Landscape painter in oil, and teacher. Born in London, he studied at
Beckenham School of Art, under Percy Jowett, 1919-23, then at the Royal
College of Art, 1923-7. Exhibited RA, NEAC, RSA and Cooling Galleries.
During World War if he completed wall decorations for the Cheltenham
Services Club, a year later illustrating Fred Kitchen’s book Jesse and
His Friends. Work in several public collections, including Swindon and
Bristol Art Galleries. Gardiner’s landscapes are notable for their
translucent colour. Lived in Stroud, Gloucestershire.

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