Bill Chisholm
Bill Chisholm’s paintings primarily focus on various subjects and objects that he encountered, observed, and studied throughout his life of growing up and living in the coastal communities of New England. These subjects include stones from the ocean, fruit and vegetables, landscapes, and ceramic vessels he has collected from potters over the years.
Although Bill’s painting is anchored in traditional realism, he has been inspired by a wide range of classical, modern, and contemporary genres and artists. He brings, however, a personal and unique feel to his work. As he says, “my art is the most specific translation I can share of my physical, emotional and psychological experience of the world I encounter.” Also, Bill’s paintings visually have a broad palette of color and texture, ranging from the color interplay of contemporary abstract artists to the subtle and rich tonality of historical photographic methods.
With representation throughout the US, Bill has had twelve solo exhibitions and participated in many group exhibits. Presently, living at the coast of Narragansett Bay in Bristol, Rhode Island, he now concentrates on exhibiting with New England galleries.