Bill's exploration of traditional sign painting has led him to appreciate quirky and flawed signs that inspire his work. He embraces the local California landscape's architecture and signage as key influences, often capturing everyday scenes while drawing on buses. His artistic evolution is reflected in his approach to color, transitioning from super-saturated hues to more muted tones that convey a balanced representation of his personality. Ultimately, Bill's inspiration lies in the whimsical narratives found in ordinary surroundings.
Following this, however, the more Bill dove into traditional sign painting, the more he appreciated "folky, naive, janky and downright busted" signs.
Needless to say, signs are probably my greatest inspiration," Bill adds, praising the local signage and architecture of California's cityscapes.
I like to ride the bus and draw... there are vignettes happening all around us just waiting to be taken note of.
Now it feels like a little more of my personality coming through in the colour choices," Bill ends, "take that how you will.
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