Brian Smith

Biography

I am a professional artist with a background of 20 years freelance illustration in London and then progressed to the Fine Art world where Watercolour became my preferred medium. I am inspired by people going about their daily lives usually within an architectural setting. Submissions for Major Exhibitions in UK, Europe & USA • Finalist in Artbox Project Exhibition 2020, Barcelona, Spain • RI Open 2020 (4 paintings accepted) • RI Open 2019 (2 paintings accepted) • RWA 2019 (2 paintings accepted) • San Diego, USA Open 2018 • RI Open 2018 • RI Open 2017 • Windsor Castle Plein Air 2017 (Gained People’s Choice Award) • Lakeland Artists Exhibition 2017 • Finalist in Artbox Project Exhibition 2017, Basel, Switzerland • Art Gemini 2016 Exhibition, Asia House, London • RI Open London 2016, painting sold at exhibition • RSMA Open London 2016 (Gained Sea Pictures Award) Painting sold at exhibition • RI Open London 2015, painting sold at exhibition • RBA Open London 2014 • RI Open London 2014, both paintings sold on Preview Day • RWA Bristol (Gained Best Watercolour Award) • RWS Open London 2011 (Gained Artist Award) • RI Open London 2011 (Gained Matt Bruce Award) • Sunday Times Watercolour Exhibition 2011 London. • Cork Street Open London 2011 • RWS Open London 2010 Publications I have written articles for a number of the Instructional Art magazines as listed below: • The Artist 2020 – three 4 page articles My Working Methods • The Art of Watercolour 2017 – 6 page article My Working Methods • New Artist 2017 – 4 page article Step by Step Guide • New Artist 2016 – 4 page article on method of work • International Artist Finalist in Favourite Subjects 2013 • International Artist 2011 – 6 page feature article My Working Methods • The Artist 2011 – 4 page feature article My Working Methods • Leisure Painter 2008-2010 – Instructional Articles in Various Editions www.briansmithartist.com