William Hinsch
Meet William Hinsch, an internationally renowned artist, and painter. His skillful brushstrokes and evocative concepts have earned him a reputation as one of the most sought-after artists.
Hinsch's work can be found in prestigious locations such as the Pentagon and Wright Patterson Air Force base. He is also the co-inventor of the Learning Map, a tool that uses metaphorical visuals to illustrate a company's strategy. His corporate art is included in the collections of several hundred companies worldwide.
Hinsch's approach to portraiture is unique in that he creates memorable concepts for his subjects that reflect their lives, self-concepts, and desires for their legacies. He paints in oil on canvas and has captured the likenesses of many notable figures, including Warren Buffett, the renowned businessman, and investor; Chief of Staff, US Air Force, Chief of Staff, (retired,) Merril A. McPeak; World War II fighter pilot Clarence “Bud “ Anderson; the first US Airforce Astronaut, General Joe Engel; comics artist Milton Caniff; music legends such as Billie Holiday, Ray Charles, Charlie “Bird” Parker , and Art Tatum; Johnny Carson; and many private individuals such as CEOs, lawyers, business owners, and national heroes.
Hinsch has also did a noted work of art in partnership with his friend, Harley Copic, of the great Ohio Aviators for the Wright Patterson Air Force Museum in Dayton Ohio, done in honor of the 100th Anniversary of Flight, in 2003.
Ohio was the birthplace of Aviation and the Wright Brothers are featured at the center of the motif.
Bill was also one of three artists selected to paint Ohio's Astronauts for the Ohio Statehouse Rotunda, in Columbus Ohio. His concept included portraits of Neal Armstrong, John Glenn, Jim Lovell, and Judith Resnick and illustrated their achievements as pioneers of space exploration. Later he won the commission outright and is engaged working on it, to be delivered in early 2024.
Bill works and lives in Perrysburg Ohio, with his wife of 39 years, Carol, and his three children, Alex, Nicholas, and Emily. His studio is also located in Perrysburg.
Bill grew up in Hicksville Ohio, born in 1955.

CONCEPT PORTRAIT
of the “ Babe Ruth of Investing”, Warren Buffet. The painting hangs in Mr Buffett’s offices at Berkshire Hathaway. It was done as an homage to his love if baseball. The ballpark depicted is the Omaha Storm Casers, owned by Buffett.
The Approach
As a child, I spent countless hours at the Hicksville Ohio Public Library, where I discovered my love for art and visual storytelling. With its impressive collection of illustrated books, I was introduced to the work of great artists like NC Wyeth, Howard Chandler Christy, and Norman Rockwell, whom I sought to imitate. At a young age, I started to study and copy the great illustrators and was eventually mentored by some of them.
In 1973, I pursued my passion and moved to Toledo to work at an illustration studio, where I learned from experienced artists the ways and means of commercial illustration and painting. During my time there, I developed a close friendship with Harley Copic, one of the top aviation artists in the world, who taught me invaluable skills like painting clouds.
My career as an illustrator began to take off when I secured a position at the Blade Newspaper in Toledo and later became art director at Toledo Magazine. This is where I learned how to create visual stories with metaphors and motifs that resonate with people. I also had the privilege of painting portraits of great aviation heroes and generals, some of which now hang in prestigious locations such as the Pentagon and the Air Force Museum in Dayton Ohio.
In 1992, I met Randy Root, and our partnership changed my life. Together, we formed Root Learning and created a technology called “Learning Maps,” which I worked on for 15 years and delivered to over 500 multinational corporations. Initially, I was the only artist creating these maps, but eventually, 150 artists used the system I developed.
As of today, I'm currently working on a Learning Map for the West Clermont school district in southern Ohio, which tells the story of school children's daily lives from kindergarten up through graduation. It's called “The Journey of a Student,” and it's a project that combines my passion for visual storytelling and education. This type of work has also influenced my fine art, where I specialize in creating "concept portraits," like the painting of Warren Buffett as the Babe Ruth of Investing. This painting found its way into Berkshire Hathaway's offices, and I was honored to receive personal thanks from “The Oracle of Omaha,” along with a signed print of the painting with his personal signature, which is now a treasured memento in my lockbox.
If you're interested in a painting dedicated to your memory, capturing your legacy for the world and your family, please feel free to contact me.

Jan. 31, 2023
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Contact Details
134 W. South Boundary St., Ste. EE
Perrysburg, OH 43551
(419) 819-8338
Bill@bill-art.com