Dunn to Perfection
Art teacher, aficionado and artist extraordinaire,
William Dunn strives “to capture the essence of things. I want
the painting to tell the story more than the surface of the scene exposes. I
hope to touch that intangible quality and connect with the viewer.”
William
(“Call me Bill”) is like his art: affable, accessible and down-to-earth. A
“military brat” who was born in San Diego, he lived and worked in the Bay Area
for many years, including teaching at the college level.
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| Sunset Cliffs by William Dunn |
A Tangible Enthusiasm for Life
A
longtime graphic designer who always painted watercolors and sketched (“Someone
once approached me while I was sketching at the Hotel Del to ask if she could
buy the drawing!”), Bill attended a sketching session at ArtBeat, where he met
co-owners Kait Matthew and Kris Petersen. They quickly sketched out an ongoing
arrangement.
“ArtBeat
is a great venue for me and other local artists,” Bill believes. “Both the Gallery
and Vista have the feel of a small, close-knit community.”
After
successful decades in his profession, Bill is far from done. He continues to
exude a passion for art, and as seen in his lyrical sketches, an enthusiasm for
existence.
He reveals,
“Pursuing the intangibles keeps me always coming back for more.” The evocative
results keep Bill Dunn’s fans coming back for more; at www.williamdunnstudio.com, and at
ArtBeat on Main Street.
The ArtBeat on Main Street co-op gallery in the historic heart of
Vista shines regionally as a cultural beacon and downtown destination.
Co-owners Kris Petersen and Kait Matthews have created the “Vista Loves Art” campaign
to showcase people and programs adding to Vista’s creative vibe and enhancing
the quality of life in our community.
William Dunn speaking with patrons
Opening Reception February 16th at ArtBeat on Main Street
William Dunn and Kait Matthews, co-founder of ArtBeat on Main Street
