We were deeply saddened to learn that RP member Jason Sullivan died unexpectedly on August 25th, 2018, at Southampton General Hospital, aged 60. Jason started his Foundation Art studies at Grimsby College of Technology in 1974, and graduated from his Fine Art degree at Sheffield Polytechnic in 1979. In 1991 Jason won second prize in…
DetailsFind a portrait painter near you Portrait artists’ studios are located throughout the country, and while it’s possible that your ideal artist lives near you, proximity shouldn’t drive your choice. It is far better to commission the best artist possible than to choose someone because of geographical ease. This doesn’t mean that you’ll need to…
DetailsWhen it comes to dog portraits, every dog-owner will know that each dog is as individual as its owner; something that the artist ignores at their peril. Many of our Member artists enjoy painting dogs. Dog portraits can either be included within a portrait of a person or as a work of art in their…
DetailsDuring the RP’s Annual Exhibitions, our commissions consultants are on-hand to assist visitors with their commission enquiries. Visitors usually ask for an artist by name, so by logging the number of enquiries for each artist, we worked out the most highly sought-after artists of 2018. Alastair Adams claims first place, receiving the most enquiries. Former President…
DetailsThe RP Award: The Royal Society of Portrait Painters is delighted to offer a £2,000 prize for portraiture, The RP Award. All works shown in the Annual Exhibition will be eligible. The award will be made to the artist whose work best represents the year’s chosen theme – which for 2019 is ‘Skin’. The judges will be…
DetailsDr. Leonard McComb, RA, HonRP, HonRWS 3rd August 1930 – 19th June 2018 I am saddened to tell everyone that that most distinguished artist Len McComb has passed away. As a Post-graduate student at the RA Schools between 1977-80. I had the good fortune to meet and to talk about painting and sculpture with him,…
DetailsMichael Noakes . 1933- 30 May 2018 Guardian Obituary Times Obituary Telegraph Obituary and something from our records… Merlin Stewart recording an interview with Michael Noakes in 2014 Noakes watched as aides whisked away the President’s glass of cola each time a stranger entered, in case it might be mistaken for whiskey. Such…
DetailsAssociates of the RP have numbered among the winners of the BP Portrait Award on many occasions, including last year’s winner Benjamin Sullivan RP NEAC, the 2010 winner Daphne Todd OBE PPRP NEAC, and the 1996 winner James Hague RP. This year, we are delighted to announce that the overall winner of the BP Portrait…
DetailsEach year, after the Annual Exhibition of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters winds to a close, the Members of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters gather together to review the portfolios of exhibitors who have applied successfully to become Candidates in a bid to take the next step and to become a full member…
DetailsVisitors Royal Society of Portrait Painters’ 2018 Private View Visitors Royal Society of Portrait Painters’ 2018 Private View Shawn McGovern with Xavier Bray and Richard Foster Recognising talent Michael Noakes portrait of ‘H.M.The Queen’ Michael Eavis with his portrait by June Mendoza James Hague receiving Ondaatje Award from Dr Xavier Bray John Burke with the…
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