**early life and education** clifton thomas almont peir, an australian painter, illustrator, and printmaker, was born in marrickville, sydney, in 1905. he studied at the julian ashton school from 1929 to 1932, under the tutelage of ashton and h.c.gibbons. **artistic career and achievements** peir's artistic career was marked by his multifaceted talents as a painter, illustrator, and printmaker. he served as president of the australian art society in 1951 and later became a member of the royal art society of nsw and the st george art society. his contributions to australian art are undeniable,…