William Hagerman Artist Bio
Art has been a constant feature in the life of artist
William Hagerman who began
painting in oils 33 years ago. His work focuses on the beauty of the
landscape.
The visual appeal of his award winning paintings are visually enhanced
by his
employment of time tested materials which adds to the permanence and
longevity of the painting. Even to an untrained eye, these intrinsic
qualities shine through.
In addition to his own personal studies, William has benefited from
classes or workshops early on in his artistic development with several
artists of distinction, such as: C.L. Curry, Dalhart Windberg, Robert
Pummill and Gary Carter. William also credits artist Tom Ryan for his
critiques and advice and Wilson Hurly for providing a bibliography of
books to further his study of art. A common thread and a valuable lesson
learned from these artists is the value of working from life. Whenever
possible, William paints color studies on location and supplements these
with photographs for detail and completes the painting indoors or uses
the plein air studies as models for larger works.
A fairly recent honor was receiving Best of Show at Art of the Plains
2008 the Annual Exhibit of the
American Plains Artists or APA. William
currently supports the organization as an associate after several
years as a signature member. The show was held at the Museum of the Southwest in Midland, Texas. The
artist has also been honored to exhibit for several years with the
American Art in Miniature Show held at the Gilcrease Museum in Tulsa,
Oklahoma.
For several years, he has exhibited with a one person showing of new
work at the Nita Stewart Haley Memorial Library and History Center in
Midland. These shows have benefited the History Center which has a large
collection of rare books, periodicals and memorabilia devoted to the
history of the southwest.
Another honor was having an article written in Country Lifestyle
Magazine in the April/May 2009 issue. You may still read the article
online, titled:
Drawn to the Light.
William also enjoys sharing his artistic knowledge with his many
students who are enrolled in his art classes and workshops.
He resides in Midland with his wife Rita.