The cholla garden at Joshua Tree: paintings by William Clarkson

William (Bill) Clarkson is a mulltimedia artist, designer, and filmmaker. Born in Chicago in 1939, he attended the Art Institute of Chicago before enlisting in the U.S. Army. Upon his release, he attended the University of Illinois before beginning a career in filmmaking. He has been actively painting since 1992, and says, "I continue to paint for the Joy of it." You can find more of his work at WilliamClarkson.com.