Eric Meadus (1931–1970): Dreaming Landscapes of Rural England Eric Meadus, born in Rigby Road, Portswood, Southampton in 1931, was a British painter whose distinctive style blended realism with fantastical elements to create dreamlike landscapes that captured the essence of rural England. His formative years were spent on Lobelia Road, Flower Estate, off Burgess Road, where he attended Bassett Green School and earned a scholarship to King Edward VI Grammar School – experiences which instilled in him a lifelong appreciation for observation and meticulous detail. Leaving school early, he embar…