Guy Combes was born in Kenya in 1971, the son of artist Simon Combes. After studying in
Kenya for several years he moved to the United Kingdom to continue his education. While in
school he developed an interest in visual art. He studied at art college in Cheltenham, then at
the Inchbald School of Design.
After a short stint as a consultant, Guy diverted his attentions to the catering and licensing
trade while painting commissions and design work. Guy is now based in Kenya, where he
manages tourist lodges and continues to paint commissions and works for exhibition. In
November 2006 he began a program as artist-in-residence at the Hiram Blauvelt Art Museum
in Oradell, New Jersey.
His current interests are the history and culture of the Swahili coast of Africa and the diverse
wildlife of Kenya. Throughout 2006 Guy visited Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Europe and
the United States and will include observations from these trips in his portfolio.
Guy Combs
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