The Royal Society of Marine Artists

The Royal Society of Marine Artists (RSMA) is the focal point for much of Britain's finest marine art and many of the country's leading marine artists. Their last exhibition at St. Barbe in 2003, was received with great enthusiasm by our visitors.

Members' work is generally representational, but styles, subject matter and medium vary enormously. Some artists specialise in thoroughly researched historical subjects, others capture the thrill of modern yacht racing; some enjoy muddy creeks and quiet harbours, others find beauty in super-tankers and cargo vessels. The unifying factor is that the sea is always the main source of inspiration.