Pilgrimage – A Journey of Hope – Paintings by William Butler
Pilgrimage is a series of 15 paintings which depict multi-layered, colorful expressions of light and peace experienced in creation. Vibrant hues, intricate patterns, and translucent color fields abound throughout the entire surface of each painting.
Each painting was created through a very meticulous layering process which combines up to 15 layers of transparent, semi transparent, and opaque acrylic color. This process required great attention, patience, and trust, as when each color and layer was added, it had the potential to either enhance or to ruin the artwork. This unique and detailed process created beautiful shapes and patterns which truly intrigued me as an artist. I desired to create one of a kind artwork filled with concentrated textures which complement the soft and peaceful flow of vibrant color fields throughout the surface of each painting.
This process of creating these paintings was a pilgrimage for me as I stepped into the unknown as an artist. I had to learn more skills, be more patient, and trust more.
This journey in creating this artwork is similar to our journeys in life. We do not always know what is ahead of us. Yet with each step, even in the unknown, we have the opportunity to find hope and faith and to trust more deeply.
As you gaze at the vibrant colors and patterns of each painting, my hope is you are strengthened and experience great peace. – William Butler
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Pilgrimage #1 – 48” x 96”x 1.5” Acrylic on Canvas – $16,000
Pilgrimage #2 – 24” x 48”x 1.5” Acrylic on Canvas – $4,000
Pilgrimage #3 – 16” x 16”x 1.5” Acrylic on Canvas – $1,000 – RESERVED
Pilgrimage #4 – 24” x 30”x 1.5” Acrylic on Canvas – $2,500
Pilgrimage #5 – 20” x 24”x 1.5” Acrylic on Canvas – $2,500
Pilgrimage #6 – 24” x 48”x 1.5” Acrylic on Canvas – $4,000 – SOLD
Pilgrimage #7 – 16” x 20”x 1.5” Acrylic on Canvas – $1,500 – SOLD
Pilgrimage #8 – 20” x 24”x 1.5” Acrylic on Canvas – $2,000 – RESERVED
Pilgrimage #9 – 16” x 20”x 1.5” Acrylic on Canvas – $1,500 – SOLD
Pilgrimage #10 – 36” x 36”x 1.5” Acrylic on Canvas – $5,000
Pilgrimage #11 – 19” x 25”x 1.5” Acrylic on Canvas (Framed) – $2,000 – SOLD
Pilgrimage #12 – 12” x 36”x 1.5” Acrylic on Canvas – $1,500 – SOLD
Pilgrimage #13 – 24” x 24”x 1.5” Acrylic on Canvas – $2,000 – SOLD
Pilgrimage #14 – 16” x 16”x 1.5” Acrylic on Canvas – $1,000 – SOLD
Pilgrimage #15 – 13” x 13”x 1.5” Acrylic on Canvas (Framed) – $1,000 – SOLD
The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. – Isa. 40:28-31
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Triumph – Paintings by William Butler
William created these large and iconic lion paintings using a variety of painting techniques multiplied over many layers of abstract color, typography, and figurative imagery. These Triumph paintings are designed to be viewed at various distances, thus revealing the engaging visual aspects and optical compositions of each painting to the viewer. When one is close to these paintings, they appear to be abstract in nature. However, when viewing these artworks from a greater distance, the paintings become more defined and reveal the figurative image of a lion.
These paintings depict love, strength, hope, and beauty. This artwork also reveals the Lion of the tribe of Judah from Revelation 5:5 and Genesis 49:8-12, thus reflecting the everlasting love of God for each of us. Love triumphs over all!
– William Butler
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Triumph #1
Artist: William Butler – 2022 – 60” x 128” x 1.5” – Acrylic on Canvas – $23,000 – SOLD
Triumph #2
Artist: William Butler – 2022 – 60” x 120” x 1.5” – Acrylic on Canvas – $21,000
Triumph #3
Artist: William Butler – 2022 – 48” x 60” x 1.5” – Acrylic on Canvas – $8,600 – SOLD
Triumph #4
Artist: William Butler – 2022 – 66” x 66” x 2” – Acrylic on Canvas – $14,000 – SOLD
Love Arise
Artist: William Butler – 2022 – 36” x 36” x 1.5” – Acrylic on Canvas – $3,800 – SOLD
Love Triumphs
Artist: William Butler – 2022 – 36” x 36” x 1.5” – Acrylic on Canvas – $3,800 – SOLD
Spectrum #2
Artist: William Butler – 2022 – 44” x 62” x 2” – Acrylic on Canvas – $8,000 – SOLD
King of Kings
Artist: William Butler – 2022 – 36” x 48” x 1.5” – Acrylic on Canvas – $5,100 – RESERVED
Spectrum #1
Artist: William Butler – 2022 – 48” x 48” x 2” – Acrylic on Canvas – $7,000 – SOLD
Overflow
Artist: William Butler – 64” x 78” x 2.5” – Acrylic on Canvas – $15,000 – SOLD
Reveal
Artist: William Butler – 48” x 60” x 1.5” – Acrylic on Canvas – $8,000
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Magnify Peace – Paintings by William Butler
Magnify Peace is a series of 11 paintings which depict bold and colorful expressions of light and peace experienced in creation. Vibrant color fields, rich textures, and prominent strokes abound throughout each painting.
