Hilary Williams Fine Art

I must have walked around the SF crafts fair a million times and just couldn’t take my mind off her work! When I came back to Hilary’s booth, it was bombarded w/​people skimming through her beautiful pieces. I grabbed a business card and bought one online instead! I love the way her art portrays the city, and I’m definitely going back for another print. It’s colorful, lively, and fun… and is exactly what I didn’t know I’ve been looking for.

Living in such an extraordinary city offers one the ability to be fully enmeshed in a vibrant art scene if one wished. However, just because the scene thrives and supports a multitude of galleries and artists doesn’t always mean it spurns out masterworks or insanely good artists.
For years… I’ve been mildly impressed in what is out there in San Francisco. However… there is a lot of mediocrity too… like scores of it… such a vibrant art scene allows for more meh stuff to get its foot in the door.
The first time I saw Hilary Williams’s work I was floored. It is not often that I feel I must own a piece after seeing it but her works leave me with a sense of loss when I am not around them.
Williams offers a view of San Francisco that is truly unique and well defined. So much so that it will help you view, and love, this city in yet another wonderful beautiful way. Another Unilocaler used the word «whimsical.» This is truly an apt description.
Normally, I am not one for surreal juxtaposition of images to convey a possible absurdity or message or even to point out some sort of incongruity. I usually feel that it is too contrived. I think photography is a better medium for that kind of expression. However, I eat my words when I see Williams’s works and prints. Somehow… even though it is contrived (nature of the beast) it doesn’t feel so… in fact it feels almost natural and effortless.
Deranged ghastly goats in front of the 3300 Club always makes me smile… in fact most do.
Basically…in a city that has been shot, painted, written about, and loved as much as it has been over hundreds of years it takes a true talent to look at it in a way that is both different and delightful.
A print or a painting is on my short list for treating myself as it should be for you as well.

OMG — What do I say about her unique, awe-​inspiring, whimsical prints of the most beautiful city in the world? Ahhhh,…(deep, thoughtful sigh)…
Hilary creates prints that marry fantasy with reality, while encompassing the whimsical nature of San Francisco so eloquently. Her art is incredibly original, incorporating the history and soul of San Francisco in memorable scenes that will solicit your heart.
Some of my favorite prints include droll juxtaposition between urban and rural themes that are infinitely amusing. I have two precious prints in my home, and look forward to many additions. Her paintings are also to be cherished as one of kind masterpieces of carefully chosen, distinct and off the beaten path subject matter. Seek out her art and you will be delighted.

Hilary does a these wonderful prints of San Francisco, mixing screen printing with traditional architectural photography. Her pieces are pretty amazing, and she was pretty cool when we met her at the North Beach Festival this year. The one we bought totally *makes* our living room. Thanks Hilary!