Robert Williams is an abstract artist living in Hattiesburg, MS, whose love for art began as a painter and faux finisher. As he grew and began to master areas of painting technique in faux finishing, he had a desire to do more with this creative God-given talent he had stumbled upon. As he began researching different types of art and artists, he found he had a passion for abstract art, and that’s where the journey began. Robert has studied under Anton Weiss, a former student of Hans Hoffman, and Lisa Jennings, both of Nashville, Tennessee. Some of his influences are Antoni Tapies, Oscar Murillo, Willem DeKooning, and Jackson Pollock. He continues to pursue his career in the arts, not only with his abstractions but also through creating beautifully mastered painted finishes architecturally in homes and businesses throughout the country. "Art is a journey, constantly evolving from one thing to another. Sometimes, you can spill paint on a canvas and magically, in no time at all, you’ve created a masterpiece. Other times, you may have to work harder at it, but that’s the beauty of the journey. I love to paint, it’s my release, my sanctuary. Painting, for me, is a way of life. I have to do it, not for money, but for internal joy. I thank God every day for blessing me not only with this talent but for the solace it brings me. I am blessed to be living in a world full of color and boundless opportunities." -Robert Williams