William DeBilzan (born February 27, 1956, in Amarillo, Texas) is an American artist who focuses on abstract expressionist paintings and sculptures.

Early life

Born in Amarillo, Texas in 1956, he was raised in the small farm town of Grass Lake, Michigan. As a result of his Midwest background, he often incorporates rural landscape elements within his paintings and rustic frames.

Career

DeBilzan traveled west to Southern California in his early twenties and launched a construction company that focused on tile design, which he owned and operated for 18 years. During a difficult time in his mid-30s, he started to visit art galleries and soon began to experiment with painting. Soon, he found that people became more interested in his paintings rather than his houses. DeBilzan began selling his work at local art fairs, and subsequently opened a gallery in Laguna Beach, California. DeBilzan went on to open galleries in

Santa Fe, New Mexico Santa Fe ( ; , Spanish for 'Holy Faith'; tew, Oghá P'o'oge, Tewa for 'white shell water place'; tiw, Hulp'ó'ona, label=Tiwa language, Northern Tiwa; nv, Yootó, Navajo for 'bead + water place') is the capital of the U.S. state of New Mexico. ...

, and Delray Beach, Florida. His work has also been exhibited in dozens of galleries in various countries. His artistic works include an extensive mural and sculpture installation at the Marriott Central Park Hotel in New York City and a painting installation at the

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in Dubai, UAE. His artwork themes include loneliness, friendship, and love. His works have also been displayed at the University of New Mexico in

and in the

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Jackson, Michigan Jackson is the only city and county seat of Jackson County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 33,534, down from 36,316 at the 2000 census. Located along Interstate 94 and U.S. Route 127, it is approxi ...

. DeBilzan has galleries in Laguna Beach, California and Delray Beach, Florida.

Style

DeBilzan's artistic style is characterized by elongated figures, engaging textures, and rich color palette.

Personal life

He currently resides with his family in Delray Beach, Florida, and continues to work from his studio in Delray Beach Florida.

References

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