William Hardesty: An Innovative Risk-taker

‘Trying to come up with something new in today’s society is difficult. We are desensitized by what we see and often feel. Artists of the past were innovators and risk takers, who pushed past the pessimists and made a name for themselves with their talent.’

William Hardesty is no stranger to hard work. As a man with many talents he still finds time for his passion with painting. His objective is not to be stale or stagnant by the world standards, but to be the innovator who embraces the beauty the of the life that he is encamped in.

Born Native Floridian, William finds brilliance in expressions. Emotions strike a chord in his creativity. He is often found surfing the internet or flipping through a popular magazine to find the muse to his next great masterpiece. But it is not just the well-known that calls out to William. In his everyday life he is surrounded by colorful individuals that help promote his artistic endeavors. He is motivated to capture the feeling of what is shown, so others can share in the moment. When commissioned to do a mural, William takes the time to listen to what his client is asking for. He believes that there is perfection in the details. So, he tries to see with the eyes of the person he is commissioning the artwork for in order to reach true satisfaction.

With a temperament that screams confidence, William believes himself to be ambitious, fearless and caring. Along with all these attributes, he is one of the most optimistic personalities you are ever privileged to be around. Although he creates for himself, William embraces critiques to help promote success in his craft which speaks volumes of his character. Someone’s opinion of his artwork will not challenge his belief in his accomplishments because he believes that true success is birthed within your own security. “If you are happy with your life, not just content, but truly happy -you’re successful.”

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