Born in Chiswick, London

At the age of fifteen Bill Tolley won a scholarship to Saint Martins College of Art, London. The three year course was intended to catch pupils at a young age and enable them to capture a spontaneous, naïve approach to art. The idea was to create an artist with the ability to be free-minded and insightful before it was lost through age.

After completing his course at Saint Martins he enrolled for two years national service. This was followed by a two year return to Saint Martins “sitting in” on lectures while working part time. After winning the scholarship to St. Martins College of Art, Bill Tolley started his career in the commercial world.

He eventually became a freelance visualizer, working for a number of advertising agencies, studios and mail order companies. In 1969 Bill moved to oil paintings and working with stained glass. Turning professional in 1970, Bill has a charming almost 'Lowry-esque' style.

Bill has many set views on art; he is forever exploring its boundaries and beyond. He does not own any of his paintings but paints for the enjoyment of other people rather than the aim of making a profit. He believes that if you paint for commercial reasons it would lack the honesty and genuine feeling that is captured in his paintings.

He has exhibited (some one-man shows) in the USA, Canada, Malaysia and Australia.

In his own words “philosophy satisfies the mind, whereas painting satisfies the emotions. Painting is not about being logical it is done emotionally.” His work evolves rather than being contrived and it is that involved depth which makes it so intriguing.

Bill Tolley’s original work is now in strong demand and has been published for prints and limited editions by one of the countries leading publishing companies.

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> Paintings by Bill Tolley

Greenacres - by Bill Tolley
Size is 36" x 30"

Kite Heaven - by Bill Tolley
Size is 30" x 36"

Child's Play - by Bill Tolley
Size is 30" x 36"

That Sinking Feeling! - by Bill Tolley
Size is 30" x 36"

Re-Enlightenment - by Bill Tolley
Size is 36" x 30"

Let it rain, let it rain, let it rain...... - by Bill Tolley
Size is 30" x 36"

Enlightenment - by Bill Tolley
Size is 36" x 30"

Flying the Colours - by Bill Tolley
Size is 30" x 36"

River Styx - by Bill Tolley
Size is 36" x 30"

When We Were Young - by Bill Tolley
Size is 30" x 36"

Lightening Skies - by Bill Tolley - by Bill Tolley
Size is 30" x 36"

And The Band Played On - by Bill Tolley - by Bill Tolley
Size is 30" x 36"

Outfoxed Again! - by Bill Tolley
Size is 36" x 30"

Over the Hills and Far Away - by Bill Tolley
Size is 30" x 36"

Getting Away From It All - by Bill Tolley
Size is 24" x 48"

Remember, Remember... - by Bill Tolley
Size is 30" x 36"

Walking In A Winter Wonderland - by Bill Tolley
Size is 36" x 30"

Happy Landing - by Bill Tolley
Size is 30" x 36"

Kool Kites - by Bill Tolley
Size is 24" x 40"

Come Fly With Me - by Bill Tolley
Size is 36" x 30"

Cool for Cats - by Bill Tolley
Size is 30" x 36"

Heaven's Above - by Bill Tolley
Size is 30" x 36"

The Lavender Hill Mob - by Bill Tolley
Size is 30" x 36"

Grey Inns - by Bill Tolley
Size is 30" x 36"

Brown Windsor - by Bill Tolley
Size is 30" x 36"

Taking Off - by Bill Tolley
Size is 30" x 36"

Winter Holiday - by Bill Tolley
Size is 36" x 30"

The Lazy Hazy Crazy Days - by Bill Tolley
Size is 30" x 36"

The Meeting Place - by Bill Tolley
Size is 30" x 36"

Band of Old - by Bill Tolley
Size is 36" x 30"

The Big Chill - by Bill Tolley
Size is 36" x 30"

Heliumtrope - by Bill Tolley
Size is 30" x 36"

Taffytiers - by Bill Tolley
Size is 30" x 36"

Homeward Bound - by Bill Tolley
Size is 30" x 36"

The Chosen - by Bill Tolley
Size is 30" x 36"

The Rich Tapestry Of Life - by Bill Tolley
Size is 30" x 36"

Direct Line - by Bill Tolley
Size is 30" x 36"

Pastels New - by Bill Tolley
Size is 30" x 36"

Pretty Industrial - by Bill Tolley
Size is 30" x 36"

Winter Draws On - by Bill Tolley
Size is 30" x 36"

Higher and Higher - by Bill Tolley
Size is 30" x 36"

Down to Earth - by Bill Tolley
Size is 30" by 36"

Beam Me Up, Scotty - by Bill Tolley
Size is 30" by 36"

Flying High - by Bill Tolley
30" by 36"

Wintry Sun - by Bill Tolley
30" x 36"