NEW WORK | NEW YEAR

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IMG_2891Blackfriars RoadIn Metelkova, Mesto, Ljubljana, Slovenia PQuinn RWS watercolour 2018 45x57cmVilla, Ljubljana, Slovenia PQuinn RWS watercolour 2018 45x57cm

RWS SPRING EXHIBITION

23 MARCH – 21 APRIL 2018

BANKSIDE GALLERY

Members of the Royal Watercolour Society exhibit a new selection of paintings in their latest exhibition. Founded in 1804, the RWS is the oldest and most prestigious watercolour society in the world. Works exhibited are in a variety of water‑based media including watercolour, acrylic, ink and gouache, ranging in styles from traditional to contemporary.

My works on show:

Ice Cream Van, Russell Square, London, 2018, watercolour 60x77cm

Blackfriars Road, London, 2018, watercolour 60x77cm

In Metelkova, Mesto, Ljubljana, Slovenia, 2018, watercolour  45x57cm

Villa, Ljubljana, Slovenia, 2018, watercolour 45x57cm

Details here.

COLOUR & VISION

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On now COLOUR & VISION, RWS AUTUMN EXHIBITION.

The spectrum of colour we see on a day-to-day basis is something that can trigger a multitude of emotions, thoughts and memories. In the Royal Watercolour Society’s Autumn exhibition, Members explore the theme of colour, resulting in a fascinating insight into their individual creative visions.

6 OCTOBER – 4 NOVEMBER 2017, 

BANKSIDE GALLERY, LONDON.

Details here

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My paintings on show Tuscan Farmhouse and Valletta Fruit and Vegetable Store.

 

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Sunday Times Watercolour Competition 2017

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On Falkland Street Glasgow Watercolour on paper 102x50cmMy painting On Falkland Street, Glasgow is on show as one of the short-listed works.

THE 2017 EXHIBITION

The 2017 Exhibition will be on display at the Mall Galleries, London from 19 – 24 September 2017, before touring to a number of venues across the UK.

11 November – 23 December          Trowbridge Arts
13 January – 10 March 2018          Guildford House Gallery

More details on the Sunday Times Watercolour Competition website

Off the Wall

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Gondolier, San Marco, Venice 2017 watercolour
Calle del Cristo, Venice 2017 watercolour
A Garden in Dorsoduro, Venice 2017 watercolour

Bankside Gallery, London

1 AUGUST – 10 SEPTEMBER

“This annual summer exhibition is an opportunity for the Royal Watercolour Society and the Royal Society of Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers to exhibit together and create a dynamic, ever-changing display of paintings and original prints.”

Details here

Shakespeare: A Celebration

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Portia detail

Now open in California

Shakespeare: A Celebration

June 1st to September 28

Kwan Fong Gallery

‘In collaboration with Bankside Gallery, the Kwan Fong Gallery of Art and Culture proudly presents an exhibition celebrating William Shakespeare’s life and legacy. Artists from the British Royal Watercolour Society and the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers will show an exciting and diverse range of works, inspired by Shakespeare’s writings.’

Illustration: detail of ‘ Merchant of Venice, Ipswich Arts Theatre,  1960’ Brush drawing on paper, 2017.