A painting of Blomfield Road in Little Venice, Maida Vale, London
£3,000.00
The original painting of a view in Blomfield Road, Little Venice, London is 55cm x 45cm and is framed
Exhibiting at The Royal Institute of Oil Painters annual exhibition at The Mall Galleries in London
Artists are invited to submit work for exhibition alongside members of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters at the ROI Annual Exhibition 2023.
The Royal Institute of Oil Painters was founded in 1882, promoting and exhibiting work of the highest standard in oil paint. The ROI provides a centre of excellence and encouragement for all who love this robust medium and is based at the Mall Galleries, London SW1.
The ROI Annual Exhibition showcases work by many exciting emerging painters alongside the work of more established names.
This year’s special theme is ‘Urban Life’ for which The ROI Themed Painting Prize is on offer to the best interpretation. The theme is optional, one aspect of a larger exhibition to which oil paintings of all subjects, in any style, are welcome for consideration.
Two communities in Little Venice by the Regents Canal
Really, when I say ‘community’, I mean two communities. The first, known as Little Venice, is on the Regents Canal, mainly consisting of houseboats and converted barges, evoking a curious piece of rural England ploughing through the metropolis.
Although some cater to tourists, most of the boats and barges are fully residential and don’t go very far. That said, if you’re feeling adventurous, and your vessel allows it, you can can sail away if you wish, eventually finding yourself in either Leicester or Birmingham.
The second community is a more conventional bricks and mortar affair, a rather grand one at that.
This is a bit more akin to the London we know – not quite as sedate as on the canal, and a lot noisier too.
Why paint here?
The contrast in these communities is what makes Little Venice so interesting. I tried to find a spot where I can catch both within a single image. And the gods of art must be on my side because not only is it not raining, I also found exactly the scene I wanted.
I quickly settled in to do one of my small drawings, which I planned to do as a large painting later on. So keeping it simple for the moment.
As I worked, I wondered whether the canal people mix with the house people. I like to think they do.
I wondered if they invite each other to parties and meet on the street on New Year’s Eve? Whatever the situation, it seems like a fascinating place to live as there always seems to be something going on. Eventually I was happy with the basics of the drawing and had something ready for a larger painting back in the studio.
I really enjoyed my afternoon in Maida Vale. I’ve painted here quite a few times and it’s always well worth a visit.
I’ll return again at some point but that was it for the day. Many thanks for watching the video.
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Size unwrapped:
This original oil painitng is 55cm x 45cm and is framed. Including the frame 69cm x 59cm
