Some pictures from the RA Summer Exhibition Varnishing Day, the traditional day for artists to get a first look at the show. It was another beautiful sunny day, just like last year, for the procession from the Royal Academy court yard to St James's Church, Piccadilly for the Service for Artists, which was led by Revd Lucy Winkett. This is the traditional opening to the show.

Then it was back to the RA and the champagne reception! It is always exciting to locate your work among all the wonderful art on the walls.

A lovely day enjoyed with SB.