About the artist
He started his journey in the art world at Newton College, Newton Abbot, Devon. Later, he moved to Canada with his family. At the tender age of twenty, Guy chose to hone his skills under Louis Grier, who alongside Julius Olsson, ran a painting school in St Ives.
During 1899, Guy shared a canvas-filled studio in Paris with fellow St Ives students, Norman Wilkinson and Hugh Percy Heard. He eventually made St Ives his home, setting up in St Eia Studio till about 1912 before heading to Wales. World War I saw him serve in the 21st Monmouthshire Regiment, earning a Captain's rank.
His memorable works include Lelant scenes (c1912), A Lonely Shore, Silver and Grey, and Castillon de Plana (Spanish Cactus). These can be admired at the Williamson Art Gallery and Museum in Birkenhead.
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