Mall Galleries Blog

Reflections from the Artist | Martin Goold PS

There is no set pattern to work, sometimes I spend a lot of time looking and thinking, at other times there are bursts of intensive activity, or long periods trying to make something work Matin Goold PS on the high standard of work in The Pastel Society Annual Exhibition 2021 and why buyers can feel confident in buying quality art...

Posted by Liam Kilby on Wed, 2021-01-20 11:15

Story Behind the Works | Simon Hodges PS

For his collection of work in this year's exhibition, Simon found inspiration from his visit to Mall Galleries during last year's Pastel Society exhibition and sketching scenes around London prior to the Lockdown in March 2020 with a focus on Battersea and Tower Bridge areas.

Posted by Simon Hodges PS on Mon, 2021-01-18 13:57

Reflections from the Artist | Sarah Bee PS

I usually have the trigger of spotting something in the landscape that sparks ideas - often when out for reasons other than sketching. I then return for information in sketches and notes to take back to the studio

Posted by Liam Kilby on Mon, 2021-01-18 11:21

Reflections from the Artist | Adebanji Alade VPROI

You must have a healthy, wholesome view of yourself, your works and what you can uniquely bring into the art world and be true to it!

Posted by Liam Kilby on Mon, 2021-01-04 10:41

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Reflections from the Artist | David Pilgrim ROI

"Ken Howard is one of my painting heroes and as a young artist, I was inspired by his work and delighted in reading his books. His work is so uplifting." David Pilgrim ROI on selling his first work at university, his Royal Institute of Oil Painters hero and the joys of painting en plein air. David Pilgrim ROI Low Tide,...

Posted by Liam Kilby on Wed, 2020-12-23 09:00

Reflections from the Artist | Haidee-Jo Summers ROI RSMA

It’s a great encouragement when artists whose work you admire so much select your painting to hang in the exhibition, and then a real thrill and a boost to see it up on the wall at the private view.

Posted by Liam Kilby on Thu, 2020-12-17 09:00

Reflections from the Artist | Tim Benson PROI NEAC RP

Tim Benson, President of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters, on a cup of tea, a deep breath and a few stern words with himself.

Posted by Liam Kilby on Wed, 2020-12-09 09:39

New English Art Club Annual Exhibition 2020 | Prizes & Awards

The New English Art Club and Mall Galleries would like to congratulate all prizewinners and give a special thank you to all our prize-givers. With videos, audio, images, and statements by the winners to watch, hear, see, and read, you can experience and enjoy the prize-winning works wherever you are.

Posted by Liam Kilby on Mon, 2020-12-07 10:55