Bill Cramer

Bill Cramer is well-known for his striking oil paintings of the American West. Raised in the West, Bill always had a passion for exploring nature and creating art. As an avid rock climber, he spent much of his youth enjoying the more vertical aspects of the landscape. Eventually he settled in Arizona with his wife Michelle to be closer to the scenery they both enjoyed. It was there that he discovered the joys and challenges of plein air painting, with his outdoor experiences providing much of the insight and inspiration for his landscape paintings. Bill’s style can be best described as Impressionistic Realism, using bold brushwork and colors to capture the vibrancy and beauty of the natural world.

“I truly enjoy the essential act of painting, especially outdoors. I look for a balance between the actual scene and my reaction to it - not to replicate exactly what I see, but to convey what I want the viewer to experience. Every landscape is greater than the obvious visual elements. The gentle push of an evening breeze, the warmth of sun-baked sandstone, the scent of sagebrush, or the sudden call of a raven overhead are examples of the many unseen elements that influence my work. I am content when a painting is as rich as the landscape that inspired it!”