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Nov 2022

Very pleased to have been made a full member of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters (ROI) 2022.
www.theroi.co.uk

Adam Ralston ROI
Adam Ralston ROI
 





Nov 2022

Very pleased to have won the ‘Artist Magazine Award’ at this years ROI annual exhibition, for my painting ‘You’re Gonna Need A Bigger Bowl’. I have 3 paintings in this years exhibition

The Royal Institute of Oil Painters Annual Open Exhibition is on display at the Mall Galleries in Central London in December.

The Royal Institute of Oil Painters (ROI) chooses the very best national and international submissions, and is the only national art society devoted exclusively to oil painting. It's members are some of Britain's leading figurative artists.
www.mallgalleries.org.uk/whats-on/exhibitions/royal-institute-oil-painters-annual-exhibition-2022

SOLD
SOLD
 



Happy Christmas (50cm x 50cm) - £1250
Happy Christmas (50cm x 50cm) - £1250
 



Nobody Calls Me Chicken (20”x20”) - £1250
Nobody Calls Me Chicken (20”x20”) - £1250
 





Nov 2021

Really happy to be elected an Associate of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters (AROI) 2021.
www.theroi.co.uk

Associate of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters (AROI) 2021
Associate of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters (AROI) 2021
 







Nov 2021

Very pleased to have 3 paintings accepted for this years ROYAL INSTITUTE OF OIL PAINTERS (ROI) ANNUAL OPEN EXHIBITION.

The Royal Institute of Oil Painters Annual Open Exhibition is on display at the Mall Galleries in Central London, Nov 24- Dec 5

The Royal Institute of Oil Painters (ROI) chooses the very best national and international submissions, and is the only national art society devoted exclusively to oil painting. It's members are some of Britain's leading figurative artists.
www.mallgalleries.org.uk/whats-on/exhibitions/royal-institute-oil-painters-annual-exhibition-2021

Blackpool Bathers (10”x12”) - £595
Blackpool Bathers (10”x12”) - £595
 



North Pier Light (12”x16”) - *£795…Sale £525
North Pier Light (12”x16”) - *£795…Sale £525
 



SOLD
SOLD
 





Sept 2021

Really happy to be exhibiting again with the British Pleinair Painters. This is our 2nd group show, and it’s on 7th-12th September at the Mall Galleries, London.
www.britishpleinairpainters.co.uk

British Plein Air  Painters (BPAP 2021)
British Plein Air Painters (BPAP 2021)
 






June 2021

Very pleased to have two paintings selected for this years NEW ENGLISH ART CLUB’S (NEAC) ANNUAL OPEN EXHIBITION

The New English is a vibrant and diverse group of widely admired visual artists whose highly collectable work is based principally upon direct observation of nature and the human figure. Its Annual Exhibition is a showcase for members and gives aspiring artists an opportunity to exhibit alongside some of the best figurative artists working today in painting, drawing and printmaking.
The New English Art Club’s Annual Open Exhibition is on display at the Mall Galleries in Central London in June.
www.mallgalleries.org.uk/whats-on/exhibitions/new-english-art-club-annual-exhibition-2021

South Pier Promenade (12”x16”) - SOLD
South Pier Promenade (12”x16”) - SOLD
 




Ocean Boulevard (12”x16”) - SOLD
Ocean Boulevard (12”x16”) - SOLD
 





Nov 2020

Very pleased to have won the ‘Menena Joy Schwabe Memorial Award’ at this years ROYAL INSTITUTE OF OIL PAINTERS (ROI) ANNUAL OPEN EXHIBITION. I have 3 paintings in this years exhibition

The Royal Institute of Oil Painters Annual Open Exhibition is on display at the Mall Galleries in Central London in December.

The Royal Institute of Oil Painters (ROI) chooses the very best national and international submissions, and is the only national art society devoted exclusively to oil painting. It's members are some of Britain's leading figurative artists.
www.mallgalleries.org.uk/whats-on/exhibitions/royal-institute-oil-painters-annual-exhibition-2020

SOLD
SOLD
 



Summer Holidays (16”x20”) - SOLD
Summer Holidays (16”x20”) - SOLD
 



Towards Blackpool (12”x16”) - *£795…Sale £525
Towards Blackpool (12”x16”) - *£795…Sale £525
 





Nov 2020

Very pleased to have a painting selected for this years NEW ENGLISH ART CLUB’S (NEAC) ANNUAL OPEN EXHIBITION

The New English is a vibrant and diverse group of widely admired visual artists whose highly collectable work is based principally upon direct observation of nature and the human figure. Its Annual Exhibition is a showcase for members and gives aspiring artists an opportunity to exhibit alongside some of the best figurative artists working today in painting, drawing and printmaking.
The New English Art Club’s Annual Open Exhibition is on display at the Mall Galleries in Central London from November. Due to the shows delay and covid restrictions, it’s hopeful you can see it on the gallery walls up to and including into the new year.
www.mallgalleries.org.uk/whats-on/exhibitions/new-english-art-club-annual-exhibition-2020

Towards The Big One (12”x16”) - £795
Towards The Big One (12”x16”) - £795
 





Nov 2019

Very pleased to have 3 paintings selected for this years ROYAL INSTITUTE OF OIL PAINTERS (ROI) ANNUAL OPEN EXHIBITION

The Royal Institute of Oil Painters Annual Open Exhibition is on display at the Mall Galleries in Central London in December.

