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Self-taught artist Brendan Smith RI is a watercolour artist, aiming to create a sense of light and atmosphere in his landscapes. 'I am a firm believer in working from life and plein-air although I am equally happy to work in the studio as circumstances dictate. Watercolour has always been my favourite medium but occasionally I also like to exploit the potential of other water-based media such as a …

Jordan Peers is a watercolour painters working and living in Belfast, Northern Ireland.  'I have worked almost exclusively in watercolour for nearly twenty years. My practice is predominantly focused on portraiture and the natural world and heavily rooted in realism. Regardless of subject matter I seek to create paintings that are visually beautiful, naturalistic and filled with intricate det …

Martha Zmpounou RI is a visual artist and a lecturer at University of the Arts London.  'My work revolves around the idea of the human figure and portrait as a space of expression and exposure. I see the human body as a fragmented yet multifaceted entity, an outcome of a process of layering. Working mostly on paper, this layering process is usually expressed with the use of a mix of water-bas …

To celebrate World Poetry Day, enjoy a poem by Mark Elsmore RI, who gives a taste of what goes on behind the scenes of an exhibition... ‘Tinctures at an Exhibition’Tincture 12. Behind the scenes Alcoves of work,Mythical teams with metal laddersAnd electric screwdrivers, Measurements madeSpaces squeezed,Gloved hands easingTrolley wheels squeaking, Talking behind your rackFor they rememb …