George William Tute studied at the Blackpool School of Art (1949-53) and at the Royal Academy Schools (1953-58) under Sir Henry Rushbury. He taught graphics at York School of Art (1960-62) and at Bristol Polytechnic in 1962. Painter, book illustrator and wood engraver for the Folio Society among others. Elected ARE 1965 ARWA and first chairman of the SWE in 1984.Exhibited RE;RWA;SWE.