Cris Hoare obituary – The Guardian

My friend Cris Hoare, who has died aged 72 of cancer, was a British artist whose paintings captured the spirit and essence of Spanish rural life in Andalucia.
Often referred to as the quiet magician, he had a shy and humble manner that belied the colourful character of his work, which earned him the reputation of being one of the finest artists in the region.
Born in Colchester in Essex to Michael, an accountant for an electrical firm, and his wife, Frances (nee Collier), he went to Colchester School…

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