Born in Flatbush, Brooklyn, Bill began his art career early in life. As a child, he was in ill health and was often housebound. He began to copy the covers of LOOK and LIFE magazines on typing paper in pencil at the age of eight. By nine the Brooklyn Public Library (Flatbush Branch) allowed him to display his realistic portraits for over six months. Encouraged by family and teachers he continued to grow as an artist through high school, producing dozens of portraits and 40+ canvases in acrylic. He went to Nazareth High School from 1972-1975 and met Maria Loccisano at Bishop Kearney High School in 1974. She is a rare person who seems to understand the eccentricities that come with a creative mind. They were married in 1980 and are still an item today.

He attended St. John’s Univ. (Queens) where he honed his skills and earned his Bachelor…