DeBilzan Gallery Celebration In Laguna Beach

LAGUNA BEACH, CA — His works of art are figurative, invoke emotion and a sense of time and space. Now, artist William DeBilzan announced a milestone anniversary celebration, to be held on Saturday July 27. As the gallery is 27 years old, the date seemed fitting to DeBilzan.

The artist, in residence in Laguna Beach for over a quarter-century, shows his experiences and views of the world around him.

“It has been an incredible experience to be both gallery owner and artist. I really look forward to celebrate with the community where I got my start as an artist,” DeBilzan said.

DeBilzan’s paintings are reflections of his thoughts and memories of real life experiences, he approaches each blank canvas with a unique, spontaneous creativity.

Though free of specific detail, DeBilzan’s figurative work evokes a sense of recognition of people or places traveled. His faceless figures with obscure origin take on a personality of their own through stance and gesture. They invite the observers to step into the paintings and become a part of DeBilzan’s story.

“Coming back to Laguna Beach is always a special experience for me, this is where it all began. Laguna Beach will always be a very special place to me. I am very thankful for the ongoing support of the community for nearly three decades,” DeBilzan said.

The Artist Reception will be held from, 6 – 9 p.m., Saturday, July 27 at the DeBilzan Gallery located at 224 Forest Ave.