William Bensen
Virginia Beach, VA
William Bensen’s interest in art developed as a young child, surrounded by a family of artists. His grandfather was an artisan with clients such as Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands, the Posts, Huttons, and Vanderbilts. Bensen’s father sculpted iron into creative furniture forms. His uncle was a cinematographer who captured images of Shirley Temple and other notables.
William Bensen produced a children’s television show for NASA on PBS which earned 11 Emmy Awards and two Golden Cines. But his passion is his oil painting. He has also earned numerous art awards in plein air art competitions, commemorative posters and the Grumbacher Gold Award. His works are included in private collections across the United States.
“Every painting has an important story to convey; ideas so subtle, it defies verbal expression. My language is my brush.”
Bensen is represented by galleries on the East Coast and has exhibited in juried exhibits throughout.
