Walter Joseph Phillips <br><br>

1884 - 1963<br><br>

Born in 1884 in Barton-Upon-Humber, England, Phillips studied art in Birmingham before pursuing a career as a teacher and commercial artist. Despite enjoying early success as a watercolourist in Britian, Phillips emigrated to Canada, settling in Winnipeg in June 1913. He took up the position as art instructor at St John's Technical High School and quickly established himself in Winnipeg's young art community.