The images of Billy Arvidson are inspired by tropical scenes of the Caribbean Islands, exploring
the changing skies, tranquil beaches, hillsides and multicolored seas. He instills a relaxed and
blissful mood into his images, evoking a sense of serenity. "As this world gets more and more
stressful, I work harder to create relaxing and serene artwork."
Born in Manhattan in 1955, Arvidson has been painting and drawing since childhood.
Best known for his unique use of pastels, he is also adept with oil and pencil. "My goal is to
approach realism without losing the natural texture of pastel on paper. I enjoy working the
pure pigments into the paper directly with my hands and fingers; it must be similar to the
sensation a sculptor gets."
His works are included in many prestigious corporate collections including Liz
Claiborne, Robbie Lynn, Bankers Trust, and Bloomingdale s. He maintains an art studio in
Pelham, New York.
BIRTHPLACE: New York, NY
EDUCATION: Art Students League, NY
School of Visual Arts, NY
Suffolk County Community College, NY
EXHIBITIONS: Andrea Ruoff Art Associates
Corporate Art Directors
Fine Art Resources
Art Placement International
White Plains Hospital Medical Center, White Plains, NY
Queens Annual Artist Invitational, Flushing Gallery, NY
Forefront Gallery, Long Island City, NY
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