Vincent was born in London in 1948. A self-taught artist, he took up art as a profession after a back injury prevented him from continuing in the construction industry. He had a varied career, which included five years in the RAF, followed by occupations such as carpenter, herdsman and long distance driver. He first came to Bristol in 1969, and it was in Bristol that he eventually settled and embarked upon an artistic career. In 1983 he gave up painting temporarily and, in partnership with his wife Kate, spent nearly a year restoring and converting the `Glevum`, a 150 ton grain barge, built by Charles Hill and Son in Bristol in 1955. After conversion she became a studio and art gallery in Bristol`s revitalised city docks for many years. Since selling the Glevum in the early 1990s he now devotes his life to nautical research and painting. Although primarily known for his marine art, he is equally passionate about the British landscape and has tackled many subjects from wildlife to racing cars. He was elected an Artist Member in 1996, and served as President in the 2000/2001 season. We have two of his evening sketches and his pastel painting “Sun, Sand and Seaweed” was purchased by the Tribe and hangs in the Wigwam. (V.N)