Jack Hambleton - Artist Info

About Jack Hambleton

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    Jack Hambleton (1916- 1988)

    He was born in Preston England and came to Canada in 1924. His early interest in drawing and painting led to some sporadic instruction at the Vancouver School of Art. Private study of art history and evening classes developed his painting techniques. Jack considers himself self-taught and throughout his life he loved painting and calligraphy. He worked in the design field for many years and was, until 1963, Art Director and partner with Challier Associates in Vancouver. In 1962 he was president of the Art Directors Club of Vancouver.

    He and his wife Lorna moved to Kelowna in 1964 where they opened the Hambleton Galleries on Bernard Ave. In 1966 Jack and Lorna built the...

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