Painter, draughtsman, mixed-media artist and teacher, born in Leeds, Yorkshire, husband of the artist June Lisle. He studied at Leeds College of Art, 1930–6, then Royal College of Art, 1937–40. Cézanne, Victor Pasmore, Fibernacci and Sufism were important influences on his work. Lisle served in the Army in 1940–6, attaining the rank of captain, and suffered the loss of an eye during time in France. He eventually became principal of Jacob Kramer College in Leeds, 1970–7. Several fine portraits and large abstract or semi-abstract constructions were among Lisle’s major works. He showed with Yorkshire Artists, RA, NEAC, RBA and RP and was included in The Teaching Image at Leeds City Art Gallery, 1964. Solo shows included Playhouse Gallery, Leeds, 1973, and Hambledon Gallery, Blandford, 1986.