cannot wait to see what you produce next time!

All our thanks, The Journal