Celebrating RSW Artists
19th October to 10th November
The RSW
There are a number of artist societies in Scotland where artists, who have been honoured to be elected as a professional member of that society, are entitled to use the society letters after their name.
The Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour (known as the ‘RSW’) is an artist-led charitable society whose aim is to promote the art of watercolour painting in Scotland and beyond.
Established in 1876, there are currently over 120 RSW elected artist members and it has been honoured with Royal patronage throughout its history. To be elected a RSW artist, each artist has to be nominated by peers, submit examples of their work and a CV whereafter a vote is held meaning any election to the society is a recognition of their work by other distinguished artists.
Scottish watercolour painting has long been characterised by a freedom of approach, a bold confidence in handling its materials and a robust way with colour. The practice has continued to evolve with the advent of new pigments such as water-based acrylic paint and inks, in addition to the acceptance of a variety of materials, the use of collage techniques, and of different papers.
The RSW is in every sense a 21st Century exhibiting Society, always capable of innovation and surprise. Whilst RSW accredited artists are hugely adept in watercolour techniques, many choose to work in other mediums in their day to day practice.
This exhibition at the Strathearn Gallery is a celebration of the RSW accolade and will show current paintings from a selection of invited RSW artists. While our exhibition will include work by many firm favourites, we are also looking forward to introducing paintings by some RSW artists who are new to the gallery.
Celebrating RSW Artists
Opening Saturday 19th October at 10am
We are delighted to be hosting our 3rd, ‘Celebrating RSW Artists’ exhibition here in the Strathearn Gallery which celebrates the work of a group of ‘Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour’ members.
We would like to warmly invite you all to join us in the gallery for the opening on Saturday 19th October when some RSW artists will be in attendance and refreshments will be served.
This invitation features a selection of the works available - the full exhibition can be viewed online at
www.strathearn-gallery.com
Sales enquiries welcome on receipt of this invitation. Exhibition runs from 19th October to 10th November. We look forward to welcoming you to the gallery soon
Exhibiting Painters
Caroline Bailey RSW, Shona Barr RSW, Chris Bushe RSW, Douglas Davies RSW, Heather Davies RSW, Emma Davis RSW PAI, James S Davis DA RSW PAI FRSA, Peter Davis RSW, Claire Harkess RSW, Jennifer Irvine RSW RGI, Simon Laurie RSW RGI, Charles MacQueen RSW RGI, Jean Martin RSW, Lynn McGregor RSW, Mhairi McGregor RSW, Gillian Melville RSW, Morag Muir RSW, Ann Oram RSW, Jacqueline Orr RSW RGI PAI, Pascale Rentsch RSW, Derek Robertson RSW SSA SAA IWS, Ann Ross RSW, David Smith RSW, Christopher Wood RSW RGI, Christine Woodside RSW RGI
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Caroline Bailey RSW
Above: Island in Loch Bracadale, mixed media, 8 x 8 inches
Above: A Sliver of Sun, mixed media, 10 x 10 inches
Above: Winter Fields Tarskavaig, mixed media, 21 x 2 inches
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Above: Spring Flowers and the Dala Horse, mixed media, 28 x 28 inches
Above: Rhododendron Swinging Low, watercolour and pastel, 47 x 49 cm
Above: Foaming Sea at Clachtoll (study), oil on card, 20 x 20 cm
