Born in Bushey, Herts in 1954 Max was
brought up in Harrow, Middlesex and
attended Harrow School of Art where
he gained a Fine Art degree. He had
some wonderful tuition from one
particular tutor, Ken Howard OBE RA.
His qualification earned him a place as
apprentice illustrator in a London
studio working on books and
magazines often with incredibly short
deadlines. After three years he
decided that his true aspirations
weren't being met and he found a way
back into the fine art scene. Painting
solidly alone and with various art
groups he gained valuable experience.
Two tutors stand out for him; Denis
Syrett a former President of the ROI
and Rod Hamer a brilliant but modest
artist and excellent jazz trumpeter.
