Born in London in 1961, M. Harrison-Priestman is a English artist who attended various art schools in London including the Royal College of Art. His mentor's and teacher's included sculptor Neville Boden, painter Mike Pope and the great educator and artist Colin Hayes R.A. Known affectionately by his friend's as the 'Baboon' due to his fiery and passionate nature, he is a contemporary British figurative painter and sculptor.