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!

ROI President Peter Wileman's Devon Trip

Peter has just returned from South Devon where he spent time sketching and gathering materials for a new series of paintings.

Peter writes: "A  great week in Devon  with superb superb weather was

kicked off with a morning spent sketching and exploring this fantastic

neck of the woods, followed by some oil sketches worked on during the

course of the week.

Photos below show the finished work achieved back  in the studio.Lots more to follow."

Peter's new book Painting Light in Oil is selling fast and is avialble on Amazon for just £11.39

Details here: Painting Light In Oil

Peter's two teaching DVDs made by Town House Films are available here:  Peter Wileman DVDs

New Book From ROI President Peter Wileman Out Now

Peter Wileman  new book, closely linked to the theme of his DVD Painting Light In Oil has just been published  by Batsford Books.

In it Peter revleals the secrets of his paintng style and shows how he tackles both studio painting and plein air work. There is chapter on materials and colours as well as tackling  subjects like  painting the changing seasons and exploring light. The book contains more than a hundred stunning paintings by Peter and is currently a snip on Amazon for £11.89 - that's more than £7 off the list price. Order here: Painting Light in Oil

Here are some images from the book.

Join Brian Ryder AROI For An Oil Landscape Masterclass

Fans of Norfolk based landcsape painter Brian Ryder will have the chance to join him for a day's masterclass on Sunday October 30.

The event is also being filmed  by Town House Films for release as a DVD in time for Christmas. Brian will paint two full demonstrations  on the day and those taking part will have the opportunity to ask questions and maybe even feature on the DVD - so global stardom beckons!

Here are some  recent paintings from Brian.

The event is being staged at the splendid PIcturecraft Gallery in the picturesque Georgian market town of Holt just four miles from the Norfolk Norfolk coast.  Such painting hotspots as Blakeney Harbour and Cley Next the Sea with its much painted windmill are less than a 10 minute drive away so who not make a weekend of it?

Additionally the next door art materials shop is being opend up specially and those attending will be offered a special discount.

Tickets cost £55 for the day include a picnic lunch with wine or fruit juice and tea and coffee.

Numbers are strictly limited so book early to avoid dissapointment. You can reserve a place by phone by calling the Picturecraft Gallery on 01263 711040 or email them for more details: info@picturecraftgallery.com