Tim Benson Self-Portrait by Lamplight, oil, 18x133⁄4in (46x35cm).
Tim has been appointed the new president of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters, with Adebanji Alade as the new vice president. Tim uses painting to raise awareness of medical and social problems around the world. He writes: ‘Painted portraits speak to people in a way that the written word and photography cannot. I am committed to working with charities and NGOs to tell the stories of people throughout the world who don’t have a voice.’ The annual ROI show takes place at the Mall Galleries from November 28 to December 9 and entries are invited for open submission. Entry is open now until Friday August 17. Enter online for pre-selection at www.theroi.co.uk
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