Born 1930, a native of Cato, Faulkner County, Arkansas and still living in Arkansas.  Started painting 39 years ago but became more serious with it 15 years ago. His training as a painter includes classes at Arkansas Arts Center, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, and, privately, with outstanding artists in Arkansas and, for two years, in Oxford, England. He has participated in many workshops given by many internationally known artists.  He has studied painting in oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastel, and oil pastel but has found the latter his favorite for "catching the light".  He is a member of Oil Pastel Association International, Arkansas League of Artists, and is a founding member of Arkansas Pastel Society.

Bill has won a number of awards in shows in Arkansas and Great Britain. His work can be found in private and corporate collections in Europe, the United States, and Mexico.