| This collection of the work of artist, William Girard, of Royal Oak, Michigan, is the first step toward the development of a comprehensive catalog of the artist's life and work.  Bill Girard circa 1981 At present, discussion is also underway on the development of a book of essays dedicated to the work of this unacknowledged Master and artist. Should you have any work by William Girard, or personal insights about the artist, you are invited to share them with us, a small group of dedicated friends, collectors and admirers of the artist. Please contact gsmichaels@yahoo.com and enter William Girard on the subject line. 
Bill Girard and Glenn Michaels circa 2003 The images appearing here have been gathered from a variety of sources. The primary media are oil paint (paintings), terra cotta and bronze (sculpture). The artist has also used guache, ink and watercolor extensively, but few pieces in these media have, as yet, been added to this collection. Girard is also adept at buon fresco murals, and several recent samples of that work will shortly be included. For more information about William Girard, see the article published in 2006 in the www.dogwoodjournal, Welcome, Tourist, to Eden. The article is reproduced in this site, as well. A bit more information can be gleaned from a letter in defense of the artist, written to the Dean of the Center for Creative Studies, where Professor William Girard taught for approximately 30 years. That letter is reproduced within this site as well. As time and opportunity allow, more information about the work and life of artist William Girard will be made available. | |
