Will Wilson (artist) explained

Will Wilson
Birth Date:18 August 1957
Birth Place:Baltimore, Maryland
Nationality:American
Education:Schuler School of Fine Arts
The New York Academy of Art

Will Wilson (born 1957) is an American artist known for portrait paintings, illustrations and Trompe L'Oeil works.[1] His works are held in the collections of the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery.

Early life and education

Wilson was born on August 18, 1957.[2] He attended the Schuler School of Fine Arts, in his hometown of Baltimore, Maryland, from 1975-1979.[3]

Career

Wilson currently lives and works in San Francisco, California.

An illustration by Wilson was featured as the cover art on Michael Jackson album released in 1997.[4]

In June 2008, former Maryland governor Bob Ehrlich Jr. unveiled his official portrait painted by Will Wilson. The two were childhood friends in Baltimore, Maryland.[5] A portrait of Reynolds Price painted by Wilson is held in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Lebenson, Richard. Rsvp.03: The Directory of Illustration and Design. Creighton. Kathleen. 2003-02-01. Rsvp. 9781878118127. 33. en.
  2. Web site: Reynolds Price. National Portrait Gallery. en. 2017-08-07.
  3. Book: Katchen, Carole. Painting faces and figures. registration. 1986. Watson-Guptill Publications. 9780823036202. en.
  4. News: The Real World. Garing. Valerie. 2003-10-29. SF Weekly. 2017-08-07. en-US.
  5. News: Ehrlich Portraits Are Unveiled With Added Pomp. Wagner. John. 2008-06-04. The Washington Post. 2017-08-07. en-US. 0190-8286.