Martin Kinnear Studio

The Martin Kinnear Studio is a rigorously structured, forward-looking contemporary atelier grounded in the principles of modernism. Run by Royal College of Art painter and acclaimed painting technique tutor Martin Kinnear, this is a contemporary atelier in every sense—eschewing classical atelier pastiche in favour of exploring process which promotes creative originality through materiality, optics, colour, abstraction, and the evolving language of paint.

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Unlike traditional ateliers that centre on classical realism or historical replication, this studio embraces the modernist ethos: the autonomy of painting, truth to materials, and the primacy of creatively expressed visual experience. From colour theory to perceptual abstraction, students are immersed in the intellectual and practical foundations of modernist art-making.

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This is a space for serious painters who want to develop deep technical understanding while engaging with the ideas that shaped—and continue to shape—contemporary visual art. With structured mentorship and an emphasis on critical enquiry, the Martin Kinnear Atelier offers the rigour of atelier training without the imposition of style or subject: a truly contemporary model for artistic development.

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​Crucially, the Contemporary Atelier is designed to present no barrier to entry. Through accessible introductory courses, it opens clear and supportive pathways for learners at all stages—from absolute beginners to those seeking postgraduate-level mastery. The atelier recognises that every journey begins with a first step, and it is committed to ensuring that talent, curiosity, or creative ambition are never excluded by lack of prior opportunity. By scaffolding learning from core fundamentals to advanced critical and technical engagement, it offers a truly inclusive and empowering model for art education.