Bill Cone

A graduate of the Art Center College of Design in 1983, Bill Cone has been painting landscapes for more than 25 years, often in the East Bay hills, with yearly pack-trips into the Sierra mountains. His pastel paintings have been exhibited in group and one man shows throughout California. His “day job” for 29 years was as a Production Designer for Pixar Animation Studios, where he did hundreds of pastel lighting studies for films that include Toy Story, Cars, Inside Out, Up, and Lucca.  He has  lectured at numerous plein air conventions and events, and teaches plein air workshops. Information about his lectures and workshops can be found on his Instagram account:
https://www.instagram.com/bill_cone_art/

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Rocky Point

Pastel on Canson paper. 9 3/8″ x 9 7/8″. Painting only: $1,100
Framed in a No. 1.6—1 1/2″ with 18kt gilt sight edge. Quartersawn white oak with Medieval stain. Archivally framed with UV-resistant and glare-reducing Museum glass.
Painting framed as shown: $1,500.
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Ediza Morning

Pastel on paper, 18″ x 22 1/2″. Painting only: $4,500.
Framed in a 3″ custom mitered and hand-planed frame with proud splines. Walnut with clear finish. Carved and bronze waxed slip. Archivally framed with UV-resistant and glare-reducing Museum glass. (Inquire for other frame options).
Painting framed as shown: $5,900.
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Vallevista Evening

2017. Pastel on paper, 16″ x 14.” Painting only: $2,300.
Framed in No. 243 CV—3” in walnut (Medieval stain) w/ 23 kt gilt liner. Frame price: $900. (Inquire for other frame options.)
Painting framed as shown: $3,200.
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Upper Meadow

Pastel on paper, 18″ x 12″. Painting only: $3000.
Unframed.