Will Wilson (artist)


Will Wilson is an American artist known for portrait paintings, illustrations and Trompe L'Oeil works. His works are held in the collections of the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery.

Early life and education

Wilson was born on August 18, 1957. He attended the Schuler School of Fine Arts, in his hometown of Baltimore, Maryland, from 1975-1979.

Career

Wilson currently lives and works in San Francisco, California. He is represented by the John Pence Gallery for much of his career.
An illustration by Wilson was featured as the cover art on Michael Jackson album released in 1997.
In June 2008, former Maryland governor Bob Ehrlich Jr. unveiled his official portrait painted by Will Wilson. The two were childhood friends in Baltimore, Maryland. A portrait of Reynolds Price painted by Wilson is held in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C.