Category Archives: Royal Watercolour Society

The Royal Watercolour Society Elections and Spring Exhibition

  Very busy few days at Bankside. On Saturday about 30 Members of the RWS met in the gallery to elect ( hopefully ) some  new Associate Members. There were 29 applicants who had brought in 3 framed works, unframed … Continue reading

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Royal Watercolour Society Spring Exhibition

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The Royal Watercolour Society Open Competition 2013

The successful entries are on show at Bankside Gallery, 48 Hopton Street, London SE1 9JH, until the 3 March, from 11-6 every day. You can also see the Prizewinners. The exhibition shows a wide variety of subject matter and style … Continue reading

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Thomas Heatherwick’s 38 bus

My first trip on the new 38 bus! Been going on this route from Angel, Islington to Shaftesbury Avenue for a very long time. The fare was 3d when I first used this bus – Thomas Heatherwick’s new design is … Continue reading

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Mini Picture Show at Bankside Gallery

This finishes on Sunday 27 January 2013 These are still available mounted but unframed from the Gallery – £65.00 each plus p+p Contact Bankside Gallery   info@banksidegallery.com

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Watercolour 2013

Exciting news for artists – your chance to have your work on display at the Bankside Gallery – adjacent to Tate Modern. Open painting competition organised by the RWS to celebrate WATERCOLOUR as a vibrant medium, encourage INNOVATION in the … Continue reading

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A Visit to Ramsgate and the artist David Winthrop

David Winthrop, artist extraordinaire, is also my brother and I went to visit him at his home and studio in Ramsgate. David is working on a large drawing – he said it has taken about 2 weeks to get this … Continue reading

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Last night walking from London Bridge to Bankside

How gorgeous is this view – City / Lights / River / so lucky to live in London

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North One Artists Paintings and Prints

Last night 10 artists ( North One Artists or NOA ) had a very successful Private View at The Gallery, Alan Baxter & Associates, 75 Cowcross Street, London EC1M 6EL. Jim Churcher Joan Dannatt Mick Davies Shelby Dawbarn Wendy Jacob … Continue reading

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Royal Watercolour Society’s Autumn Dinner

Last Sunday evening, 29 RWS Members and their guests assembled at the Bankside Gallery for the annual Autumn Dinner. Sixty four people sitting at eight tables had a delicious candle lit supper provided by the latest up and coming restaurant … Continue reading

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