Bill Gardner

Acrylic on canvas and furniture
1350 Hayes St
Benicia, CA
707-557-5940

Bill Gardner is an artist and painting contractor and is a member of Arts Benicia and the Vallejo Art Guild.

Bill received formal training under the direction of master faux artisans, Bill Holgate, Mike MacNeil and Jill Beardsley.  He has attended the Day Studio, Vandelae Studio and numerous art and faux technique seminars and classes.

As an artist, he works with mixed media.  He paints on furniture and canvas, and enjoys painting whales, water scenes and cave art.  
He enjoys demonstrating various art products and teaching.  He is inspired by the works of Larry Foster, Wyland and everyday life.

As a painting contractor, Bill has had broad experience in wall glazing, marbling, wood graining, and mural painting as well as using other faux finish techniques.