All events take place in the RSW Upper Galleries. Events are free. Please book on Eventbrite if you can so we can anticipate numbers (links after each event). Visitors are also welcome to join on the day.
Wedmesday 15th January 2-3 pm
Fast-moving and Unpredictable Subjects
Derek Robertson RSW SSA SAA IWS
Derek has been a professional wildlife and landscape artist for over 35 years and sketching from life is a major part of his practice. Join Derek to find out how he uses sketchbooks to record and inform ideas for his paintings, the processes and materials he uses, and how these influence the work he creates.
Derek exhibition nationally and internationally and has received numerous awards. This promises to be an excellent demonstration by a master in the genre.
To book on Eventbrite click HERE.
Tuesday 21st January, 11-12.30pm
Portraiture – Capturing Richard Demarco CBE
Aine Devine RSW
Aine Devine, a finalise on Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year, will try to capture the spirit and amazing energy that we all associate with Richard Demarco – an exciting opportunity to watch two consummate professionals!
Aine, originally from Cork, has made her life in Scotland. A well known and acclaimed portrait painter, she says one of her proudest moments was painting Mo Mowlam shortly before she died, This painting was recently purchased by the National Gallery of Ireland.
To book on Eventbrite, click HERE.
Monday 27th January 2-3.30pm
The Presidents’ Gallery Tour
Anthea Gage PRSW & Angus McEwan PPRSW RWS AWS NWS AWI RGI
Join current President Anthea Gage and past President Angus McEwan for an unmissable tour of the 144th Annual Exhibition. These artists have a long association with the RSW and their combined knowledge and insights into both paintings and painters makes for a lively and insightful insiders’ view on this year’s show.
To book on Eventbrite click HERE.