Above: Red Poppies, oil on canvas, 71 x 71 cm
Above: Quiet Sea, oil on canvas, 51 x 66 cm
Chris Bushe RSW
Above: Early Evening Light, Fidden, the Ross of Mull, mixed media on archers paper, 100 x 120 cm
Above: Looking towards the Opera Rocks, Autumn, Islay, mixed media on archers paper, 55 x 75 cm
Above: July Evening on the Caldera, Santorini, oil on canvas, 90 x 75 cm
Above: The White Strand of the Monks, Iona, mixed media on canvas board, 25 x 30 cm
Douglas Davies RSW
Above: Tinto Hill, mixed media, 54.5 x 60.5 cm
Above: Broken Fence, mixed media, 47 x 47 cm
Above: Ripe Field, mixed media, 22.5 x 50 cm
Above: Rising Mist, mixed media, 24 x 43 cm
Heather Davies RSW
Above: Dundrennan, watercolour, 24 x 18 cm
Above: Rooftops, watercolour, 36 x 27 cm
Above: Diffraction, watercolour, 42 x 32 cm
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Above: October Light, Sanday, watercolour, 24 x 22 cm
Peter Davis RSW
Above: Dark Days, watercolour and body colour on paper, 60 x 94 cm
Above: Fliss, watercolour, body colour and chalk on paper, 50 x 70 cm
Above: Kirr-Karr, watercoloiur, body colour and chalk on board, 21 x 29.5 cm
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Above: Storm over Yell Sound, watercolour on paper, 26 x 36 cm
James S Davis RSW DA PAI FRSA
Above: Ardnamurchan Sunset, acrylic, 23 x 25 inches
Above: Summer Morning Millport, acrylic and gouache, 17 x 19 inches
Above: Camusdarach Arisaig, acrylic and oil, 18 x 20 inches
Above: Glorious Sky, watercolour, 11 x 16 inches
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Emma S Davis RSW PAI
Above: Last Light, oil on linen, 16 x 16 inches
Above: Evening Fields, oil on board, 12 x 12 inches
Above: Face the Sunshine, oil on linen, 12 x 12 inches
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Above: Poppies and Gold, mixed media and oil on gesso panel, 12 x 12 inches
James Fraser RSW
Above: A Cuppa for Dame Elizabeth, mixed media, 72 x 80 cm
Above: A Gull in Every Port, mixed media, 17 x 20 cm
Claire Harkess RSW RGI
Above: Gannet Glide, watercolour, 51 x 81 cm
Above: Last Berry, watercolour, 33 x 33 cm
Above: Bullfinch in Pear Tree, watercolour collage, 30 x 30 cm
Above: Gannet Colony, watercolour, 65 x 95 cm
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Jennifer Irvine RSW RGI
Above: Street Cafes, Lourmarin, Provence, gouache, 12 x 12inches
Above: La Ferme, St Paul, gouache, 12 x 12 inches
Simon Laurie RSW RGI
Above: Black Fish and Porron, acrylic on board, 10 x 14 inches
Above: Blue Pears and Lamp, acrylic on board, 9 x 13 inches
Above: Highland Church, acrylic on board, 32 x 36 inches
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Above: Red Lamp and Two Fish, acrylic on board, 10 x 11 inches
Charles MacQueen RSW RGI
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Above: Bric - a - Brac, mixed media, 9 x 10 inches
Jean B Martin RSW
Above: Palace of Mirrors, mixed media, 75 x 105 cm
Above: Odyssey, mixed media, 50 x 70 cm
Above: Breaking Light, mixed media, 32 x 50 cm
Above: Tide of Time, mixed media, 50 x 69 cm
Jenny Martin RSW
Above: Hearts and Flowers, mixed media, 38 x 38 cm
Above: Allium Schubertii, mixed media, 38 x 38 cm
Above: Real Alcazar, mixed media, 37 x 37 cm
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Above: Glimpse of the Maiden’s Courtyard, mixed media, 37 x 37 cm
Lynn McGregor RSW
Above: High Hills, acrylic on board, 58 x 54 cm
Above: Warm Ground, acrylic on board, 61 x 61 cm
Above: Storm Light, acrylic on board, 61 x 61 cm
Above: Autumn on the Loch, acrylic, 61 x 51 cm
Above: Pink Roses, oil, 20 x 20 inches
Above: Tulips, oil, 10 x 10 inches
