The Elf Porcelain
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You can almost hear the quiet concentration at this table—two alert jackrabbits sit opposite one another, hooves wrapped around a hand of blue-backed cards, eyes bright with mischief and focus. Will Bullas layers warm ochres and soft browns to create a sunny, slightly vintage backdrop that makes the figures feel both cozy and slightly theatrical. Small, whimsical details—the tall glass with a carrot and leafy top, the half-full tumbler—lend a sly humor and a lived-in intimacy to the scene. The rabbits’ expressive faces and upright ears give the composition personality rather than pose; it’s less about the rules of the game than the shared moment between them. Playful and affectionate, the piece feels like a friendly, slightly absurd vignette that brings warmth and charm to any room where a touch of humor and character is welcome.
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About A Pair Of Jacks,
a pair of jacks..., LIMITED EDITION CANVAS
“Have you ever walked in on a perfectly ‘innocent’ card game?” asks artist Will Bullas. “It’s like catching deer in the headlights! Or “hare” in the headlights, as the case may be. Today it’s just a friendly game between a pair of jacks—or jack rabbits in this instance. Oh, and, the carrot juice helps make it a “healthy” game, too.”
The Bullas studio has been abuzz with big changes as of late. A little “experiment” in acrylics and oils has exploded into a full-blown passion. Not only has the richness of the color in his work increased, but so has the size. You can now live large with Will Bullas. With Bullas paintings now created and reproduced on bigger scale than ever before, Pop-Art will never be the same.
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Blending humor with artistic mastery, whimsical wildlife paintings bring expressive animal characters to life with playful detail and wit. Each piece captures unique animal expressions through lighthearted watercolor art, combining storytelling with fine art to create imaginative and humorous scenes. With a distinctive approach to artistic realism, these quirky wildlife illustrations transform ordinary subjects into engaging, surreal animal compositions. From witty fine art to creative animal portraits, the combination of expressive brushwork and clever concepts results in a collection that is both visually captivating and full of charm. Whether featuring animal-themed fine art or humorous watercolor paintings, these works celebrate the joy and personality of wildlife with an unmistakable artistic twist.
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"Born in Ohio and raised in the Southwest, Will Bullas enrolled at Arizona
State University and was majoring in fine arts with a minor in dramatic arts
when he was drafted. In Vietnam, his first professional pieces were pencil
portraits of fellow soldiers, which were sent to loved ones back home.
Returning from military duty, he enrolled in the Brooks Institute of Fine Art
in Santa Barbara, California and graduated with a degree in oil painting. With
the encouragement of his wife, Claudia, he then quit his printing press job—
reproducing the work of other artists—and concentrated on his own art.
That was the beginning of a yearlong voyage across the Midwest and Southwest,
where Bullas sold his work to many appreciative art lovers. The couple settled
in Carmel, California, where Will's exclusive relationship with galleries
resulted in a growing group of dedicated, enthusiastic collectors.
Bullas' work now graces a wide range of popular products, including high
fashion t-shirts, note cards, coffee mugs and even 100% silk neckwear. His
books, a fool and his bunny... and a fool moon... have been published to
acclaim with an introductions by inveterate fans Clint Eastwood and Doris Day.
His vision has taken on further dimension as works of art in porcelain from
the Greenwich Workshop® Collection.
Will is illustrating his first book for young people titled, A is for ART, to
be released in the fall of 2006 by Sleeping Bear Press.
Will's awards include the Strathmore Award at the 1981 Rocky Mountain National
Watermedia Exhibition, the William G. Morrison Award from the Adirondacks
Exhibition of American Watercolors, the First Place Award at the 1990
Signature Membership Exhibition of the National Watercolor Society and the
California Watercolor Association's 1997 Silver Medal. He is a proud member of
the American Watercolor Society, the National Watercolor Society and the
Knickerbocker Artists of New York. In 2002, Will was awarded the prestigious
Dagmar Tribble Memorial Award by the American Watercolor Society.
Will continues to receive accolades not only for his original watercolors, but
for graphic design in packaging and poster work.
Will Bullas and his wife Claudia live and create in San Francisco. "
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