I created this series during the first three months of 2022. In the midst of the chaos throughout our world and the suffering of multitudes of people locally and around the globe, I intentionally chose to turn away from the anxiety, fear, and hopelessness of the world and instead focus, with God’s help, on peace, hope, and the beauty in our world.
In this daily process of creating these paintings, where I applied thick paint over and over, layer by layer, and color by color from one edge of the canvas to the other, I experienced deep peace, a tranquility away from the noise, which is beyond my ability to attain on my own. With each stroke, I was renewed with fresh hope, joy, and peace.
As you gaze at the vibrant layers of each painting, my hope is you are strengthened and peace and joy is magnified in your life.
– William Butler
Inspiration for this artwork is Phil. 4:6-7
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Magnify Peace #1
Artist: William Butler – 2022 – 22” x 59” x 2.25” – Acrylic on canvas/panel – $3,800 – RESERVED
Magnify Peace #2
Artist: William Butler – 2022 – 24” x 24” x 1.5” – Acrylic on Canvas – $1,700 – SOLD
Magnify Peace #3
Artist: William Butler – 2022 – 32” x 40” x 1.5” – Acrylic on Canvas – $3,800
Magnify Peace #4
Artist: William Butler – 2022 – 20” x 20” x 1.5” – Acrylic on Canvas – $1,400
Magnify Peace #5
Artist: William Butler – 2022 – 30” x 30” x 1.5” – Acrylic on Canvas – $2,700 – SOLD
Magnify Peace #6
Artist: William Butler – 2022 – 15” x 30” x 1.5” – Acrylic on Canvas – $1,400 – SOLD
Magnify Peace #7
Artist: William Butler – 2022 – 20” x 20” x 1.5” – Acrylic on Canvas – $1,400 – RESERVED
Magnify Peace #8
Artist: William Butler – 2022 – 15” x 30” x 1.5” – Acrylic on Canvas – $1,400 – SOLD
Magnify Peace #9
Artist: William Butler – 2022 – 20” x 20” x 1.5” – Acrylic on Canvas – $1,400 – RESERVED
Magnify Peace #10
Artist: William Butler – 2022 – 20” x 20” x 1.5” – Acrylic on Canvas – $1,400 – SOLD
Magnify Peace #11
Artist: William Butler – 2022 – 20” x 20” x 1.5” – Acrylic on Canvas – $1,400 – SOLD
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Phil. 4:6-7
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Wellspring Paintings by William Butler
– Visions of Light, Peace & Hope
Wellspring is a series of 14 paintings which reveal a luminous, colorful wellspring of light, peace, and hope. Brilliant colors, bold strokes, and expressive textures flourish throughout the Wellspring series of paintings.
Wellspring is composed of multiple layers of vibrant color depicted as ascending and descending color fields which create dynamic movement. The visual contrast between organic contrasting complimentary colors express a simultaneous tension and harmony between the seen and perceived artistic expression of hope.
Wellspring depicts the ever-changing landscapes of life. Even in the most barren seasons, wellsprings transform dry desolate places into beautiful vistas that nourish the soul.
– William Butler
Haiku written upon the completion of the Wellspring artwork:
In creation’s light,
life, healing, and peace burst forth,
destroying darkness.
