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

^ ^a ^b ^c "The Interview – Artist in Residence". GBG Magazine. 27 February 2013. Retrieved 26 September 2014.
^ "Apocalypse by Peter Le Vasseur". Instructor. 1980.
^ 4 artworks by or after Peter Le Vasseur, Art UK. Retrieved 26 September 2014.
^ "Guernsey Museum and Art Gallery puts art centre stage". BBC News. 15 June 2012. Retrieved 26 September 2014.

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[GBG_2013-1] "The Interview – Artist in Residence". GBG Magazine. 27 February 2013. Retrieved 26 September 2014.

[2] "Apocalypse by Peter Le Vasseur". Instructor. 1980.

[yourpaintings-3] 4 artworks by or after Peter Le Vasseur, Art UK. Retrieved 26 September 2014.

[BBC_centre_stage-4] "Guernsey Museum and Art Gallery puts art centre stage". BBC News. 15 June 2012. Retrieved 26 September 2014.

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