Arthur Homeshaw RWA
1933 - 2011
Arthur was born in Bristol. He studied at the West of England College of Art gaining a NDD in illustration, specialising in wood engraving. Following National Service he resumed his studies, receiving an Art Teachers Diploma. He lived in Devon and taught Art from 1957 - 1992 until his retirement.
He was a member of the Royal West Academy, where his work was regularly exhibited and the Victoria and Albert Museum have purchased his linocuts for their collections.
His work can be placed in the English romantic tradition of Samuel Palmer (1805 - 1881) and Paul Nash (1889 - 1942). He was also influenced by the wood engraver Eric Ravillious (1903 - 1942).
Arthur perfected the striking use of bold tonal contrasts and complex patterning in his linocuts. Landscaped imagination underlined a deep attachment to the countryside and in particular the Devon countryside, which reflected in his work for over 50 years.