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Wellspring #1
Artist: William Butler – 2021 – 30” X 55” X 1.5” – acrylic on canvas/panel – $6,100 – SOLD
Wellspring #2
Artist: William Butler – 2021 – 30” x 60” x 1.5” – Framed – acrylic on canvas – $6,200 – SOLD
Wellspring #3
Artist: William Butler – 2021 – 20” x 20” x 1.5” – Acrylic on canvas – $1,400 – SOLD
Wellspring #4
Artist: William Butler – 2021 – 21” X 27” X 1.5” – Framed – acrylic on canvas – $1,900 – SOLD
Wellspring #5
Artist: William Butler – 2021 – 48” x 48” x 2” – Acrylic on canvas on panel – $8,000 – SOLD
Wellspring #6
Artist: William Butler – 2021 – 15” x 30” x 1.5” – Acrylic on canvas – $1,500 – RESERVED
Wellspring #7
Artist: William Butler – 2021 – 17” x 17” x 1.25” – Framed – acrylic on canvas – $1,000 – SOLD
Wellspring #8
Artist: William Butler – 2021 30” x 48” x 1.5” – Acrylic on canvas – $5,000 – SOLD
Wellspring #9
Artist: William Butler – 2021 – 16” x 16” x 1.25” – Framed – acrylic on panel – $1,000 – RESERVED
Wellspring #10
Artist: William Butler – 2021 – 22” x 32” x 1.5” – Framed – acrylic on canvas – $2,800 – RESERVED
Wellspring #11
Artist: William Butler – 2021 – 16” x 16” x 1.25” – Framed – acrylic on canvas – $1,000 – RESERVED
Wellspring #12
Artist: William Butler – 2021 – 36” x 36” x 1.5” (2-18” x 36”) – Acrylic on canvas – $4,200
Wellspring #13
Artist: William Butler – 2021 – 17” x 17” x 1.25” – Framed – acrylic on canvas – $1,000 – RESERVED
Wellspring #14
Artist: William Butler – 2021 – 21” x 27” x 1.5” – Framed – acrylic on canvas – $1,900
“As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it. You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands. Instead of the thornbush will grow the juniper, and instead of briers the myrtle will grow. This will be for the Lord’s renown, for an everlasting sign, that will endure forever.”
Isa. 55:9-13
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Abstract Impressionist Paintings by William Butler
– Visions of Peace & Restoration
Soul Garden is a series of 16 abstract impressionist paintings created during the most challenging time for me (and for my wife and for our sons). The hardship and suffering experienced by so many during the past many months are real and have been difficult for us and for so many in our city, nation, and especially our world.
To create this series of paintings, I needed to free myself from sadness, distraction, and despair. As my soul longs for peace, healing, and reconciliation, I contended for this peace and restoration as I worked to create this artwork. I dug deep into my soul to rise above the challenges of the day to work to complete this purposeful series of art.
Soul Garden depicts the fragile yet resilient human condition, an ever-changing landscape. Even when it is the dark of winter and even when the storms arise, there is the hope of knowing spring is near and the barren land will be transformed into beautiful vistas that nourish every season of the soul.
When I spend time in nature steeped in the stillness of creation, I am refreshed by the wellspring of the Creator. I am reminded of important words: to be still and know God is in control. God brings beautiful gardens of our soul to light.
Even in the difficult times, I have faith in the everlasting promise of what is to come. With eyes of hope, I strive to see beauty instead of ashes.
– William Butler
The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame.
You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail. Isa. 58:11
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Soul Garden #1
Artist: William Butler – 2020 – 30” X 60” X 1.5” – Framed – acrylic on canvas – $4,500 – SOLD
Soul Garden #2
Artist: William Butler – 2020 – 16” X 40” X 1.5” – acrylic on canvas – $1,500 – SOLD
Soul Garden #3
Artist: William Butler – 2020 – 24” X 24” X 48” X 1.5” – Diptych – acrylic on canvas – $2,600 – SOLD
Soul Garden #4
Artist: William Butler – 2020 – 24” X 24” X 1.5” – acrylic on canvas – $1,400 – RESERVED
Soul Garden #5
Artist: William Butler – 2020 – 30” X 60” X 1.5” – Framed – acrylic on canvas – $4,500 – SOLD
Soul Garden #6
Artist: William Butler – 2020 – 18” X 50” X 54” X 1.5” – Triptych – acrylic on birch artist panel – $7,000 – SOLD
Soul Garden #7
Artist: William Butler – 2020 – 16” X 40” X 1.5” – acrylic on canvas – $1,400 – SOLD
Soul Garden #8
Artist: William Butler – 2020 – 20” X 24” X 1.5” – acrylic on canvas – $1,200 – RESERVED
Soul Garden #9
Artist: William Butler – 2020 – 20” X 30” X 1.5” – acrylic on birch artist panel – $1,400 – RESERVED
Soul Garden #10
Artist: William Butler – 2020 – 20” X 30” X 1.5” – acrylic on birch artist panel – $1,700 – Reserved
Soul Garden #11
Artist: William Butler – 2020 – 18” X 30” X 1.5” – acrylic on birch artist panel – $1,300 – RESERVED
Soul Garden #12
Artist: William Butler – 2020 – 30” X 60” X 1.5” – Framed – acrylic on canvas – $5,800 – RESERVED
Soul Garden #13
Artist: William Butler – 2020 – 15” X 30” X 1.5” – acrylic on canvas – $1,100 – RESERVED
Soul Garden #14
Artist: William Butler – 2020 – 18” X 30” X 1.5” – acrylic on birch artist panel – $1,300- SOLD
Soul Garden #15
Artist: William Butler – 2020 – 28” X 34” X 1.25” – acrylic on artist panel – $2,200 – RESERVED
Soul Garden #16
Artist: William Butler – 2020 – 20” X 20” X 1.25” – acrylic on canvas – $1,000 – RESERVED
The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame.
