His talent was recognized at the age of nine.Salt Lake Tribune Junior (May 4th, 1930) Young artist Works With Chalk He began studying art privately, and soon after, anatomy with medical students.Montyne Documentary (1979) Carson Broadcasting company. He attended the University of Utah where he began to fence. Montyne attended the AB Wright Academy of Fine Arts.Salt Lake Tribune (1936) 20yr old wins all honors in his division in weight-lifting contest.