The Royal Institute of Oil Painters (ROI) chooses the very best national and international submissions, and is the only national art society devoted exclusively to oil painting. It's members are some of Britain's leading figurative artists.
www.mallgalleries.org.uk/whats-on/exhibitions/royal-institute-oil-painters-annual-exhibition-2019

Beaufort Ave (12”x16”) - *£795…Sale £450
Beaufort Ave (12”x16”) - *£795…Sale £450
 



Towards Tower Bridge (12x16) - SOLD
Towards Tower Bridge (12x16) - SOLD
 








April 2019

Very pleased to have 2 paintings selected for this years NEW ENGLISH ART CLUB’S (NEAC) ANNUAL OPEN EXHIBITION

The New English is a vibrant and diverse group of widely admired visual artists whose highly collectable work is based principally upon direct observation of nature and the human figure. Its Annual Exhibition is a showcase for members and gives aspiring artists an opportunity to exhibit alongside some of the best figurative artists working today in painting, drawing and printmaking.
The New English Art Club’s Annual Open Exhibition is on display at the Mall Galleries in Central London between in June.
www.mallgalleries.org.uk/whats-on/exhibitions/new-english-art-club-annual-exhibition-2018

Seaside Escape - SOLD
Seaside Escape - SOLD
 

Blackpool Beach (11”x14”) - *£695…Sale £425
Blackpool Beach (11”x14”) - *£695…Sale £425
 






Nov 2018

Very pleased to have been selected for this years ROYAL INSTITUTE OF OIL PAINTERS (ROI) ANNUAL OPEN EXHIBITION

I got 2 paintings selected for this years show. The Royal Institute of Oil Painters Annual Open Exhibition is on display at the Mall Galleries in Central London between 29 Nov and 9 Dec 2018.

The Royal Institute of Oil Painters (ROI) chooses the very best national and international submissions, and is the only national art society devoted exclusively to oil painting. It's members are some of Britain's leading figurative artists.
www.mallgalleries.org.uk/whats-on/exhibitions/royal-institute-oil-painters-annual-exhibition-2018
Here’s my 2 paintings in this years exhibition.

SOLD
SOLD
 








Oct 2018

Really happy to have been chosen as one of the 27 artists taking part in an exhibition, by the newly formed British Pleinair Painters. The exhibition showcases some of the best pleinair painters currently in the UK. It’s on 16-20 October at the Menier Gallery, London.
I’m very pleased to have my painting on the posters and catalogues for the show too!
www.britishpleinairpainters.co.uk

My painting on the poster/catalogue - Painting SOLD
My painting on the poster/catalogue - Painting SOLD
 





July 2018

Very pleased to come 1st place at this years ‘Create Longridge’ 2018.
www.createlongridge.co.uk

Saturday Afternoon, Berry Lane - Sold
Saturday Afternoon, Berry Lane - Sold
 






June 2018

Great to have one of my NEAC paintings made in to a greetings card, for sale at the Mall Glleries shop.
My NEAC painting made in to a greetings card available at the Mall Galleries shop
My NEAC painting made in to a greetings card available at the Mall Galleries shop
 






April 2018

Very pleased to have 2 paintings selected for this years NEW ENGLISH ART CLUB’S (NEAC) ANNUAL OPEN EXHIBITION

The New English is a vibrant and diverse group of widely admired visual artists whose highly collectable work is based principally upon direct observation of nature and the human figure. Its Annual Exhibition is a showcase for members and gives aspiring artists an opportunity to exhibit alongside some of the best figurative artists working today in painting, drawing and printmaking.
The New English Art Club’s Annual Open Exhibition is on display at the Mall Galleries in Central London between 15 and 23 June 2018.
www.mallgalleries.org.uk/whats-on/exhibitions/new-english-art-club-annual-exhibition-2018

Central Beach (10”x12”) - SOLD
Central Beach (10”x12”) - SOLD
 

Towards North Pier (10”x12”) - SOLD
Towards North Pier (10”x12”) - SOLD
 





April 2018

Here’s an article in ‘The Artist’ magazine relating to the ROI Paint Live 2017

An article in ‘The Artist’ magazine relating to the ROI Paint Live 2017
An article in ‘The Artist’ magazine relating to the ROI Paint Live 2017
 






Dec 2017

Great to have come 1st in this years ROI Paint Live Event, at the Mall Galleries in London

This is a yearly pleinair event held by the Royal Institute Of Oil Painters during their annual open exhibition.

www.mallgalleries.org.uk/whats-on/events/roi-paint-live-2017-challenge
Here’s the winning painting

‘Towards Westminster’- ROI Paint Live 2017 (1st Place) SOLD
‘Towards Westminster’- ROI Paint Live 2017 (1st Place) SOLD
 






Oct 2017

Very pleased to have been selected for this years ROYAL INSTITUTE OF OIL PAINTERS (ROI) ANNUAL OPEN EXHIBITION

I was fortunate enough to get 4 paintings selected for this years show. The Royal Institute of Oil Painters Annual Open Exhibition is on display at the Mall Galleries in Central London between 29 Nov and 10 Dec 2017.