You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail. Isa. 58:11
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REVELATION LOVE – Figurative Typographic Paintings by William Butler
– Symbolic icons of hope & love
Revelation Love is a series of 12 paintings which depict beauty, strength, hope, and love. These paintings are composed of multiple layers of texture and color which reveal both typographic and figurative imagery reflecting the everlasting revelatory love of God.
Vibrant colors, rich textures, semi-translucent image layers, and contrasting surface finishings express a simultaneous tension and harmony between the visual relationships found in each painting.
LOVE is repeated numerous times to creatively communicate the Gospel. God (LOVE) came into the world in human form. Jesus (LOVE) willingly gave His life to free us from sin and for our salvation, and then He returned to Heaven. He (LOVE) will return again to bring restoration. In Rev. 5:5-6, Jesus is the Lion of the Tribe of Judah, the root of David. He will return in Glory to bring love and justice into the world.
Love triumphs over all! Immersing the word LOVE with the face of a Lion is an endearing expression of God’s great love, power and protection that overcomes every challenge in the world and brings Hope to all.
– William Butler
Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. 1 John 4:11
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Revelation Love #1
Artist: William Butler – 2020 – 36” X 36” X 1.5” – acrylic on canvas – $3,240 – RESERVED
Revelation Love #2
Artist: William Butler – 2020 – 36” X 36” X 1.5” – acrylic on canvas – $3,240 – SOLD
Revelation Love #3
Artist: William Butler – 2020 – 48” X 60” X 1.5” – acrylic on canvas – $7,200 – SOLD
Revelation Love #4
Artist: William Butler – 2020 – 30” X 30” X 1.5” – acrylic on birch artist panel – $2,250 – SOLD
Revelation Love #5
Artist: William Butler – 2020 – 36” X 46” X 1.5” – acrylic on canvas – $4,800 – SOLD
Revelation Love #6
Artist: William Butler – 2020 – 36” X 36” X 1.5” – acrylic on canvas – $3,240 – RESERVED
Revelation Love #7
Artist: William Butler – 2020 – 62” X 78” X 1” – acrylic on canvas – $12,090 – SOLD
Revelation Love #8
Artist: William Butler – 2020 – 36” X 46” X 1.5” – acrylic on canvas – $4,140 – SOLD
Revelation Love #9
Artist: William Butler – 2020 – 30” X 30” X 1.5” – acrylic on birch artist panel – $2,700 – SOLD
Revelation Love #10
Artist: William Butler – 2020 – 30” X 30” X 1.5” – acrylic on birch artist panel – $2,250 – SOLD
Revelation Love #11
Artist: William Butler – 2020 – 30” X 30” X 1.5” – acrylic on birch artist panel – $2,250 – SOLD
Revelation Love #12
Artist: William Butler – 2020 – 30” X 30” X 1.5” – acrylic on birch artist panel – $2,250 – RESERVED
Since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. 1 John 4:11
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ASCENSION – Geometric Abstract Paintings by William Butler
– A visual metaphor of personal & collective journeys
Each person has a unique life journey on this earth. Each individual path intertwines and intersects with many others creating vast collective experiences that shape and define each of us. The Ascension exhibit conveys a sense of illuminated movement through the geometric emergence of ascending color, value, line, shape, pattern, and scale.
Ascension is a visual expression of the contrasting steps which shape and guide our life journey. As people, an inner desire exists to live fuller, richer lives where we are steadily climbing higher in our understanding, faith, and peace. However, as we live in a fallen world, the tragedies happen, the struggles exist, and the hurts are real. At these times, we feel as if we are descending, as if we cannot view or reach the next step up. Yet God is with us always – whether we are stepping steadily up life’s journey or whether we are moving back a step and need His presence even more. At times, it is the step down (valley) experiences where we receive the wisdom, healing, and redemption needed to help us gracefully ascend even higher and steadier in the next stage of our lives. Scripture which inspired the exhibit is Proverbs 4.
Ascension is a collection of 10 large format, layered, multi-dimensional, geometric abstract paintings. Vibrant colors, rich textures, and fluid as well as contrasting lines throughout the Ascension paintings reveal the varied array of the steps in our lives.
– William Butler
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