Painter and teacher, born in Sheffield. He attended the College of Art there, later returning to teach, and Slade School of Fine Art, 1955–8, under William Coldstream. Showed in north of England, RA Summer Exhibition and in 1980 was included in The British Art Show, Arts Council touring exhibition chosen by critic William Packer. Had a series of solo shows at New Art Centre from 1960 and at Agnew from 1973. Arts Council holds Lee’s oil The Spider’s Debris, 1962, other examples being held by public galleries in Coventry, Liverpool, Hull and Oldham. Lived for a time in Beeley, Derbyshire, also in Spain, and was married to the artist Rosie Lee.