Passing On The Tradition
On a rather smaller scale than Annigoni, Ramsay has sought to pass on his skills and expertise, especially at his London studio during the 1960s and 70’s. Of the small band of pupils who have studied with him, most notable may be Helen de Borchgrave who went on to train with Professor Ruhemann,Chief Restorer of the National Gallery, London; since 1968 she has cleaned and restored oil paintings for museums, churches, institutions and private owners. Helen is a member of the Association of International Art Critics and has contributed articles to many prominent publications; her first book A Journey into Christian Art was published in 1999.
However, Ramsay considers that his greatest triumph was the complete conversion of one Henry Campbell. Henry was a “qualified Art master” of fourteen years’ standing, teaching and practising abstract art; under Ramsay’s guidance he became devoted to the unpretentious, but rewarding path of honest painting and drawing.
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