William Franklin is
a self-taught artist, inheriting his talents through three generations of
artists on both sides of his family. Now having painted murals for over a
decade, William has become accomplished in many styles and techniques, yet
still relishes the challenge of improving and growing with each new project.
William has always had an affinity for French and Italian
"old world" art. He is an admirer of Baroque and Pre-Raphaelite period
artists whose influences on his work are evident in his highly formal,
romantic compositions and rich color palettes. William has spent time in
London and Paris studying the works of the great masters, divining the
tricks and secrets they used, learning from their techniques and melding
them with his own.
William Franklin has had commissions throughout the US and
Europe. His works have been featured in magazines such as Traditional Homes,
Distinctive Homes of Miami and the Beaches, and just about every local
publication; Oklahoma Magazine, Urban Tulsa, Tulsa People, and the Tulsa
World.
His works grace the walls and ceilings of many historic homes
such as; The Skelly Mansion, Schusterman Mansion, and Warrenwood Cottage of
London. And countless more distinguished newer homes like; Villa de Lazzio
and Sylvan Manor, featured in Tulsa's first Street of Dreams.
Working with interior designers from London to Dallas, New
York to Tulsa; William has brought to an ever increasing list of lucky
clients, one of a kind murals, turning their dreams into reality.
