Royal Society of Marine Artists 2025 | Award Winners

On behalf of the Royal Society of Marine Artists, congratulations to the award winning artists at the RSMA Annual Exhibition 2025:

Madeleine Davenport ARSMA Dawn, Mallaig Harbour Watercolour, 22 x 38 cm

For an outstanding work related to the maritime industry, selected by the Society’s President and the Chairman of the Baltic Exchange. Including works related to trade (ports, cargo vessels, etc), ship building, safety at sea, the crew, the RNLI or NCI. The Baltic is an historic membership organisation at the heart of the international shipping industry, providing services relied upon by shipping markets worldwide. Value £2,000.

Tom Marsh ROI RSMA Fairlight Cliffs Oil on board, 25 x 25 cm

For a work on the theme 'The Sea in all its Moods'. Made possible by the generosity of late member Kenneth Denton. Value £500.

Ramsay Gibb Final Act Oil on linen on board, 58 x 90 cm

For an outstanding work in any medium by a non-member. Presented by the RSMA in memory of Charles Pears, founding member and first President. Value £500.

Haidee-Jo Summers VPROI RSMA Much to Do! Oil on canvas, 51 x 61 cm

For the best oil painting by a full member of the RSMA at the bequest of the late member Lorraine Abraham. The annual award is dedicated to her husband Robert. Value £500.

Doug Leman The Storeggen Gouache, 15 x 20 cm 

For a work in any medium measuring no more than 30 cm along its longest dimension (excluding frame). Made possible by the generosity of a member. Value £300.

Tatiana Zubova The Day's Haul Oil on canvas, 40 x 50 cm

Awarded by the Society, the successful artist will receive £250. Open to all artists aged 35 or under at the close of submissions.

Georgina Harrison Tranquility Oil on board, 60 x 42 cm

£250 worth of Winsor & Newton art materials to be chosen by the winner.

Michael Alford Tilbury Port from the Kentish Shore Oil on canvas on panel, 46 x 84 cm

For works depicting marine engineering or construction activities in harbours, estuaries or marine waters within the UK. Value £250.

Tim Hall RSMA Peel passing St Clements Rock, Mousehole Regatta Oil on canvas, 80 x 99 cm

For a painting of a boat or ship as seen from the seaward that demonstrates individuality of technique, viewpoint and interpretation. The winning work may be featured as the cover image on a future issue of the publication. Value £100.

James Brereton Clear Seas, the "Alpha" Oil on canvas board, 31 x 25 cm

The winner will receive a year’s subscription to Classic Boat and a profile feature in Classic Boat Magazine.

Highly Commended: Greg Ramsden ARSMA Return to Grayhound

Dave West Boatyard, Dunmore East Oil, 70 x 100 cm

For the most deserving work, as judged by the magazine. The winner will be interviewed for a feature in The Artist magazine, print and digital edition.

Ross Van Nairn Mending the Nets - Mevagissey Harbour Oil, 58 x 85 cm

For a work in any medium depicting commercial fishing. Value: £500.

Alistair Butt RSMA Busy at Whitby Fish Dock Oil, 25 x 35 cm

For a work in any medium depicting commercial fishing. Value: £100.