A painting requires a little mystery, some vagueness, and some fantasy.

Brian Ryder – ROI FIEA
Following 32 years in architecture Ryder turned professional in 1994, having drawn and painted from an early age, and then, until 2013, taught and ran painting courses in Britain and many locations in Europe. During this period Brian produced six DVDs on teaching painting, alongside three books – and a fourth, being an illustrated biography of his painting career.

Ryder’s paintings are in many private collections and has previously exhibited his work including:
Grollo D’oro. Venice Biennale (medal). Cambridge Contemporary Art. Kendalls Fine Art. Hawker Gallery. Broadway Modern. Thompsons Gallery. Llewellyn and Church Gallery in London.

Council Member of The Royal Institute of Oil Painters.
Founder, Past President & Fellow of The Institute of East Anglian Artists.