William Biddle was born and raised in Hamilton. His interest in art began at an early age and this same interest led him to an apprenticeship in the design department of a lithographic firm, followed by studies at the Art Student’s League in New York City.
Bill ran his own illustration studio in Toronto until 1988. Today Bill works from his Dunnville studio, inspired by such artist / illustrators as Norman Rockwell, Lyndecker, Corwell, Flagg, Sargent and Homer. Now retired from the Ontario College of Art & Design, Bill teaches classes in both drawing and watercolour at his Gallery William Biddle in Dunnville, Springbank Visual Art Centre and the Dundas Valley School of Art. His watercolours are rich in detailed observations of nature, architecture or human behaviour.
Artist’s Statement:
“For me, a sense of Nostalgia seems to strike a cord close to home, directly for some, and imaginary for others, providing a story-telling quality that makes the viewer feel a greater part of the scenario.”
