Drawing on the RBSA Collection - Dry Media 1822-2022 February 29-April 7 2024

 Drawing on the RBSA collection - Dry media 1822-2022

FEBRUARY 29 - APRIL 7 Royal Birmingham Society of Artists' Gallery, 4 Brook Street, Birmingham, B3 1SA

https://rbsa.org.uk/event/drawing-on-the-rbsa-collection/

I have a pastel painting entitled 'Winter at the Chase' (Cannock Chase) in this exhibition. In 2022 I exhibited 6 pastels of landscapes for the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists' Members to consider and vote on. I was successful, and donated one of my six artworks to the RBSA permanent collection. https://rbsa.org.uk/about-us/collection/ This artwork is currently exhibited as part of this exhibition.

‘Drawing with dry media is as old as mankind.  Ochre and charcoal dust were blown through straws onto cave walls by the first artists.  In more recent times, the dry media of pencil, pastel, and charcoal were favoured by travelling artists as ideal for drawing with minimum of fuss on site in sketchbooks or portfolios.  Drawing was the means through which European artists recorded, prepared, studied, and imagined, and it was often a prelude to painting or engraving.  Dry media were also central to art training and versatile both en plein air and in the studio.’

Artists in Conversation: Saturday 23 March 2.00 – 3.00pm Join me in conversation with Brendan Flynn, Professor of Art History, when we talk about ‘Winter at the Chase’.

As part of the first heritage exhibition of 2024, join Brendan Flynn, RBSA Professor of Art History, for an in conversation event with four of the artists whose work is included in Drawing on the RBSA Collection – Dry Media Works 1822 – 2022.

We will be joined by:

Paul Bartlett RBSA – Not Very Well, 1994
Linda Nevill RBSA – Winter at the Chase, c.2022
Janette Summerfield RBSA – Vitalism 2, c.2015
David Walton RBSA – Hippopotamus Amphibius, c.2005

Brendan will give an introduction to the exhibition before inviting the artists to discuss their work and approach to dry media.  Questions from visitors will then be welcome.

There is no need to book for this event.

Abstract seascape paintings at the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists - 21 June-23 July

 

Royal Birmingham Society Of Arts Members And Associates Exhibition 21 June-23 July

I am exhibiting 2 abstract landscapes created in acrylic in this exhibition. They are very well displayed in this newly refurbished gallery in the Jewellery Quarter, St Paul’s Square, Birmingham Royal Birmingham Society of Artists Gallery

The exhibition can be viewed on-line and in the gallery in the Jewellery Quarter, Brook Street, St Paul's Square, Birmingham

Deep blue sea

Elemental

I am now an elected full member of the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists

 June 2022 Royal Birmingham Society of Arts gallery - Candidates show.

Linda Nevill RBSA

Earlier this month I showed 6 landscapes created using pastels at the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists' gallery in the Candidates Show. As an elected Associate Member (2018) I was a candidate for full membership this time.

The artwork was displayed in the RBSA gallery and voted on by the members. I was delighted to be elected as a full member of the society and I am entitled to use the letters RBSA after my name.

High Fells - carborundum grit and drypoint print has been selected for the RBSA Print Prize exhibition

Royal Society of Artists' Print Prize exhibition

I have been selected to exhibit a carborundum/drypoint print ‘High Fells’ in the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists’ Print Prize exhibition at the RBSA’s gallery in Brook Street, Birmingham. The exhibition runs from Tuesday 18 January – Saturday 26 February

The image was created from a drawing that I made when painting and drawing in the Lake District last June. I have glued carborundum grit onto a printing plate and also used a sharp drypoint needle to make grooves. Ink was rubbed into the plate which was printed on my etching press.

Royal Birmingham Society of Artists Members and Associates exhibition, 18 Nov - 8 Jan, RBSA Gallery, Brook Street, Birmingham.

Royal Birmingham Society of Artists elected Members and Associates’ exhibition is held at the RBSA Gallery, Brook Street, Birmingham. I am exhibiting two landscapes created with soft pastels. As at 11 December one piece has sold (Towards the Cuillin) but the other one is still available. View online or in the gallery.

The Salt Marsh (pastel) is still available

Towards the Cuillin -Isle of Skye (pastel) has sold

For over 200 years the diverse art practices of RBSA members and associates have been displayed in this annual exhibition

March/April/May 2022 Featured Artist at Ironbridge Fine Arts, Shropshire

I am currently creating work in pastel and print to exhibit at Ironbridge Fine Arts Gallery in Shropshire next year.

