Seasons Greetings

The RI President, Council, and Artist Members wish all our friends and followers throughout the world  seasons greetings and best wishes for a happy, peaceful, and creative 2019. Image: ‘Avebury Stones, Winter’, watercolour, H39cm x W57cm, by Bob Rudd RI

Jean Noble RI SWA exhibits…

 Jean Noble is currently exhibiting in  Art for Youth At the Mall Galleries and was delighted to sell one of her paintings at the Private View. The exhibition continues until Friday 14 December, closing at 9pm. Art for Youth London, …

Exhibiting in Thessaloniki…

In November 2018, Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours (RI) member George Politis organised an exhibition at the French Institute in his home town of Thessaloniki, Greece. ‘Deracinements’, (Uprooted) focuses on the plight of refugees around the world. The …

David Poxon RI Workshops in France 2019

Join David Poxon RI for a two day workshop in France next year. For the first time in Normandie David will be tutoring a two day watercolour workshop suitable for both beginners and more experienced artists. Dates: 29 – 30 …

Ronald Maddox PPRI  Hon.RWS  Hon.RBA  PS FCSD

It is with much sadness and deep regret that we have to tell you that our Past President Ronald Maddox passed away on 14 November 2018. Ronald Maddox was born in Purley, Surrey, in 1930. He studied art at St …

Peter Folkes RI RWA – an illustrated talk and review

At the beginning of November an illustrated talk and review was held of Peter Folkes RI‘s work at Timsbury, Romsey, near Southampton. The Illustrated talk was given by Rod Rumble, and  a large selection of Peter’s paintings were displayed for the …

David Poxon RI receives an award…

David Poxon RI  has been honoured to receive an Elite Award at the Malaysia International Watercolour Biennale 2018 in Kuala Lumpar, for his painting ‘Van in a Wood’. Congratulations David!  

Bob Rudd RI – Open Studio Weekend…

Bob Rudd RI is holding an Open Studio Weekend at his home in Wiltshire on 1, 2 and 3 December 2018. If you are interested in visiting please email for more information. bob.rudd@icloud.com