LONETREE ARTIST

Welcome to the art of

William (Bill) O. Beaton

Artist Statement

Living in Canada with it's natural captivating beauty has greatly effected my choice of painting. My vision has been expanded to include the splendor of my surroundings. In one sentence "Nature drives my creativity". My memories and experiences also play a significant role in my creations.
My desire is to guide the viewers eye beyond the natural boundaries of my painting. This encourages the viewer to use his or her own imagination as a part of my creation.
My medium of choice is Acrylics because of the mediums versatility, colour and fast drying all effect my work. The more realism I can put in a painting, the more satisfaction I gain from my efforts.

Artist Biography

Bill was born in Seattle Washington on May 15, 1923. Most of his "growing up" years were spent around Seattle and Bainbridge Island Washington. Bill graduated from Bainbridge High in 1941 and shortly after joined the US Army Air Corps. Bill won his wings and a commission in April 1943. He also married his childhood sweetheart the same month.
Following WWII, Bill attended the University of Washington where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. After graduation Bill joined a major forest company in the US as a Draftsman. Soon he was transferred to production work; where he experienced numbers company transfers and job experiences as he rose to management status. In 1964 the company transferred him to Canada and into the management of the Lumber and Plywood side of the business. Bill retired in 1978 as Wood Group Vice President of Crown Zellerbach. Bill's wife passed away in 1967. He is now remarried to a lovely Canadian Lady. Bill and his wife reside in Gibsons, On the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia.

Bill Beaton's GALLERY

Winter Snow	Veracity	Roberts Creek	Rebecca Spit
Gulf Island Rocks	Fall Maple	Black Butte	Beaver on Nimpo Lake

Artist Comments

Painting has really changed my life. To create time to paint---I've hired a house cleaner, a gardener and someone to mow my lawn.