Figurative and portrait artist,
William Kalwick’s first art instructor was his late father who had
studied with Lajos Markos. William
also attended the Arts Student League in New York.
Upon completing his studies in New York he moved to Houston,
where he still lives and works, to become the protégé of Lajos
Markos.
Kalwick’s vivid palette and
impressionistic style combine beautifully to showcase his largely
South American and European subject matter.
He is also a highly sought after commission portrait artist.
In a profile in Focus/Santa
Fe magazine, Kalwick was quoted as saying, “I started with a
strong European influence, and now I see my style changing.”
In addition to Markos, he credits other influences to Sorolla,
Repin, Zorn, Serov and Sargent, all artists noted for their expressive
works.
This talented artist has been
featured in articles in Southwest
Art and Art of the West.
He has also participated in many shows including Masters of the
American West at the Autry Museum in Los Angeles, the Prix de West at
the Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City and the annual show at
the Gilcrease Museum in Tulsa.
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