ARTIST WILLIAM CAIN 1944-
Artist William Cain was born in Pasadena, CA. and began his study of
art at a young age with his artistic parent's guidance. He attended
the School of Visual Arts in N.Y. and has done studies thru numerous
Fine Arts Academies while living between N.Y. and the capitals of
Europe. His 15 years as a model, TV actor, and fashion illustrator
allowed him to visit and interact with the cultures both old and new
of Europe from which he draws his inspiration. His use of color and
chiaroscuro (light and dark shading) has enabled him to capture the
basic elements of a time both innocent and whimsical which may be
fading but is never forgotten. He says he thinks of his painting as
jewels (some are diamonds, some ruby's some emeralds) but he wants
people to be able to live with and enjoy his art and to pass it down
thru the generations. Except for the outlining of the main subjects
most all of the paint is applied with his fingers which allows him to
blend the oil paint like his pastels. He considers his work to be
neo-impressionistic. He has done numerous shows and has an
international following.