Bill Dark

Artist’s Bio:
Bill Dark is a Rogers resident and a chemistry and biology teacher in the Rogers public school district. Although Bill never received a formal education in photography, he has participated in several workshops offered by professional nature photographers in order to learn new skills and to stay informed about state-of-the-art technology. Some of Bill’s photographic awards include those from the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism and the Arkansas River Valley Nature Partners. Currently, his work is displayed at the Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center and the new Hobbs State Park Conservation Area Visitor Center. His work has also been selected for the decors in several health care facilities located in Arkansas and Texas and have also appeared in such magazines as Rural Heritage, Ozarks Monthly, Porsche Panorama, and Celebrate Arkansas.

Artist’s Statement:
Since early childhood I have had a love for nature and the outdoors. Some of my fondest memories are of those times I spent with my father and brother quail hunting and fishing together in the Ozarks. Arkansas' beautiful vistas, rich history, and amazing diversity has been a constant source of inspiration. The wilderness continues to be my sanctuary - an escape from the hectic day-to-day schedule that we are all so familiar with. I learn best by taking as many photographs as possible, then critiquing my work to learn what is appealing and what situations to avoid. I have found that there are three characteristics that take a good photograph to the next level: a clean background, emotion, and most importantly, dramatic light. I tend to like intimate landscape scenes most, but have been working to expand my style to include more vistas.

Company: William Dark Photography
Address: 9881 Bobwhite Circle Rogers, AR 72758
Phone #: 479-925-7224
Website: www.williamdark.com
Display Artwork Price Range: $110 - $275