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BILLY
ceramics, Lucite and neon light. Gideon’s Crossing, Te Hughleys and Scrubs.
WILLIAMS Cool, misty, luminous and futuristic Te versatile Billy Dee has also coauthored
describe the dreamy ambience of his three novels.
work. Some say he is a visual storyteller
In 1988, while he was performing in
whose rhythmic composition, unique
Fences, his inspiration for painting was
perspective and bold color carry the
reignited. Tis visit to his hometown
selective, often inspiring message. reconnected him with the Big Apple’s art
EE Billy Dee says he tries to bridge the scene and prompted a series of
visible world of the here and now with
paintings. He returned to his present home
the invisible terrain of feelings and
in California with a new enthusiasm,
imagination. Remembering by Billy Dee Williams. completing 120 works in two years.
One generation knows him as the heroic
Lando Calrissian of the Star Wars series. Billy Dee has His personable writings and paintings make it easy to
acted in over 100 other flms, including Lady Sings the understand why Avon developed Undeniable, Billie Dee’s
Blues, Mahogany, Batman and Te Bingo Long Traveling fragrance for women.
All-Stars & Motor Kings.
On Broadway he has given outstanding performances
in such shows as A Taste of Honey and Fences. He was "THE JAZZ MUSICIAN IS VERY MUCH PART OF
honored with an Emmy nomination for his television MY LIFE. I GREW UP ON THEM, I CAN SEE THEM,
performance in Brian’s Song. Other memorable TV I CAN EVEN SMELL THEM! I BECOME THE JAZZ
performances include roles on Dynasty, Te Jefersons, MUSICIAN WHEN I PAINT HIM"
Undeniably Smooth –Billy Dee Williams
Billie Dee Williams has achieved star status in flm,
theater and television. Although his life has been
dominated by the performing arts, the frst of his artistic
abilities to emerge was drawing, at the early age of four.
Billy Dee grew up in Harlem. He studied classical
principles of painting at the National Academy of Fine
Arts and Design in New York, where he was awarded a
scholarship.
For him, painting is a lifelong pursuit. He says that he
generally applies acrylic to canvas with paint brush and
The Cello Player airbrush. Often elements of collage and other three-
by Billy Dee Williams.
dimensional canvas creations emerge, incorporating
Pool Player by Billy Dee Williams.
Piano Player by Billy Dee Williams.
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BILLY
ceramics, Lucite and neon light. Gideon’s Crossing, Te Hughleys and Scrubs.
WILLIAMS Cool, misty, luminous and futuristic Te versatile Billy Dee has also coauthored
describe the dreamy ambience of his three novels.
work. Some say he is a visual storyteller
In 1988, while he was performing in
whose rhythmic composition, unique
Fences, his inspiration for painting was
perspective and bold color carry the
reignited. Tis visit to his hometown
selective, often inspiring message. reconnected him with the Big Apple’s art
EE Billy Dee says he tries to bridge the scene and prompted a series of
visible world of the here and now with
paintings. He returned to his present home
the invisible terrain of feelings and
in California with a new enthusiasm,
imagination. Remembering by Billy Dee Williams. completing 120 works in two years.
One generation knows him as the heroic
Lando Calrissian of the Star Wars series. Billy Dee has His personable writings and paintings make it easy to
acted in over 100 other flms, including Lady Sings the understand why Avon developed Undeniable, Billie Dee’s
Blues, Mahogany, Batman and Te Bingo Long Traveling fragrance for women.
All-Stars & Motor Kings.
On Broadway he has given outstanding performances
in such shows as A Taste of Honey and Fences. He was "THE JAZZ MUSICIAN IS VERY MUCH PART OF
honored with an Emmy nomination for his television MY LIFE. I GREW UP ON THEM, I CAN SEE THEM,
performance in Brian’s Song. Other memorable TV I CAN EVEN SMELL THEM! I BECOME THE JAZZ
performances include roles on Dynasty, Te Jefersons, MUSICIAN WHEN I PAINT HIM"
Undeniably Smooth –Billy Dee Williams
Billie Dee Williams has achieved star status in flm,
theater and television. Although his life has been
dominated by the performing arts, the frst of his artistic
abilities to emerge was drawing, at the early age of four.
Billy Dee grew up in Harlem. He studied classical
principles of painting at the National Academy of Fine
Arts and Design in New York, where he was awarded a
scholarship.
For him, painting is a lifelong pursuit. He says that he
generally applies acrylic to canvas with paint brush and
The Cello Player airbrush. Often elements of collage and other three-
by Billy Dee Williams.
dimensional canvas creations emerge, incorporating
Pool Player by Billy Dee Williams.
Piano Player by Billy Dee Williams.
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