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Initially studied architecture at the Edinburgh School of Art [formerly the Trustees Academy] in Edinburgh but changed to painting. Embarked upon a period of study in Holland, Paris and Madrid. Upon his return to Edinburgh he took up a teaching post at the newly founded Edinburgh College of Art which he held for many years until his retirement. He taught printmaking as both a day and an evening course at ECA with William Wilson RSA amongst his most noted students. Exhibited almost annually at the RSA Annual Exhibitions from 1909 until1976. He was elected an Associate of the RSA in 1937 and an Academician in 1946.