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Ian Williams' working life began in the Royal Navy where he served as a Russian linguist. Leaving the navy, after 9 years, he was approached by the UK's very own MIB. Ian would be happy to tell you about it but then he would probably have to deploy lethal force. However, he went on to spend most of his career as a Creative Director, Writer and Producer within the film and television industry. He has won awards both here in the UK and in the United States for his work with computer animation.
Eventually Ian decided to opt for a less frenetic but no less demanding occupation and became a full-time artist. He works with a range of materials from painting with acrylics, inks and to collage, photography and digital origination in order to produce visually engaging originals and prints. Ian is continually building his artistic practice. His work has been short-listed for the National Open Art competition 2-years running; he has sold work to private individuals and via a number of galleries here in the UK, Europe and the United States. |
Artist's Statement
Although I tend to work frequently with a digital medium, I approach the creation of each image with the traditional outlook of a painter. I try to bring depth and texture to the images that I work on, as well as dramatic colour and my own unique viewpoint. Sometimes I might use humour too - depends on how my day is going.
Exploring infinite possibilities, my work visually expresses the pleasure I find in the richness and complexity of life. Intuitively created, my work is anchored in a reality while showing the mysterious depths contained in all things.
Art is no longer synonymous with oil painting. Of greater importance to me is being able to produce engaging, enjoyable and accessible works. Each piece has its own narrative. However, the point of the work is to encourage the viewer to experience their own inner thoughts and dreams – either lived or imagined.
Although I tend to work frequently with a digital medium, I approach the creation of each image with the traditional outlook of a painter. I try to bring depth and texture to the images that I work on, as well as dramatic colour and my own unique viewpoint. Sometimes I might use humour too - depends on how my day is going.
Exploring infinite possibilities, my work visually expresses the pleasure I find in the richness and complexity of life. Intuitively created, my work is anchored in a reality while showing the mysterious depths contained in all things.
Art is no longer synonymous with oil painting. Of greater importance to me is being able to produce engaging, enjoyable and accessible works. Each piece has its own narrative. However, the point of the work is to encourage the viewer to experience their own inner thoughts and dreams – either lived or imagined.
A picture is still worth a thousand words.
