Chris Forsey RI’s coastal landscapes…

In this year’s exhibition Chris Forsey RI has captured the Cornish coastline. He writes… The 6 paintings in the show are all based on coastal landscapes in western Cornwall. I am particularly inspired by the rugged beauty of this area …

Robin Hazlewood VPRI writes…

Of his RI collection this year, Robin Hazlewood VPRI writes: La Molière, Cevennes  The Cevennes is a deeply wooded and hilly part of southern France, mostly designated a National Park. The traditional houses are in the main set on terraces, …

Anne McCormack RI paints hot and spicy Cuba…

Anne McCormack RI has a colourful collection this year depicting the vibrant antiquity of Cuba. She writes: Classic American cars, washing on balconies, stunning buildings from Havana’s glamorous past and of course the people – all combining to create the …

Painters’ Question Time

Today, 16 April at 2.30pm, members of the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours;  Rosa Sepple PRI, Lillias August RI, Jean Noble RI SWA, Ian Sidaway RI  and Robin Hazlewood VPRI form a panel answering your questions on everything to do with water media …

A few words from Charles Bone PPRI…

Charles Bone PPRI was President of the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours from 1979-1989. He writes: The current exhibition of the RI includes a watercolour of a landscape near Deya on the island of Majorca. Charles Bone is …

Harry Price RI’s collection

Harry Price RI, winner of  The Baohong Artists’ Watercolour Paper Prize at this years exhibition, has three paintings on show. He writes: RISTORANTE, LAKE COMO    The excitement and surprises found in the reflections in the lakeside café brought together by the …

fRIends of the RI

If you have enjoyed the 207th exhibition of the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours, why not become a fRIend of the RI? We aim to bring together online, painters in watercolour and art lovers who are interested in …

RI Archive display…

In the gallery for the duration of the exhibition there is a display in the Threadneedle space of the RI Archives. A collection of fascinating documents and photographs which chart the history of the Institute from it’s inception in 1831. …

In the gallery today…

Please note: Unfortunately, due to unavoidable circumstance, this event has been cancelled In the gallery today we have Paul Banning RI RSMA demonstrating his watercolour techniques in the gallery and answering questions. Paul’s method of working involves many thin glazes …

Events in the gallery…

The exhibition continues with events in the gallery drawing in lot’s of visitors. With tours of the exhibition, portfolio reviews, painting demonstrations, the opportunity to delve into members’ sketchbooks and members on hand every day to answer visitors’ questions, there …