STEVEN P SMITH MAFA
PLEIN AIR AND STUDIO PAINTER
'I look to capture what I see in the everyday, modern world around me, working in all weather conditions from direct observation. I occassionally develop larger works from these paintings in the studio.
I have a passion for still life painting, capturing everyday objects and nostalgic items that I have collected throughout my life that link me to personal memories of people and places.'
All works are in oils on either panel or canvas.
All images are Copyright Steven P Smith.
Strada Easel Challenge
1st - 31st January 2023
Throughout January I took part in the Strada Easel Challenge, to paint or draw from life every day. I used this as an opportunity to paint a series of still life paintings of every day objects that I find visually interesting. Some were modern items, others were nostalgic items collected throughout my life.
These paintings will soon be available to view/buy in the 'Available Still Life Paintings' Gallery.
To see how I completed this challenge please visit my Instagram or my Facebook page.
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Royal Institute of Oil Painters Annual Exhibition 2022
24th November - 10th December 2022
I am delighted to have had 3 paintings chosen to be exhibited alongside ROI Members work at this years Royal Institute of Oil Painters Annual Exhibition.
The Royal Institute of Oil Painters was founded in 1882 and is the only major British art society that promotes and exhibits work of the highest standard exclusively in oil paint. The ROI provides a centre of excellence and encouragement to all who love this robust medium and is based at the Mall Galleries, London SW1.
The ROI Annual Open Exhibition is held annually in November/December when non-members are afforded the opportunity to exhibit alongside established ROI members.
This years exhibition opens on Thursday November 24th, 10am - 5pm.
Exhibition closes Sunday 10th December at 5pm.
View all works online on the Mall Galleries website here: URL: https://www.mallgalleries.org.uk/curators-choice/roi-artist-names-s-z?artist=43126
ING Discerning Eye Annual Exhibition 2022
11 November - 20 November 2022
I am delighted to have two paintings chosen to be exhibited in the ING Discerning Eye Annual Exhibition 2022 at the Mall Galleries, London.
The ING Discerning Eye Annual Exhibition is a show of small, domestic scale, works independently selected by six prominent figures from different areas of the art world: two artists, two collectors and two critics.
The Exhibition will open at the Mall Galleries, London, from the 11th to 20th November 2022 alongside a virtual gallery showcasing all the artists' shortlisted works with commentary and introductions by the selectors.
Upcoming Events
Srada Easel Challenge 31 paintings from life
January 2023
'Chiaroscuro' Exhibition The Gallery, Lees Yard, Holt
8th April - 16th May 2023
MAFA
I am a full member of Manchester Academy of Fine Arts (MAFA) and was elected a MAFA council member in 2021.
The current MAFA group exhibition at Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery is on from 1st October to 18th November 2022.
The Northern Boys
After a successful inaugural exhibition with 'The Northern Boys' at Contemporary Six Gallery, Manchester in 2019, and successful shows with the group in 2020 and 2021 at Windermere Fine Art gallery, I regularly have work available in both of these prestigious galleries.
The group are working towards a major exhibition in London after plans for a show in 2020 had to be postponed due to the pandemic.
EXHIBITIONS 2022
'Back In The City' Mixed exhibition Windermere Fine Art Gallery
22 April - 22nd May 2022
'Euphoria' An Exhibition In Oils The Gallery, Holt, Norfolk
23rd April - 31st May 2022
'The Lake District' Mixed Exhibition Windermere Fine Art Gallery
1st June - 30th June 2022
'Summer Show' Mixed Exhibition Windermere Fine Art Gallery
1st July - 23rd July 2022
Royal Society of Marine Artists Annual Exhibition Mall Galleries, London
22nd September - 1st October 2022
Manchester Academy of Fine Arts (MAFA) Exhibition Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery
1st October - 18th November 2022
'Distinguished Northern Artists' Group Exhibition The Long Gallery, 4 King ST. Clitheroe
8th - 14th October 2022
'Northern Connections' Group Exhibition Contemporary Six Gallery, Manchester
29th October - 20th November 2022
'ING Discerning Eye' Annual Exhibition 2022 Mall Galleries, London
12th - 21st November 2022
'Royal Institute of Oil Painters Annual Exhibition' Mall Galleries, London
24 November - 10 December 2022
Winter Exhibition Contemporary Six, Manchester
December 2022
EXHIBITIONS 2021
'10+1' mixed exhibition Contemporary Six, Manchester
December 4th 2021 - January 2022
'WFA Autumn/Winter Show' mixed exhibition Windermere Fine Art gallery
1st October 2021 - February 2022
Royal Institute of Oil Painters annual exhibition Mall Galleries, London
November 24th - December 5th 2021
MAFA 'All The Best' mixed exhibition Dean Clough, Halifax
October 30th - November 20th 2021
Royal Society of Marine Artists annual exhibition Mall Galleries, London
September 30th - October 10th 2021
'The Northern Boys' group exhibition Windermere Fine Art Gallery
July 31st - August 31st 2021
MAFA 'Art Of Every Day' group exhibition Gallery Oldham
18th May 26th June 2021
EXHIBITIONS 2020
Royal Society of Marine Artists annual exhibition Mall Galleries, London
September 30th - October 10th 2020
'10' mixed exhibition Contemporary Six, Manchester
November 27th 2020 - January 2021
'The Northern Boys' group exhibition Windermere Fine Art Gallery
September 2020 - January 2021
EXHIBITIONS 2019
MAFA 'Small Works' group exhibition The Whitaker Gallery, Rawtenstall
December 2019 - February 2020
MAFA 'Autumn Exhibition' group exhibition Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery
21st September - 1st November 2019
MAFA group exhibition The Atkinson Gallery, Southport
July 2019
'The Northern Boys' group exhibition Contemporary Six, Manchester
May 2019
'Busman's holiday' mixed exhibition Picture House Gallery, Padiham
April 2019
AWARDS
PRESTON PORTRAIT CHALLENGE 2022 2ND PLACE PRESTON GUILD HALL
PRESTON PORTRAIT CHALLENGE 2019 1ST PLACE PRESTON HARRIS MUSEUM
PAINTING PADIHAM 2019 PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD WINNER
3RD PLACE OVERALL
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