About the Artist:
Bill has been a professional artist for over 30 years, with primary medium in pencil drawing, ink, watercolor, stained glass, clay and oils. His Philosophy is to transmit his love of art to others while maintaining individual creativity, integrity and respect. He has a Bachelors Degree in Art from Eastern Oregon University. He has an Oregon teaching license with a HQ endorsement for K-8. He just retired from teaching art at Grant Union High School. In the 20 years that he taught in John Day he taught workshops for elementary teachers, local art groups and children’s enrichment programs.

Residency Objectives:
Bill will work with the school or site to develop a residency in drawing, watercolor or collage that meets their needs. At the end of his residency students will: (1) Know how art is a part of their lives. (2) Have an appreciation of all arts. And (3) Understand the joy of working with their hands to complete an art project.

Staff and Community Offerings:
A mini-workshop on an evening for teachers, parents and townspeople with a project related to what the students are doing to give them an appreciation of art. He will also share ideas on ways to integrate the arts throughout the community

Facilities and Supplies:
Table space large enough to work on projects.

Material Costs:
Cost would be determined by each project, if any.

Connection to other Subjects:
Math, Music, Science, Social Studies.