Bill Hadsell

The creaminess, oiliness, the color, the smell, the thin and thick, the drum and scratch, the dryness and beauty of a fresh canvas, the hope, anticipation, its magical, spiritual - everyone should do this. Sometimes working outdoors, sometimes in the studio. I know that I work from memory, even while standing in front of a subject - I try to find on canvas the impression left. It begins with noticing; more than seeing - mentally taking notes. At times its simply overwhelming, constantly learning how to organize and simplify, how to convey - find the story.

Every time, this process takes on a life of its own at a certain point and then carries me with it. I get started and get out of the way. Color and composition, value and contrast, brush and knife, strokes become a blur of motion and instinct; a complete loss of time and senses. Loose abstractions, tighter at times - rendering where appropriate. I use brush, knife, finger, rag, whatever is necessary. I don’t know how to classify my work, I leave that to others.

Bill lives and works in Saint Johns, Florida. Married to Amy with three children (Piper, Forrest and Dylan). Raised in Florida but have lived all over the United States, settling back home in 2020.

Inspiration: Clyde As...

Savannah College of Art and Design