William (Bill) Kalwick began his training under the tutelage of his father, a distinguished painter. Kalwick continued his formal studies at the Arts Student League of New York, where he worked under the guidance of renowned portrait painter John Howard Sanden. In 1981, Kalwick embarked on an intensive six-year period of study both in Texas and Italy with Lajos Markos, an internationally recognized painter.

Kalwick’s work spans a range of subjects, including western, plein air, figurative, and commissioned portraiture. His portrait commissions include Dr. Gail Gross; Harold Hook (former CEO of American General); Reese Jones (international golf-course designer); and Paul Merriman (former CEO of Sysco Corp.).

Bill has been invited to participate in numerous exhibitions, including The Masters of the American West at the Autry Museum, Los Angeles, California; Gilcrease Museum, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Prix de West at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Briscoe Museum, San Antonio, Texas; Booth Western Art Museum, Cartersville, Georgia; Museum of Western Art Annual Roundup Exhibition, Kerrville, Texas; Museum of Western Art 4-Person Exhibition, Kerrville, Texas; Best of the West Art Show, Great Falls, Montana; and solo exhibitions sponsored by the United States Embassy.

Bill resides in Houston with his wife, Claudia.