Author Archives: Peter Quinn

Paintings, drawings and prints by Peter Quinn R.W.S.

Gallagher and Turner 30th

A show to celebrate 30 years of G&T.

‘Gallagher & Turner was established in Newcastle in 1990, and has since become a staple of the North East’s remarkably vibrant art scene. Previously based in the historic St. Thomas Street workshops, a former stables for the Deuchar’s Breweries, the new gallery on St Mary’s Place was opened in early 2016, directly opposite the famous Civic Centre. This year represents the 30th anniversary of the partnership.’

GALLAGHER & TURNER 30th ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION
20th August – 26th September 2020

Exhibition details and catalogue here.

Look out for my paintings on the wall and in the gallery browser.

Summer at Bankside Gallery

SUMMER AT BANKSIDE GALLERY

Starts on Monday 27th July

27 July – 27 August 2020

‘Starting an art collection? Look no further than the Bankside Gallery Summer Exhibition, Summer at Bankside Gallery. All artworks are original pieces 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.’

Above: Rouen Bookshop, 2020. Watercolour on paper.

I have four works in the show. Find them here.

RSA Annual Exhibition

VW Beetle, Merida, Yucatan, Mexico watercolour on paper 51x69cm Peter Quinn RWSThe 194th Annual Exhibition of the Royal Scottish Academy is online only this year. Find it here.

‘The exhibition is available to view entirely online, with accompanying detailed commentary from exhibiting artists. The RSA Annual Exhibition is the most extensive exhibition of contemporary art and architecture in Scotland. Having been a mainstay of the academy’s calendar since its inception 193 years ago, the Annual Exhibition has evolved over the years, providing a platform for Scottish art alongside international artists, often including topical or political elements, to give an uncensored, independent voice to artists. ‘

Find my painting in the artists section.

Mini Picture Show

Bankside Gallery, 6th December to 26 January.

Works on a small scale by artists from the Royal Watercolour Society and the Royal Society of Painter Printmakers. Contemporary watercolours and original prints, both framed and unframed, may be taken away immediately.

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My Paintings in the show:

Charing Cross Road, The Garrick Theatre, London

In the Garden of the Blue House, Mexico City

Tortilleria, San Cristobal, Chiapas, Mexico

Mexican Spices, Oaxaca

Follow the link for more info.

 

 

in Malta

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

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

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

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/