William (Bill) Kalwick began his study of art under the tutelage of his father, a distinguished painter who was inducted into NAWA (National Academy of Western Art). 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 works are in many private and public collections, including the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. 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; Visions of the West at The Bryan Museum, Texas; and was twice honored with solo exhibitions sponsored by the United States Embassy.

Bill and his wife, Claudia, reside in Houston, Texas, where they raised their 4 children and are currently enjoying being new grandparents-an experience that continues to shape his perspective both in life and in art.