Work by Artist Billy Hensley

About Artist Billy Hensley

Norman, Oklahoma

“I am a mostly self-taught Chickasaw artist, living and working in Norman, Oklahoma. Starting at an early age I always had an interest in art. My childhood interest did not manifest itself until I reached High School where I was encouraged to pursue my talent and vision by my art teacher. I am predominantly a painter, but also create illustrations. I strive to stay original in my work and let it always evolve with fresh new techniques and applications.”

“I try to stay true to myself through my art. Painting is a way to express day to day subject matter. I believe a true artist needs not to explain their work but to leave the explanation up to the viewer. The viewer’s thoughts and feelings invoked by a work are all that really matter.”