Uplifting and engaging, this story recounts the life and career of a rebellious 20th-century British artist. Born into a large, musical, and bohemian family in London, the British artist John Craxton (1922–2009) has been described as Neo-romantic, but he called himself "a kind of Arcadian". His early art was influenced by Blake, Palmer, Miró, and Picasso. After fulfilling his dream of moving to Greece, his work evolved as a personal response to Byzantine mosaics, El Greco, and the art of Greek life. This book tells his adventurous story for the first time. Moments filled with suspense, humor, and emotion, the saga is enhanced by Craxton's vivid images. Ian Collins significantly broadens our understanding of the artist by including an in-depth exploration of the storied, complex friendship between Craxton and Lucian Freud, based on letters and memories that Craxton wanted to remain private until after his death.