Background
Stuart, Gordon was born on May 30, 1924 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Arrived in Wales, 1951. Son of Ernest and Josephine (Simmons) Stuart.
Stuart, Gordon was born on May 30, 1924 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Arrived in Wales, 1951. Son of Ernest and Josephine (Simmons) Stuart.
Student, Ontario College Art, 1946-1947; student, St. Martin's School Art, London, 1951-1952; student, University London, 1959-1960.
He met Thomas in 1953 and completed an oil sketch of Thomas and three oil paintings, one in the National Gallery of Art in London, one at State University of New York, and one located in the Uplands in Thomas"s home. Stuart also completed portraits of Jimmy Carter, Sir Kyffin Williams, Aeronwy Thomas, Sir George Martin, and Cliff Morgan. Stuart served in the Canadian Army during World World War II and after returning to Canada, later lived in Paris and London before settling in Wales.
With Canada Army, 1942-1946, Europe.
Married Mair Jenkins, August 27, 1955.