Gilbert Browne was born in 1954 in Ayrshire in Scotland. He matriculated to Leeds Polytechnic where he studied graphic design and he specialized in printmaking. In 1973 he was awarded a medal in the National Drawing Competition in Glasgow and was awarded a distinction in the International competition on “Youth in the Environment of Today” in Turin. Gilbert also illustrated the book “The Last Word” published by Blue Tunnel Publications. In 1976 Gilbert was accepted at the Chelsea School of Art for a degree course in Autographics Fine Art Printing and he later joined Clarendon Graphics as a master printer in their etching studio. Gilbert has exhibitions regularly at the Royal Academy and distinguished galleries abroad. In recent years, Gilbert has developed a remarkable skill in etching.