Eric Heath (artist)

Eric Walmsley Heath (born 23 November 1923) is a New Zealand artist, illustrator, and cartoonist.

[1] Heath was born in Wellington and began his professional life working as an filing clerk for The Evening Post.

[2] After his military service, Heath returned to working for The Evening Post, training as a photo engraver.

[3][4] Heath also produced illustrations for commissioned or collaborative books covering diverse subject matter.

[5] Heath participated in scuba diving and helped establish the Wellington Underwater Club in 1951.