James Anthony Betts
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James Anthony Betts | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1897 |
| Died | 1980 (aged 82–83) |
| Education | Bradford College Royal College of Art |
| Spouse |
Nellie Flexen (m. 1925) |
James Anthony Betts (1897–1980) was a British artist and arts professor.
Betts was born in Skipton, North Riding of Yorkshire. He began his education at the parish school of St Stephen's Church, Skipton a Catholic congregation.[1]
As an adult, Betts was employed by Midland Railway where he worked as a clerk. At night, however, he attended art classes led by Nellie Serena Flexen, a 1917 graduate of the Royal College of Art.[2] With Flexen's encouragement, Betts sought further training at Bradford College. From Bradford, Betts was accepted at the Royal College of Art where he came under the influence and instruction of Paul Nash. While there, he developed friendships with fellow students Eric Ravilious, Edward Bawden, and Helen Binyon.[3]
