This country is an island nation with a proud maritime heritage. The coastline of Britain and its principal islands measures some 19,400 miles, presenting a wide variety of often spectacular scenery. The sea is part of who we are as a nation. It is this heritage and this environment that the Royal Society of Marine Artists aim to celebrate.

The Royal Society of Marine Artists is the focal point for much of Britain's finest contemporary marine art, and many of the country's leading marine artists are elected Members of the Society. The Annual Exhibition is a chance to see Members work alongside works selected from open submissions from artists across Britain and the world.

Whilst much of the work is representational in the broadest sense, the styles, choice of subject matter and painting medium vary enormously. Some Members specialise in thoroughly researched historical subjects, others capture the thrill of modern yacht racing; some enjoy muddy creeks and quiet harbours, others find beauty in super-tankers and cargo vessels; some find inspiration on the deep sea, others explore what's under the sea.

But no matter what they paint, or in what style, no matter whether they paint en plein-air or in the studio, the sea is always their main source of inspiration.

Every reader of WSI Magazine who mentions the publication to the Gallery Desk will gain free entry.

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Related images
  1. Geoff Hunt, A Concentration of Force - the Mediterranean fleet off Arenys de Mar, 9th February 1814
  2. Fred Beckett, Sailing at Walberswick
  3. Robert King RI RSMA, Sailing on the Solent
  4. Richard Dack, Abandoned Cobles at North Landing
  5. Brian Mitchell, Man painting boat
  6. Peter Wileman, Evenings Falls, Noss Mayo, Devon, 16 x 20, Oil on canvas