Will was born in Calgary, Alberta. After spending many years living on the Prairies he moved to Vancouver in 1986. He received a diploma in Graphic Arts and Illustration from Capilano College in North Vancouver and continued his education at Vancouver Community College, receiving a diploma in Computer Graphics and Multimedia.

Intrigued by the works of Modigliani, Gauguin, and Balthus, Will works mostly in oils and is known for his bright colors and the slightly animated twist of the subjects he paints.

Aside from illustrating for a number of corporations, he has been a regular at "Painters' Corner" in Stanley Park, Vancouver. His art appears in the collections of corporations and individuals around the world.

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