Above: White Roses, oil, 14 x 14 inches
Above: Mixed Roses, oil, 10 x 10 inches
Gillian Melville RSW
Above: Objects in Red and Black, watercolour, bit of water based ink, gouache and a tiny bit of gold leaf, 39 x 50 cm
Above: The Lure of Family History, watercolour, gouache, bit of water based ink, bit of gold leaf, 62 x 81 cm
Above: Last Look, acrylic on board, 26 x 26cm
Above: The Game, acrylic on board, 21 x 21 cm
Above: The Ritual, acrylic on board, 21 x 21cm
Ann Oram RSW
Above: Peonies and Delphiniums, oil on linen, 76 x 102 cm
Above: Flower Arranging, watercolour and gouache, 76x 111 cm
Above: Garden Still Life with Orange Stole, watercolour and gouache, 75 x 57 cm
Jacqueline Orr RSW RGI PAI
Above: Wildflowers, Kintyre, oil on board, 10 x 20 inches
Above: Market Stall, oil on board, 10 x 20 inches
Above: Breakers, oil on board, 9 x 13 inches
Above: Swimmers, oil on board, 10 x 10 inches
Pascale Rentsch RSW
Above: Glorious Machair, Isle of Lewis, mixed media on heavy weight watercolour paper, 58 x 76 cm
Above: Hydrangea I, mixed media on heavy weight watercolour paper, 58 x 25.5 cm
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Above: Hydrangea II, mixed media on heavy weight watercolour paper, 58 x 25 cm
Derek Robertson RSW SAA IWS BA
Above: From Loch Eishort, Cuillins and Rum, oil on linen, 40 x 50 cm
Above: Balmerino Sunset, Light Lingers Long on the Bay, oil on canvas, 50 x 70 cm
Above: Puffin and Thrift, watercolour on handmade paper, 13 x 13 cm
Above: Drying Day, Isle of Canna, oil on linen, 24 x 30 cm
Ann Ross RSW
Above: In an Italian Garden, watercolour and mixed media, 25 x 30 cm
Above: Between Two Hedges, watercolour, 52 x 70.5 cm
Above: Running Wild, watercolour, 26 x 32 cm
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The Hounds Are Out, watercolour, 22 x 31 cm
David Smith RSW
Above: Croft, Sanna Bay, oil, 30 x 30 inches
Above: Crinan Canal, oil on canvas, 24 x 46 inches
Above: Summer Bowling Harbour, oil, 30 x 30 inches
Above: Still Life with Fan, oil, 24 x 24 inches
Christopher Wood RSW RGI PPSSA
Above: Higher Ground, acrylic and collage on panel, 25 x 30 cm
Above: Summer Rain, acrylic on canvas, 61 x 76 cm
Above: Out of Nowhere, acrylic and collage on panel, 61 x 76 cm
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Above: The Sea Below, acrylic and collage on panel, 61 x 41 cm
Christine Woodside RSW RGI
Above: Autumn Posey, mixed media, 29 x 27 cm
Above: Last Posey, mixed media, 29 x 27 cm
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Above: Winter Chill, mixed media, 56 x 59 cm
Pat Semple (1939 - 2021)
Within this exhibition, we are honoured to be exhibiting a collection of paintings by the acclaimed artist, the late Pat Semple RSW. Born in Kintyre, Pat attended Edinburgh College of Art in the 1950s and went on to have an incredibly successful career, spanning over 40 years, as both a professional artist and teacher.
Pat felt so honoured to be an elected member of the RSW that she bequeathed her own works and personal collection to the society. Her intriguing, expressive works are focussed on spirituality and the human need to find meaning by searching for patterns and symbols in their lives. Pat too, looked to find this through her work, using oil, watercolour and charcoal and capturing in some way, her own personal and spiritual experiences.
Above: Machrihanish Sunset, oil on board, 65 x 73cm
Above: Reunion, oil on canvas, 69 x 69cm
Above: Fish, oil on canvas, 36.5 x 56.5 cm
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Above: Beach Shrine, oil on canvas, 51.5 x 62.5 cm