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Surrounded
by a family of artists, William Bensen's interest in art developed
as a young child. His grandfather was an artisan at the turn of the
20th century with clients such as Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands,
the Posts, the Huttons, and the Vanderbilts. Grandfather Bensen's designs
graced landmarks such as Mar-A-Lago and the Biltmore Estate. Bensen's
father sculpted iron into creative furniture forms. His uncle was an
early cinematographer who captured images of Shirley Temple and other
notables.
After earning a masters degree in television production from Brooklyn
College in NYC, Bensen followed his uncle into the world of television
and film. As an Emmy award-winning producer, William has worked with
Turner Broadcasting, the Fox Family Channel, and has produced a children's
television show for NASA. While television and film created a livelihood,
Bensen's passion for oil painting became the center of his creativity.
Long Inspired by N.C. Wyeth, John Singer Sargent, Joaquin Sorolla,
and Anders Zoorn, many of Bensen's canvases capture solitude and the
play of light upon nature. The artist states. "I am drawn to nature.
Not just the nature that lies around us, but also the nature that lies
within. Strength. Solitude. Tranquility."
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