And it closes… This year’s RA Summer Exhibition has come to an end. What a joy it has been.
Getting selected from 18,500 entries is such a thrill, and to find that 7 other artist friends had also got in, made it so much fun this year. Varnishing Day (and the blessing of the artists’ service at St James’ Picadilly) was really special. And the rave reviews it got in the press, created an extra buzz.
My little painting ‘Apart from that, everything’s fine’ sold at the Buyer’s Preview before the exhibition even opened. 🙏
Having so many friends visit and send me photos meant the world to me. Particularly my dad making it to London to see my painting - having been so ill in hospital last year.
And the cherry on the top was the RA making a print of my painting to sell in the shop (& it being their best-seller online! 🤯).
It’s been the third year in a row I’ve been selected - what an amazingly lucky streak it’s been. I’ll definitely try again next year, but if I don’t make it I know I’ll always have the brilliant memories of 2025. ⭐️
Photos: © Royal Academy of Arts, London / David Parry.