NOTES ON RESILIENCE AND ACHIEVEMENT

Artist Bio
Born in 1987 in SE Washington, DC, William's creativity started at a young age, by simply drawing any and everything around him. At the age of 10, he moved to New Bedford, MA, where his focus shifted to sports, while still drawing in his spare time. He played on various sports teams, including Varsity Basketball & Track at NB High. He later attended Umass Dartmouth, where he continued his sports career. Although William took art classes, here and there, throughout his school years, Art was never really thought of as more than a hobby. Only to later realize, his natural talents would lead him to the self-made artist he is today. As a self-taught artist, he became a freelance designer and illustrator, working as such for the past 10 years. A little over a year ago, he has included Contemporary Painting, which has now become his main focus. Using mediums, such as, acrylic on canvas and charcoal on paper/canvas, a lot of his work focuses on urban culture, with each piece having its own meaning. His work has been exhibited in numerous exhibitions in galleries and museums, including London, Detroit and MA