Arthur Lismer

Arthur Lismer, CC (27 June 1885 – 23 March 1969) was an English-Canadian painter and member of the Group of Seven. He is known for his paintings of ships in dazzle camouflage

Early life
At age 13 he apprenticed at a photo-engraving company. He was awarded a scholarship, and used this time to take evening classes at the Sheffield School of Arts from 1898 until 1905. In 1905, he moved to Antwerp, Belgium, where he studied art at the Academie Royale.

Group of Seven
The collaboration of four artists at Grip gradually evolved into the "Group of Seven", whose work was intended to contribute to the process of giving Canada a distinctive national voice in painting.[4][A] The group was known for its depictions of the North American wilderness. He also worked with the cadre at Grip

His works

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From 1916-1919 Lismer served as the President of the Victoria College of Art (now NSCAD University).

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