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1 of 1977 Self Portrait of William Kenneth Willard

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Name	Willard, William Kenneth
Born	March 7, 1923
Birthplace	Waupac, Wisconsin
Places of residence	Built a home at 658 Garfield Avenue in the early 1950's
Education	American Academy of Art, Chicago
Occupation	Graphic Artist, Art Director, and Watercolorist Worked at Whitaker Guernsey Studio as an apprentice before joining the Army Air Force in 1943. Worked as a Production Manager at Whitaker Guernsey Studio in 1951 and several other graphic art studios, including: - Unimark International - Schriner Bennet - Timmon/Peraud Finished his graphic design career as Art Director at BBDM Advertising Agency. Willard started his 30+ years as a watercolorist and plein air artist working from his home studio. Eventually, he opened his own studio on North Michigan Avenue called Bill Willard Studio.
Role	Artist
Relationships	Nancy Newcome Evelyn Boren
Spouse	Mary Doyle - m. 02/24/1951 at St. Anastasia's in Waukegan
Children	2 Daughters and 1 Son
Notes	Member of Artist on the Bluff, Monday Painters, Lakes Region Watercolor Guild, and Dickinson Hall Watercolor Group. Through these organizations he was able to showcase and sell his work.

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