Born in Edinburgh 1880. Student at the Royal Institution of Art in Edinburgh. He painted in France and Spain where he produced wonderful paintings reflecting local scenery and culture. His talent with watercolour medium and his skill in depicting the female form created a hallmark style which would later become legendary. Sir William Russell Flint died aged 89 leaving behind one of the finest and most sought after collections of watercolours. His Limited editions prints are collected worldwide and have become very valuable with passing time.