I'm showing in the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists Gallery in the Members and Associates show - an exhibition on the walls and visitors at last!

 Post Lockdown Exhibition 20th April to 22nd May 2021

Gallery 1, 2 & also online

For over 200 years the RBSA Members and Associates have been displayed in this annual exhibition.

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The Members & Associates Exhibition is displayed online for the first time, and across two floors of the RBSA Gallery.

RBSA exhibition - online view

Frozen lake - Pastel  Linda Nevill ARBSA

Silver birches - Pastel  Linda Nevill ARBSA

All work in the exhibition is for sale

I'm delighted to have my new etching 'Red by night' selected for the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists Prize Exhibition

 I'm delighted to have my new etching, 'Red by Night' selected for the RBSA Prize exhibition which takes place 8 October - 21 November 2020.

This exhibition is now extended on line until 16 January.  See all work online here  Prize exhibition - scroll down page to see all artwork

Here's the etching and the metal plate the etching was printed from.

My first trip into an art gallery since lockdown

 I visited the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists' gallery in the Jewellery Quarter today. It was my first venture into a gallery since lockdown.  It felt safe, spacious and both other visitors and the staff were wearing masks.

Celebrating 20 years at the RBSA’s current location in the Jewellery Quarter, the RBSA Anniversary Exhibition brings together Collection Acquisitions from the last 20 years alongside artwork by current RBSA Members and Associates.

In April 2000, after being based at New Street in Birmingham since 1829, the RBSA relocated to the current gallery just off St Paul’s Square.

It's an exhibition well worth visiting if you can, or it is available to view online.

Outside the RBSA today in lovely sunshine.  People were stretching out and having coffees sitting in St Paul's Square opposite.

With Garden of Wisdom woodcut in Gallery 1.

In Gallery 2 with my etching Homed and Homeless - I took my mask off for a moment for the photo as no-one else was in that gallery at that time.

There are two solo shows on the ground floor as well as a range of stylish, inexpensive jewellery, greetings cards, ceramics and other small pieces which would be ideal for gifts.

RBSA Remote Access - A Virtual Exhibition You can see this until 15 June 2020

As you will know, galleries are closed at the moment due to Covid-19 but The Royal Birmingham Society of Artists (RBSA) is still very much active.   

Currently there is an online exhibition of elected Members and Associates's artwork entitled Remote Access - A Virtual Exhibition and you can view it until 15 June 2020.


http://www.rbsa.org.uk/whats-on/exhibitions/remote-access-a-virtual-exhibition/

These etchings and drypoint are on show and for sale through the RBSA

This Way (drypoint print)

From Hedgrow to hillside (etching)

Through the trees (etching)

Moon and Magnolia (etching)

Standing there (etching)

Welsh Cottages (etching)

RBSA Gallery, Birmingham, in the StArt 2020 exhibition until 15 February

I'm exhibiting 4 etchings in this exhibition - here's one of them 'Follow me'.

Summary of the exhibition

For over 200 years the diverse practices of the RBSA's Members and Associates have been displayed in this annual exhibition, including the work of those newly elected this year.

All work is priced at £300 or under. The exhibition is displayed over three floors and includes artwork in a wide range of media.

The exhibition ends on 15 February 2020.

Exhibiting seascapes in oils at Trent Art, Staffordshirem 3-31 May 2019.

Trent Art Gallery

Moving Boundaries

19 Brunswick Street,Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 1HF

I have 4 oil paintings in this RBSA group exhibition at Trent Art Gallery entitled 'Moving Boundaries'. You can also view the work on-line.

Friday 3-31 May 2019

https://trent-art.co.uk/exhibitions/gallery-at-brunswick-street/

RBSA Solo Show - Meet the Artist Day and live poetry event on Saturday 16 March 2019

Join us at the RBSA, where I have a solo show in the cafe space on the ground floor, for my 'Meet the artist day' on Saturday 16 March 2019.

