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Artist Statement:

Art has always been my passion.

Always enthralled and captivated by our scenic bays and coves, I first roamed the coast camera in hand, later replacing it with a field easel and the satisfaction of having found that which truly excited me.

Plein Air painting has to this day remained magical to me. The lure of the rugged coastline decorated with the simplistic saltbox houses and weathered fishing stages, married with the ever changing atmospheric conditions compel me to paint. The temperamental elements often result in a struggle with the painting, creating a sense of urgency to capture the essence quickly and of that moment in time.

With Portraits I work fast and deliberate, attempting to make each brushstroke important.

Being self taught has offered me a unique opportunity to develop my own approach. I am fascinated with the history of art and it’s ceaseless source of inspiration and ideas.  The freedom to choose my own direction keeps me enthusiastic about painting and ever interested in varying  my style and approach.

Exhibits 

Holiday Inn , St Johns AANL Shows
Best Western Hotel, St Johns AANL Shows
The Rooms , Arts and Letters  Competition
City Hall, St. Johns, NL

Commissions

SNC-Lavalin, Mural “The Arrival” SHGB Building Water Street St Johns NL (with Artist Nick Kokis)
Several Private Collections

Art purchased by The City of St Johns, NL,  Art procurement program. 

Bill is represented by the Red Ochre Gallery in St. John’s, NL.

Afternoon in Trinity
Bill Ryan
Oil on canvas, 20 " x 30 "
1950.00 (tax and frame included)

Newfoundland Outport (sold)
Bill Ryan
Oil on canvas, 16 " x 20 "

Trinity East (Sold)
Bill Ryan
Oil on canvas, 16 " x 22 "