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Laguna Beach, California – Mrach 22, 2007 – For those who don’t believe in Santa Clause…hold your horses...or perhaps reindeer, as you dive deep into the true meaning of St. Nick, which is all about “The Spirit of Giving”…and….. Living on and on. There is this man, you see, by the name of Ben Williamson, who is somewhat of a modern day St. Nick. There are visions dancing in his head…but not of sugarplums…instead, visions of angels. There are no toys he leaves behind for well-behaved girls and boys; rather, bagfuls of comfort and joy, as he takes his heart, douses it with fiery passion, and well, speaks to spirits. What he leaves behind is actually breathtaking visions of angels… transfigured onto canvas. With his amazing art-form talent, he transforms this energy into an acrylic image…A painting of an angel that has come through from the other side, and wants to send a message to their loved ones. In a world deluged with tragedies, wars and political corrected-ness, Williamson goes against the crowd for one simple reason: To bring spiritual awareness to the world. As we see more clairvoyant-friendly TV shows on the rise, there is no doubt that viewers cannot get enough of this feel-good subject matter. The real “OC” clearly offers more than just teenage reality shows! It is the home of this 42 year old international painter and visionary. Not to be misconstrued as a modern day-ghost-buster, Ben is emphatic when he states, “the spirit lives on in all of us, everywhere”. It does make one think…And if Oprah is any example, (as she clearly leads the pack of viewers in pursuit of a deeper, spiritual side), can this be real? Take for example, the recent story Williamson heard of a tragic sudden death of a beautiful sixteen year-old girl from Orange, California. Just as with the unseen nature of Santa Claus, Williamson absorbed this young girl’s energy – although they never met – and felt “called upon” to paint her angelic image for her mourning family. It is called Luccia’s Light, and everyone that has come in its presence has felt connected to Luccia’s essence, and left with a renewed belief in the afterlife.
This is nothing new for Williamson, who feels compelled to spend his life journey making a positive and altruistic impact on this planet. Apparently, he is doing something right, as his client list grows with each day. BenWill, as he is known, is an internationally collected artist. His original paintings can be found in homes and galleries throughout the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Portugal and Japan. The work of Benjamin Williamson reflects the symbiotic ties between nature, culture and relationships. His passion lies in being an observer - of the natural, of people - as he captures the unique and the profound. BenWill's style is considered very unique – very one-of-a-kind. He fuses dramatic brushstrokes and multi-layered texturing with inventive color variations. He blends these elements to render the emotions and energy inherent within the external and internal spaces – creating a mood and evoking the imagination of the viewer. Benjamin believes that an artist must continually extend their works to reflect change and allow for continual growth. Thus, his work reflects a consistent use of experimentation and exploration of form and composition. Interest alone has taken many to his web site, VisionOfAngels.com. There, viewers find “angel news and even angel blogs”…sharing real-life stories and events to cement the validity of this issue. It was St. Thomas Aquinas who said, “And Angel can illuminate the thought and mind of man by strengthening the power of vision”. The artist, BenWill, writes, “A divinity surrounds us all and is with us at each moment. The painting of angels is to provide a visual reminder of the grace that is inherent within each of us. I often feel compelled by a feeling of a power greater than myself as I create these works. These images denote the crucial need to be of service to a cause or purpose greater than ourselves. I truly feel honored to do this work.” BenWill goes on to explain, “The Vision of Angels series reflects a mission of service. We feel it is our purpose to help those in need .Ten-percent (10%) of all sales from the series is donated to "Habitat for Humanity.” And, for each Angel painting sold, an original 8"x10" "Angel of Comfort" is donated to St. Jude’s Hospital.” The story of Ben Williamson reminds us all, that the true spirit of St. Nick should not be lost to one day, but rather a lifetime of achievement. # # # For more information: www.VisionofAngels.com or www.BenWill.com BenWill Studio – 949.310.2840
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