Henri Fantin-Latour
At Leeds, he studied printmaking and Fine Art under the tutelage of Norman Webster and Norman Ackroyd RA. During this time, Simon's focus was the study of the masters, such as Henri Fantin-Latour, Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin, and Rembrandt. Watercolorist John Sell Cotman was the subject of his dissertation. In his graduating year, he exhibited his etching “Jackie” at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition and his works were acquired by Leeds City Art Gallery.