Matthew Phinn will demonstrate a range of transparent watercolour techniques, including wet-in-wet and dry brush methods.

He will talk about the materials he uses, including the different types of brushes, pigments, and paper, and explain how they influence the finished painting.

Roger Dellar will demonstrate in his usual relaxed way, taking current marine subjects and explaining his process, inviting the audience to ask questions.

First session - 11am to 1pm - Alla prima oil painting
Second session - 2pm to 4pm - Alla prima oil painting.

Joshua Miles will demonstrate the technique behind his four layer reduction linocut, Seashell Shore, on display at the RSMA Annual Exhibition (see below). Joshua will bring props to show how he works, including the actual lino, plus some of his tools.

Ann Flynn will demonstrate her approach to painting a seascape in oils. Light has always been at the heart of Ann's work and throughout the demonstration she will reveal how she uses it to create atmosphere, depth, and vitality in her paintings.

For this demonstration, Dave West will be working in oil paint from an image of a scene from the west coast of Ireland, an area he has spent a lot of time painting with its distinctive harbours and boats.

"Most of my work is executed ‘en plein air’ but I’m also happy enough bringing those learned skills into the studio and working from a photo reference. At the gallery, I will be aiming to create a compelling artwork by manipulating design and composition, selecting a limited palette of colours to create harmony and using a range of creative and interesting brushwork and mark-making." – Dave West

Join plein air painter Tom Marsh as he shares his painting process, revealing how to paint with confidence, economy, and expressive simplicity, achieving more with fewer brushstrokes. Along the way, he'll offer practical advice on choosing and using equipment, along with plenty of tips and techniques to help anyone eager to experience the rewards of painting outdoors.

Paula Mitchell will be demonstrating a live work up from a recent plein air oil sketch of a scene from the banks of the River Thames.

Working in oils, she will detail her original inspiration for the work, aspects of storytelling and her decision making process as she completes the painting for visitors to the RSMA Annual Exhibition at Mall Galleries.

Srirangam Mohankumar's subject will be a ‘Harbour and Beach’ scene. Watch as Kumar demonstrates how to make dynamic brush marks showing economy of application and accurate drawing of the elements, capturing the essence of the scene.

Patsy Moore will demonstrate twice, in watercolour, then oil.

First session - 10:30am to 1pm - Venice - The Piazzetta: A watercolour of early morning light in Venice, simplifying elements in order to focus on the story
Second session - 2pm to 4pm - A Quiet Backwater in Venice: A quiet, atmospheric scene in oil paint, exploring subtle colour changes and reflections

Join Geoff Hunt for a watercolour demonstration: either a plein-air painting, or else studio pieces of that character worked up from on-site sketches.