Gwilym Pritchard 1931-2015

Gwilym Pritchard was born in Llandystudmdwy, Caernarvonshire. Studied at Normal College, Bangor and Birmingham College of Art in 1960-64. Held several teaching posts, latterly at Freiars' School, Bangor, setting in Anglesey, an area of key importance to his painting. Decided to become a full time artist in 1973, settling near the border with England, commissioned work including some for British Army in Belfast. In 1978 an East Midlands Arts. Association bursary funded a record of National Trust properties in the St. Davids area of Pembrokeshire. Member of RCamA.Had regular solo shows, staring with Howard Roberts Gallery, Cardiff in 1961, later ones including Travels Abroad, Aberystwyth School of Art Gallery and Museum in 2001. His work is represented in a number of public collections including University College of Wales (see Art UK).