Meet William

Born and raised in Los Angeles, William grew up drawing and painting. By the time he was winning regional awards while still in High School, William knew that art was going to be a path to deep fulfillment in his life. But it was not until his twenties that this was fully realized… when he was introduced to portraiture.

Pushing himself artistically, William began to delve deeper into his art. When he began to tackle portraiture, everything changed for him. In his words:

“My world was rocked when I began working live with my subjects. It’s nothing like creating a still life or a landscape, where I am a casual observer. Working with people, witnessing the truth of who they are, picking up their energy, responding to the tiniest nuances of expression… it’s more like a dance, where I and the subjects are moving in sync with one another. There is nothing like it in the world.”

William studied photography in support of his art, recognizing that having a high-quality source image to start with had a major impact on the quality of a finished art piece.

Now, William has complete creative control through the entire process of making amazing artwork for his clients, from listening to them share their values and personality during the planning session, and creating next-level source images, all the way to “encoding meaning into the canvas” through creative composition and soulful brushwork.

During his 22-year career, William’s work has been recognized and published internationally, and featured in curated art collections. But his greatest accomplishment is the look of wonder, delight and genuine love in the eyes of his clients as they view the finished product of their collaboration together.

William's artistic style is characterized by his blend of expressive brushwork and high realism, which allows him to create rich canvases that capture the beauty and complexity of his subjects. He approaches each painting with a deep sense of respect and reverence for the person he is portraying, seeking to bring out their unique qualities and inner beauty.

Beyond his artistic skills, William is renowned for his ability to create a transformative experience for his clients. The William Laurence Experience is a one-of-a-kind journey that takes clients on a deeply personal exploration of their own identity, helping them to see themselves in a new light and appreciate their own unique beauty and value.

Experience the style, beauty and prestige of William’s hand-painted portraiture for yourself. Simply contact the studio to request a brief discovery call to see if William Laurence is a good fit for your needs.