Artist Statement:
Bill says of his artwork: “The human figure has been one of the main sources of my art since I began seriously painting and drawing in 1962. My goal is to portray its vast array of moods, harmonies, melodies and rhythms,… its poetic qualities, freedom and expressiveness, with a Zen touch that speaks to the eye, touches the heart and stimulates the mind. Using the same foundation and principles I explore the infinite world of abstraction focusing on color, spontaneity and musicality. I use a synthesis of ideas and techniques of European Modernism, Chinese and Japanese Zen painting, as well as Renaissance and Classical concepts in this cause.”
Education:
Bill Buchman, an accomplished artist and innovative teacher, gives workshops on both figure drawing and creativity around the US. Bill’s wide background includes studies with two of Americas foremost art educators – Fletcher Martin and Victor D’Amico. Buchman lived and worked in Europe for 20 years and his brightly colored spontaneous abstractions and his expressive figure drawings may be seen in many private and public collections in Denmark, Sweden, England and the US. Bill attended Cornell University, School of Fine Arts and Boston University, School of Liberal Arts. An accomplished pianist, Bill has a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree in music from the New England Conservatory of Music where he studied with many notable music teachers. In addition to his new book “Expressive Figure Drawing” (published by Watson-Guptill-Random House), Bill has five instructional DVD’s out on painting and drawing techniques and his own signature line of Sumi Brushes and Reed Pens. Bill is on the faculty of the Ringling College - Longboat Key Center for the Arts, Longboat Key, FL
Awards & Distinctions:
Over the past 35 years Bill has had successful exhibitions in Sweden, Denmark, England and the US and has been represented for the last 18 years by the international gallery, Gallerihuset in Copenhagen. Bill's recent book (2011), "Expressive Figure Drawing", published by Watson-Guptill/Random House is proving popular around the world as are his five instructional DVD's on figurative and and abstract painting. Bill has been the juror of many Florida shows including the Venice Art Center, Art Center Sarasota, and the Ringling College Longboat Key Center for the Arts. Bill is also an instructor/demonstrator of Sennelier, Cretacolor, Lascaux and Fabriano fine art products for European importer, Savoir Faire and is frequently invited to give workshops around the US.. As mentioned above, Bill has, in cooperation with Jerry's Artarama, his own unique signature line of Sumi Brushes and Reed Pens and has been on the faculty of the Ringling College - Longboat Key Center for the Arts, Longboat Key, FL since 2001.
Professional/Teaching Experience:
Bill's teaching has an extensive reach through his book, "Expressive Figure Drawing' and his five instructional DVD's (nearly 10 hours of instruction) all of which are quite popular. Bill gives classes regularly at the Ringling College Longboat Key Center for the Arts and the Venice Art Center in Florida and has given workshops in many locales around the US. He gives yearly workshops at the two of the largest art materials and techniques xpo's in the US - the Learning and Product Expo in Pasadena, CA and Art of the Carolinas in Raleigh, NC.
Exhibitions:
• Allyn Gallup Gallery - Sarasota, FL, 2015
• The Studio at Gulf & Pine - Anna Maria, FL, 2014
• World Of Art Showcase, Wynn Resort, Las Vegas, NV 2012
• Ringling College Longboat Key Center for the Arts -2011
• Tennis Gardens. Longboat Key Club -Longboat Key, FL, 2010
• Herning Kunstmesse • Denmark, 2009
• Gallerihuset • Denmark, 2011, 2010 .2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005,2004,2000, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993
• State of the Arts Gallery • Sarasota, 2006, 2007
• Lauritzen/Rush Galleries • Marco Island, FL, 2005
• Art Copenhagen • 2004, 2000
• Gallerie Des Artes • Sarasota, 2004, 2003, 2002
• At The Loft (group) • Omaha, Nebraska, 2003
• Longboat Key Art Center for the Arts • Longboat Key, Fl, 2003
• Galleri Aalborghallen • Aalborg, Denmark, 1999
• Galleri Caramel • Helsingborg, Sweden, 1999
• United States Embassy • Copenhagen, 2000, 1998
• Roskilde Town Hall • Roskilde, Denmark, 1999
• Louise Rimington Gallery • Faversham, UK, 1997
• Kunstkorridoren Nådada • Copenhagen, 1996
• Landskrona Konsthall • Landskrona, Sweden, 1995
• Galleri Anesen • Hillerød, Denmark, 1992
• Gammelgaard Kulturhus • Herlev, Denmark, 1991
• Galleri Gaia • Copenhagen, 1989, 1988, 1987
• Blomsten • Copenhagen, 1988, 1987, 1986
• SAS Art Society • Kastrup, Denmark
• Mærsk Data Art Society • Copenhagen
• Det Øst Asiatisk Kompagni, Art Society • Copenhagen
• Kreditforeningen Danmark, Art Society • Copenhagen
• Handel og Kontorforbund, Art Society • Copenhagen
• Danish Ministry of Energy, Art Society • Copenhagen
