Tim Benson At The Affordable Art Fair, Hampstead, London

Tim Benson AROI will be exhibiting some recent  pictures at London's Affordable Art Fair in Hampstead which begins on Thursday October 27 and runs to  October 30

Here are some of his pictures which are at very "affordable" prices.

Tim has a new video on his web site showing him handing over a comissioned portrait.

And here's Tim in his recently released teaching DVD - Dynamic Oil Portraits.

New Brian Ryder One Man Exhibition

Fans of Norfolk based painter Brian RyderAROI  have a splendid opportunity to view his latest work at his one many show which has just opened at the Picturecraft Gallery in Holt North Norfolk. It runs until Weds 26 October. More than 50 pieces are on display.

Here's Brian with Picturecraft Gallery Owner Adrian Hill at the private view on Friday Oct 21

And here are some pictures from that private view event. Click on the picture to view them full size.

Last Chance to Book Up For Brian Ryder's Oil Landscape Masterclass

Just a few days left to book for the event on Sunday October 30 at the Picturecraft Gallery in Holt, North Norfolk.   Brian will be painting two full demonstrations  - one either side of lunch which is included in the ticket price of £55. Ticket also includes tea and coffee and the next door art materials shop is beings specially opened for the day and offering discounts to those attending.

For those who have not met Brian before he is both an inspiring teacher and a very funny man. There will be ample opportunities to ask him questions during the event.

To book your place contact Picturecraft  Gallery on 01263 711040

Latest Pictures From Darkest Devon

ROI President Peter Wileman has kindly sent us some of his latest pictures from his recent  painting trip to Devon. Some cracking work Peter! His next one man show is to be in Harrogate in Yorkshire next month. Details to follow shortly.

And here's a picture of Peter's beloved Chevrolet he drove to Devon in. You can see he is unloading some of his sketches he did down there. He will need to sell a few of those to pay for his petrol as he tells me the car only does 10 miles to the gallon. Now that's what I call a carbon footprint!