in Malta

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IMG_20191107_121728I’m in Malta to launch the new book ‘Quinn in Malta’.

The book is edited and introduced by the late Peter Apap Bologna. He had been planning the book, its launch and the accompanying show for a year or more. Without Peter’s energy, enthusiasm and good humour the book would not have been completed. He encouraged  me to paint new watercolours to show at the launch. On receipt of each new batch he was, as ever, hugely enthusiastic. He took especial delight in discovering my sketchbooks and preparatory drawings: these feature in the book and a good number have found their way to frames and are in the accompanying exhibition.

Peter passed away only two weeks ago. We miss him greatly. You can read an appreciation of him here: Peter Apap Bologna (1941-2019).

The launch takes place at St. Patrick’s School, don Bosco Street, Sliema on Saturday 9th November in the morning 11-1. All welcome.

The Art of Travel

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Exhibition preview: Thursday 10 October, 6 – 8pm
Please RSVP to info@royalwatercoloursociety.com
Original paintings by artists of the Royal Watercolour Society which respond to the local landscapes and the distant destinations that inspire them.
Exhibition continues until 9 November

Bankside Gallery, London

See the exhibited works online here.

Sunday Times Watercolour Competition 2019

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Calle Caballocalco Mexico City watercolour Peter Quinn RWS 55x76cm

My watercolour Calle Caballocalco, Mexico City is one of the exhibited paintings.

From their website: ‘Now in it’s 32nd year, the Sunday Times Watercolour competition is the UK’s most prestigious prize for contemporary watercolour painting. The competition brings together artists all across the UK, and at its heart celebrates and redefines the beauty and diversity of watercolour and water-based media. With approximately 100 works selected by a panel of leading figures from the art world, and a touring exhibition of the shortlisted works’

Was at the Mall Galleries, The Mall, London
17 – 22 september 2019

Now on tour

Town Hall Arts, Trowbridge 5th October to 9th November

and

Guildford House Gallery 16th November to 2 January.

http://sundaytimeswatercolour.org

Jesmond Dene Real Tennis Club 125th Anniversary Lithographs

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A suite of four lithographs produced in collaboration with Hole Editions.

Jesmond Dene Real Tennis Club is celebrating the 125th anniversary of the building of the court.

You can read a history of the club here.

What is a Lithograph?
It’s a method of printing using a Limestone, crayons and ink. It relies on the fact that oil and water don’t mix. You can watch a video here. (https://youtu.be/S67Qqov0CdU)

Hole Editions is the workshop of Lee Turner. Lee is based in the Cluny building in the Ouseburn, Newcastle. He takes part in the regular Open Days. He collaborates with artists from near and far. Those featured on his website include George Shaw, Yoko Ono and the late Norman Cornish.

“All our work is hand printed and original. We use the most light fast inks available and high quality acid free papers. Editions are carefully curated and documented. Upon completion of projects the stones and/or plates are effaced, thereby preserving the integrity of the edition and ensuring that no further impressions can ever be printed.”
Find Lee at http://www.holeeditions.co.uk/

Bankside Gallery Summer Exhibition

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Gaucin villa, Andalucia, Spain

16 August – 15 September 2019

Starting an art collection? Look no further than the Bankside Gallery Summer Exhibition where all artworks are original pieces handmade by contemporary painters and printmakers of the Royal Watercolour Society and Royal Society of Painter Printmakers. Curate your ideal collection combining a variety of media and styles to complement your living space.

https://www.banksidegallery.com/exhibitions/42/overview/

 

Be Part of Art

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Past, Present & Future of the Royal Watercolour Society

30 January – 3 February 2019
Bankside Gallery, London.

The RWS has a rich and fascinating history and our Archive & Collection comprising artworks and documents associated with its artists since the formation of the Society in 1804, demonstrates this.

For the first time, paintings, letters, photographs and countless other forms of historic ephemera will go on display in an exhibition at Bankside Gallery to raise awareness of the importance of the Royal Watercolour Society to the past, present and future of British art.

Accompanying this will be an auction of works by contemporary members and a secret postcard sale of works by countless influential British artists. All proceeds from sales will facilitate the renovation of the new RWS gallery space at Whitcomb Street, just off Trafalgar Square.

 

Place your bids here.