by David Pilgrim | Sep 25, 2015
Brian Ryder ROI (1944-2025) Past Members > Brian Ryder ROI (1944-2025) Originally from North London, Brian turned professional in 1993 to pursue a life in painting following 32 years in Architecture, having been a member of the British Institute of Architectural...
by David Pilgrim | Sep 25, 2015
David Pilgrim ROI Members > David Pilgrim ROI David has a First Class (Joint Hons) degree in Fine Art and Pure Mathematics from the University of Wales, Aberystwyth (1994-1997). Since graduating he has continued to pursue his passion for painting and in particular...
by David Pilgrim | Sep 25, 2015
Tony Merrick ROI (1948-2018) Past Members > Tony Merrick ROI (1948-2018) Tony Merrick was born in Castleford, West Yorkshire in 1948, the birthplace of Henry Moore. The son of a coalminer, he won a scholarship to the local grammar school before going on to study...
by David Pilgrim | Sep 25, 2015
Lucy Mckie ROI Members > Lucy McKie ROI Born 1974 in Yorkshire, Lucy is a portrait and still life painter. She was elected a full member of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters in 2011. Awards 2014 The Dry Red Press Award, Royal Institute of Oil Painters, Mall...
by David Pilgrim | Sep 25, 2015
John McCombs NDD, ROI, RBA, FRSA, MAFA (1943-2025) Past Members > John McCombs NDD, ROI, RBA, FRSA, MAFA (1943-2025) Born in Manchester, John McCombs showed an aptitude for drawing from an early age. John’s talent was recognised and encouraged by his father, who...
