Ogwyn Davies

Ogwyn Davies (1925 – 26 December 2015) was a Welsh artist, born in Trebanos in the Swansea Valley.[1][2] He studied at the Swansea School of Art before living and working in Tregaron, Ceredigion. He taught art at Tregaron comprehensive school for many years, while also maintaining and developing his independent career as an artist. Amongst his notable students was BBC personality Pat Bell, star of Operation Hospital Food, which also featured TV chef James Martin. He was elected to the Royal Cambrian Academy (RCA) in 1994.[3]

Representative paintings include Dolbadarn Castle and Soar Y Mynydd

Personal life

He was married to Beryl and had two children, Huw and Nia.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Byd o Liu at S4C (Welsh TV)
  2. 1 2 "Welsh artist Ogwyn Davies dies aged 90". BBC News. Retrieved 2015-12-29.
  3. ↑ List of members at Royal Cambrian Academy
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