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… Walter Battiss was born in Somerset East to an English Methodist … in 1917, and drew and painted since childhood. In 1919 the Battiss family settled in Fauresmith where he completed his … College (a Teacher’s Diploma) and etching lessons. Battiss continued his studies while working as a magistrate’s …

… also enjoyed the guidance of other artists such as Walter Battiss (1906–1982), Irmin Henkel (1921–1977), Otto Klar … Prior to Makhubedu’s first solo exhibition, Walter Battiss wrote: ‘His art is remarkable for its originality of …

… study, he also enjoyed guidance in painting from Walter Battiss (1906–1982). He started to paint seriously in 1952 …

… in 1969, Catherine began collaborating with Walter Battiss on the project ‘Fook Island’. This project involved …

… in 1976 and a collection of his prints, selected by Walter Battiss, was published. In 1977 the artist moved to Windhoek. …

… he exhibited with several other artists, including Walter Battiss , Carl Buchner, Jan van der Merwe and Anna Vorster, …

… Lubisi was encouraged by artists Enos Makhubedu and Walter Battiss and he decided to work as a full-time artist in 1968. …

… which he ran until 1966. In 1963 he succeeded Walter Battiss as the President of the SA Council of Artists and …

… at Pretoria Boys High, he studied art under Walter Battiss at the University of Pretoria. Schlemmer then went on …