Peter Le Vasseur

Peter Le Vasseur (born 1938) is an artist from Guernsey.

Le Vasseur was born in Guernsey in 1938 but evacuated to London during World War II.[1] His art began as a youngster, copying pictures from comics and his talent was noticed by his school teacher. He was later admitted to Harrow Art College.[1] Paintings for his first exhibition at the Portal Gallery in Mayfair were bought by the Duke of Bedford and Ringo Starr, and he was favourably reviewed by The Guardian.[1]

Le Vasseur returned to live in Guernsey in 1975.[2]

He has paintings in public collections including Guernsey Museum and Art Gallery and St James Concert Hall, Guernsey.[3] His painting, The Tree of Life, won The People's Choice award, voted by the people of Guernsey.[4]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "The Interview – Artist in Residence". GBG Magazine. 27 February 2013. Retrieved 26 September 2014.
  2. ↑ "Apocalypse by Peter Le Vasseur". Instructor 89. 1980.
  3. ↑ "Peter Le Vasseur". BBC Your Paintings. Retrieved 26 September 2014.
  4. ↑ "Guernsey Museum and Art Gallery puts art centre stage". BBC News. 15 June 2012. Retrieved 26 September 2014.