Cecil Collins (1908 – 1989): A Visionary Painter Rooted in Folklore and Blake Cecil Collins MBE was an English painter and printmaker whose artistic journey began amidst challenging circumstances—born in Plymouth in 1908, he faced early hardships that shaped his worldview. Despite these difficulties, Collins possessed a remarkable talent for visual storytelling, drawing inspiration from pagan traditions and the prophetic writings of William Blake, forging a distinctive style characterized by dreamlike imagery and fantastical scenes. Early Life & Education: Collins’ formative years were m…