Early Life
Ravilious was born in Eastbourne, the second son of the neo-romantic artist Eric Ravilious.
Having previously studied as an accountant, Ravilious made a career change and entered into St Martin's School of Art, London, in 1959 under the assumed name of Souryer. He then served as a teacher at Hammersmith College for seven years.
In 1970 James married Caroline (known as Robin) Whistler, daughter of glass-engraver and poet Laurence Whistler. Together they had two children.
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