William Welch (1947-2018) Oil on Canvas “Posies and Pines”, signed lower left W. Welch 2006, also signed on reverse of linen William Welch, 2006, and titled on stretcher, in molded wood frame

8 in. x 12 in. Overall 11 in. x 13 in.

A Cleveland native, he developed his love and skills in painting under the able instruction of prominent American watercolorists and master oil painters. He refers to himself as an “academic impressionist,” drawing on his training in realism and expressive passion for light and color