Published on March 22, 2026
This is about all the Heat Winners who will be participating in the Semi Finals of Series 11 of Landscape Artist of the Year 2026, set to be broadcast on Wednesday. This overview not only summarizes the contenders but also poses a challenge for viewers to predict which artists will advance to the Finals.
The semi-finals will take place at the iconic Ouse Valley Viaduct in West Sussex. This stunning structure, often compared to a mountain in Ireland, is set to inspire the artists as they create their interpretations.
Who’s Who in the LAOTY Semi Finals 2026
A reminder of the pod artists in the Semi Finals includes all the heat winners and their profiles, along with their submissions and heat paintings. The excitement builds as audiences are invited to speculate on who might reach the Finals of Landscape Artist of the Year 2026.
Heat 1: Derwent Water, Lake District
Kim Day emerged as the winner in the first heat. Considered one of the favorites for the Final, her challenge will be to transform the large brick viaduct into an evocative work of art.
Kim has a solid background, living on the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset, where she works as a freelance concept artist for the film and television industry. With a BA Hons in Fine Arts and a Master’s degree from the NFTS/Royal College of Art, she utilizes a range of mediums including acrylics, charcoal, and pastels to create vibrant landscapes.
Judges have praised her artwork for its tonal qualities and use of color, noting her ability to blend large shapes with intricate details. Tai, one of the judges, found her pieces brilliant, while Eva appreciated the harmonious color palettes and the nuanced undertones she captured in her work.
Described as having a “delicious sense of colour,” Kim’s art resonates with a sense of place, celebrating the majesty of her subjects. It seems she could be a strong candidate for the Final, but as always in competitions like this, it’s still early to determine how each artist will perform.
Submission and Heat Artwork
The feedback on her pieces includes remarks on color sensitivity and how she interprets the landscapes uniquely. The board is looking forward to her creative approach to the viaduct, which may call for an innovative reinterpretation of a typically mundane structure.
In Episode 2, Nigel Glaze won the heat located in St James Park, focusing on Buckingham Palace and the Victoria Memorial while surrounded scenery of the park.
As we look ahead to the Semi Finals, fans and art lovers alike are buzzing with anticipation for the contestants and their upcoming masterpieces at the Ouse Valley Viaduct.
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