He studied at Ball State University where he developed his photorealist style during the early 70's. He began exhibiting in the Midwest during this same period including a group exhibit at the Indianapolis Museum of Art.
After graduation, he continued to paint while working in advertising receiving Clio's and other prestigious awards in the industry. His focus on current trends influenced his painting by continuing to use photography and film images as inspiration for his work. In Chicago he won at J. Walter Thompson the 1990 Creative People Award for "Bob's Night Out".
After moving to New York in 1993, he began using the computer to help establish ideas for his paintings. After witnessing the destruction on September 11, Bill began exploring the impact of peoples lives in his 5 painting series: "Post Traumatic Retrospective". He is currently working on a new series with American Astronaut Dr. Leroy Chiao on art specifically designed for space travel. He is also currently working with the artist Jeff Koons, at his NYC studio. He is assisting Mr. Koons with a team of talented realist painters developing his new body of large scale paintings.
"I Love Manhattan": Visual Tributes to the Greatest City, Gallery & Studio, Jan. 2003
9/11 Paint By Numbers, Jersey Journal - September 7, 2002
