Ken J. Messer (1931–2018) was a British watercolour painter and draughtsman known for his extensive works depicting Oxford. Born in Newport, he worked in accountancy before becoming a steward and later a graphic designer at Pergamon Press. In 1974, he transitioned to full-time painting and had ink drawings published in the Oxford Times. His art has been showcased at prominent exhibitions, including the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours. Messer is affectionately referred to as 'The Oxford Artist' due to his connection with the city. His works have been auctioned at Christie's.
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Meaning of the name - Ken
handsome, born of fire
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Place of Birth: Newport
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Educated At: City of Oxford High School for Boys
Occupation: landscape painter | drawer | painter | graphic designer
Spouses: Dilys Lloyd
Children: 2 sons | 1 daughter
Employers: British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) | Pergamon Press
Awards Received: prizes at three consecutive biennial international Saunders Artist in Watercolour competitions | The Artist magazine watercolour competition
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 3, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for July 3, 2024 |
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| Sun | 10 Cancer 33 | 12 Cancer 0 | 10 Libra 15 |
| Moon | 20 Aquarius 47 | 10 Gemini 49 | 5 Cancer 28 |
| Mercury | 14 Cancer 57 | 1 Leo 35 | 29 Virgo 27 |
| Venus | 22 Gemini 28 | 19 Cancer 54 | 17 Libra 17 |
| Mars | 12 Virgo 38 | 17 Taurus 44 | 11 Scorpio 38 |
| Jupiter | 26 Cancer 47 | 8 Gemini 44 | 16 Leo 11 |
| Saturn | 20 Capricorn 57 | 19 Pisces 20 | 17 Capricorn 2 |
| Uranus | 19 Aries 9 | 25 Taurus 51 | 17 Aries 39 |
| Neptune | 3 Virgo 38 | 29 Pisces 55 | 6 Virgo 47 |
| Pluto | 20 Cancer 9 | 1 Aquarius 18 | 22 Cancer 5 |
| Rahu | 9 Aries 53 | 11 Aries 6 | 4 Aries 58 |
| Ketu | 9 Libra 53 | 11 Libra 6 | 4 Libra 58 |
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