Rob Wilson

18/06/2026

‘Manchester Sunset’

Delighted to have Manchester Sunset on display and available at Cheshire Art Gallery.

A celebration of one of my favourite cities in colour, texture and light.

Original mixed media | 43.5 x 33.5 inches framed.

17/06/2026

☀️ The sun is shining and we’ve got a brand new window display for you!

Featuring new work from local artists Rob Wilson, Tracey Coverley, Sarah Riley and John Ridgway — pop by and take a look.

RWA Gallery, 4 Market Street, Whaley Bridge
Open Wednesday–Saturday, 10am–4pm

We’d love to see you! 🎨✨

14/06/2026

Bathers’

Acrylic and charcoal on plywood, 90 × 120 cm.

Here’s a big painting I’ve just finished. I started it over a year ago, but it never quite felt resolved until now. Returning to it with fresh eyes reminded me that sometimes a piece simply tells you when it’s ready.

Painting on plywood is something I really enjoyed working with, allowing the natural grain of the wood to come through and become the flesh of the figures. I’ve loved pushing myself into territory that feels a little different to my usual approach, exploring a 1930s-inspired theme with a strong graphic composition.

There are some interesting preliminary studies of this piece in the gallery too, if you’d like to see how it evolved.

Available for sale at RWA Gallery, 4 Market Street, Whaley Bridge SK23 7BA.

Open Weds–Sat, 10–4pm.

12/06/2026

‘Runö’ ⚓️

Katarina’s beautiful tribute to her grandad’s fishing boat, Runö. Created using watercolour, mixed media and powdered ink to achieve that wonderful watery softness, this piece brings cherished family memories to life.

Alfie pulls the duck behind while Wilson sets out the lanterns to mark where the fishing nets lie. A painting full of sea air, family stories, and a moment of teamwork, tradition and adventure.

‘Runö’ – Giclée Print | 60 × 76 cm | £275

It has taken pride of place in the gallery window this week! 😊

📍 4 Market Street, Whaley Bridge
🕙 Open Wednesday–Saturday, 10am–4pm

27/05/2026

27/05/2026

‘Air’ by Sally Wilson

One of those pieces that completely changes a space — stitched figures suspended in motion, somewhere between softness and strength.

So happy it’s found a new home… but already know I’m going to miss this one from the gallery wall. 😢

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25/05/2026

One advantage of the gallery always being cool is days like today ☀️

If you fancy a break from the heat and a bit of sunny inspiration, pop in!

Open today: 10am–4pm
4 Market Street, Whaley Bridge

22/05/2026

RWA Gallery Turns TWO! 🎉

To celebrate our 2nd birthday, every purchase of £10 or more over the Bank Holiday weekend comes with a sealed golden envelope ✨

Inside every envelope is a prize…

• Greeting cards
• RWA Books
• £50 & £100 vouchers
• Mounted print of your choice worth - £175

Whether you pick up a few cards, a limited edition print, or an original painting, you’ll receive a golden envelope to open.

✨ One envelope per person.

This weekend also marks the biggest collection of new paintings I’ve exhibited all at once, and we want to celebrate it with you.

A big thank you for all your support over the last two years — it’s been amazing becoming a larger part of the Whaley Bridge community and sharing so much incredible artwork with you all.

Best wishes Rob and Sally x

RWA Gallery
Sat, Sun & Bank Holiday Monday
10am–4pm

4 Market Street, Whaley Bridge SK23 7BA

18/07/2025

Excited to share - the short film ‘Pig in a Ginnel’ will be screened as part of Buxton Shorts 2025 – a celebration of local filmmaking!

The film features our son Howie as ‘Will’– a dyslexic student trying to find his way through the education system. Once he was cast, the whole Wilson family somehow managed to get involved… check out the credits!
Come and watch all the shortlisted films:
Sunday 27 July 2025, 2:00pm at Pavilion Arts Centre
Tickets only £5!
You’ll even get to vote for your favourite, so come along and support some brilliant local talent (and maybe root for a certain ginnel-dwelling pig 🐖😉).
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