Rodney Kingston
From: TJ Cipullo & Tracy Aldous - Event Co-ordinators, Woking Art Society
Join us at the next demo 'Cityscape in oils' with professional artist Rodney Kingston.
Rodney is a London-based full-time professional oil painter and graphic designer known for his figurative art, landscapes, portraits, and distinct en plein air paintings.
He gained public recognition as a contestant on Sky Arts’ Landscape Artist of the Year (2017) and Portrait Artist of the Year (2019). After a 17-year career in print publication design, he transitioned to painting full-time in September 2024.
Rodney works predominantly in oil paint, charcoal, pen, and pencil, focusing heavily on capturing authentic light, atmosphere, and everyday life. His portfolio is highly diverse and spans several recurring themes:
Rodney actively showcases his work and teaches throughout the UK. His professional highlights include:
For more info www.rodneykingston.com and Instagram @rodneykingston
Meeting Details:
Time - 2.20pm start
Finish - 4.30pm
Venue - 'Dramatize' - The Vyne Community Hall,
Address - The Broadway, Knaphill, Woking, GU21 2SP
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Entrance - £2 for members - (this rate for Guildford Art Society members also)
Non-members/visitors - £6.
Cash payment on the door is preferred.
All welcome. (Tea, coffee & biscuits served during break).
We look forward to seeing you there !
Join us at the next demo 'Cityscape in oils' with professional artist Rodney Kingston.
Rodney is a London-based full-time professional oil painter and graphic designer known for his figurative art, landscapes, portraits, and distinct en plein air paintings.
He gained public recognition as a contestant on Sky Arts’ Landscape Artist of the Year (2017) and Portrait Artist of the Year (2019). After a 17-year career in print publication design, he transitioned to painting full-time in September 2024.
Rodney works predominantly in oil paint, charcoal, pen, and pencil, focusing heavily on capturing authentic light, atmosphere, and everyday life. His portfolio is highly diverse and spans several recurring themes:
- Football & Sports Art: He is well-known for painting atmospheric scenes outside iconic football stadiums, such as Everton's Goodison Park, Arsenal's Emirates Stadium, and Tottenham Hotspur's grounds.
- Plein Air Landscapes: A large portion of his work is completed directly from life outdoors, capturing London streets, coastal views, and architectural landmarks like St Paul's Cathedral.
- Still Life & Pop Culture: He frequently paints quirky, realistic still-life depictions of classic British household staples, such as Marmite jars, Coca-Cola imagery, and fish and chips.
Rodney actively showcases his work and teaches throughout the UK. His professional highlights include:
- Exhibitions: He has been shortlisted multiple times for The British Art Prize (2021, 2025) by Artists & Illustrators Magazine and has exhibited with the Royal Society of Oil Painters.
- Teaching & Demonstrations: Based in Staines, Kingston, he regularly hosts live art demonstrations for local art clubs and runs formal one day workshops focusing on portraiture and plein air techniques.
For more info www.rodneykingston.com and Instagram @rodneykingston
Meeting Details:
Time - 2.20pm start
Finish - 4.30pm
Venue - 'Dramatize' - The Vyne Community Hall,
Address - The Broadway, Knaphill, Woking, GU21 2SP
(what3words location app - powers.dating.making )
Entrance - £2 for members - (this rate for Guildford Art Society members also)
Non-members/visitors - £6.
Cash payment on the door is preferred.
All welcome. (Tea, coffee & biscuits served during break).
We look forward to seeing you there !
