Combes, Simon

In 1940, Simon Combes was born in "Wilderness Cottage,” in Shaftsbury, England.  In 1969, he held his first exhibition in Nairobi which was a sell-out on the opening night. It was then that the idea of painting full-time started. However, he was refused release from the army and was moved to army HQ as staff officer in charge of all operations and training. Finally, in 1974, he was released from the army and started life as a professional artist. Best known for his stunning images wildlife in the African bush, he achieved worldwide success and acclamation through many prestigious awards. His paintings hang in private and museum collections around the globe.  On Sunday, December 12, 2004, atop a beautiful ancient volcano near his home in Africa’s Great Rift Valley, Simon’s life was tragically taken by one of the wild animals he so lovingly portrayed in his paintings. He is survived by his wife Kat, his children, Cindy and Guy, his sister, Jenny all of Kenya and his former wife Susie of England. We shall remember Simon well.  See also the work of Guy Combes, Simon's son.

 
 
Chui by Simon Combes
Issue Price: $250.00
Amboseli Ancients by Simon Combes
Issue Price: $150.00
Alert by Simon Combes
Issue Price: $95.00
Aftermath by Simon Combes
Issue Price: $595.00
Afterglow by Simon Combes
Issue Price: $595.00
African Oasis by Simon Combes
Issue Price: $1,850.00
Absolute Alaska by Simon Combes
Issue Price: $1,950.00
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