WILLIAM J SCHULTZ Estate Painting Listed American Artist, Pastel painting. Still Life with Pot, Linen, Grapes. Provenance: Acquired directly from artist's family. SignedSize: 23 x 29 inches outside frame. ASKart: Schultz was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, March 24, 1919 - Died Vero Beach, Florida Feb. 5, 2005.He served in the Army in World War II including duty in Europe. He was discharged in 1946 with rank of First Sergeant.He graduated from The Vesper George School Of Art in Boston, Massachusetts in 1949. He then studied under National Academicians Jerry Farnsworth, Ivan Olinsky and Robert Brackman.Operated the William J. Schultz Art School in Lenox, Massachusetts from 1960-1986. Taught impressionist painting to hundreds of students. Moved to Vero Beach, Florida in 1986, opened a new studio and taught there until retirement in 2002.Winner of many awards for oil and pastel works. Was a noted portrait artist.He was Founding Director of American Impressionist Society.