Guy Combes was
born in Kenya in 1971, the son of artist Simon Combes. After studying in
Kenya for several years he moved to the United Kingdom to continue his
education. While in school he developed an interest in visual art. He
studied at art college in Cheltenham, then at the Inchbald School of
Design.
After a short stint
as a consultant, Guy diverted his attentions to the catering and
licensing trade while painting commissions and design work. Guy is now
based in Kenya, where he manages tourist lodges and continues to paint
commissions and works for exhibition. In November 2006 he began a
program as artist-in-residence at the Hiram Blauvelt Art Museum in
Oradell, New Jersey.
His current interests
are the history and culture of the Swahili coast of Africa and the
diverse wildlife of Kenya. Throughout 2006 Guy visited Australia, New
Zealand, Japan, Europe and the United States and will include
observations from these trips in his portfolio.
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