William Hollywood
Artist

William Hollywood was born in Lancashire, England in 1923. At an early age his parents moved to Belfast where he was educated. He received his diploma in Art & Design form Belfast College of Art in Ireland.

He joined a commercial design studio and eventually formed his own business, which he ran successfully for many years. In 1968 he left the commercial field and concentrated on painting wildfowl and game birds. A few years later he left Northern Ireland and set up home in the Republic of Ireland with his wife, Eileen.

Bill is a quiet, modest man, except on the subject of cruelty to animals, which he detests in any form. He states: "I am strictly a conservationist who loves the beauty of birds and I am fearful that in the near future few will be around to enjoy. Therefore, I get great pleasure in painting them".

Bill has exhibited in numerous galleries and exhibitions throughout the years in both Great Britain and the United States. His paintings are in the Ulster Museum and Art Gallery and in many private collections throughout Europe and the U.S.