The winners of Printer Magazines Group’s Epson SureColor printer competition are GT Sewell, who has won the P10070, and John Benwell, who will take home the P6070.
The two printers have a combined value of $30,000.
GT Sewell says he plans on using the printers for fine art reproduction in his newly built studio and gallery space, Arterior, based in Richmond, Melbourne.
“It was early morning when I got the call and it did not kick in on the phone. It took a couple more coffees before I could take in the news. It is amazing, and perfect timing as my HP fine art printers, which I have had for years were in need of replacements, so it could not have happened at a more opportune time.
“I run a studio with some renowned Australian and international artists, and a gallery space in Richmond. Everything is run from there. I work with artists directly to produce posters, prints, and whatever they need. I also produce wall graphics designed by artists.
“Not long ago I acquired an Epson SureColour S80600, and that is an absolutely amazing machine, especially for what I do. There is a lot of focus on colour for artists, and the pantone range I get from it is perfect for what I’m doing.
“Having the new machine will open up more work, and having the consistency in the one brand makes it much simpler. When they are being serviced everything can be done in one go.”
John Benwell is retired, and has recently sailed around Australia and New Zealand, taking photographs along the way. He plans on using the P6070 to print the photos he has taken, and sell them.
Benwell says, “I’m retired now, and retirement is boring, I have to say.
“I was doing a little bit of work helping a friend with their business, and received a call from an unlisted number. I get lots of telemarketing calls, so I was hesitant to answer. Then when I found out what the call was for I was over the moon.
“I had worked in university architecture schools, and am familiar with Epson printers, so I was amazed when I found out. When you enter a competition it is like buying a lotto ticket, you do not expect to win.
I have done a lot of sailing in big boats, I live in Melbourne, and have sailed over the top of Australia, through to Broome, South Australia, the Kimberleys, New Zealand.
“I have all these amazing high-quality photos from the trips, and now I plan to print them out and sell them.”
Craig Heckenberg, general manager Sales & Marketing, Epson Australia says, “Epson is delighted to congratulate both Mr. Sewell and Mr. Benwell as the winners of our recent Epson / Printer Magazines Group competition.
“We received many worthy entries but these two were the ones that stood out for us. Epson is always proud to support both up and coming Australian businesses and grass roots photography and I am sure that both these lucky winners will enjoy many years of high quality printing from their Epson SureColor printers.”
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