Richard Williams

VAC

Distinction of being the #1…

Watercolorist in the world.

Has held the title of being the #1 watercolorist in the world since

the 1990s.

Famous for depictions of

boats, waterfronts, birds, tropical fish, seascapes, and flowers.

His art is commonly linked to the feelings of

peace and serenity.

What university honored Richard?

The University of Southern Mississippi.

How did the University of Southern Mississippi honor Richard?

By requesting a history of his life for their Oral History Program.

Listed in American art…

Who’s Who

Collectors include

Curt Gowdy, Barbara Mandrell, Tom Jones, Bill Clinton, Haywood Sullivan, and Carl Yastemski.

Pained a piece for the White House collection that was presented to

the Carter family

Art technique

Wet on wet watercolor, giving paintings a soft look.

Sold more than _ limited-edition prints.

100,000

Involved in professional art organizations like

the American Watercolor Society.

Colors such as

High-chroma blues, aquas, and turquoises.

What bird was commonly seen?

Egrets

How long did it take to complete?

30-90 minutes.

What did he believe in reference to time?

Hesitation ruined paintings more than mistakes.

Limited edition prints were…

hand printed. No two were exactly alike.

His artwork is represented heavily by…

Park West Gallery - one of the largest fine-art distributors.

Work consistently appears in…

cruise ship galleries, private corporate collections, high end residential spaces.