Born Erik Frederik Bester Howard Laubscher in Tulbagh, he grew up in Port Elizabeth. After showing an interest in art, he began his studies at the Continental School of Art in 1946. Laubscher trained under Maurice van Essche from 1946 – 1947 before studying further in London and Paris under John Minton, Claude Venard and Fernand Léger respectively. He founded the Ruth Prowse School of Art in 1970 and retired as its principal at the end of 1995. In 2012 he received the Molteno Medal for lifetime achievements in the Fine Arts. Wikipedia