There will also be a live poetry performance of poetry with links to the etchings I have on show.  Come to see Emma Purshouse and Jane Seabourne read and perform their poems - 2pm-2.30pm.  Suggested arrival time 1.30pm

Seascapes in Birmingham - now until 9 February 2019

Three, small seascapes I am currently showing at the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists (RBSA) Gallery at St Paul's Square, Birmingham. It's an extensive show by elected Members and Associate Members of the society and all work in this exhibition is priced at £300 or less.

http://www.rbsa.org.uk/whats-on/exhibitions/current/

'Chased by the tide' - Oil Painting

'Towards the Jetty' - Oil painting

'Stormy Sea' - oil painting

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Meet the Artist: Linda Nevill ARBSA Saturday 16 March at the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists' Gallery, St Paul's Square

I am exhibiting some etchings at the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists from 
11 Feb- 30 March  and have a Meet the Artist day Saturday 16 March 11-4pm

http://www.rbsa.org.uk/whats-on/events/meet-the-artist-linda-nevill-arbsa/

Linda has collaborated with Emma Purshouse and Jane Seabourne over many years creating art inspired by poetry and poetry inspired by art. Meet Linda during her ground floor exhibition on Saturday 16th March. There will also be a live poetry performance from 2pm-2.30pm. 

In this collection of etchings Linda has explored a wide range of ideas including different aspects of landscape, still life, flamingos in captivity and football as a man’s game. She works also with contrasts to create social comment.  For example, the brightly lit clothes shop windows with their haughty, disdainful models and the homeless woman seated outside.  Or the blue, temporary tented homes set up in front of a block of flats where people live in heated accommodation with televisions and fridges and appliances.

Currently showing At the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists' gallery, St Paul's, Birmingham until 24 December 2018.

I'm currently exhibiting these two at the Royal Birmingham Society of Artist's Gallery in St Paul's Square, on the edge of the Jewellery Quarter in Birmingham, as part of the RBSA Members and Associates Exhibition - finishes 24 December.

Dark cliff - oil painting 

Snowfall Birmingham - etching and aquatint

Royal Birmingham Society of Artists Prize Exhibition - on now and until 23 June 2018

The RBSA Prize exhibition is now on and I have two etchings which were selected by Zoë Lippett, Exhibitions and Artists’ Projects Curator at The New Art Gallery Walsall.  They are both social comments on homelessness.

Orange umbrella

Passing by

http://www.rbsa.org.uk/whats-on/exhibitions/prize-2018/

Linda Nevill ARBSA- I have been elected as an associate member of the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists

My 6 candidature landscape etchings.


I am delighted to have been elected as an associate member of the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists.   

Last November my proposer and seconder signed my application form, I outlined my art qualifications and experience and the RBSA juried exhibitions that I had been selected for in the last few years.  The RBSA Council approved my application.   Then in April I submitted my 6 pieces of work and an artist's statement which were hung for a week in the gallery. During the course of the week the RBSA members and associates viewed all the new candidates' work and voted as to whether they should be accepted or not.   To be accepted it is necessary to obtain 50% of the vote plus 1.  

They voted me in!

http://www.rbsa.org.uk/members-associates/election-process/


Being an associate extends my exhibiting possibilities and it is wonderful to be part of this prestigious association.

'Metropolis' exhibition at the RBSA (Royal Birmingham Society of Artists) gallery

I'm also very pleased to be currently exhibiting in the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists' Metropolis exhibition of city life which runs at their St Paul's Square gallery until 30 September 2017 http://www.rbsa.org.uk/whats-on/exhibitions/metropolis-2017-sponsored-by-maguire-jackson-1/



'Homed and homeless'  etching

My etching entitled 'Homed and homeless' has been selected for the Metropolis exhibition at the RBSA in Birmingham

I am delighted to have my etching, 'Homed and homeless',selected for the Metropolis exhibition 2017 at the RBSA (Royal Birmingham Society of Artists). The exhibition runs from
 23 Aug - 30.

http://www.rbsa.org.uk/whats-on/exhibitions/metropolis-2017-sponsored-by-maguire-jackson-1/ 

 'Homed and homeless'

My metal plate etching....

In the RBSA Prize exhibition June 2017

A lovely exhibition at the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists' gallery in Birmingham on the edge of the Jewellery Quarter /http://www.rbsa.org.uk/about-us/

Currently exhibiting a woodcut/collagraph at the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists Gallery, Birmingham until 12 November

At the RBSA opening of the Print Prize Exhibition: 'Our biennial Print Prize exhibition aims to champion and celebrate the exciting range of contemporary printmakers producing original printed artworks within the UK.' 

Open until 12 November 2016.