The Royal Institute of Oil Painters (ROI) chooses the very best national and international submissions, and is the only national art society devoted exclusively to oil painting. It's members are some of Britain's leading figurative artists.
www.mallgalleries.org.uk
Here’s one of my paintings in this years exhibition, available at the above link

Merrie England Fami Bar (10”x20”) - SOLD
Merrie England Fami Bar (10”x20”) - SOLD
 





Oct 2017

Great to have one of my still life paintings as the cover for the recent October issue of Artists & Illustrators magazine. There’s an article inside too, talking about my Pintar Rapido win
www.artistsandillustrators.co.uk/

Artists & Illustrators magazine (Oct ‘17)
Artists & Illustrators magazine (Oct ‘17)
 





July 2017

Chuffed to have been awarded 1st place in this years Pintar Rapido in London.
www.pintarrapido.com/london/index.html

Piccadilly Circus, Rain. (14"X11") - SOLD
Piccadilly Circus, Rain. (14"X11") - SOLD
 





April 2017

Very pleased to have 2 paintings selected for this years NEW ENGLISH ART CLUB’S (NEAC) ANNUAL OPEN EXHIBITION

The New English is a vibrant and diverse group of widely admired visual artists whose highly collectible work is based principally upon direct observation of nature and the human figure. Its Annual Exhibition is a showcase for members and gives aspiring artists an opportunity to exhibit alongside some of the best figurative artists working today in painting, drawing and printmaking.
The New English Art Club’s Annual Open Exhibition is on display at the Mall Galleries in Central London between 16 and 25 June 2017.
www.mallgalleries.org.uk

Blackpool North Pier (10"x20") - SOLD
Blackpool North Pier (10"x20") - SOLD
 

I do like to be beside the seaside (16"x20") - SOLD
I do like to be beside the seaside (16"x20") - SOLD
 





March 2017

Really pleased to have recently been elected a member of the Manchester Academy of Fine Arts (MAFA)
www.mafa.org.uk




Jan 2017

Very pleased to have been selected for this years ROYAL SOCIETY OF BRITISH ARTISTS (RBA) 300th OPEN EXHIBITION

I was selected from a record number of entries to appear alongside paintings by some of Britain’s leading figurative artists. This year over 1,600 works were submitted to the exhibition. The Royal Society of British Artists Annual Exhibition will be on display at Mall Galleries from 22 March to 1 April 2017.

The Royal Society of British Artists (RBA) is dedicated to promoting the highest standards of skill, concept and draughtsmanship in painting, sculpture, printmaking and drawing.

The Royal Society of British Artists hold an open submission exhibition in Central London each year. Founded in 1823, the Royal Society of British Artists was originally set up to rival the Royal Academy. Today the Society prides itself on exhibiting an eclectic mix of sculpture and paintings in all media.
www.mallgalleries.org.uk

South Pier Promenade (11"x14") - *£695…Sale £425
South Pier Promenade (11"x14") - *£695…Sale £425
 





Oct 2016

Very pleased to have been selected for this years ROYAL INSTITUTE OF OIL PAINTERS (ROI) ANNUAL OPEN EXHIBITION

There was a record 1700+ number of entries this year with just over 100 paintings selected, 3 of them mine! The Royal Institute of Oil Painters Annual Open Exhibition is on display at the Mall Galleries in Central London between 30 Nov and 11 Dec 2016.

The Royal Institute of Oil Painters (ROI) chooses the very best national and international submissions, and is the only national art society devoted exclusively to oil painting. It's members are some of Britain's leading figurative artists.
www.mallgalleries.org.uk/whats-on/exhibitions/royal-institute-oil-painters-annual-exhibition-2016




SOLD
SOLD
 









July 2016

Great to have won 3rd place in this years Pintar Rapido in London. It's the biggest pleinair painting event competition in Europe with over 200 artists taking part.
www.pintarrapido.com/london/index.html

Sloane Square, London (12"x10") - SOLD
Sloane Square, London (12"x10") - SOLD
 






June 2016

Very pleased to have been selected for this years NEW ENGLISH ART CLUB’S (NEAC) ANNUAL OPEN EXHIBITION

I was one of about 80 artists selected from over 1,300 entries to appear alongside paintings by some of Britain’s leading figurative artists. The New English Art Club’s Annual Open Exhibition is on display at the Mall Galleries in Central London between 16 and 25 June 2016.

Continuing to build on the tradition of painting and drawing from observation, the New English is a vibrant and diverse group of visual artists whose work is highly collectible and widely admired.
www.mallgalleries.org.uk/whats-on/exhibitions/new-english-art-club-annual-exhibition-2016

South Pier Entrance, Blackpool. (10"X20") - SOLD
South Pier Entrance, Blackpool. (10"X20") - SOLD