Tuesday 10th March 2026

The Anatomy of a Painting

A Lecture by Martin Kinnear (MA, RCA)

Discover what lies beneath the surface of great art — a living anatomy of tone, colour, structure, and meaning.

The Anatomy of a Painting is a captivating illustrated lecture by award-winning painter and Royal College of Art lecturer Martin Kinnear. Far more than a technical talk, it reveals how artists from Rembrandt and Turner to today’s painters build enduring pictures through layers of tone, colour, and material intent. With clarity and wit, Martin shows how understanding the physical structure of paint — from pigments and mediums to light and surface — transforms the way we see, interpret, and create art. Drawing on examples from his own practice and works in major collections, he makes complex ideas accessible and engaging for all audiences.

This 60–90 minute lecture blends practical insight with art-historical depth — leaving audiences newly attuned to what truly makes paintings work.

• Duration: 60–90 minutes including Q&A
• Format: Illustrated digital presentation 
• Level: Suitable for all audiences 
• Teaching martinkinnearstudio.com 
• Professional Practice martinkinnear.com
• Social @kinnearmartin