Brian Smith RI
biography
Brian strives to capture light, life and atmosphere through observation pushing the boundaries of the medium
Brian is a professional artist with a background of twenty years freelance illustration in London before progressing to the Fine Art world where Watercolour became his preferred medium. In 2020, Brian was elected as a Member of The Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolour.
Submissions for Major Exhibitions in UK, Europe & USA:
- San Diego, USA Open 2023
- RI Open 2023
- RI Open 2022
- RI Open 2021
- RSMA 2021
- Finalist in Artbox Project Exhibition 2020, Barcelona, Spain
- RI Open 2020 (4 paintings accepted)
- RSMA 2020 (Gained James Fletcher-Watson Award)
- RI Open 2019 (2 paintings accepted)
- RWA 2019 (2 paintings accepted)
- San Diego, USA Open 2018
- Windsor Castle Plein Air 2017 (Gained People’s Choice Award)
- Finalist in Artbox Project Exhibition 2017, Basel, Switzerland
- RI Open London 2016, painting sold at exhibition
- RSMA Open London 2016 (Gained Sea Pictures Award) Painting sold at exhibition
Brian has also written articles for a number of the Instructional Art magazines.
